wed / place settings

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I've been on a ribbon kick lately and love the look of ribbon tied around each napkin/menu. It would be beautiful all times of year and in any setting. You can use rope for a nautical wedding, lace or twine for a rustic barn, or satin in a ballroom. If you pick up napkins from the rental company a couple days early and pre fold and tie in advance.

True story, folding menus into napkins was one of my favorite tasks when I was an intern one summer in Charleston. The repetitive task is actually relaxing...plus I could usually sit in the air conditioning for a bit instead of being outside in the 100 degree heat haha. 

What table top trends are you into lately?

inspired / gold leaf oyster shells

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I have to admit I'm much better at pinning DIY projects than actually doing them. That said, I've been smitten with the idea of serving salt and pepper in oyster shells (bonus points if they're painted in a pretty metallic shade). So I recently swiped a few empty shells after drinks and oysters with a friend and have big plans for them. 

Anyone other easy DIY projects I should attempt? I think I'll do my first batch in copper (my favorite) or silver (to match my mercury glass vases). 

wed / tented south carolina wedding

When I saw this wedding on the Southern Weddings Mag blog, my jaw dropped. Not only was the family plantation a stunner, but the details were breathtaking. It was hard to pick just a few favorite photos, but be sure to see the whole wedding here. Those hardwood floors in the tent are truly one of a kind!