i hope you all had a well-rested and festive weekend. it's time for another {make it your own} MONDAY and i've decided it would be nice to talk about the little things you can do to add a flair of personality to your wedding without breaking the bank.
one of my favorite ideas is to make {or order via etsy} custom cocktail stirrers and station them at the bar so guests can adorn {and stir!} their drinks.
{via a beautiful mess // pinterest}
a pretty blossom in your color palette will put a spring in any guest's step & brighten any cocktail!
{via a beautiful mess // pinterest}
this would be perfect for a fourth of july or new year's eve soiree - just like a sparkler sans the fire hazard!
{via a beautiful mess // pinterest}
playful crystals are reminiscent of rock candy... mmm!
{via 100 layer cake}
choose fabric in your colors to make this work for your celebration!
{via a beautiful mess // pinterest}
simply knotted ribbon is perfect for the preppy bride.
{via a beautiful mess // pinterest}
how fun that guests can write messages {or tag their drinks} with mini-chalkboards!
{via 100 layer cake}
this is fantastically girly and would be the perfect addition to a bridal shower or luncheon.
{via pinterest}
i adore these ombre clay beads - simply glue onto a stick & they're ready to add a pop of color to your mod event!
{via a beautiful mess // pinterest}
cute and easy, these little sparkle balls would work particularly well at a bachelorette party.
{via etsy}
customize flags with a favorite celebratory saying or just your names and wedding date.
{via a beautiful mess // pinterest}
add some pizzazz to your bloody mary - wrap the toothpicks in thread that matches your colors! this particular style would be best for a desert-inspired or artsy party.
{via practically polished}
i don't know exactly from where the little-gold-animal trend originated, but i heart it. these are too fun!
{via a beautiful mess // pinterest}
you can't go wrong with sparkly, festive flag stirrers!
{via a beautiful mess // pinterest}
sooo easy and cute, these little tissue paper flags will be a hit on any occasion!
{via domestikated life}
caveat: i am not feeling the colors/patterns here. not at all. HOWEVER, the idea is adorable - just choose textured papers in your colors {please no brown polka dots and purple gingham checks} & prepare to have your guests squee-ing over the results!
{via a kiss of color // pinterest}
this post simply wouldn't be complete without mentioning feathers. though these may remind some of mini-feather dusters {which is admittedly kind of awesome}, i could see these in darker shades - maybe emerald green and a deep plum? - adding drama to drinks at a sultry soiree.
phew. that was quite a bit, wasn't it?
hopefully you found some inspiration for your own bar!
if you're intimidated by the scope of such a project, fear not: host a dit {do-it-together} party with your bridesmaids & you'll be amazed by how much time it doesn't take.
so far as deciding how many cocktail sticks to make, i would suggest between one and one-and-a-half sticks per guest. the novelty will wear off after a while, and not all of your guests will be drinking stirrable cocktails anyway {hello, beer-and-wine drinkers... and certain men who refuse to carry drinks adorned with cute stirrers!}
get to craftin', y'all!
have a fabulous rest of your day.
XO,
jennifer
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