So when I talked about our colors, a lot of you were wondering how I would incorporate the gold glitter into our otherwise soft-colored color palette.
Well, at first, I didn’t know! I just really love glitter, so I wanted to incorporate it in some way. Then, I started looking specifically for weddings that had the same color scheme and I happened to come across a couple gems, which gave me a better feel for how we could incorporate glitter without getting it all over our guests (a point that Mr. Otter made early on, because he isn’t a huge glitter fan like me!).
The first idea (and probably my favorite, thus far) was to incorporate it in some of our detail shots. I love this shot that clearly features the flowers, but uses gold glitter fabric as the backdrop. And—points for no glitter on guests!
Image via Bows and Arrows / Photo by N Barrett Photography
The second idea I found was from the same wedding—incorporating the glitter into the signage! While I haven’t quite determined what kind of signage we’re going to need, I do know that we’re going to be featuring photos of those who have passed and can’t be with us, so perhaps a gold glitter heart could accent the photos on that table.
Image via Bows and Arrows / Photo by N Barrett Photography
My last idea would be a bit of a DIY project. Have you ever heard of the “mermaid manicure”? Take the concept of the mermaid manicure accent nail (a little glitter on the end of the nail—just a small sprinkle) and apply it to these beautiful gold table numbers! This way I incorporate the gold in a very subtle way that also won’t get all over our guests.
Image courtesy of Cupcakes and Cashmere / See the little sparkle of glitter?
Image via Style Me Pretty / Photo by Lisa Lefkowitz / So now with these gold table numbers, add a tiny dash of gold glitter on the bottom—that’s my vision!
What do you think? Out of these options, which way would be the best to incorporate the gold glitter without going overboard?
you can add them all! ! Do a little of all of it! I’m doing a little more then it seems you are but with soft slate blue and soft light periwinkle purples and silver so there is glitter in quite a few things .. it can be done!
I love all of them. So I vote.. all of them!! I especially love the heart/signage.. so classic!
Ooh I really love the mermaid manicured table numbers! The signage would be adorable too!!
I’m personally obsessed with your color palette. It reminds me of a JCrew catalog. Love it.
I am going to incorporate gold and glitter into my wedding too. I have thought about soft gold sequin linens or table runners, gold and glitter candle sticks, putting glitter at the bottom of votives, gold glitter shoes, sequin dress. . .If you don’t limit the gold to just glitter but anything gold, sparkly, and metallic like sequins and lame (pronounced lah-may. . .not lame as in loser 
. I don’t know how to do the accented e thing), you can really do a lot more to incorporate gold sparkle into your wedding.
I’m also obsessed with your color palette, and all of your inspiration pics! AHHH
Our color scheme will also incorporate gold glitter! (Along with pink and navy) So far I know we’re doing the gold glitter table numbers, gold glitter wood monogram letters, and gold glitter scallop garland around our cake table. I was so excited to see your colors!
Love all these ideas! I am a huge fan of the gold
Glitter table numbers
I am in LOVE with these photos! I can’t wait to see your take on the gold glitter. Such a modern, whimsical feel. Beautiful.
If you’re doing escort/place cards, you could add a glitter border (maybe only on one side) to each card. Just thinking about this makes me swoon.
I wish I could “like” this post and “like” other peoples comments!! DO them ALL!!!
Mrs. Treasure, MissCrinoline, &Mrs. Castle: I think table numbers are DEFINITELY a go! I talked to MOH Cubbie about them and she is in to help with what will hopefully be (cross your fingers for me!) a simple and fun DIY!
alishaloo and Mrs. Fox: All of them has crossed my mind, for sure! Especially because with the linens for some of our detail shots, nobody will even see those unless they see our pro pics! All of them could certainly work, especially since the two visible elements will be spread throughout the venue
A good option for incorporating some shine and sparkle into the linens and whatnot might be gold sequins. Those don’t get on the guests!
Blonde17Jess & Mrs. Eagle: Thank you both for the color palate compliment! I think Mr. O was a little weary at first with the pink and glitter, but seeing how subtle we’re doing the colors, I think it will turn out just beautifully!
@Legendre2014: Shoes have definitely been on my list! At first I was thinking hot pink, but the gold glitter is just so great… we’ll see!
@Sam: MONOGRAM! One of my favorite words! We’ve thought about doing a monogram cake topper, maybe with glitter, but we haven’t booked our bakery yet so I’m trying to hold myself back until we do that! 
@Mrs. Sparkler: That is one of my new favorite comments, ever! I love JCrew, too, so that made me smile Thanks Mrs. Sparkler!
@daybyday: We’ve thought about that too! I think when we go to choose our rentals (after we send invites and get RSVPs back), we’ll see what glitter options they have.
The more glitter, the better! I love your table number idea!
Mrs. Otter, Indianapolis, IN Age and Occupation: 22, Freelance Social Media Consultant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, CVS Shift Supervisor Engagement Date: November 11, 2011 Wedding Date: April 2013 Venue: Mustard Seed Gardens About Me: I'm a born and raised Hoosier girl, but a diehard Michigan Wolverines fan. I have a tendency to take too many photos and spend full days having TV marathons. Mr. Otter and I met in high school, started dating a couple years later, and moved in after a month of being official. He is easygoing and makes plans on a whim, while I'm color coordinating my planner and organizing everything in sight. He hates glitter, but it's my favorite thing. I have tattoos and he still won't get one, despite my attempts to convince him. We're planning a small, rustic, and (hopefully!) peony-filled wedding to get our married life started. (And yes, there will be glitter involved!)
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