I’ve been wanting to feature some of the DIY projects from my own wedding, but I unfortunately wasn’t thinking when I was making everything and didn’t take photos. So, I will have to re-make everything to provide you all with photos, but at least it will only be one or two things, not a million, so it’s simple enough!
For today I chose to do my table numbers, which I loved. I’m very much a lover of table numbers, which you will soon discover from the table number inspiration board I recently made that I’ll be posting soon. I wish I had something cooler and more creative than just some pieces of heavy stock paper, but it’s pretty, and it was functional and simple, especially since we had 25 tables. (And it just hit me that we had 25 tables! OMG!)
I chose to make double-sided tented table numbers. I created the design myself on Adobe Illustrator using a script font and a graphic I purchased on iStockphoto that was similar to a symbol on my invitations (which were not custom made- ugh, the things I wish I had known). It was quite a feat to teach myself enough Illustrator to create these, but this was before I was aware that there are actually tons of designers who can whip things like this up in no time! (Which is what I would recommend doing)
The table numbers at my wedding…
Materials:
- 8 1/2″ x 11″ - Pearlescent Metallic Cardstock (you can use regular text weight paper as well)
- 11″ x 17″- Pearlescent Metallic Cardstock
- Printer
- Table Number Designs
- Glue/tape/your choice of adhesive material
- Paper cutter
(Once again, I apologize for the bad quality iPhone photos. I am still without a functioning digital camera. Who knew that could occur in 2010, right?!)
Instructions:
Step 1: Print your choice of table number design. I printed as many numbers as I could (3) on each piece of paper.
Step 2: Cut each separate table number to size. The way I designed my table numbers included a line for me to cut, so I didn’t have to worry about measurements and such.
Step 3: Cut 11″x15″ paper in half. Fold this long piece of paper in half lengthwise. This will give you the marker of where to line up the table number (about 1/2 an inch below the fold line). Fold the bottom portion as well, approximately 1″ to 1.5″, being sure to leave 1/2″ of space to border the number on the bottom.
Step 4: Center your number on the long piece of paper, using the folds as your guidelines. Paste, tape, sew…do whatever you wish to attach the number to the long piece of paper. You can do just front, or front and back, which is what I chose to do.
Step 5: Wait for the numbers to dry, if you used glue.
Step 6: Complete the fold of the tented numbers. Attach the bases together if you wish. I used tape because it was easier and I like to do things the easy way. :) Depending on the size of your tented number, you may not need to tape or glue at all, it may just stand on it’s own.
Simple enough, right? Basically all you need is pretty paper, a nice font, and a printer, and you’re good to go. You don’t need a design of any sort, but if you want to add something, you could always get a stamp with a pretty design! What are some other simple ideas for table numbers you guys have? I’m looking for a cool idea for my upcoming {ELD} photo shoot, so please do share! :)
Ashley @ Bride on a Budget:
January 11, 2010 11:41 am
Looks great! I need to decide what I'm going to do for mine.dining room tables:
April 23, 2010 4:55 am
Those table numbers really should be that attractive because that is the first thing the guests search for when entering the venue.