Save the Date - DIY options

After spending the greater part of last night pouring over existing save the date card options, and then after hemming and hawing about the cost of them, I decided to try a little DIY action.

I'm now accepting votes for the favorite option.  Let's call the top left #1, top right #2, bottom right #3, bottom left #4.  It's going to be hard to choose!  PS- they're a work in progress....

Inspiration boards-away!

Came across this 'Cinco de Mayo' wedding inspiration board on my favorite wedding site: greenweddingshoes.com...seriously, love that site!

I would especially like to take note of the floral arrangement and the Jarritos beverage options - so colorful and delicious!  And, of course, papel picado = amazing....

http://greenweddingshoes.com/inspiration-board-25-cinco-de-mayo/

Keeping Guests Entertained...

Wedding ceremonies and receptions tend to have a bit of built-in down time, during which the bride and groom are often occupied with photos and/or greeting each and every guest (yes, we really are going to try to greet everyone!)...and what are the guests doing during this time?  Usually waiting...and thinking about how hungry or thirsty they are, wishing they were at a different table closer to other friends, or trying to strategize dance partners for later.

Well, we are hoping to keep our guests entertained, even when we're not right there with them.  Here are some creative ideas I've come across that I would love to do during a wedding, and that wouldn't be too expensive to provide:

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/summer-good-things#slide_9

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/wedding-good-things#slide_47

Dominoes, anyone?!

We will also have sets of dominoes at each table to keep guests entertained with one of Rodrigo's and my favorite games!

http://images.travelpod.com/tw_slides/ta00/9be/cec/mexican-dominoes-riviera-beach.jpg

Reception Photo Scavenger Hunt: 

http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/79692/detailview.aspx?type=3&id=79692
template at Martha Stewart Weddings: http://images.marthastewartweddings.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q3/msw_sum09_photoscavengerhunt.pdf
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/226645/i-spy-conversation-starter-game

Each table gets a disposable camera and a list of items or people to find and photograph.  An extensive list of ideas for that list can be found here:  

• http://www.weddingbee.com/2005/03/04/camera-scavenger-hunt/

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Centerpiece Ideas

This past weekend, we made some major progress on centerpiece materials - we bought 10-15 antique mason jars with the idea of filling them with fantastic flowers, and we also bought a few more small glass candle holders (in fiesta colors, of course!). 

I've been struggling a bit to try to come up with a vision for what our tiered centerpieces might look like, and I figured I'd do some research and post a few ideas here to ponder...

Unexpected Centerpiece Idea: Monochromatic Clusters

Three unrelated objects -- a cactus arrangement, old books and some bottles of soda -- become a stylish centerpiece when brought together with a common color, like lime green.

Photo: Jen Huang Photography

Unexpected Centerpiece Idea: Fresh Fruit

Opt for some bright, sweet smelling fruits. Go for anything citrus. You can also stuff mint leaves or other savory herbs in with the fruit to create a very fragrant centerpiece.

Photo: Alisha Clark/ Clark + Walker Studio

from The Wedding Channel