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This was a wedding the ladies from Wile Events did at the GORGEOUS Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Colorado. Diana (bride) wanted pieces of terra cotta at each seat used as a place card, an idea we absolutely loved but needed to figure out how to bring to life. We ended up ordering small terra cotta pots and Lorraine smashed them with a hammer! They turned out beautifully.

For the table names, the couple wanted very special places that held meaning for them to be the names of each table. Diana wanted large slabs of clay or a material that looked like terra cotta, but slightly more industrial. We found these (heavy!) slabs, used for building, at Home Depot. I used white chalk on them to get the spacing, then acrylic paint, followed by another layer of wet paint.

Professional Photos by Lucy Munoz Photography

Maria and Max came to me with a ton of flexibility, and really open to a bunch of ideas I had to bring some special signage and touches to their wedding day. They got married at the Beach Plum Inn on Martha’s Vineyard. She wanted a touch of blue for the tables and loved the idea of the agate stones, as something guests could take home with them, and served as functional (but beautiful) place “cards.” I always advise that white lettering pops the best on most of these types of surfaces. Generally, if someone wants silver, it’s decided after I make a few samples that white has the same effect, but is easier to read. (FYI, gold is gorgeous on these stones, too.) The chalkboards were meant to set the tone for a relaxed reception, but still with a ton of thoughtful touches and sweet illustration.

Pro Tip: the sandwich board style chalkboard is a GREAT choice for outdoor weddings. Not only do you not need to worry about finding a stand or an easel, but you can make two signs in one, and just turn it when you need to display the other side!