What’s one of the very first things your guests look for when they arrive at your reception?  The seating chart to figure out where they’re sitting! Having an unique and eye-catching seating chart really  helps to create a remarkable first impression. While remembering to alphabetize, select a readable font, and to print the names of everyone’s plus-ones (instead of just writing “and guest”), come up with fun and clever ways to display your seating plan! Here are some amazing ideas to get you started!

Windows & Doors

Credits (from the top, left to right): Andrea&Renata / Christina Carroll Photography / Cameron Ingalls photography / Elisabeth Millay Photography / UBetts Rental & Design / Desiree Shuey / Jana Williams Photography

Break the Ice – Fun Games

Credits (from the top, left to right): Jesi Haack Design and JL Designs / Shari + Mike Photographers / Anushé Low / Wedding Stage Manager

Creative Themes

Credits (from the top, left to right): Top Table Planner / Weddingomania / Joielala / Q Weddings / Wendy Laurel / Top Table Planner

Blackboard Displays

Credits (from the top, left to right): Kristina Lorraine Photography / B. Schwartz Photography / LCOonEtsy / Mirelle Carmichael Photography / Ryan Flynn Photography

Mirrors

Credits (from the top, left to right): Jose Villa Photography / Rylee Hitchner / Alan Friedman / A Picture Life / Jeff Youngren

Wall of Frames

Credits (from the top, left to right): Jason Hales Photography / Martha Stewart Weddings / Rachel Fesko / Andres Valenzuela

Classic

Credits (from the top, left to right): Studio A+Q / OneLove Photography / Sarah Tracey

Table numbers are yet another fun way to show off your wedding theme and personalize your décor.  They are usually one of the very first things your guests look for at the reception, making them the perfect tools to set the tone for your special day.  Although numbers are the classic choice, you can do better than a plain white card with a number on it. If you are seeking for more distinctive and creative ways to direct your guests, here are some wonderful ideas we absolutely love!

Credits (from top left): FH Wedding and Events / Elyse Hall Photography / Eric Kelley / Gabriefl Ryan / Gavin Casey / Holly Chapple Flowers / Jana Williams Photography / Ingela Floral Design / Judy Pak

Credits (from top left): Aaron Courter Photography / Alyssa Peelen / Amy Moss / Anushe Low / Beau and Arrow Events / Dominique Bader / Caroline Tran Photography / Branco Prata / Carter and cook event co / Caroline Ghetes Photography

Credits (from top left): Matt Blum Photography / Lil Missi / Lauren Brooks / One Love Photography / Minnow Park / Stacy Paul Photography / Social Life Event Planning / Project Wedding / Pure Sugar Studios

As we all know, sometimes it’s the details that really make a wedding remarkable. Honoring your guests with creative wedding favors is definitely one of these “details” you don’t want to miss.  There are thousands of gift ideas out there. Some couples start by searching for favors that fit their wedding themes, while others narrow it down by selecting items that represent their personalities or relationships.  No matter how the brainstorming process goes, the ultimate goal is to come up with something meaningful and original that are sure to elicit lots of oohs and aahs from the guests. Here are some of our favorite wedding favor ideas that made us wish we had given them out ourselves!

Love is sweet

Credits (from top left): bossacafez on Flickr / Joan Allen Weddings / Judy Pak Photography / Jose Villa / Emilie Guelpa / Martha Stewart Weddings / Christopher Baker / Matt Bites / Julie Cate Photography / Katie Slater / Jose Villa / Sonya Yruel / Ruth Eileen Photography

Practical & fun

Credits (from top left): Petek Design / papersushi on Etsy / Bees Knees Creative / justnoey on Etsy / Jessica Claire / MilkandHoneyLuxuries on Etsy / Stumble Upon / TwoRubiesShop on Etsy / White Loft Studio / MilkandHoneyLuxuries on Etsy / awakes on Etsy

Let love grow

Credits (from top left): Blue Rose Photography / Clayton Austin / Fondly Forever Photography / Make Tribe / Jessamyn Harris Photography / Troy Grover / Madalina Lesan

Destination themes

Credits (from top left): Cassidy Brooke / Allan Zepeda / Erin McGinn Photography / Corbin Gurkin / Braedon Flynn / HarLex / Something Turquoise

Honoring your parents on your wedding day is a beautiful way to show appreciation, and we are talking about special ways to honor them beyond asking for their blessing or including them in the recessional. Whether your parents are still living or deceased, they deserve something a little extra special because in many ways, they made you who you are.  Take some time to come up with a few unique details to show your love. Here are some creative ideas to help you get started.

Carry a Heart from Daddy’s Shirt

Credits (from top and left): Lauren Conrad / Lauren Larsen / Jenny Evelyn / Southbound Bride / Amanda Fales / Southbound Bride

Lace from Mom’s Old Dress

Credits (from top and left): Nadia D. Photography / That Old Blue House / A. Whitmore Photography / Lace in Weddings

Special Gifts for Parents

Credits (from top and left): Little Gem Girl / Clover Hill Boutique / Loft Photographie LLC / Spink Studio / Theo Milo Photography / Yaya DIY Club / Sew Happy Girls / Beauty of Heart / Button It on Etsy

Photo Charms

Credits (from top and left): Kate Robinson Photography / Anita Martin Photography / Erin Hearts Court / La Vie Photography / Anna Rozenblat and Johnny Miller / Jen Rodriguez Photography

Creative Photography Ideas

Credits (from top and left): Ampersand Wedding Photography / Lavara Photography / Jennifer Wilson Photography / Tumblr / Jeremy Beasley Photography

Memory Decoration & Displays

Credits (from top and left): Jessamyn Harris / Gabriel Ryan / Anne Brookshire

First Look with Parents

Credits (from top and left): Ira Lippke Studios / Bend the Light Photography / Elizabeth Scott Photography / K Holly Studios

Amongst all the details, the escort cards can often get overlooked at a weding, but they are one of the first elements your guests see at the reception, and they’ll most likely remain out on the table through the evening. Escort cards are cards that your guests will pick up at the reception entrance to escort them to their designated table.  They are typically arranged in alphabetical order by guests’ last names.  Show your creativity by coming up with unique ways to display or design your escort cards and impress your guests! Let these ideas below get you inspired.

Escort card + favor

Credits (from top left): Lucida Photography / Max Wanger / Frost Photography / Kaysha Weiner / Lauren Kinsey Fine Art Wedding Photography / Max Wanger / Pobke Photography / Stacy Able / Caroline Tran Photography / Jessica Schmitt Photography

Hang them up!

Credits (from top left): Chelsea Nicole Photography / Benj Haisch / Jill Thomas Photography / Hazelnut Photography / Amelia Lyon Photography / EP Love / Krystal Mann / Emily Steffen Photography / Onelove Photography

Thinking of giving your guests some fun little favors? Who said wedding favors should all look the same?  We are sure many of you want to prepare personalized favors for your guests, but hand-making hundreds of unique gifts is a little too much work and you probably don’t know where to start.  Sometimes it’s only a matter of simplifying your ideas to meet the ultimate goal.

A creative DIY idea doesn’t mean you must hand-make each gift, adding a touch of variety can mean a lot to your guests.  You can play around with the packaging designs by using a few different pattern and color combinations.  You can also consider adding a personalized message, note, or illustration to each favor.  Here we have some creative ideas to treat your guests on your special day, get ready to be inspired!

Unique gifts

Credits (from top left): Beau-Coup / Funkytime / Jose Villa / Two Pair Photography / Martha Stewart Wedings / Caro Hutchings / Jessamyn Harris / Sarah Becker Photography / Hello Naomi  / Sprinkle Bakes / Just Noey

Message of Love

Credits (from top left): HarLex / Something Turquoise / Martha Stewart Weddings / With the Flo / Brides / Brancoprata / MMM Crafts / Tortoise Loves Donkey

Creative Packaging

Credits (from top left):  Beau-Coup / Real Simple / Mint Favors and More / Elizabeth Messina / Matthew Land Studios / Petit Moulin / Sugar and Cloth / Botanical Paperworks / Shimtokk / Perideau Designs

If you are blissfully engaged and ready to share the news of your impending wedding, sending a personalized save-the-date photo card is one of the cutest ways to make the announcement! Save-the-date cards allow you to give your guests enough time to plan and schedule their time to make it to your wedding. It’s a good idea to have your save-the-date picture snapped during your engagement shoot. Here are some perfect photo card ideas for you!

Utterly Romantic

Credits (from top left): Minted / Peach Pie Press / Mink Cards / Lane Dittoe / iDesign Stationery / Wide Eyes Paper Co / Mink Cards / Belle Hanah Paperie

Fun & Creative

Credits (from top left): Kenneth Pfeifer / Brown Fox Creative / Chris and Natalies Bluemont Virginia Wedding / Caroline Creates / Fine Day Press / Wedding Paper Divas / Photography by Leah / Simply Pretty Press / Toni Deweese

Our favorite part about wedding design is how you can take the smallest detail and turn it into something fresh and unique!  Menus are generally a “boring-but-necessary” item, but a wedding menu with a creative spin will get your guests talking and make the wait for the food more worthwhile.  Here are some menu ideas we absolutely love, get ready to be inspired!

Creative Presentation

Credits (from top left): Sarah Kate / Hilton Pittman Photography / Beau and Arrow Events / KT Merry Photography / Heidi Ryder Photography / Danielle Capito / Elizabeth Messina / Mademoiselle Fiona / Hitch and Sparrow / Objektiv Photography

Place Setting

Credits (from top left): MEF Photography / Martha Stewart Weddings / Divine Light Photography / Inkspot Photography / La Luz Photography / Jose Villa Photography / Justin Marantz / Nancy Neil Photography / Rylee Hitchner Photography

Boards and Displays

Credits (from top left): Jason + Anna Photography / Elisa B Photography / Martha Stewart Weddings / Brightwood Photography / Nancy Ray / Cameron Ingalls / Jose Villa / Jodi Miller Photography / Rebecca Hollis Photography / Jen Fariello / Gavin Farrington Photography

Did you know your wedding invitation can be a true work of art that reflects your creativity and personal style? Watercolor is a beautiful design trend with amazing color combinations and unique finishing. It’s a stylish and soft display of romance and color, with just the stroke of a paintbrush, you can create the most delicate designs. We love how colors blend together in a natural and sweet fashion to cover a large spectrum of artistic genius. Here are some of our favorite watercolor invitation designs to get you inspired!

Minimalism

Credits (from top left): Alissa Bell Press (Photo by Anna Delores Photography) / Julia’s Poppies Design (photo by Mykkah Photography) / Emily Blake Photography / Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day / Lazaro Press (photo by Jose Villa Photography) / mystikit

Passionate Colors

Credits (from top left): Michelle March / onelove Photography / Wendy Laurel / Paper Freckles (photo by Stephanie Yonce) / Paula Luna / Fine Day Press / Coco + Kelley / Momental Designs

Illustration

Credits (from top left): Ello There / Julie Song Ink / Julie Song Ink (photo by Hello Love Photography) / Adrienne Gunde Photography / Lauraland Designs (photo by D’Arcy Benincosa Photography) / Mountain Paper (photo by Lacie Hansen) / Rebekah Meil(photo by Loren Routhier Photography) / Wedding Paper Divas / Julie Song Ink

We truly believe that personality is what makes a wedding shine.  It’s the one-of-a-kind details that bring your personal definition of “happily ever after” to life.  Wedding details are a great way to show off your creativity and make your wedding unique.  From whimsical to romantic, here are some beautiful little “details” we absolutely love.

Tablescape

Credits (from top left): Aglow Photography / This Love of Ours / Peter & Veronika / Matthew Robbins Design / Amanda Megan Miller / Designazzle / Oh Happy Day / Shea Christine / Kelli Murray / Mayhar Designs / Aster and Olive Photography

Bride & Groom

Credits (from top left): Fairy Folk Weddings / Kellie Van / Nate Henderson / Amy Arrington / Ashlee Raubach / Fairy Folk Weddings / Lauren Conrad / Juliet Elizabeth

Gifts & Favors

Credits (from top left): Amy Arrington / Divine Light Photography / Armommy / Karas Vineyard Wedding / Melissa Schollaert / Landon Jacob / Brian Tropiano Photography / Melissa Schollaert / Melissa Schollaert

Venue Decoration

Credits (from top left): Brooke Keegan / Kelly of Studio DIY / Kassie Moore / Adam Barnes / Aruna B. Photography / Landon Jacob / Jenny Markham / Martha Stewart Weddings / Melissa Schollaert / Luna Bazaar

Food

Credits (from top left): Apryl Ann Photography / Figs & Ginger / Better off wed / Michiemay / Mylk and Honey / N.Barrett Photography / Rojo Foto Design / Lisa Vorce / Heidi Lau Photography / Michiemay

It is customary for the bride to prepare gifts for her bridesmaids as an invite to participate in the wedding party and to say thank you for being a best friend.  If you are recently engaged and wondering how to ask your best girlfriends to be bridesmaids at your wedding, today we’ve got some sweet ideas for you!

Gift ideas are countless, but there are some criteria that can help you find the best fit for your girls.  Modern bridesmaids tend to favor gifts that are useful, neatly packaged, personal, and creative.  In addition, gifts that carry a special message and present a good fit to the wedding theme are also very popular. Gifts need not be extravagant and expensive, sometimes it is much nicer to have a small, well-considered gift that is personal and maybe even handmade, because the main purpose is to express your appreciation and love. We are unleashing a bunch of gift-giving inspiration for you today! Get ready and enjoy these sweet, loving ideas.

Personalized Gifts

Credits (from top left): Elizabeth Messina / Firstsnowfall on Etsy / I Dove Designs / Joe+Kathrina Photography / Kind Label / Lets Tie The Knot / Yevgenia / Lauren Elise Crafted / Amongst Lovely Things

To wear on the wedding day

Credits (from top left): Earrings Nation / Ellies Button / Lon Koosh / Lon Koosh / Grace Design / Elinor Voytal (3 items) / Silk and more / Junghwa / Kate Spade / Red Truck Designs

Useful Kits

Credits (from top left): Chelsey Boatwright Photography / Flora and Fauna / Minutes of Love Photography / Craft Passion / Martha Stewart / Elizabeth Messina / Gabriella Bridal Salon / Minutes of Love Photography / Venokado on Instagram

Lockets – Lock the memories

Credits (from top left): Erin Jang / Yael Steinberg / Bitsy Bride / Yael Steinberg / Two Brunettes / Red Truck Designs

Personalization is a huge part of modern weddings, and custom wine labels are yet another option.  Wine bottle labels can be designed to match the rest of your wedding decor, and personalized with special messages and illustrations.   If you want to ensure that your guests know the variety of wine you are offering, you can also include this information on the wine label. Beautiful wine label designs can turn any wine bottle into a neat decoration.

Design inspiration for wine labels come from everything and anything related to the wedding – bridal bouquets, wedding rings, photographs, fun messages, names and initials, etc.  Wine bottles with unique labels can also be used as your table number displays and even centerpiece decoration.  Check out today’s wine label design ideas and find out how you can personalize wine bottles to surprise your guests!

Names & Initials

Credits (from top left): Kindly RSVP Design / Nancy Nikko Design / Nancy Nikko Design / Martha Stewart Weddings / Carta Modello / Nancy Nikko Design / Priore Engagement

Table Number Displays

Credits (from top left): Martha Stewart Weddings / Lisa Hessel Photography / Grace Warren Designs / Creative Crabbe / Nancy Nikko Design

Special Message

Credits (from top left): Manifesto Design / June Bug Weddings / Magpie Paper Works / Magpie Paper Works / Lovely Little Party

Modern Creative

Credits (from top left): A Pair of Pears / Lauren Golembiewski / Martha Stewart Weddings / Social UK / Bay Area Bride Guide / Behance / Wedding Inspired

Your wedding invitation suite sets the tone for your wedding and tells the who, what, when, where of the special day.  As modern weddings grow into elaborate affairs, guests need much more information than a single invitation.  A basic wedding invitation suite generally includes save the date cards, the actual wedding invitations, response (RSVP) cards, reception cards, and additional information cards. Get inspired by our beautiful picks below and find an informative and beautiful way to share wedding details with your guests!

Fresh

Credits (from top left): Julie Song Ink / Aubrey Renee Photography / Rifle Paper Co. / Ruby & WIllow / Velvetine Photography / Tealily Photography / Harwell Photography / Paper Knots (photo by Hannah McClune Photography)

Elegant

Credits (from top left): Umbrella Tree Design / Chirology / Sandi Spells Design / Blue Rose Photography / Ceci New York / Shine Wedding Invitations / Three Little Words / Sarah Robins Powell (photo by Rylee Hitchner)

If you love personalized items and handmade accessories, we want to take this opportunity to introduce you to Sol Bijou , a jewelry and accessories online store for creative brides.  From brooch bouquets, bridal accessories, ring pillows and baskets, clutches, to guestbooks, Sol Bijou has all the beautiful details you need to show your personal style and for your guests to remember forever.

About the designer – Maricel Tewari

Maricel’s love of jewelry began when she was a child, and through the years this love turned into a burning desire to create unique jewelry and accessories for beautiful women around the world. In 1996, she began crafting unique pieces for friends and family. The demand for her creations was so great that, in 2008, this hobby turned into her occupation.

Maricel believes accessories should be as unique as the women who wear them. She is deeply inspired by nature and its boundless color palette. Her creations are born from combining her two passions: Wire wrapped jewels and pearls & textiles.

About Sol Bijou

Sol Bijou is a world of inspiration, creativity, and romance.  Each uniquely handcrafted piece is designed by the owner, Maricel, with exquisite materials, discerning eye and love.  Each accessory is envisioned and crafted to contribute to the uniqueness of your special day.  Join countless brides around the world who have made Sol Bijou the only destination for their wedding dreams. The designer will work with you to ensure your vision is captured in each of your heirloom wedding.

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