Thursday Tips: Let There Be Light! « Advice « Bow Ties & Bliss. It’s amazing how lighting can completely transform a space–it can take old barns and bland banquet halls from totally lame to completely spectacular.
Quality lighting will set the mood for your reception and will up the quality of your photos. There are so many options to consider when it comes to shining the light on your ceremony and/or reception–paper lanterns, chandeliers, string lights, luminaries, rope lights, candles, twinkle lights, not to mention the countless DIY lighting projects that are out there! Lighting your venue doesn’t have to be crazy expensive either–read on to find out the best places to get lights and some cost effective DIY projects.
How stunning is this first photo? This simple tent is transformed into a starry night using twinkling white lights. {Image found on Pinterest, original source unknown} Strands of lights are so cheap and can be found at your local Target or Walmart… and they provide such a romantic feel! {Image found on Ruffled} {Image found on Decor8} Creative Wedding Guest Books. Welcome to ohAmanda!
See more of my wedding & birthday party posts. It’s kinda my hobby to find fun party ideas! My sister-in-law is getting married in August. So this week we went wedding dress shopping (fun!) And bridesmaid dress shopping (not-so-fun). 1. Source: etsy.com via ohAmanda {impress your kids} on Pinterest 2. Source: clarkwalkerblog.com via ohAmanda {impress your kids} on Pinterest 3. Source: stylemepretty.com via ohAmanda {impress your kids} on Pinterest 4. Source: etsy.com via ohAmanda {impress your kids} on Pinterest 5. Source: etsy.com via ohAmanda {impress your kids} on Pinterest I think I love this car and balloons better. Source: etsy.com via ohAmanda {impress your kids} on Pinterest But this one?
Source: pearlseventsblog.com via ohAmanda {impress your kids} on Pinterest 6. Do-it-Yourself DIY String Wedding Lanterns Yarn Chandeliers. Jessica of Wednesday Inc shows us how to make those gorgeous twine chandeliers from the inspiration shoot she shared with us this morning.
Using balloons, glue and twine, you can also make these lanterns for your wedding – and then bring it home and use it as your very own mid century lampshade. What you will need are: balloons, glue, yarn, tray for glue, corn starch 1/2 cup of Corn starch, 1/4 cup of Warm water, clear fast drying spray paint, hanging lamp cord or fishing line (depending on your desired final product), and a lighting kit if you’re looking for a fully functional lantern. Jessica recommends using a sharpie to mark on the inflated balloon how much room you need to leave for the lighting cord. She also recommends coating the balloon with vaseline prior to wrapping the yarn coated with glue so it doesn’t stick on the balloon once it’s dry. You can see all the details on Jessica’s blog. Are you getting excited to try to do this at home as much I am?
Instructions: 1. A lovely companion to a wedding guestbook. It’s so much fun for us to find good ideas using Paper Source products (things we had not thought of)!
This bride, featured on marthastewartweddings.com had a very clever use for our Academic Grid Calendar. Enjoying sending birthday cards to friends and family, she asked that her wedding guests write their birthdays onto the calendar. Such a wonderful way to keep in touch and show you care! Photo courtesy of marthastewartweddings.com – Cindy PS colors: persimmon & paper bag Latest fave: 2011 Paper Source Booklet Calendar Be Sociable, Share!