Opinions Needed on How to Decorate My Card Box (longish)

MissingLI Posted: Jul 14, 2010 03:36 PM

Opinions Needed on How to Decorate My Card Box (longish)

A few days ago I posted this card box that I had fallen in love with, but not the price:

Well I went to Home Goods yesterday afternoon and found this:

My father is a carpenter and we totally think we can make the new one look like the original. I already have the star fish.

Here is my question: Should I go so far as to put wood trim on, paint it white and distress it, or should I go with the black and keep it more modern looking?

Here is a pic of the venue and what we will have on each napking for the reception and the table setting. We are not going overboard on the whole starfish/beach thing.

What do you ladies think? I keep going back and forth. If you made it this far...bless you!

Jsquared Posted: Jul 14, 2010 03:50 PM

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Even though i LOVE the original.. i would keep it more modern. The original has more of an old, antique feel- but i personally think for your wedding everything should be 'something new' !!
And dont even bother with the hassle of tearing it up.. i think you can make it look awesome without distressing it..
Thats my opinion..

kedra5 Posted: Jul 14, 2010 03:52 PM

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i think that if you fell in love with that and you have the means and the time, then do what you want to make it the way that you love.

I think with your venue, the distressed beachy look would go better!!

Burhart1111 Posted: Jul 14, 2010 05:22 PM

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I'm torn. I feel like if you have the time and means to do so...the 'weathered' look is great. But on the other hand, I think that you can dress it up the way it is without making yourself crazy and it will still be just as awesome. I'm sorry. I know that didn't answer your question at all!!

mybabylovesmoi Posted: Jul 14, 2010 05:27 PM

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I think the weathered look is more interesting/has more character but I still love the modern one. I don't think you can go wrong in this case.

aquag12283 Posted: Jul 14, 2010 05:28 PM

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I think I would paint it white. I think its too dark for the place you are having your reception and I think the white goes better with your table setting