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DIY gift bags are a special way to say thank you to your guests who have travelled far and near to help celebrate your wedding day. An out of town guest wedding gift bag is also a great way to provide your guest with everything they might need during their stay. Your bag can replicate your wedding theme, or represent the season or region of your green wedding. Creating a DIY out of town bag can be easy and fun!
Wedding photos perserve memories from your special day, and photo booths are a popular option to add personality to any wedding. Unfortunately, photo booths can be very expensive and often have time limits and constraints on the number of photos that can be taken. But you can still have a photo booth; just get creative and make your own--and save money and other resources while you're at it!
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Tin pails bursting with flowers are all around this season's weddings. They are another one of those perfectly versatile decor pieces that you can find used or borrow, and then return, repurpose, or donate back after the big day. Take a look at just of few of the possibilities.
Unadorned tin pails filled with seasonal blooms create a simple, understated look.
It could be a meaningful piece of fabric--from the favorite dress of a beloved grandmother, perhaps--or just a print that caught your eye while you were hunting up some mason jars at the thrift store. However that gorgeous vintage fabric found its way into your heart, you can use it to add charm and beauty to your wedding decor.
One of the hottest trends in summer wedding décor couldn’t be more eco-friendly. Vintage mason jars are taking center stage in every style of wedding, from rustic and charming to elegant and refined. Not only do mason jars add to many different kinds of décor, they also can be used in a variety of ways.
Tie a ribbon around the top of a mason jar, and fill with seasonal flowers for simple and attractive floral arrangements.
Wood accents are a beautiful, natural way to add to your décor. Whether you’ve planned an elegant affair or a casual rustic get-together, you can include branches or logs as inexpensive and eco-friendly additions.
A slice of wood, sanded smooth and embellished with a ribbon, makes a charming and easy-to-carry alternative to a ring pillow. Unlike a traditional ring pillow, which is typically made from synthetic material and purchased for one short use, this one can grace your home as a reminder of your special day, or be used as firewood after all.
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Kate, I am looking for sustainable/green scrapbook paper for invitations. I want to find a fun pattern or something and the handmade papers in the DIY section aren't what i am looking for. do you know anyone other than piggy tales who makes fun scrapbook paper?
Gillian Holland
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