Say It with a Note

In an ideal world life after marriage would be full of romance, but in reality you can be so busy with work, life, family, friends, children, blogging ;) that romance gets a little sidelined, keep it alive by leaving a note, on the fridge, under the pillow, on the steering wheel, lunch box? and make them smile :)

images via http://weheartit.com/tag/love%20notes?page=3

The cutest way to say thank you - the momiji way

These mini Japanese dolls are impossibly cute and have a huge following, each resin doll is hand painted, and at the base you have a tiny folded card for your own secret message.

just choose a doll according to the mood or emotion you want to convey...

perfect present for a friend or your own dressing table, giving them away maybe harder than you think.

Try celebration doll - sister, who declares Hey sister! You really are a top banana. 

and likes are writing lists and playing uno.

best friends doll                                   book club by luli bunny doll eve      

pixie                                 vintage doll coco

www.lovemomiji.com

The Wedding Tree

This is a great alternative to the guest book, choose from finger prints to dot, and match to your colour theme. setting up a table so your guests can leave a lasting impression.

Found some lovely people on etsy, who do all types of tree see below.

GreyDogDesigns

GreyDogDesigns

GreyDogDesigns

lots of colours to choose from  - GreyDogDesigns

SayAnythingDesign

SayAnythingDesign

SayAnythingDesign

SayAnythingDesign

SayAnythingDesign

SayAnythingDesign

SayAnythingDesign

lovliday

lovliday

lovliday

lovliday 

SayAnythingDesign

 GreyDogDesigns

images via pic 1 pic 2  pic 3

Wedding Money Box @ Etsy

I have now decided to devote a whole section to Etsy because if it simply that great, yet a again i find something that you will love to have at your wedding, these money boxes, made by Linda @ Weddings of Design

Most of the boxes here have been made to represent the brides colors and theme of her wedding. 

Do check with regards to shipping outside the USA, as at present you can only get a 2 tier box, so its best to email and check the finer detail!!

all images via http://www.etsy.com/people/WeddingsofDesign

Sign-A-Canvas by Wall Play

I came across this at the last wedding show i attended, and immediately thought it was fab, especially like the idea that you can put it up in your house later, a constant reminder of your beautiful day and all the well wishes you received! its a sign a canvas the basic ideas being a picture of you both on a canvas that the guest can sign.  Canvas art looks stunning, turning ordinary pictures into something special check out this idea and more at www.wall-play.co.uk 

Sandook - The Bridal Box

It was a dear friend of mine that reminded me of this, and what a wonderful idea it is,

almost a lost tradition. Not only a keep sake, but rather classy way to store and move your belongings into your new home.

I'm referring to a sandook, but you may have heard of it as a hope chest, dowry chest, cedar chest, or glory box, what ever you may know it as it serves the same purpose.

Traditionally a chest used to collect items of clothing or household linen, by women in anticipation of married life.

Recently while reading city of dionne, it made me realise how in essence we share such similar traditional all over the world, dionne talked about how her dad kept a glory box before he got married, filling it with items they could use in their married home. How sweet for a guy to be doing it.

For me for as long as i can remember my mother, had been saving for me, clothes, jewellery, or items of kitchen wear (the v slicer has came in very handy i must admit!)
And in an almost customary way when it came to taking all my "jaheez" as it were, we took the route of filling rather large atatchi cases (suitcases).

Using a suitcase maybe the most convenient and cheap option, but the idea of having a sandook, to either help with the moving, or filling while you wait for your big day is a special one!

http://www.sandook.co.uk

http://www.sandook.co.uk

http://laharein.blogspot.com 

http://www.scaramangashop.co.uk

http://www.scaramangashop.co.uk

http://www.scaramangashop.co.uk

The Corset Chair

This corset chair by Sarah Louise Dix, is just to die for, perfect for your boudoir...

www.sarahlouisedix.co.uk

Wedding Sign Posts

My love affair with Etsy continues with these, Wedding Signs

You can CUSTOMIZE your phrases and names to fit your events. 

I'm a big fan of vintage so i just loved these vintage shabby chic style wedding signs by NANA @ the FAMILY ATTIC 

the Mr and Mrs signs are so cute, your wedding photographer would love them. 

How about these ideas -  

♥Hang them on your dressing room doors!

♥Display at the Reception on your chairs!

♥Have your Wedding photos taken for your THANK YOU notes!

♥Decorate your home after the Wedding! 

 

Or how about if your planning a outdoor event or outside your venue, these wedding signs are a lovely way to greet your guests on your wedding day, these rustic style hand painted pieces are made from recycled wood, available from TRUECONNECTION

you can find both true connection and family attic on Esty respectively

www.etsy.com/shop/TRUECONNECTION

www.etsy.com/shop/familyattic

images via Etsy