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DIY Table Numbers

I saw in the website of Ibarras that the table numbers are rectangle metal plates with stand.  At that point a that little OC voice inside me screamed that I don' want those and that I have to make my own!  

With the table numbers I traced a cutout turquoise paper as backdrop for the white card where I printed the layout for it to stand out from the rest of the reception stationeries.  After all, it should be the most noticeable to avoid guests being misguided just because they can't find where their assigned table is.  To add a little sparkle, Noel and I randomly glued crystals on the sides of the cutout and at the top of our monogram wreath.  

See our masterpieces below:  :) 

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O'er the Tarp!

I was also particular about the backdrop of the photobooth for our reception so when Grace asked me to give photos for it, I immediately asked her if it is possible for me to do the design myself.  I actually was thinking of a friend who is very skilled in Photoshop and can do this thing in a whip but I resorted to doing it myself for that added "personalized" thing.

I used Microsoft Paint to layout the background.  I put two photos,one is our wedding monogram which I also used to personalize our wedding stationeries, the other is this uber cute caric of me and Noel channelling Prince William and Kate Middleton.  Unfortunately I can't post the final layout here because the file is too big :(

Our monogram lovingly done and designed by yours truly

Our royal couple inspired caricature, a masterpiece by the master Ador (one of my best friends whom I worked with at the university publication)

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Eid's a DIY Day!

Expect me to (over)blog about all our DIY projects in the next posts because during the last five days off that we had (Happy Eid Al Adha to our Muslim brothers and sisters) with nothing to do but to sleep and eat, my husband and I were compelled to put the final touches for our wedding reception decors so we can pack them ready for transport from Saudi Arabia to Philippines (long way huh!?)

We went to Ladies Market (as usual) because it's the only one stop shop where we can get all the merchandise that we need for designing at a reasonable price and I can't wait for until the end of November when I can go to Divisoria and buy the stuff needed.

We spent almost two hours at the store to find and get everything.  Luckily, the Indian vendors were kind enough to give in to our outrageous demands and what nots.  The best part is, they gave us extra for all the items we bought and a discount for the total price!

Tassle to connect the cord

Crystal chains at 25 SAR per meter.  Cool deal :)

Satin ribbons at 3 SAR per roll

The vendor didn't want to gibe half a pack of these turquoise and purple crystals at first but after a little prodding, he gave in!

   Noel saw this glue gun on display too!  I told you it's a one stop shop!

  Crystal and bead trimmings for the candles