This is a thread that was started in our old BlissWeddings.com forums by doodlebug1981 on 7/26/05. Feel free to add your comments by pressing Post Reply.
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posted by doodlebug1981
Has anyone thought of making little pouches to hold tissues in for the ceremony to catch all of those tears of joy? I saw one on Martha Stewarts website but I couldn't get the darn thing to look good from her directions. Thought they'd be a nice touch but I'm not too crafty.
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posted by aug05bride
I hadn't thought of that actually. Instead, I purchased a pack of handkerchiefs and will leave some in a bag of lavender for a few days. FH & I will hand them out to those closest to us - after I iron them of course. I'm not putting them all in the lavender as my father will need one or possibly 2 if my sister's wedding 5 years ago is any indication.
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posted by Marmi
Hmmm, that seems a good idea, but it isn't. If you something to 'catch those tears of joy', have the MOH and the BM carry very nice hankies to hand to you two. I know it sounds a little silly. But it works well. Or, hide one or two tissues in your bouquet, if it's big enough to hide some!
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posted by aug05bride
Marmi - I'm not sure which idea you are saying isn't a good one. If it was my idea you referred to, the hankies aren't for me - they are for our mothers, aunts, grandmothers & my dad. My MOH will have some tissues for me and/or FH to use if we need them.
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posted by doodlebug1981
Aug05bride, I was thinking along the same lines. Not for me, but for my guests. I saw an idea where you fold paper around regular tissues and they make a cute little pouch. You put them in a basket and guests can grab one if they anticipate tears.
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posted by aug05bride
I think that sounds really cute, doodlebug so if you like it, go for it
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posted by sweets731
Awww - doodlebug1981 - I saw that idea - so cute! But Aug05 - I love that idea as well - I know my mom will be shedding tears as well as my sister.....That is such a thoughtful idea.
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posted by labeadel
I assume you would use fancy paper, right? That sounds super cute, but I'm not picturing it very well. I just keep picturing plain white paper around tissue.
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posted by doodlebug1981
This is the link to where I found it. Can't make it look right though. My original question wasn't whether I should do it. I like the idea and wasn't asking for an opinion. My problem is that I don't like how mine turned out and was wondering if anyone has done it a different way.
http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jh...311&navLevel=2
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posted by HeatherR
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I like the idea and wasn't asking for an opinion.
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Well excuse us! You asked if anyone has thought about making the little pouches to hold tissues. Next time, when you don't want anyone's opinion, don't post the question.
Heather
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posted by doodlebug1981
Never mind. I wasn't trying to be a rude but I was wanting help on how to make the darn things. Thought someone out there may have made them a little different. Apparently not.
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posted by labeadel
That was a tad rude, though, doodle. You did say, "Thought they'd be a nice touch but I'm not too crafty." That to me sounds like a "Should I do it?" kind of thing...
They are very cute. Thanks for posting that link. If I have a moment, maybe I'll try to put one together and see if I can make it work.... I'll let you know.
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posted by doodlebug1981
Sorry Ya'll. I had just gotten off of a 14 hour shift at work and was a bit cranky, and tired. I should have gone straight to bed but I'm addicted to this site. Next time I wait till I get a good nights sleep to post.
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posted by doodlebug1981
Alright, fyi, here is another site I found along the same lines. My printer is acting up so I haven't made a test envelope yet but this may be cute.
http://homepages.tesco.net/~suzannea...ISSUEBOXES.htm
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posted by FlowluvzMatt
I thought they were such a cute idea. I just tried to make them and I love it. I am definately going to use this idea. I made the one from Martha Stuart. That one seemed easier. yay!! more cute ideas for the wedding
Flow and Matt!!! YAY!!!
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posted by doodlebug1981
I think I made mine right but to be sure, did yours have a cuff in the back as well in the front?
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posted by 555Ann555
I made the martha stewart one as well, mine had a cuff both sides & it looked a little untidy on the back...
But no one will really be looking at that side & if you decorate the front a little it'd give them less incentive to turn it over & see the messy reverse!
If I have any time left I'll probably make some of these, though my fh is going mad at me for making so many things( the favours, the invitations, thank you cards, etc....)
(I'm working to a tight budget but want nice details.)
Ann & Moreno
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posted by labeadel
Ann, your FH shouldn't be mad at you!! He should be happy that you are so creative and thrifty. You just tell him to be quiet and go watch some sports or something while you do your crafty stuff. I think it's great!!
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posted by doodlebug1981
Yah, just tell him that these little details do not cost that much but they will add a personal touch that people will remember.
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posted by 555Ann555
I generally make them when He is out, that way he'll have some nice surprises on the day!
He's just worried that I'll end up stressing out coz I've taken on too much!
But I actually find that being creative helps me to relax. Don't you?
I don't think any of us would be making little extras for our weddings if we didn't enjoy it.
So if you have any more ideas please pass them along! I won't tell
Ann & Moreno
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posted by doodlebug1981
Yah, I love doing all of these little crafts. Wesley thinks I'm obsessing but I just tell him its a girl thing. I will definatly post any more cute ideas I find.
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posted by 555Ann555
well.... one little thing I've made is for my tables, its a version of the kids paper fortune teller.
there are instructions on my website under Gallery: bits I'm making..
Some other bits & pieces are there... my favours & invitations...
Ann & Moreno
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posted by FlowluvzMatt
I put a little piece of tape on the back so that it held better. I also put a little label on the front that said "for your tears of joy" and then our names and date. Our colors are purple and white, so I did them in different shades of purple and also a few in white.
Flow and Matt!!! YAY!!!
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posted by 555Ann555
That sounds lovely Flow!
So did you match all sorts of stuff to your colours?
Ann & Moreno
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posted by doodlebug1981
Purple and white are my colors too. I'm having trouble matching shades of purple though. I think I'm going to add ivory to the scheme and use white and ivory for bows,table cloths, and candles and keep the purple to BM dresses and flowers.
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posted by FlowluvzMatt
oh, if only you all knew the madness that i have with the color purple. My poor fiance. Ok, for starters I got invitations with a purple glossy border. The centerpieces are purple and white. I made the centerpieces myself. They are the 24" eiffel tower vases with a purple floral decal spiraling around the vase. Then I have the rest of it alternating from two different styles: style one: three white hydrangias bunched together with three purple roses on the ends, then a wooden dowel that attaches the Purple double heart with the table number on it (actually famous couples instead of numbers). Now the double heart is edged in white ribbon and a picture of the famous couple. To top it all off I have purple ribbon (with the wire in the sides) spiraling down from the top of the vase and hanging down. And this all sits atop a 12" round mirror with white tea candles and purple yankee sampler candles. Style two: switch all of the colors (white to purple and vice versus) with the exception of the candles. Then we have the multi-color purple napkin holders, and of course the lavendar bridesmaid dresses, and our flowers are... yes, you guessed it lavendar freesia and white and lavendar hydrangia. Oh, and let me not forget the purple cake. oh, I am a nut
I would post a picture, but my sister took home my digital camera after my bachelorette party this past saturday. So, i'll have to wait to get that back.
Flow and Matt!!! YAY!!!
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