I cannot take credit for the following DIY ideas. It is the design of one of my closest friends, Jess. If you are like me, the person who goes to a wedding or celebratory function and gawks at the small details and eyes up the simple, but unique details, then you will appreciate this post. By far, this was one of the most outstandingly well-thought-out weddings I have been to. What comes to mind when you think of fall weddings? Leaves, pumpkins, and perhaps orange/red decor. Think further…how about apples, burlap bags, and warm cider….these were all an integral part of this wedding, aside from the beautiful bride and down-to-earth husband.
(a) Mini chalkboards – Perfect idea for the programs for an outdoor ceremony and detailed signs.
(b) Apple centerpieces – Each table was named after a type of apple. Who knew there were that many apples? Simple. Rustic. Unique. PeRFeCT.
(c) Escort Cards – Apples with leaves adorning them.
(d) Recipe Request Card– Leave your recipe for a successful marriage.
(e) Invitations – Enveloped in a burlap bag and adorned with an apple and burlap embellishment. The RSVPs were postcards featuring rustic photographs, one for the “here for the ride” (picture of a horse) and one for the “missed the boat” (picture of the local ferry.)
AND, as if it couldn’t get any better…the favors
(f) A jar containing the family recipe ingredients for delicious apple cookies. But what about the apples; they couldn’t fit them in the jar? Upon departure, guests were given a paper bag to fill with apples that were decorating the entire reception area. And they were delicious….
Love the idea of throwing in some apple-flavored sweets at a candy buffet, and perhaps, adding some delicious caramel apples.
