While autumn typically reminds you of things falling from trees, I say why not hang some back up there? I’m drawn to anything hanging from trees from weddings – whether it is pictures of the couple, tags, notes of well wishes or little cakes. I just can’t resist. Pretty details dangling from the branches while the fall foliage colors lightly cover the ground – how much more picturesque can it get?

During the fall it is particularly easy to pull of this type of décor. The branches are a bit barer and therefore easier to use as hooks and the weather is still warm enough to have an outdoor wedding or reception.

As you know if you’ve been reading this blog, there is no shortage of hanging paper do it yourself decorations to make for your wedding day. So pick one that works best for you!

For wedding receptions, couples usually buy or rent matching glassware. While that looks great in pictures, how are guests supposed to know which glass is theirs? Wedding guests rarely stay seated at their reception tables, making it easy to mix up glasses while greeting friends or abandoning your glass to hit the dance floor. I am the largest offender - I can never remember where I leave my glass, even in my own apartment. Here are a few adorable ideas I found for solving that problem that also add great details to your wedding reception décor.

do-it-yourself chalkboard wine glasses

I love adding a chalkboard element to weddings so I was instantly drawn to these stem less wine glasses. If you pick up a pint of chalkboard paint at Michael’s Crafts or Wal-Mart and a few dozen wine glasses this becomes a very simple, inexpensive do-it-yourself project. Just be sure to put pieces of chalk on reception tables or at the bar. Keep a few dozen to recycle at your next dinner party too!

mason jars are another inexpensive reception glass option

I’m also a huge fan of mason jars. Like chalkboards, they add an element of rustic simplicity to your big fancy day that helps create a great balance in your décor. If you choose to use mason jars as glasses, tie tags around the lid or make nametag straws. These will add a splash of color to your reception tables and can easily be removed so you can reuse these jars for storage later.

Or you could just trust your guests to keep track of their drinks like the responsible people they are. In that case, I just get a new cup every time I misplace mine – so make sure to order extras!

Flower arrangements for a wedding can pricey pretty quickly. While I am a huge fan of real flower arrangements for weddings, paper flowers are a cheaper, equally as pretty alternative for brides on a budget. Paper flowers add a shabby chic touch to reception tables or guests’ drink glasses. Be your own florists – but don’t just arrange your flowers, make them!

paper magnolias

It may be slightly time consuming and usually a little more difficult than Martha leads on, but these DIY paper flowers are a gorgeous detail. Since you make the flowers yourself, you can easily customize these flowers to your wedding color palette. Also, these flowers have no shelf life so feel free to make them far in advance so it’s one less detail you need to worry about near your big day.

paper swizzle sticks

And don’t forget to save a bouquet! Put it on display in your home for a constant reminder of your amazing wedding day.

A gift is so much more exciting to open when it comes in pretty packaging. There’s a certain age where it feels like you are going to a wedding every weekend. Dress shopping and strapping on a pair of heels shouldn’t be the only exciting part of attending all these weddings – you should also be paying attention to your gift to the happy couple.

coordinate the paper and card

Make your gift standout in these wrapping papers by Snow & Graham. They’re prints are bold and modern with a gentle touch of feminine. These wrapping paper prints are gorgeous enough to stand alone, but adding a few simple touches can make your gift look professionally wrapped.

it's almost too cute to open

Headed to a winter wedding? Check out this cocoa gift wrap paper. The added marshmallows and ribbon are inexpensive, perfect finishing touches. Your gift will easily be the center of attention on the reception table.