Details to Delight
January 7th, 2009 by The Broke-Ass Bride
Sometimes its the little things that make events memorable, and I’ve got a few exciting tricks up my sleeve for our big day!
When I first saw this awesome lotus-shaped origami napkin bonbonniere on Polka Dot Bride (via Dandi), I nearly died. The lotus goes perfectly with our Magic Carpet Ride theme, and its such a unique and beautiful way to fold the napkins! I also love the bonbonniere aspect.
Surprising but true: I’m mostly Greek by heritage (did the red hair throw you off?), and want to work as many Greek traditions in as possible into our wedding. The Greeks traditionally include 5 Jordan almonds in their Koufeta (wedding favors), to signify wishing the new husband & wife happiness, health, wealth, children & a long life. I thought it would be sweet to nestle 5 almonds in the heart of the lotus with a little note explaining the significance. For instructions on folding your own lotus napkins, go here.
One thing I’ve craved at other weddings, was something to break the ice and encourage guests to talk and mingle. When I saw Mrs. Peacock’s adorable fortune-teller menus, I knew I found our answer. She originally saw these on Martha’s site via Darcy’s wedding, where they were used on the bars and had fun dares in them like “kiss the bride” or “introduce yourself to someone new”. I definitely plan on having these scattered around on tables and at the bars to encourage some discussion, laughs and fun! Google ‘cootiecatcher’ (seriously) for templates.
I’ve also got a few other plans in the hatching, but those will have to stay secrets just a little while longer….
What do you think? Will the details impress the guests? With what little details are you planning to surprise and delight your party-goers?
I think the "cootiecatchers" are adorable!! My man doesn't want our guests talking, but of course, they will & I hope they'll have fun.
I am in complete agreement the cootiecatchers are awesome.
Ah so that’s what they are called! I think the ‘foldy paper thingies’, as they have always been called in my house, are a wonderful idea. Which I might steal.
And the lotus flower napkins are very pretty.
I love the idea of a wedding full of little surprises like that!
It is just me though or is Darcy of Martha Stewart weddings fame really very annoying.
I love the fortune tellers idea! What a fun throwback to elementary school. Will they all be the same, or will you mix them up a bit?
I agree. Darcy is annoying and I kinda hate her. She’s got some fine ideas, though…
Aren’t the ‘cootie catcher’ are great way to break the ice? I LUV them. Thanx for the post!
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I love folding napkins. It’s kinda fun actually and really easy to do. All of us in Jazz band had to learn for a Dinner Dance we used to host in high school.
You know anyone can handle it when a highschool boy can learn.
Would the almonds in the middle be in tulle or just nestled in there? Maybe you could emphasize the middle with some sparkly wrapping paper underneath or something.
And cootiecatchers are so cool. Reminds me of the days of MASH as well, or madlibs. Great time wasters, he he he.
I love both ideas. But the fortune teller menu is GREAT! i love it!
O PA!!!!! LOL. I didn’t know you were greek, but how cool. One of my greek friends makes the best food (Drool!) I love those ideas above and the lotus flower is so awesome !
RelentlessBride
My mother is making Ferrara Roches (totally spelled wrong but I am way to lazy to look it up) with stickers on the top to cover the logo and then a golden ‘W’ on top (first letter of fiance’s last name). They look awesome. Go mom!