awesome Etsy shop

This Etsy shop has some fab paper finds for wedding mamas searching for vintage/French-style invites, save-the-dates, placement cards, etc. Check it out!

Font: an obsession

Since we've been engaged I have been obsessed--OBSESSED--with finding the perfect font for our invitations, placement cards and table settings. This one makes the cut.

Initially, I was drawn to a circus poster type of font, but I didn't want things to look too hoakie. But, this font is vintage and elegant, not to mention legible. The iron contraption holding the "Please find your seat" sign in pretty cool, too.

Rustic elegance/music theme

I forgot to mention that while our theme is "rustic elegance" a more subtle theme throughout the day is going to be "music" (imagine that.) The idea is that every table will be named after a musician/band. For example: 

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bruegge
The Rolling Stones Table

And on each table would be a sign with some of that band's lyrics typographically interpreted. AH! I'm so excited just thinking about it!

I found these posters here.

I'm also thinking about having a few trivia questions about each band at each table. The dinner hour can get a little boring at a wedding after everyone is done eating just waiting for the dance to begin. Also, if we close down the bar during dinner this could keep everyone "happy" until the bar re-opens! Plus, whatever table gets the most right gets a prize? Just a thought. I think it could be really fun and give people an opportunity to get to know the other people at their table. What do you think?