Wedding Wednesday: Use Seasonal Decor in Multiple Ways

 Taking full advantage of the multiple ways to use seasonal elements can add unique details to any wedding.

Pumpkins don't have to be for Halloween only!  If you're planning an autumn affair, don't stray away from this seasonal must.  Just as the foliage turns to hues of golds and orange, pumpkins become readily available to bring a fall feel to a wedding without reminding everyone of ghosts and goblins.

If orange reminds you of jack-o-lanterns, opt for gourds and pumpkins with a little more character.  Shapes, sizes and color, not one will be the same as another, making incorporating this seasonal favorite easy.  From making a flavorful "pumpkin" palate for your guests to enjoy over dinner, to creating a fun, friendly feel in decor, pumpkins can be painted, decorated, and sculpted to fit into every fall wedding theme!

Photos courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings 

If leaves are more within your comfort level, bring on the opportunities!  From gorgeous foliage backdrops, a simply printed invitation or name card, or incorporating autumn colored hues into your lighting, leaves are a timeless way to bring fall into your wedding decor.  Twigs and branches will help set off just the slightest difference in decoration so that the seasonal elements are not over used.  Wood and other natural decor will help to create an effortless look that doesn't lack in beauty!

Pictures courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings and Bunches of Bliss

   

Wedding Wednesday: THANKSGIVING EDITION!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FRIENDS! 

Faux Pumpkins!

Today, we are sending you a little decor inspiration which is a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table or fall-themed wedding.  Inspired by our old days at Real Simple and perfected by our friend, Colleen Kelley, we bring you:  DIY METALLIC PUMPKINS! 

So, grab a can of spray paint and get ready.  This is SO easy and actually quite fun.  Your guests will think you cleaned out Pottery Barn of their very best decor! 

Believe it or not, spray-painting a pumpkin (or gourd or garland of fall leaves or branches or anything you want really) is fast and practically fool proof!  And the result is stunning! 

We recommend using a metallic spray paint, it makes the finish that much more interesting and luxe, but a non-metallic paint can work just fine,too.  Krylon has a metallic collection with an array of colors and can be found Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Hobby Lobby and many other retailers. 

Real Pumpkins! 

Lay down a newspaper, set out your goods, grab your can of spray paint and go crazy!  It dries in about 30-45 minutes and is ready to go.  Here is a snapshot of the little cuties that will adorn our table tomorrow. 


TIP: If you can't find pumpkins or gourds, any squash will work. 








TIP FOR NEXT YEAR:  Get your pumpkins and gourds early.  The tend to sell out quite quickly after Halloween (both real and faux).  Real ones will last spray-painted for about 3-4 weeks.