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And so the search continues for the magical idea that will grace the trees at our reception venue. The criteria: a) easy to DIY b) not too time-consuming (though I don’t mind time-consuming, as long as it is brainless enough so I can watch sappy movies at the same time) c) inexpensive and d) look snazzy (of course) without overwhelming the natural setting.

I love the look of Papel Picado… the lacy effect fits with our wedding, and these ones by aymujer on Etsy are drool-worthy:

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Unfortunately they are also out of our price range.

These DIY ones with the hearts could be an option though:

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Or lanterns? I’m not totally into paper lanterns, but these are sweet:

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Or, more traditional hanging lanterns. Very romantic:

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But I’m still not sold. I absolutely love ribbons, and there is something so romantic about ribbons blowing in the breeze, so this pic caught my attention:

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And then I started thinking about different ways I could have ribbons in trees, and easy ways to get them there (the boys will be in charge of putting them up the morning of and I think *simple* may work out best for them).

So how about “ribbon chandeliers”?

I got the idea from Miss Ribbons:

But what I have in mind is something more ethereal for our garden setting so I set out to find more ribbon images, or ideas that involve a kind of “chandelier” look.

Loving the above ribbon curtain via here

How about chandeliers of paper cranes or paper hearts? The paper hearts would be more appropriate for our wedding.

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Or just circles?

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Playful and whimsical found here

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I think it is the above image that I am leaning the most towards. Simple and pretty. Yesterday I tea-dyed some lace and hung them on the line to dry, and when they blew in the wind they reminded me so much of this photo. Just gorgeous. I could still always make some simple “chandeliers” out of thin lengths of ribbon and lace.

So, I think I’m leaning towards that last idea but this dilemma may continue in the future. For now, I’m saving my sanity by pretending I have made a decision on the matter. Hmm… I guess I better go study for some exams now.

Or a last thought: I could just leave the trees in their nakedness and be done with it?

I need to stop thinking.

Which option do you prefer?