Take a Shawl and Snuggle

Take a Shawl and Snuggle

September 17th, 2009 @ 4:24 pm by Mrs. Apple Cider

I wrote about a shawl basket that I loved, and decided to borrow the idea! I received our shawls and I love them. So, of course, I had to create some adorable signs and tags to go with them. We are super lucky to already have a great basket given to us by Mr. AC’s mom that we are going to use.

We decided to only have around 22 shawls. I think (if I am being honest) that these shawls were more for the “idea” or “look” of having shawls. I am not sure anyone will actually use them, and if they do… there aren’t very many. I am pretty sure I should have gotten more, or not used at all, them but after going through SOOO much trouble getting them, I am going to put them out.

I designed the tags in MS Word (as usual) and I decided to take our birds and create a new image to use. I wanted to keep the bird thing, but knew that people might get tired of the branches.

I really hope that the guests like them and that some of them aren’t irked by not getting one.

We are trying to decide where to put the basket. Part of me feels like putting at the head of the aisle, while another part of me thinks that it makes more sense to put them on the porch where our cocktail hour is being held.

Where do you think it should go?

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31 Responses to “Take a Shawl and Snuggle”

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arobb81 (message) 266 posts, Helper bee

Where did you get the shawls? Gorgeous presentation by the way!

9/17/09 @ 4:26 pm (reply)

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mcnetn3 (message) 127 posts, Blushing bee

I think the porch makes sense sense it’ll get chilly when the sun starts to set and that’ll be around coctail time (assuming an evening wedding)

9/17/09 @ 4:30 pm (reply)

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MissHelen (message) 275 posts, Helper bee

I LOVE this. LOVE it as in, may steal it.
I see your point. You want to place them somewhere people who are cold can find them easily, but don’t want to put them in a place where your guests assume they need to take one. Have you thought about changing the wording of the signs to something along the lines of “It can be chilly here. If you agree, please take a shawl..”?

9/17/09 @ 4:35 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Bruschetta (message) 5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

Awww, both bird signs are so cute! I vote for on the porch.

9/17/09 @ 4:36 pm (reply)

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HugsKissesLadyBugsBride (message) 311 posts, Helper bee

I love this idea, its so cute!! I think on the porch makes the most sense!!! This is going to be such a sweet touch!

9/17/09 @ 4:38 pm (reply)

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Miss Moonbeam (message) 1,328 posts, Bumble bee

So cute, I say porch.

9/17/09 @ 4:39 pm (reply)

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Miss Yap (message) 556 posts, Busy bee

Thank you for this. I was planning on having pashmina shawls in my wedding. Thank you for inspiration. I think put them on the porch. I too am going with less shawls than people

9/17/09 @ 4:40 pm (reply)

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iswimibikeirun (message) 507 posts, Busy bee

I really like this idea. My parents are going to East Asia this autumn . . . I wonder if they can snag some at a great price.

9/17/09 @ 4:40 pm (reply)

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littlemissmoo (message) 259 posts, Helper bee

I vote for the porch. Also I love the idea of a shawl basket! I might have to take this up with Mr Moo.

9/17/09 @ 4:40 pm (reply)

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voomie24 (message) 81 posts, Worker bee

Where did you get the shawls? We thought about doing this but couldn’t find any that fit our limited budget.

9/17/09 @ 4:47 pm (reply)

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Gilneas (message) 1,029 posts, Bumble bee

I think you should put them on the porch, for cocktail hour. It’s a sweet detail, akin to putting a few pairs of flip flops out, and I don’t think people will be upset if they can’t grab one… though they may not realize they can take them home, and you could end up with a pile of pashminas at the end of the night.

9/17/09 @ 4:49 pm (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,529 posts, Bumble bee

Those look amazing! What a cute idea!

9/17/09 @ 4:52 pm (reply)

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Grey56 (message) 535 posts, Busy bee

I am doing this too! I got mine from http://www.fashionunic.com for a great price. I forget now. $4? Less? I got 75 b/c that was when we were planning a bigger wedding. Now, our guest count is under 100. Oops! I think I am going to put three at the end of each pew. Our church has no heat or electricity. Whatever shawls don’t get used, we’ll bring over to the reception site, which has a huge wraparound porch. People may want to hang out there, so if it’s chilly they can grab a shawl. I should probably get a basket for there.

I like the tags you did. I haven’t gotten that far yet.

9/17/09 @ 4:59 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 2,616 posts, Sugar bee

what a great idea! my vote is for the porch. i love the presentation.

9/17/09 @ 5:11 pm (reply)

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jhguba (message) 239 posts, Helper bee

I love the red color of your pashminas. Would love to be a guest and get to wrap up in one of those!

9/17/09 @ 5:19 pm (reply)

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RecessionistaBride (message) 3,342 posts, Sugar bee

Your wedding is going to be fantastic… I can’t wait to see how it all comes together!! Eeek I love all your signage

9/17/09 @ 5:48 pm (reply)

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alvina (message) 298 posts, Helper bee

The aisle? It might get cold sitting during the ceremony.

Wow. I can’t believe you do all this in MS Word!!!

9/17/09 @ 6:51 pm (reply)

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Miss_Carmel (message) 317 posts, Helper bee

I’m going to steal this idea becuase it’s so freaking cute.

I would use them for the cocktail hour, and when I do this project for my wedding - that’s exactly where I’ll put them!

9/17/09 @ 6:56 pm (reply)

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Mrs. French Bulldog (message) 6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

I love your tags and I think it should go on the porch.

9/17/09 @ 8:19 pm (reply)

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Miss Appalachian

This is beautiful!! I love this idea

9/17/09 @ 8:20 pm (reply)

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llc2011 (message) 458 posts, Helper bee

Such a cute idea! I vote for the porch.

9/17/09 @ 8:44 pm (reply)

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tenmylove (message) 433 posts, Helper bee

You have been posting so many cool things lately that I am bursting at the seems to see how your wedding turns out! Don’t keep us in too much anticipation after the fact because we are all drooling over your cute little handmade details!

9/17/09 @ 9:53 pm (reply)

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fiftyfootbride (message) 3,683 posts, Sugar bee

That is such a great idea! I love all of your labels for everything too. It’s all so great and personal.

9/17/09 @ 10:28 pm (reply)

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Courtney F

What is the fonts you used in the tags? I love it, where can I get it?

9/17/09 @ 10:50 pm (reply)

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Lindsay

I loooooooove this idea and your tags are so fabulous! What a great detail to photograph and sweet gift for your guests!

9/17/09 @ 10:54 pm (reply)

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million (message) 294 posts, Helper bee

Great idea! What’s the right amount to get, everyone? 50% of your female count?

9/17/09 @ 11:36 pm (reply)

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Adriana26 (message) 143 posts, Blushing bee

I would totally snatch one up - and the signs are super cute, as usual! Great job

9/18/09 @ 5:36 am (reply)

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Jessie516 (message) 4,008 posts, Honey bee

This is a great idea and awesome presentation. I think I’d put the basket on the porch for cocktail hour.

9/18/09 @ 9:26 am (reply)

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alishaneva (message) 1,524 posts, Bumble bee

I think the porch makes the most sense - and I’d totally grab one if they were at a wedding I went to!

9/18/09 @ 11:48 am (reply)

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KtobeC (message) 65 posts, Worker bee

i’d say the porch, but maybe on a table or something where people can see them? I think it’s a nice decoration and lovely gesture, no worries if there’s not enough for everyone!

9/18/09 @ 3:14 pm (reply)

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