A Faux Gift Card Holder

I wanted a unique card-holder for our gift table that wasn't the typical bird cage. Also, I didn't want the cards to be seen, hence ruling out the birdcage idea.  My (soon-to-be) MIL posted a pin to pinterest that depicted three, decorated and stacked, faux, gift boxes that hold the cards.  There is a slit in the top to drop cards and the boxes are completely hollow in the center.  When I saw this idea, I knew I could recreate it in our colors.  I purchased three, paper-mache boxes from The Paper Source.

I also purchased wrapping paper while I was there.  This wrapping paper isn't your typical wrapping-paper-on-a-spool.  It's superior, high-quality, hand-blocked paper.  You could use any wrapping paper, but since I was there and since I only needed three sheets, I splurged for this amazing paper.

I wrapped each of the three boxes, including the lids, just as I would have wrapped a regular gift.  After all were wrapped, I stacked and traced where the boxes fit and cut through the tops of the bottom two boxes.  I then glued all in place and, voila :

 I'm SO pleased with how this project turned out.  I'm already thinking of ways that I can use this gift tower in the future since we will DEFINITELY be keeping this around after the wedding.

Centerpiece Decorations

Our reception tables will be very long and thin, ala family style seating.  I'm in love with the look of long banquet tables.  Perhaps this originates from my devotion to Downton Abbey and all of their grand dinner parties?

I'm going for a romantic, low-lit atmosphere during dinner with tons of candles as our centerpieces.  These photos were a huge source of inspiration.

Lindsay and David's Wedding via Elizabeth Anne Designs

This table-scape is closer to the feel of our wedding.  A bit more casual and so many candles!

To achieve this look, i'll be purchasing (and decorating) many, MANY, mason jars in various shapes and sizes.  I'll use a variety of lace ribbons, twine, and jeweled buttons to decorate the jars.