Rustic Wedding Chic
This month on Curbly we’re focusing on parties and entertaining… so I wanted to share some of my favorite “why didn’t I think of that?” ideas that I’ve run across lately. Click through to check out these super genius (and easy) DIY party ideas. Â Â
1. Waiting to set the table until right before dinner? Beautify your pile of plates using colorful napkins and a pretty flower! [Photo: Welke.nl]
2. Encourage your guests to add a hashtag to all the photos they share from your event… then everyone can see each other’s photos. [Photo: Jack +Â Bean]Â
3. Turn your napkins into rosettes and place them in teacups. Cute! Learn how to make rosettes here. [Photo: Stone Gable Blog]Â
4. Use chalk notes to help guests pair their wine with different cheeses. [Photo: Carol Celico]
5. For a paint-dipped look, decorate mason jars with, believe it or not, balloons! Learn more here. [Photo: Brit + Co.]
6. Make cootie catcher menus for your guests… talk about a conversation starter! Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Oh Lovely Day]Â
7. Hosting an outdoor party? Try this ice bucket alternative: fill a colander with ice and place it over a bowl or vase to catch the water. [Photo: Real Simple]
8. Give your table a special twist with these stunning oyster salt and pepper cellars. [Photo: Nate Henderson]
9. Here’s another great idea for an outdoor party… serve salads in large lidded jars to keep flies and bugs out. [Photo: 4 Men 1 Lady]
10. Serve assorted pre-made signature drinks in labeled mason jars. Genius! [Photo: Rustic Wedding Chic]Â