There's a world of choice open to you where it comes to beautiful design details to personalise your day - and there's nothing like a creative approach to words for spelling out your individuality as a couple. These fab ideas will ensure your nearest and dearest get the message.
PICTURE PERFECT
Incorporate your guests' well wishes into a work of art and ask them to contribute their scrawlings onto a canvas, which can then be mounted in your home. Whether it's a signature tag or something all together more ornate, use paint in your wedding colours to create the artwork and you'll have a modern masterpiece that serves as a unique reminder of your day.
The Wedding of my Dreams www.theweddingofmydreams.co.uk
YOU'VE BEEN FRAMED
This is the perfect way to show off your favourite wedding photo: choose a frame, mount in advance of your wedding and place the mount on an easel at your reception. Ask your guests to write messages or their signatures on the mount and, once you've received your wedding images, frame your favourite surrounded by the heartfelt mementoes of your day.
PERSONALISED PORCELAIN
Guests' messages needn't be hidden away in a book - why not have them out on show instead? One creative way to display your nearest and dearest's wedding comments is by asking them to sign some crockery which can then be hung on a wall in your kitchen or even on the stairs - inexpensive and a real talking point, they look great mixed in with patterned plates.
Clayart www.clayart.co.uk
SAY IT WITH A LETTER
If you want to make your guests feel really special, personalise their place setting or seat with their initial. It not only works as a great favour but, for more intimate weddings, you could even incorporate it into an ice-breaker game for guests to find their place by hunting down the seat with their initial. And by painting the letters you can add some eye-catching colour to your scheme.
Lucy Shergold
WORDS, WORDS, WORDS
Words can be very evocative, so how about creating the perfect atmosphere by spelling out a subtle message to your guests? Ask them to RELAX at the bar, SMILE at the photo booth or ENJOY the dessert bar. Or perhaps give guests a hint of what's to come and spell out a line from your first dance.
Alphabelle www.notonthehighstreet.com
POSTER IT UP!
'Keep Calm and Party On' and 'Eat Drink and Be Married' are just some of the iconic posters that will add some fun and colour to your day. Create them on your computer, print them off, place in an inexpensive frame - and voila! Some eye-catching art for your wedding that you can then use to decorate your home - a happy memento of the happiest of days.
The Wedding of my Dreams www.theweddingofmydreams.co.uk
MONOGRAM MAGIC
Make like the celebs and get branded! Creating a monogram of your initials is not only a great way of adding personal touches to your day, but looks incredibly chic too. Monograms are most effective when consistently used throughout your theme; introduce it to your guests through your invites and sustain it through the wedding itself, on napkins, favours and even your cake!
THANK YOU NOTES
A thoughtful idea that's kooky and creative too - sneak off with your beloved and pose for a photo with a thank you card on the big day itself! Write 'thank you' on a card and strike a pose. A few weeks down the line your guests will enjoy tearing the envelope open to see a beautiful reminder of your day that proves your appreciation of their support was never far from your minds.
Green Photographic
PAINTED WITH LOVE
Famed for their pretty bunting, The Big Beautiful Bunting Company has now added a selection of signs to their range of delightful decor available to hire. The hand-painted signs include 'Just Married' hearts, which can be personalised with the names of the bride and groom, as well as point signs to adorn your wedding venue - just the ticket for adding a unique, handmade touch!
01326 281513 www.bigbeautifulbunting.com
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words Sarah Christopher
Copyright WED Magazine 2012
