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  • DIY: The Cutest Pot Plant FavoursIf clunky cookies in cellophane wrap aren’t going to cut it on your tablescape, then these personalised mini pot plants will definitely do the trick.Perfect as place names and super cute keepsakes, these little wedding favours are a great way to add some green to your table.
  • Step 1: Select the plantsSmall succulents are a great choice as they will fit into a small vessel, are easy to look after if you need to plant them ahead of the day and look super cute! We sourced our succulents from The Little Leaf Co. Another great option is herbs – they look great and are also useful for your guests afterwards.Step 2: Choose your vesselDepending on your budget, how many guests you have and what size your plants are, you could use ceramic pots, glass votives or ramekins. We found these gorgeous little espresso cups with saucers at Target for just $4 each – the perfect size for our succulents.
  • Step 3: Get out the chalk paintWe used a dark grey chalkboard paint to make our lettering stand out, but Annie Sloan makes chalkboard paint in an amazing variety of colours so you could find a colour to match your reception styling or use a variety of different colours. Depending on the vessel you may need a couple of coats.
  • Step 4: Design and print your thank you tagsWe used kraft paper to create our tags with a thank you message from the bride and groom but you could print any message you want on the tags. If you plant herbs you may want to print the name of the herb and instructions for care.Using a craft glue, attach to skewers or popsicle sticks, which are easily found in any supermarket and cut them to size.
  • Step 5: Write guests’ namesWhen your vessel is dried, write the name of your guest on it in chalk. If you prefer to print your guests’ names on the tags you could decorate the vessel instead of writing their name on it, or you could write a little personalised message to each guest.
  • Step 6: Pot your plantsUse a soil appropriate for your plants (organic for herbs and sandy/rocky for succulents) add a little water and voila! A gorgeous favour for your guests which doubles as a place card.
  • DIY: Botanic Perspex Menu If you think DIY and ‘modern wedding’ don’t belong in the same sentence, think again. A far cry from the crafty look usually associated wedding DIY, this clean, minimal design can be adapted to a range of styles. Choose a fresh botanic theme, gilded elements or any modern accents to best suit your look. What you’ll need 2 x Perspex sheets (we used A5 sheets, 2mm thick) Written/printed A5 menu Fine paint marker (we used UNI Paint Marker in white) Greenery to go between the Perspex sheets (we used a mini monstera leaf) 8 x mini round metallic magnets Step by step
  • 1. Position one perspex sheet over the written menu. 2. Give the paint marker a good shake then trace the menu artwork onto the Perspex sheet. Let paint dry for 5 minutes.
  • 3. Position the leaf (or chosen element) in between the two perspex sheets, placing the written perspex menu on top.
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  • 4. At each corner of the menu, fix the mini gold magnets on either side of the perspex to join them together.
  • TIP: We also threw a little confetti in between but you can add what ever you like in between the Perspex – flower petals, confetti, even photos! But remember, keep whatever you put in between simple, you don’t want to draw away from the menu artwork.
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  • What you’ll needLarge perspex sheetWooden boardWhite paint penSticky tapeText printed out
  • 1. Type your text in a beautiful font and print the sheets out.2. Stick the text sheets on a wooden board underneath the Perspex – alternatively, you can just stick them to the floor.
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  • 3. Using a paint pen, trace over the letters.4. Let the ink dry and violia – you now have an amazing, bespoke seating chart.
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