A few weeks ago, my sister and I threw Natalie, our new sister-in-law, a bridal shower. It was Christmas-themed since their wedding was so close to their first Christmas as a married couple and they were engaged on Christmas Eve. I started thinking of something I could have the guests do so that Natalie would have something to remember those that shared the day with her. I also wanted her to have something that she could use to decorate her new home with my brother for the holidays. So, I came up with an idea to make her a wreath, in her wedding colors, with ornaments signed by the party guests. The guests left little sweet messages on the ornaments-some with happy wishes, some with marital advice-and I took the ornaments, and 3-4 hours of my time, and ended up with this...
I started with a straw wreath I picked up at Michaels and some very sparkly silver ribbon. I wrapped the ribbon around the wreath so straw didn't fall all over the place and so there was something shiny that would be seen through the ornaments.
Avery's signed ornament:)
The finished product. I used different textures and a few different shades of purple. I used some silver beads and odd shapes, like stars and little wrapped gifts, to fill holes. I thought it turned out pretty well:) I hope Natalie hangs it every Christmas and remembers the lovely day we had with friends and family and it serves as a reminder for how much we love her and welcome her to our family! :)
The wedding was this past Saturday and I will have them up here soon for those that aren't able to see the ones I posted on Facebook.
