10 Ways to Use Mason Jars at Weddings



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Mason jars are making a comeback these days. While in the past, it has been closely associated with jams, jellies and food preservation, it has found many uses in the decorating scene. Its being an element of the past  brings with it a nostalgic touch that's perfect for weddings. Mason jars have become favorite element of shabby-chic, rustic and woodland weddings.  

Here are 10 ways of transforming those simple mason jars into exciting wedding elements:

1. Stationery

Make it the central theme of your wedding and send out these mason jar-inspired invitations.

Paper fans that double up as wedding program to guide guests on the order of the ceremony.

2. Lighting Fixtures
Chandelier of mason jars fitted with lights.

Jars transformed into candle holders.

Mason jar oil lamps make a great accessory for a woodland wedding.

3. Aisle Decor
Mason jars as flower vases with colorful flowers and ribbons.

Paint in the color of your wedding motif and line them over the aisle. 

4. Hanging Decor
 
 Amp up the drama by alternately hanging mason jars with flowers and lighted candles over wedding tables.

 Create an interesting chandelier by bundling up jars with flowers and lighted candles and hang them all over the reception venue.

5. Flower Arrangements
Wrap them in burlap and lace. 

Go metallic

Spray them over with pastel paint

Glam it up with some glitter

Line jars with sliced lemons and fill with water and flowers.

6. Centerpiece
Trip down memory lane - Tuck in pictures inside jars and scatter them around the reception venue. 

Group them in threes and fill them up with flowers, shells and votive candles. 

For a lovely autumn wedding centerpiece, place them inside wooden trays with pine cones.

7. Wedding Drinks
Fill them with assorted refreshments and load them on a tub of ice.

Liberally used them to serve cocktails at your party.

8. Desserts
 Serve mouth watering desserts in jars

Indulge in some chocolatey goodness

9. Escort Cards
Usher guests to their seats with jars bearing their names and table numbers. 

for them take home and make their own when the party is over.

10. Favors
Plants that guests can grow and remember you by.

Share your favorite cookie recipe.

Spread the love with an assortment of jams and jellies.



Lots of Love, 

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15 Refreshing Fruity Wedding Drinks

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To kick off a great wedding reception, serve some refreshments to welcome your guests. Spring and summer weddings give us a reason to serve something fun and exciting like fruity cocktails. They not only taste great but they can also be tailored to blend with the over-all wedding theme. The vibrant colors of fruits add to the festive occasion. You can choose to serve welcome drinks in the same color as your wedding theme. There is an unlimited variety of drinks and refreshments to choose from.You can choose to serve alcoholic drinks for the grown-ups' indulgence and non-alcoholic drinks for everyone, even the kids, to enjoy. 

Here are 15 refreshing fruity drinks you can serve guests at your wedding:

Something Bold - Blackberry Gin Fizz with a sprig of mint served in mason jars.

Something delightfully refreshing - Blood Orange Margarita. 

Something light and bubbly - Cranberry Cider Fizz

A twist on the ordinary - Pink Lemonade Cocktail

Fruity Raspberry Beer Cocktail served in personalized glasses that can be given away as wedding favors

Summer Indulgence - Watermelon and Coconut Water Breeze

Smooth and Refreshing - Roasted Blueberry Margarita

Fresh and Exciting - Citrus Mint Cocktail

 Kiwi Coolers that will keep guests coming back for more

Tropical Treat - Pineapple Orange Margarita

Something sweet and tangy - Tangerini

 Something Tasty - Green Apple Margarita

Something Cool and Revitalizing - Sweet Honeydew Smoothie

Something Simple and Sweet - Peach Cooler

Fruit Punch for everyone's delight.




Tip: You can also serve an assortment of smoothies for everyone to enjoy.
Lots of Love, 

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Wedding Color Inspiration: Blue and Green Wedding

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Spring makes us think of outdoor weddings taking advantage of the lush foliage and the great weather. Outdoor weddings are great because it saves you on decorations as you take into account the beauty of the natural surroundings. Depending on your venue of choice, it can be a beautiful garden, the beach, the woodside or country setting. 

We're looking into one color combination that works well for an outdoor wedding - dusk blue and treetop green. Both colors are included in Pantone's 2015 Spring and Summer Color Collection. Both colors blend really well with nature. Dusk Blue is a reflection of the blue sky. It's a soothing color that radiates calmness and peace. Treetop green, on the other hand, is a lush green color that speaks of restoration and new beginnings, reminiscent of spring. It makes a great background to other shades. It is also easy on the eyes and has a relaxing effect.

Dusk blue and treetop green makes a great color choice for a spring or summer outdoor wedding. Here are some wedding details worth considering:

Say your marriage vows amidst the company of family,friends and this lush greenery as backdrop.

Everything green in a bouquet.


Blue and white wedding bouquet.

Thinking of something blue for your wedding? Go with the trend and wear this blue wedding dress.

The bride flocked with her favorite girls in dusk blue dresses

Sleek and smart tie for the groom.

Go for interesting floral centerpieces

Hanging plants are an inexpensive and practical decor for any wedding venue.

Linens that reflect the blue summer sky. 

Hanging floral arrangements bring the wow factor to any wedding reception venue.

Tall floral arrangement of blue hydrangeas and wild flowers will surely keep the conversation going at the reception.

Ain't this cake adorned with flowers perfect for a lovely wedding celebration?

A modern twist to the regular wedding cake - a multilayer wedding cupcake display that can be shared by everyone at the wedding reception.

Spread your good luck in love by giving away this keychain with encased four-leaf clover. 



Lots of Love, 

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