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I started collecting vintage bottles because of my ever-deepening obsession with sea glass.
Aside from looking pretty in my windowsill, I have found another use for them in the spring and summer: flower vases.
Perfect for a wedding too! Here are some photos to get you inspired:
Photo One: County Living; Photo Two: Samantha Luck; Photo Three: Eat, Drink, Chic; Photo Four: Country Living; Photo Five: Good Housekeeping; Photo Six: Botanical Floral Designs
Vintage cake stands are a coveted item these days. They add a charming touch to a vintage themed wedding. If you’re lucky, you can find vintage cake stands at resale shops and yard sales. But they’re not easy to find – at least not at a cheap price.
Don’t fret! You can make your own vintage cake stands. And it only takes a few minutes!
Here’s what you need:
Vintage tea tins are not only lovely to display in your home, they’re perfect for wedding centerpieces. Here are a few photos of vintage tea tin centerpieces to get you inspired:
These round vintage cans also look adorable!
I also love the idea of making candles with vintage tea tins.
And I’m diggin’ these handmade lanterns made with vintage tea tins. You can find out how to make them here.
Photo One: Celebrations; Photo Two: Bijou Kaleidoscope; Photo Three: Bijou Kaleidoscope; Photo Four: MarthaStewart.com; Photo Five: BVweddings.com; Photo Six: Marvelous Kiddo; Photo Seven: Bijou Kaleidoscope; Photo Eight: JunkMarketStyle
I made DIY candy bar wrappers with comic book ads a while back. I was pleased with how they turned out. I also love these mini chocolate bar favors wrapped with vintage wallpaper. Such Pretty Things has the complete tutorial on these DIY candy bar wrappers. You can also make these with the larger bars and they would look just as sweet!
Floral dresses for your wedding attendants are perfect for an outdoor, country chic wedding. Here are a few photos I’ve recently discovered:
Vintage floral pattern bridesmaid dresses. Source: Katy Elliott
Floral flower girls dresses. Love the shoes! Source: Tine Hoffman
Floral bridesmaid dresses perfect for a summer wedding! Source: Ruffled Blog
Want more? Check out this post on vintage floral bridesmaid dresses.
Haven’t you always dreamed of looking like a peasant on your wedding day? And you can do it for only $2.36!
This vintage wedding dress ad is from Mademoiselle, February 1971. Source: Sugarpie honeybunch
Never mind those lovely linens you had your eye on! Register for a meat thermometer so you can cook your roasts the way HE likes them cooked!
