Happy Wednesday, lovelies! How are we already halfway through the week? I’m loving how fast it’s flying by, but I have so much to do before hopping on a plane tomorrow, so I’m hoping today slows down just a bit.
Moving on… today is my second installment of Inspiration to Reality (read all about this new series here), so let’s get going!
I had the pleasure of working a gorgeous wedding a few weeks back at the Montalvo Arts Center in Sarasota, California, and snapped an iPhone pic of the tree pictured above (in between directing guests to cocktail hour). It was a “wishing” tree, with a box supplying empty paper tags for you to write your wishes on and tie to the tree branches. I absolutely loved the idea, and of course, immediately thought, wouldn’t this be a unique way to display your escort/seating cards? Here’s how you can replicate the idea (super easy, too!)
See what I mean? How easy is that? Just put in alphabetical order and tie from the tree branches, letting them sway lightly in the breeze. You don’t have to go crazy with colored baker’s twine*, simple string will do, but adding a pop of color could really add to the overall look! And just think - for a nautical-inspired wedding, you could use heavier rope, and tie with a sailors knot.
What do you think? Too rustic for you, or can you envision this as being a pretty way to house your escort cards?
*Need to know where to get inexpensive (like, seriously inexpensive) baker’s twine? Go here to find out!
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Love this idea! And a big bonus that it is inexpensive and simple!
Love this. I love the blue and yellow bakers twine! Such pretty colors.
what a great idea!! xoxo jillian:: enter to win Upper Metal Class Jewelry
Great idea - so creative! Love the bakers twine as well.
Such a cool idea!!!
very cool idea!
Super cute! I love this idea and it would be so cute for any type of celebration!
So clever! I love creative ways to get guests involved!
Very cute idea! I love baker’s twine too! I just purchased some on Etsy, because I couldn’t help myself… but thank you for the other link. Wayyyy better!
lovely idea! always liked them.
GREAT post, Jacin!!
Those lovely little mailing tags will be seen a lot of at my wedding next year…so many ideas have been swirling in my head with them, especially with their super affordable price! :) This one is such a wonderful idea too!
Liesl :)
Such a good idea and so simple to do! Love it!
How do you take something so simple and make it spectacular? Oh, the baker’s twine…must remember that.
I’m never disappointed when I visit your blog. Very cute idea!!!
I am lovin’ this! Where were you for last weekends wedding? Such a cool idea my friend!
Great idea and it’s so pretty to look at!
Just darling! We have a couple of tabletop “wishing trees” written about on The Wedding Bistro, but having an actual tree outdoors is extra-special!
This is almost like the shoot I did in June with the real life version of a wish tree :) Great minds think alike sista!
this is such a great idea!
So cute!