Cardbox (mailbox) used after wedding....?

PeteysBride Posted: Mar 21, 2007 08:56 PM

Cardbox (mailbox) used after wedding....?

I was given the suggestion of using a mailbox for our cardbox-I saw the corrugated cardboard ones by wilton and gaudy fabric covered ones in most wedding shops. I dont like either style. So I was considering buying a real mailbox...you can get them pretty cheaply online and then decorating it myself to our theme with Mrs. & Mrs. (insert last name) on the side.
Mailbox:

I uploaded the clipart I planned to base my design off of if I do this(would add gerber daisies also)-I would prob do it in permanent sharpie markers-bold colors and easier to control than paint. I don't know if I'd put a veil on the bride and suit on groom but she'd be more tan to mimic me. Hehe. When my MOH saw the clipart in our BM newsletter, she said, 'OMG! Looks just like you guys.' (I have a HUGE smile-used to be called KOOL-AID as a kid lol)

Do y'all think that is a good idea? Will it look dorky? Will it be too cartoony and too silly to have as a permanent mailbox?

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Pencils Posted: Mar 21, 2007 09:33 PM

Re: Cardbox (mailbox) used after wedding....?

I've seen Knot bios where brides did that, used a real mailbox. I think it's a cute idea. I don't like the satin-covered ones either. My mom said, 'what's a card box? Why do you need that?' I'm thinking of just getting one of these boxes from Paper Source and cutting a hole in the top:
Probably the second one, the first isn't big enough, but I like the colors better. I might cover it with different paper on top.

empressdani Posted: Mar 21, 2007 10:59 PM

Re: Cardbox (mailbox) used after wedding....?

I absolutely LOVE that idea!! As long as you don't care about what the neighbors may think, go for it.....
.....i'm not one to care for what the neighbors think either I would SO do it!

portjeffbride Posted: Mar 21, 2007 11:08 PM

Re: Cardbox (mailbox) used after wedding....?

I like the mail box idea, but truthfully, not the image you want to add.... it's a bit too cartoony for my personal taste....

an alternate idea, I found this lined wicker box in colors that complement our other decorations in Michael's for only $12!!!! I decided to further embelish it with a matching beaded tassle in the natural color....