Table Cards: New Plan

So, yeah... I've tried our invite cards with calligraphy numbers and antique frogs, I've tried address numbers, I've tried fold out cards I've stamped with numbers and trees, and I gotta say: none of these works--to my satisfaction.

This morning, however, I woke with a NEW idea, and one that's going to work, that's easy to make, and that brings cohesion to the other elements at work in our designs. What's this idea? Wooden, unpolished frames with different colored stationary (quilt-like) and stamped with numbers or decorated with wooden numbers. LOVE IT. Below are pictures of the CONCEPT--definitely not the colors--and I think they'll look adorable on our tables (also pictured below).

Pros of this concept? (1) the frames are stable, (2) the paper is endless (!), and (3) these are easy to make. Need to get some trial supplies to try this out. But I'm excited. This is the last piece I've been trying to figure out for our reception decor, so I'm relieved to be nearing the end.

"Find Your Seat" Sign for Escort Card Table

Supplies needed:

3-inch, round paper punch
1-ply ivory stock paper
Martha Stewart letter press template
Garland ribbon

Assembling Tree Branch Display, Escort Card Table

Carriage House Layout

Rehearsal Dinner Placecard Paper Samples: The Paper Source

Dress Is Here! Now, for Hair!! Votes??

My dress is here!! Woohoo! Next step? Hair.

I'm meeting with a stylist in a month or so, and need to start thinking about hair--more importantly, they want a picture to inspire them. I know I definitely want to wear it off my neck, not down, and in some sort of bun or do--but something natural, and not stiff and overdone.

Here are a few pics that caught my eye. I'm planning on incorporating a sprig or two of fresh purple limonium into my hair--with whatever style I go with--and also have a gorgeous veil that I adore, but I swear: these bird cage hats make me so happy.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Vote now!