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The Secret to Stylish Wedding Celebrations with a little DIY + some bubbly

A wedding celebration is always a bit better with a little bubbly.

Today on the blog, Freixenet Brut {makes of a quality wine that’s affordable} joins us with three creative DIY tips to make your wedding celebrations stylish while still coming in under budget.

Gifts for your bridesmaid:

When it’s time to ask your BFFs to be in your wedding party, it can be overwhelming to come up with a way to pop the question that's unique and affordable. A fun idea is to grab a bottle of Freixenet Brut for just $12 and a gold pen - then simply write the words “Will you be my bridesmaid?” on Freixenet’s chic black bottle. On the other side of the bottle, you can write a personal note to each friend for a sweet and sentimental touch. To complete the entire look for popping the question - you can package up the bottle of Freixenet Brut with a pretty handmade card and some other fun goodies - like a coffee mug, some chocolate and maybe even a pair of earrings.

Ask "Will You Be My Bridesmaid?" in DIY style with a personalized bottle of wine, a pretty handmade card and other goodies
Personalize Bottles of Freixnet Brut in gold pen for wedding gifts and/or favors

Place cards that pop:

Spruce up your place cards whether it's a seated dinner at the reception or a rustic-style bridal luncheon by using adorable Freixenet Brut minis (SRP $4) as a fun alternative. You can personalize each mini black bottle with a gold pen and place one at each table setting to instantly elevate the look while leaving your guests with a treat to take home. {Wedding decor that serves two purposes are always a favorite of mine}

Turn Bottles of Feixenet Brut or Wine into Stylish Wedding Place Cards and Favors with Personalizing each one with the guests name in gold pen

Not-your-ordinary-guestbook:

Surprise your guests with a unique guestbook to sign by using a magnum of Freixenet Brut (1.5L, SRP $18). Simply place the magnum bottle in the center of a table surrounded by fresh flowers and have gold pens ready for guests to use to sign their names. This extra-large bottle of Freixenet Brut will look elegant and inviting at the reception and will give the couple a fun keepsake to hang on to after the wedding.

Surprise your guests with a unique guestbook to sign by using a magnum of Freixenet Brut and a gold pen for signing
Find out the Secret to Stylish Wedding Celebrations with a little DIY and some bubbly
Wedding Guest Book Alternatives : unique ideas from frames to platters
Are you looking for a unique way to record and collect your wedding guests well wishes other than the traditional wedding guest book? You may want to consider one of the popular guest book alternatives from The Wedding Outlet. One of their favorite New Arrivals for 2014 are the Mixed Glass Signing Stones. You simply place the stones next to a vase on your guest signing table, have your guests sign a stone, then place the signed stone in the vase. These beautiful stones are later placed on display in your home and the available colors include Gold, Pink, Purple, Green and Silver.
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A wedding signature platter makes the perfect keepsake of your special event, plus your guests will enjoy signing it. These platters are perfect for any special event. Simply display for guests to sign and after the event you will have a one of kind memento you can use in your home. Your house guests will be asking about that special day. Shop All Signature Platters
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Signature frames are a popular guestbook alternative as it is a great way to display the couple or one being honored for all to see. After the event you have an incredible memory you can hang on your wall to enjoy every day. Shop All Signature Frames
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Unique Guest Book Alternative . . . Signing Stones and Personalized Vase
These two New Arrivals from The Wedding Outlet are sure to be a favorite for 2014 brides. This Signing Stone and Vase is a unique alternative to the traditional wedding guest book and a fun way to collect your guest's well wishes. Stones can be displayed in a vase along with a friendly instruction card and signing pen (not included). Guests will then pick a stone and write their names or a well wish for the couple onto the stone and place it into the vase where they are collected and displayed. This item can be personalized in two unique ways with either the Signing Stones and Vase with Script Personalization or the Signing Stones and Vase with Heart Monogram
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Unique Guest Book Alternatives : from paper hearts to suitcases

These new unique guest book alternatives from Daisy Days are so fun and completely different from the typical guest book alternatives you're used to seeing. Each of them have the option of being personalized as well. Which unique guest book is your favorite?

This From the Heart Acrylic Shadow Box Guest Book Alternative is sleek and modern with a touch of DIY. It will make such an elegant statement not only at the wedding, but in your home afterwards. Guests simply sign their names on the white die cut hearts that are included {there's also a red heart with stitched edging} and place them into the shadow box.

The Country Charm Rustic Wooden Wish Box was designed to hold miniature scrolls that contain the hand written message from your guests. Once completed, this box will be filled with wisdom, memories and kind words from your guests. The matching paper wish scrolls can be purchased separately.

This Mini Suitcase Wishing Well is just the cutest and it's perfect for the wedding couple that has a passion for travel or is planning destination wedding. The miniature suitcase has a vintage flair and features contrasting ivory and brown faux leather with a personalized luggage tag. You can even purchase paper airplane stationery to add an extra touch of fun and whimsy to the suitcase guest book.

This contemporary Wishing Well Acrylic Box is a great guest book alternative and will complement any color theme. You can use the box as a stylish container to collect wedding cards or "Wish Cards" in, but you can also store your precious wedding keepsakes inside after the big day.

Wedding Guest Book Alternatives

A wedding guest book is a traditional part of a wedding reception, capturing all the names and well wishes from your family and friends. More common today you find couples are opting for a guest book alternative to display at their welcome table. Some popular choices are signature frames, signature platters and well wisher boxes. 

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Signature frames are one of the more popular choices as it is a great way to show guests an engagement photo or another favorite photo of the two of you. After the wedding, you can showcase this lovely keepsake in your favorite room of the house for you and your guests to enjoy. Signature platters are also another great choice as you will be able to use as a dessert dish or serving dish while entertaining guests in your new home. A more current trend is one The Wedding Outlet's popular new arrivals for 2012, the Signing Stone and Vase. Guests will pick a stone and write their names or a well wish for the couple onto the stone and place it into the vase where they are collected and displayed. Shop all Guest Book Alternatives from The Wedding Outlet.

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