This time last year I was helping with a few details for my nephew's wedding.
They were trying to stick to a budget, and seating cards weren't anywhere near the top of
the priority list. I suggested pots of wheat grass - the biggest bang for the $!
I did 150 for them, in all my years of planting wheat grass I've never been so nervous about it growing, I took care of them like orphaned baby chicks!
For instructions go to my planting wheat grass post.
The clay pots were from Hobby Lobby at 50% off, making them .20 each.
I used Light Buttermilk acrylic paint, testing it ahead of time I knew it would peel a little
once you start watering the seeds, but we liked the aged look and were fine with it.
The platter set on an easel was a thrifting find, painted with chalkboard paint.
They came up with the cute play on words.
The skewers were from the Dollar Store and cut at assorted lengths.
We used scrapbook paper cut in a decorative shape, printed guests names on them,
then glued to the skewers.
A fun, fresh statement for about .26 each.
A budget friendly idea you could use for any event.
Happy 1st Anniversary Chad & Julie!
20 comments:
What a cute idea! I've never planted wheat grass. I need to give it a try sometime.
Carolyn
{my simple messterpiece}
Such a great idea! I love the little cards and the chalkboard too!
Your nephew is lucky to have such a creative aunt! I see this little project going crazy on pinterest...very cute.
So cute! I'm so glad I finally grew wheat grass this spring. What a bargain... .26 each! Doesn't get much better!
Pam, I love these...... and they look like they cost a fortune!..... you could go into business. :)
these are soooooo fabulous! what smash they are going to be! AWESOME! hugs!!!
That is totally cool! Great idea - hope I remember that one if I'm ever planning something that needs name card!
Happy Anniversary to your nephew. How lucky is he to have such a cool and helpful Aunt? Very cute and affordable idea. xo
This is such a neat idea! Great for an eco-friendly wedding!
This is such a cute idea! 'Plant your grass at your seat' is so clever! And I love that it is affordable :)
Great idea! Wheat grass is so pretty! You could have had each guest juice up after the event :) just kidding!!
leslie
What a pretty and affordable idea!
This is the best wedding seating idea Ive ever seen! I love it. you are wonderful!
Nancy
Powellbrowerhome.com
Simply...adorable! Wheat grass, I think it's a DIYer's new best friend!
these are adorable! i love this. :)
That is SUCH a cute idea - I am pinning it for my niece for "someday".
I don't think I ever told you about my wheat grass experience. After seeing your post with those small square containers I tried that - maybe it was too small a space without drainage or something but it was a total fail! Then I used my footed glass trifle dish and it was a success, all through the spring - I just tossed it recently when we went away for the weekend and it shriveled up. A lot of bang for the buck, in the right container! Plus I have a ton of seeds leftover to do it again!
What a fantastic idea!! They look so charming and elegant and I love the frugality of them. And the "plant your grass at your seat" quote cracked me up. :-) Thanks so much for sharing this at Inspiration Friday!
Vanessa
What a beautiful and creative idea!!! What a fun detail for a wedding!
Hi, you have such a stunning resource, couldn't help commenting on this one! Also I am so excited to ask you one thing that I am interested of. Is it a paid theme which you can buy online or this one is a free one?
very cool. love the sign...plant grass at your seat. too cute!
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