placecard 'tree'

samnjenna Posted: Feb 15, 2005 11:41 PM

placecard 'tree'

Has anyone done anything like this for their placecards?

I'm looking for any images of autumnal themed ideas for my placecards.

I saw a great image in Martha Stewart Weddings (wish I could post it here) of 'wishes' written on small papers and attached to cherry blossom branches in a vase.

And I was thinking of attaching leaf-shaped placecards to branches.

My reception is at the George Washington Manor in October and the table they put the placecards on is pretty small.

What do you think?

Anybody have any images?

jamesbride Posted: Feb 19, 2005 08:15 AM

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Hi fellow GWM! I just got this pic from someone on here, think I'm doing votive placecards. But your ideas sound great. Never ssen them though.

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bridegirl Posted: Feb 19, 2005 09:05 AM

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Wow those votive placecards are beautiful! where can u get something like that done?

LuvMyMichael Posted: Feb 19, 2005 09:16 AM

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The place card tree is a really cute idea. I like it alot......and the more I look at it I LOVE the candle place cards too.

hmmmmm.....I'm gonna have some trouble deciding what to do.

angelbear217 Posted: Feb 19, 2005 11:00 AM

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I was going to do this when I had a butterfly theme. I know exactly what you're talking about from MSW. I think you have to get willow branches and then place them in styrofoam and then in a pot. They do sell them already done if you search for it.

lilacwine Posted: Feb 19, 2005 12:31 PM

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hi Jenna!

Here are a few pictures from my friend's autum-themed wedding a few years ago (placecard, bouquet, program cover). The placecards were actually pinned to a gourd with a straight pin. All of the gourds were laid out on a table.

I don't have pictures of her CPs, but she used hollowed out pumpkins to hold flowers, berries, etc.

lilacwine Posted: Feb 19, 2005 12:32 PM

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program cover didn't take. trying again.

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angelbear217 Posted: Feb 23, 2005 05:32 PM

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Hey I saw something you migh be interested in at AC Moore today. It is a tree that hold things like ornaments and stuff. Wilton makes it.

jamesbride Posted: Feb 23, 2005 05:52 PM

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Michaels has the Vellum paper to put around the votive cup and you print on them.

snowprincess805 Posted: Feb 23, 2005 05:54 PM

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i am doing a tree - but white with snowflakes - flower michele is making the tree for me

i am going have two people stand by to help guests find names and cut them off the tree

i am doing 3 trees but i am inviting 240 guests

Jamie&MarkSept.'05 Posted: Feb 23, 2005 05:54 PM

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I love the votive placecard holders and they look gorgeous all lit up...

BUT...I am wondering how the guests pick them up...don't they get hot?

Anyone?

dm24angel Posted: Feb 23, 2005 05:57 PM

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Posted by Jamie&MarkSept.'05

I love the votive placecard holders and they look gorgeous all lit up...

BUT...I am wondering how the guests pick them up...don't they get hot?

Anyone?

You use tea lights, the holders are for votives so the tea lights flame does not reach the top and they dont get hot. I tested one and let it burn for about an hour and the top was still not hot.

lishbone Posted: Feb 23, 2005 06:00 PM

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i know exactly what u are talking about!my wedding is in october also...and i got the idea from martha stewart weddings also...i think its such a cute idea and most def gonna be using it!

lishbone Posted: Feb 23, 2005 06:02 PM

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oh also i think i may be using leaf ornaments as my favors ..if that ac more tree holds that stuff then i guess seating cards and favors are done!!!

Jamie&MarkSept.'05 Posted: Feb 23, 2005 06:49 PM

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Thanks for the explanation....

I love this idea!

AnniesSS Posted: Feb 23, 2005 07:46 PM

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I got this from one of the magazines.... I'm doing this also - LOVE the idea!!!

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CPAPPAS Posted: Feb 23, 2005 07:54 PM

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Hi girls,
I actually did the votives as place cards...i'm gettin married on saturday. It was really easy and inexpensive. I bought the votives for .25cents each. I bought the preforated velum paper at michaels and printed them on my computer (lazer jet printer-ink jet will smudge). I fastened the velum with, believe it or not, invisible scotch tape! I also used tealights. The thing that ***** is that the Villa Lombardi just called me and said I may not be able to light them...because of safety...let's just say i will be less than happy if they tell me 2 days before that i can't use them! But I hope this helps for those who plan to use them!