The Gocco: This little Japanese screenprinting machine is taking the wedding world by storm. I first saw something about it on Weddingbee. Then, I saw a bunch of goccoed items on Etsy. I want one. BUT... and that a big but, I'm afraid of paying all of that money and then having no creativity to actually make anything worth it. Does anyone else have those thoughts?
Calligraphy Maps: Ha, ha... this is a great one. Our budget will just not allow for such an extravagancy. BUT I LOVE THEM. Have you seen Couture Maps by Stephannie Barba? I won't post pics, as I haven't gotten permission, but you should check out her site.
Napkins: Listen to this bright idea-- I was going to handmake cloth napkins out of old, printed blue and green fabric. I thought it would be a fun way to add some kick to our reception and a little personality, too. Can you imagine how expensive and time-consuming this project would be?
Ribbon Wands: I love the wedding that featured this ribbon wand idea. But, I also had the idea of having people ring vintage bells (that I have already started collecting off Ebay) and having kids blow bubbles. Then, I had the idea of using lavender instead of rice. Geez. What kind of exit did you have... or did you?
Cookies as favors: Remember this post when I talked about monogrammed cookie favors? I *love* this idea, but I'm afraid I'll be too busy to take on such a task days before the wedding. What did you do for favors?
I know I am not the only one out there struggling with too much eye candy. How did you narrow down what projects you were actually going to tackle?
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I know what you mean. I had to pick and choose my DIY activities. We did the ribbon wands and they were wonderful! They were clean, they weren't messy. I didn't need to get them back from people after the exit. We made 215 of them and it only cost us about $30.00. People really liked them and they made for cute pictures. I think I have some of them on my blog.
Another blogger sent me an email asking for instructions. Then she emailed pictures from her exit. They were really fun. You should do it!
I've been trying to figure out what's most important and money saving. Like I'm doing my own invites and stationary but not my own flower arrangements. I think knowing your strengths is super important...
Side note: I just had a Wedding Wednesday on my blog! I'm new to blogging but it's nice to see people like me out there:) I love Wedding Wednesdays!
How exciting! I love all the options you are considering -- the ribbon wands are so romantic!
My husband and I were married via a destination wedding, so it was hard to bring all the items we wanted across the ocean by plane. I did make some DIY projects that we could manage to bring on the plane, such as reception placecards made out of sand dollars. My husband made our polymer cake toppers :) There are a few pictures I posted on Craftster here: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=196555.msg2078104#msg2078104
You have so many fun choices! I can't wait to see what you create :)
Those cookie guest gifts are adorable! And I'm loving Wedding Wednesday - Your blog is so fun!
I just went to a wedding where we tossed dried lavender that were in little organza bags. They also had a lot extra and encouraged the guest to take as many as they like. I took some extra for my lingerie drawers to keep my garments smelling like lavender. It's really nice.
buy the gocco. you may not have millions of ideas all at once. but if you do have one, and you use gocco to create it, you will be so, so happy.
buy the gocco, for sure. Although right now there is a shortage on bulbs (or so i have heard) so if you find some make sure you stock up!
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