29 February 2012

wedding wednesday: be my maid?

when i first say bethany's bridesmaid boxes on her blog, rinse. repeat., i knew that was going to be my first wedding craft to tackle. like bethany, my bridesmaids are all over the country. i wanted to make them something that would make them smile and that they could keep! 
each box has a different handkerchief inside that the girls will end up carrying with their bouquets during the ceremony (for all their tears of joy, of course!). i included information about the big day and a note to each girl. i couldn't turn down the lovely bridesmaid cards from rifle paper co. 
each box also had some inspiration photos and candy that is made in nashville, were we will be tying the knot! 
i had an absolutely wonderful time making these! it is such a great way to give the girls a feel for the wedding and share in the excitement! 

20 comments:

  1. This is SO adorable. I love the vintage handkerchiefs. I pinned this!

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  2. These are really cool. Makes them feel like they are a big part of the wedding!

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  3. these are so completely adorable. i didn't do anything as sweet or creative. i actually wasn't even going to have a wedding party but then my best friend from college (whose wedding i was in) got drunk, cried, and told me she always thought she'd be in my wedding... so naturally, i asked her to be my maid of honor and asked two other friends to be in it as well :) that's how mine got asked. your story will be so much nicer.

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    1. ahaha that is fantastic! you certainly won't forget that story (:

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  4. This is such a wonderful idea! They turned out so well :]

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  5. I absolutely in love with your take on these boxes!! The grey + bunting swag across the inside lid is such a sweet touch.And those Rifle cards? Oh heavens. I thought about buying them for my girls, too. They're so dreamy!

    Thanks a ton for sharing and for taking my little idea and running with it to make it your own! :)

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  6. stumbled onto your blog and just wanted to leave you a little blog luv! Def enjoyed reading this post!!def a great idea!!

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  7. This is so sweet! I was lazy and called my bridesmaids to ask them, but I love seeing the special things that brides do to welcome their maids! Those scarves are so pretty and I love that you included local candy. :)

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  8. This is gorgeous! I made all my bridesmaids cards with personal notes and each a unique ring that I made. I definitely wish I could have put together little boxes like that though! Absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  9. That is the cutest thing ever!!

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  10. Ugh that card is so sweet and unique! I wish I was that creative when I got married!

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  11. a box full of goodies!How sweet :))
    xo
    Jovanna

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  12. omgosh these are amazing! i'm a brides maid to one of my best friends julia and it is so exciting! this is fantastic.

    i just love your blog and can't wait to see more of it!

    C

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  13. ok, these are like the cutest things ever. how creative and thoughtful!

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  14. These are so cute and creative. I love the idea of the hankies! I'm not having traditional bridesmaid but if I was this craft would be on the top of my list!

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  15. I'm getting married in September and I did this same exact thing, via rinse.repeat. Yours are adorable! What are the boxes?! Metal?! I need to take pictures of mine, I haven't sent them out yet.

    xo, Meghan
    ahoynative.blogspot.com

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  16. So cute! I'll have to remember this for when I ask my bridesmaids....

    Rachel
    http://www.howboutsomecake.wordpress.com

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