I am not a fan of traditional chair covers and ties, but these chair back covers, or “jackets,” can be really beautiful. You can use them on all of the chairs at your party or just guests of honor chairs.
BBJ Linen Acorn Contour Chair Back
Select Rentals Vienna Chair Cover
Cloth Connection Champagne Lamour Gathered Chair Back Cover
Cloth Connection Fuchsia Tangerine Brocade Chair Back CoverSelect Rentals Vienna Chair Cover
chair covers via Tara Guerard Soiree
Mosaic Ivory Cascading Chair Back
I’ve always loved the look of decorative accents made with moss and these accents here are perfect inspiration for wedding decor. The organic, natural look of moss works for classic occasions and rustic ones, as well.
Moss monogram via Weddingbee
Moss ring bearer's pillow via Sasha Souza Events
Moss "paint" is used to decorate a brick wall with words - via Oh Montreal
Chinese lanterns have been a popular way over the last several years to decorate a party space. I love the Fall twist Martha Stewart gives these lanterns, making them into seasonal, festive pumpkins. And they look super easy to make, too.
In the latest DIY craze, paper garlands are making a comeback but with a modern twist. Here are some examples of trendy paper garland decorations that use a variety of materials including crepe paper, coffee filters, and even book pages.
Crinkle Paper Streamers by Oh Happy Day
Crepe Paper Streamers by O Chickadee
Paper garlands made from coffee filters
Vintage Book Paper Garland
Punched Paper Chain Garland
These photographs by Charley Star (via Snippet and Ink) took my breath away. The famous ee cumming poem, “i carry your heart with me,” painted on the wall is a fitting backdrop for a wedding and make for such impactful design. Love. Love. Love.
I’ve been working with a client on a graduation party and its been fun to brainstorm decor ideas for the event. Keeping it simple is sometimes the best — like the simplicity of this DIY decor idea from Martha Stewart. A gold seal — easily found at office supply stores — is repeated throughout the design. Using two colors like they’ve done here keeps the design tight and consistent. What a fun concept with which to celebrate the grad’s big day!
gold seal-inspired graduation party decor from Martha Stewart
This serving tray from Gretel captured my eye today. I am addicted to trays and love how they can be used for so many things — collecting objects on an entry table, as a “home” for candles or objects de art, or for their original purpose, serving food. This one seems particularly appropriate for the latter given its culinary motif. I love it!
Large Luna Spoon Tray by Michael Angove via Gretel
close up of Large Luna Spoon Tray by Michael Angove via Gretel
I love this idea from Martha Stewart Weddings for using anaglypta, or embossed wallpaper, as a embellishment to plain glass cylinder vases. Add clustered flowers and the look is clean and sophisticated.
easy wedding centerpiece from Martha Stewart
I recently adopted a similar Martha idea and wrapped cylinder vases with wood veneer. The light veneer is neutral and with a change out of ribbon can work for any season. Using wood veneer sheets is not easy to work with but it gives a heavier effect that simply wood veneer paper which is also an option.
wood veneer-wrapped cylinder vases
veneer vases used in a tablescape
I love this idea for Fall wall hangings that look like pages from an encyclopedia. Pressed leaves, cardstock, a few twigs and voila! Instant, nature-inspired wall art! They’d also make a great accent resting against the wall on top of a sideboard at a Fall dinner party.
Leaf wall hangings via Better Homes and Gardens
I am always looking for non-floral decor alternatives for weddings and other events. My husband and I went on a hike today in Great Falls and everywhere I turned I found inspiration for Fall decor! My mind is now spinning with ideas for incorporating natural elements — like pinecones, greenery, branches, and acorns — into designs.
In fact, I worked on an event recently where a team of us collaborated on nature-inspired centerpieces — we filled clear vessels with pears and apples and used acorns and pinecones as filler. I can’t take credit for the design, but it looked great!
Below are a few images that are inspiring me to go out and collect all of the pinecones I can find — then I’ll be prepared for Fall decorating next year, too!
DIY pinecone wedding bouquet via Once Wed
pinecone boutonniere via Martha Stewart
Rustic pinecone monogram via Martha Stewart
pinecone escort card table via Martha Stewart
pinecone monogram via Martha Stewart
pinecone wreath via Country Living
gilded pinecone placecard via Country Living
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