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Table Planning

I don't want to go in to the hassle and stress of choosing who to invite, who not to invite or where to sit the invited! That is the bit of stress that you have to endure.  Trust me though it will all be worth it and those who don't get an invite will understand and those that do will not mind where they sit and even if they do they will be gracious and not say anything! Everyone is on their best behaviour at a wedding!

I want to explore some ideas for laying out your table plan so as to really make a statement and set the theme for your wedding reception.  Here are some of my ideas.

Firstly you can get some beautiful ones made up by professional wedding stationery companies.  One of my favourites is Knots & Kisses They currently have a great offer for orders made before the end of July 2014.

Knots & Kisses

I really like the idea of using old vintage keys and tying luggage tags to each one with guest names on them. Ask Love Letters to create a sign for you to say 'Tell us your key to success'.  Each guest then writes their advice on the rear and pops the key back into your vintage suitcase.

Here's another beautiful blog that details the use of keys in for weddings Inspired by this

Esty.com

 My next make is going to be a vintage suitcase combined with some old keys, ribbon, dusky pink ribbon, luggage tags and a lovely reclaimed wood sign all handpainted by moi......

watch this space

Adding a special touch to collecting cards on your big day!

My husband is all absorbed with the World Cup, even going so far as to demand dinner to be from a different participant country each night!  I meanwhile am busy looking at all things weddings.

Have just sourced another vintage suitcase to decorate for a special brides wedding.  Vintage suitcases are ever popular at weddings to use as table planners, card boxes or both combined.

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Here's one I decorated previously: -

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It got me thinking of what else would make a lovely vestibule for all of the well wishing cards received on your big day!  With time on my hands I went searching!

How about a wicker lobster pot for a seaside/nautical wedding?

http://www.buythesea-bymail.co.uk/

I really think this would look fantastic and could be used as a garden feature after the special day to remind you forever more of all the wonderful wishes you were sent by your guests!

How about a dolls house?  If you have or know someone with the skills you could make one to match your new marital home or even a miniature wedding venue?

Lots of options on Ebay

For a rustic affair I have tried to steer away from the obligatory apple crates.  What about a hessian sack?  You can pretty it up with some raffia or ribbon and even stitch or paint your initials on it.  They are cheap as chips.  Check them out at you local garden centre or online.

http://www.gardening-naturally.com/acatalog/Potato_Sacks.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=Product_Search&utm_campaign=google_base&gclid=CIKdx7HO974CFeyWtAodYDIAAQ

Anything that is used to store things can be adapted to use as a card collector.  It's up to you and your imagination.  Remember to contact Loveletters to create you some hand painted letters to say 'CARDS' or contact us and will create you a bespoke suitcase to include ribbon and decorations to exactly match your colour scheme.