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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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Birds on the Table!

September 18th, 2009 @ 5:10 pm by Mrs. Apple Cider

When I was in North Carolina for my shower/brunch/bachelorette extravaganza, I had to take advantage of the craft stores. I have been on a hunt for birds to put on the tables. I got inspiration from these weddings where birds looked so adorable on the table.

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(Photo by Jose Villa via Once Wed)

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I got sooooo lucky when I walked into Michaels and they had their fall stuff on sale to make room for the holiday stuff (who knew…it is only September!). I found these ADORABLE birds. They had 2 sizes, and the little ones were only $1.50 and the big ones were $2. I decided to buy them all. I thought I could put 2 on each table. I am excited!

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I have to decide if I want to keep them the colors that they are, or paint them another color. My mom and sister both thought I should keep them the brown tones they currently are, because they “go with the fall theme”, but I am tempted to spray paint them a flat color, like a gray, or antique white.

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Birds on the Table! :  wedding color schemes decor Test2  (this is my attempt to show what the birds would look like if they were painted)

As a reminder, here is our inspiration board for the whole wedding.

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What do you think, should I leave the birds the way they are, or should I spray paint them?

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36 Responses to “Birds on the Table!”

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Miss Star (message)  2,063 posts, Buzzing bee

What an awesome find! Yes, I so miss Michael’s here!

I say spray them, but either way, they’re cute!!

 
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Miss Spaniel (message)  6,809 posts, Busy Beekeeper

I would leave them. They look so pretty!

 
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JDoe

I would leave them as they are because you’ll lose the detailing if you spray paint them. BUT…I don’t think they’ll look horrible if you do paint them. I would go with antique white…

 
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Miss Guinea Pig (message)  1,367 posts, Bumble bee

I think they would match your color scheme better spray painted, but try to rub the paint off the detailing a little so it remains that lighter color? Then again, if you had to give up on the super adorable bird place cards, maybe you don’t have time to paint all the birds?! I think they will look great no matter what :)

 
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AmyM83 (message)  250 posts, Helper bee

I like the idea of painting them an antique while color. The color they are now is showing more orange than brown in the photos and it might clash with your gemstone color scheme. But congrats for finding such a great deal!

 
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AmyM83 (message)  250 posts, Helper bee

oops, while = white

 
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Mrs. Mary Jane (message)  1,973 posts, Buzzing bee

I’d leave ‘em! They’re really cool as is. Great find!

 
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Miss Trail Mix (message)  6,484 posts, Bee Keeper

I vote for leaving as is! They’re so cute!

 
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rachel_leigh (message)  1,106 posts, Bumble bee

They are adorable! But I do agree with others in that it might be better with your color scheme to paint them in a more neutral color. I see them as a pewter color. What color are your linens going to be? That would play a factor in my decision.

 
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Mrs. French Bulldog (message)  7,706 posts, Bumble Beekeeper

I vote to leave them as is :) They are so FREAKIN’ CUTE!

 
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SonomaBride

I vote spraying them pewter. I think that is a great accent to your color scheme.

 
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Shelby

Paint them! The would be adorable in white.

 
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Miss Moonbeam (message)  1,732 posts, Bumble bee

Hmm, I think the white would look really great with your simple graphics.

 
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Miss Ramen (message)  354 posts, Helper bee

i like them the way they are… but the white would be cute too

 
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Ana

I’ve seen those at Michael’s. I love them but they had run out when I went back for them. I’d leave them as is.

 
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KtobeC (message)  103 posts, Blushing bee

these are a great find! I would spray them, I think white would be really cute.

 
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Ruby Slippers (message)  509 posts, Busy bee

Spray ‘em. I don’t think the brown really goes with your colour scheme.

 
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Miss Lamb (message)  970 posts, Busy bee

Go with your gut! Either way they’ll be just darling!

 
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jhguba (message)  242 posts, Helper bee

I would paint them.

 
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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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