Rustic Details: Mason Jars and Striped Straws

Rustic Details: Mason Jars and Striped Straws

July 29th, 2011 @ 4:16 pm by Mrs. Parasol
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When it comes to wedding decorations, it’s usually those little details that really bring your wedding day vision to life. These little details can often be overwhelming because there’s simply so much to think about (or maybe it’s just me). But two very specific details have been at the top of my “must-have” list for a very long time, and I know that my wedding day won’t be complete without them.

So what are these details? Mason jars and striped straws.

Image via Luna & Chloe Weddings

Image via Simply Love Studio.com

Image via Green Wedding Shoes / Photograph by Love Ala

Image via Hostess Blog

These pictures make me drool! I wish I had been invited to these weddings because they look like so fun! To me, these pictures scream “rustic,” “fun,” “vintage,” “antiquated,” “whimsical,” and “romantic;” all buzzwords I want to have associated with our wedding. Maybe it seems silly to think about what type of devices I want our guests to use when sipping their pink lemonade. But as I said, it’s these little details that will help to make a wedding special, unique, and a lot of fun. And I mean, really, who wouldn’t want to drink their refreshment from a mason jar and striped straw? That’s so much more fun than regular cups.

I’m still on the hunt for perfect and affordable mason jars (suggestions welcome!), but look what arrived in the mail yesterday:

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I am head over heels for these delightful straws! They are just too darling! And they’re also biodegradable, so they’re completely eco-friendly. I got them on Amazon for only $10.99—talk about affordable! I’m excited to get the mason jars so I can finally put these two details together and start to visualize what exactly they will look like at our wedding reception. I have a feeling they’re going to be a hit!

What wedding day details are on your “must-have” list?

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23 Responses to “Rustic Details: Mason Jars and Striped Straws”

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amethystmeg (message) 135 posts, Blushing bee

I don’t know if you have a local store, but Ace Hardware has mason jars! The best price I have found because you can buy them online and have them shipped FREEEEEE to your local store. Most other places I found kill you on shipping. I love this wedding theme!

7/29/11 @ 4:22 pm (reply)

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Brittany

I got all of my mason jars at Walmart, they have their own brand (Mainstays) of them at like 6.50/ box of 12. This is the cheapest I have found locally so that I didnt have to ship them and pay and arm and a leg. I love the straws!

7/29/11 @ 4:27 pm (reply)

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SugerPlum (message) 579 posts, Busy bee

I love the mason jar theme! I think that top picture of the jars with name tags would make a great favor- kill two birds with one stone!

7/29/11 @ 4:28 pm (reply)

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holls130 (message) 13 posts, Newbee

Any country supply store carries them. I got 12 for $7, I think. It seemed impossible to track down the ones with handles, unfortunately! Hope our guests don’t mind!

7/29/11 @ 4:31 pm (reply)

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CurlyRN (message) 331 posts, Helper bee

I bought those same straws on Amazon after a tip from another bee, only I was a cheapo and got the red ones for $4.99, two boxes, 288 for just over $10!! They should arrive Monday

I like the idea of the Ace Hardware store.

7/29/11 @ 4:39 pm (reply)

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agteacher (message) 52 posts, Worker bee

http://www.fillmorecontainer.com/Jars/16-oz-Plain-Drinking-Mug.htm

Try this web-site for cheap mason jars with/out a handle

7/29/11 @ 4:43 pm (reply)

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Miss High Wire (message) 759 posts, Busy bee

So cute! I’d love to have both of these at our wedding but didn’t feel like messing with tracking down that many mason jars and then turning around and having to try and sell them afterwards. I did want to make sure to get some chalkboards for signage and I found some awesome ones at the flea market!

7/29/11 @ 5:04 pm (reply)

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Miss Pony (message) 4,175 posts, Honey bee

Paper straws have been on my must have list foreverrrrr…I love them!

7/29/11 @ 5:06 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

These pictures make me want to plan a party just to use the striped straws and mason jars!

7/29/11 @ 5:17 pm (reply)

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Laura

Pottery barn has mason jars w/ handles which are adorable! Might be too much $$ wise for you but they are worth checking out Good luck!

7/29/11 @ 5:20 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

I never tire of the mason jar + striped straw combo. I *really* wanted to incorporate aqua jars into our wedding somehow, but never got around to finding some!

7/29/11 @ 6:15 pm (reply)

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Miss Balloons (message) 132 posts, Blushing bee

Love, love, love!

7/29/11 @ 6:50 pm (reply)

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PennStater

I bought the black and white striped paper straws (I absolutely LOVE them!). I got my jars at WalMart BUT I just saw them last night at my local Dollar Tree so I may return the WalMart ones and get the Dollar Tree ones instead. 12 for 7.00 bucks. I got tags from Michaels that I am going to tie to the jar rim with hemp string and put a sharpie at the table so guests can write their name on their glass. We are putting glass pop bottles in galvanized tubs but I get that sum folks may want not want to drink from a bottle hence the mason jars! I saw same pics you posted which is why I did it too!

7/29/11 @ 7:21 pm (reply)

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Fixin2BMrs.Awesome (message) 239 posts, Helper bee

Mason Jars are adorable! We will be using them here and there on our day but I couldn’t find any colored jars that are within budget… until I found this site! did I mention that the jar labeling idea is GENIUS!?!

http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2011/03/guest-project-make-diy-painted-mason.html

Obviously I will not be coloring the jars that guests will drink out of but I am thinking that the decorative jars/vases should be. Cannot wait to try this out!

7/29/11 @ 10:38 pm (reply)

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Miss Parasol (message) 2,142 posts, Buzzing bee

Thanks for all the great suggestions for places to find affordable mason jars! I so appreciate them all. I’ve actually been lucky enough to find quite a few at thrift stores (which means I haven’t paid over 49 cents for one jar!), but I’ll definitely need a lot more to round out my collection.

7/30/11 @ 1:55 am (reply)

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chicka

Garage sales and craigslist

7/30/11 @ 10:36 am (reply)

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FutureMrsKoda (message) 137 posts, Blushing bee

So glad I saw this post! I love the straws! Just bought some in 4 different colors on ArtFire.com. Love your idea! Thanks for sharing!

7/30/11 @ 11:50 am (reply)

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lainsayssup (message) 42 posts, Newbee

I bought all my mason jars at Big Lots ($7.25/dz) and at Smart n Final (7.50/dz). I’m using them for glasses and my guests will take them home as their favors!

7/30/11 @ 7:08 pm (reply)

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Guest

The straws are absolutely charming! And I am glad I read all of the comments too. There is a lot of great advice from everyone on places to look for mason jars. I’ve been on the search myself.

7/31/11 @ 4:25 am (reply)

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Rubies (message) 862 posts, Busy bee

Has anyone tested these straws to see how well they hold up? The only paper straw I have ever used have not faired great. But these are so adorable I hope they are working out well

7/31/11 @ 10:48 am (reply)

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