Disclaimer: I can take no credit for any of this DIY wonderfulness! My FMIL is a crafting genius.
Initially my FMIL was going to make a ring pillow using lace from my Aunt's veil. While searching for inspiration, I found this beautiful ring pillow on Etsy (which I now call "crack for brides"). I simply adore it. It has the perfect blend of the ivory and gold tones and the leaves are a lovely subtle fall detail. I decided to go ahead and buy it and we're going to wrap the pillow in the lace from my Aunt to make something really beautiful and meaningful! I'll post photos once that project is complete.
Then, my FMIL came up with a FANTASTIC idea. Using the inspiration of the leaves from the ring pillow she created larger leaves hand cut from a paper/cardboard that we will use to decorate each pew end in the chapel. Here is the first one she has cut:
(Personal Photo)
The next step is to spray them metallic gold. (I think I can at least handle that step - fingers crossed.) They are going to look fantastic! She's so talented! Also, I'll be sure to post a tutorial as we cut more.
Do you have someone crafty who is helping with some DIY projects?
