Our Silhouettes in Action

Our Silhouettes in Action

October 8th, 2010 @ 4:26 pm by Mrs. Knitting
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As you may remember from this post, I was going to attempt to recreate a guestposter I had found on Martha, so that it would be more in keeping with our tastes and could incorporate the lovely silhouettes Mr. Knitting made for me.

Here’s what I came up with:

I “designed” this using a few of my favourite web resources. The font is my new favourite typewriter font from Dafont. The sprig of holly is from The Graphics Fairy, and the flourish is from Project Wedding. Finding websites with images like these has been essential to my DIY process.

I’m pretty happy with it but it’s not 100% finished. When putting this together I copied Martha’s wording for simplicity, but the line “Our cherished friends and family” doesn’t really suit us. We don’t really say things like that (read: it’s too sappy) and I’ve been trying to come up with alternatives. I liked the idea of writing “Our Favourite People”, but since some of my favourite people are not going to be able to attend our wedding that doesn’t work. If you have any suggestions for wording (or feedback in general for the poster) it would be much appreciated.

Has anyone else tried a guestposter?

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12 Responses to “Our Silhouettes in Action”

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Miss Twigs (message) 126 posts, Blushing bee

What a great project! We have a guest book being made by a dear friend or else I might have stolen your idea. Maybe as simple something simple as “Our guests: or “Those who shared our day:”

10/8/10 @ 4:42 pm (reply)

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Wehaf

I like it, but I might flip the silhouettes (or the names), so that your silhouettes is over your name, and his over his name.

As for wording, “Friends and Family” would be fine, or “Guests”, or you could leave it blank; I don’t think anything is necessary there.

10/8/10 @ 4:45 pm (reply)

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vaness13181 (message) 687 posts, Busy bee

A lot of the wedding scrolls I’ve seen online just say simply “witnessed by.” Not sure if that’s what you’re going for though.

10/8/10 @ 4:56 pm (reply)

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Miss Jaguar (message) 4,656 posts, Honey bee

I really like it! It’s really simple & easy to store/frame/scrapbook for future reference.

Also, this might be me being fussy, but the names & silhouettes are kind of reversed - not sure if that was intended, or if you wanted to swap to match the name/image? Feel free to ignore.

Also, Mr Knitting - is he Polish? I noticed his name & it’s the same as one of our groomsman!

10/8/10 @ 4:56 pm (reply)

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Miss Knitting (message) 1,072 posts, Bumble bee

@Wehaf: @Miss Jaguar: that didn’t even occur to me. I’ll definitely be swapping those.@Miss Jaguar: Yes!

10/8/10 @ 5:18 pm (reply)

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sweetbabyboston (message) 5 posts, Newbee

simple and unique. great job!

10/8/10 @ 8:50 pm (reply)

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missDNA (message) 231 posts, Helper bee

Love this! You did a great job.

10/8/10 @ 9:53 pm (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

This is a great idea. I love the idea of “Friends and Family” or “Honored Guests”.

10/8/10 @ 10:38 pm (reply)

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Miss Glasses (message) 2,741 posts, Sugar bee

So lovely!

10/9/10 @ 3:02 am (reply)

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Mrs. Starfish (message) 1,924 posts, Buzzing bee

I love the silhouettes and the holly is a cute touch. All your posts have me so excited for the holiday season and seeing your wedding come together! Such an awesome theme!

10/9/10 @ 10:06 am (reply)

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Miss Knitting (message) 1,072 posts, Bumble bee

@Mrs. Starfish: Aww thanks!

10/9/10 @ 12:17 pm (reply)

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emma5w (message) 547 posts, Busy bee

I really love the idea of a guest poster. Kiiiinda wish we had thought of it. I especially love this with the silhouettes (esp because, didn’t Mr. K draw them himself?).

10/11/10 @ 8:35 am (reply)