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Great Idea from Martha!

July 6th, 2009 @ 2:18 pm by Mrs. Apple Cider

I saw this conversation starter idea in the latest Martha Stewart Weddings, and now have to “borrow” the idea for our cocktail hour. You can make flags with your guests’ names, and they can pin their names to the year that they met you. It is such a fun idea and I think it would make for a fun wall hanging after the wedding.

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There are a few options for getting a number sheet:

1. You can use the PDF from Martha (get it here)

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2. You can use Wordle and create your own. Check out that site here.

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Here is a link to the how to from Martha. Martha used corsage pins from Michaels Floral Supply. You can get 150 pins for $3.99.

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Have you added any last minute DIY projects to your plans?

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19 Responses to “Great Idea from Martha!”

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Mrs. Kitten (message)  868 posts, Busy bee

I love this idea! We had a long (almost 1.5 hour) cocktail hour, and provided as many diversions as we could think of (and pack in our suitcases), but I definitely would have included this! How fun!

 
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Champagne Wishes
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Champagne Wishes (message)  1,187 posts, Bumble bee

I saw this post and loved the idea of conversation starters. This is cute! Let us know how it works out.

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Hehe, my first thought was some bizarre date-oriented pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey game. Martha’s idea’s much better than that. ;-)

 
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dckatiebug

It would also be cute to do the years that your guests got married/started their relationship.

 
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Miss French Bulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

That is a really cute idea :) and a great conversation starter.

 
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Miss Star (message)  2,057 posts, Buzzing bee

That is adorable! I might be stealing this…

 
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JDH

This would be a great idea for an engagment party or shower too!

 
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Miss Mouse (message)  5,844 posts, Bee Keeper

Martha comes through again! Lately I have been thinking a lot about activities I can include during the reception so that people have a variety of options to keep themselves busy–especially those who don’t drink or dance. This is a great idea!

 
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Mrs. PacMan (message)  10 posts, Newbee

I love this idea….does anyone have any other great ideas on creating “diversions”??

 
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bellenga (message)  7,536 posts, Bee Keeper

I love this idea! Her latest issue is fabulous btw!!!
I am a-flutter over her other swoon worthy DIY creation was her seashell bouquet! (had to blog about its coolness even!)

 
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joyce (message)  210 posts, Helper bee

Wow, this is an awesome idea. Love it!

 
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santababs (message)  61 posts, Worker bee

So so cool — I have to do this!!

 
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Miss Giraffe (message)  4,216 posts, Honey bee

Wow!
I have been looking for something to add to our cocktail hour!
This is cute and fun. Not to mention, what a great reminder of your big day to add to your home after the wedding.

I wonder, do people put their names on the pin flags or do they just stick them in?

 
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Soon2BeeMrsLewis (message)  695 posts, Busy bee

saw it this weekend, my mom and i loved the idea and we are considering it :)

@colorcoated - i would put their names on the flags and/or put “john smith met the bride in…”

 
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poodle (message)  3,387 posts, Sugar bee

so cute!!

 
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Jenniphyr
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Jenniphyr (message)  2,602 posts, Sugar bee

This is cool. =)

 
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aloweha (message)  538 posts, Busy bee

just a hot tip about wordle - the more you type of a certain word (or in this case year) the bigger wordle makes it. i.e. if you type:

1994
1996
1996
1996

then 1996 will be bigger in the design than 1994, not repeated.

 
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Miss Apple Cider (message)  225 posts, Helper bee

@aloweha: OH MY GOSH! Thank you…I couldn’t figure it out!

 
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shelliduke
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shelliduke (message)  412 posts, Helper bee

Oh no - I totally have to do this now! Very cute idea, thank you :)

 

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Mrs. Apple Cider, New York/Charlotte Age and Occupation: 27, Corporate Communications Manager Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Grad Student – Clinical Mental Health Engagement Date: September 13, 2008 Wedding Date: October 2009 Venue: Banner Elk Winery & Blueberry Villa About Me: I am a North Carolina girl with a New York City spirit. I love crafting, blogging, laughing and dreaming. I know every word to the Anne of Green Gables and Little Women movies. I own every single Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine and have been dreaming of weddings since I was little. I believe life is about doing what makes you happy. If you aren't happy re-evaluate what you are doing. You should never look back on your life and not be proud of what you are doing. If you want to travel - travel. If you want to sing - sing. If you want to start a company - start a company. If you want to blog – blog!

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