2011
Wedding Chalk
I wanted to share this with everyone, especially those who were at the wedding and helped put this together, but never got to see the final product.
My mother and I spent weeks trying to invent a unique activity for the wedding while on a budget. We both agreed that the traditional “guest book” is kind of lame. I mean, who really whips out their “guest book” from time to time to take a stroll through its pages and see who showed up?? I bet that the only time most people look at their book is when they are packing up for a move and find it in a box of the attic. Then they spend the next five minutes deciding to chuck it or not, but can’t let it go, so it stays in a box until the next move where the cycle repeats. Anyways, since chalkboards are in vogue these days, I developed this new and improved “guest book” that will actually have purpose and meaning! It currently hangs above our couch, and you know, I thought I would maybe get ick of looking at it after a few months. But I haven’t! Instead it never fails to make me smile :)
I feel bad that vwe never did get to sign it.
You can come visit and sign it then!! :)
This is really great. I just may have to steal this idea when I do get married :) It’s so sweet and I agree its something that can be treasured longer than a simple guest book. So creative. Bravo, and kudos to you for thinking of something so uniquely awesome!
You are more than welcome to use the idea. If you need help putting it together, just let me know!
Ana,
I love this blog! I’m so glad you linked to it on facebook. Do you mind if I copy this picture and link to your post for a post on my own blog? I love this idea and would love to save it for the future! My blog is http://vodkaphonics.tumblr.com
Thanks :)
Jade Cherrington
You would be MOST welcome to! I am so glad you enjoyed it :)
You have so many great ideas on your blog! Love it – so glad to find you. My son has a chalkboard wall in his room and all his buddies sign it – great idea for a wedding :)
Thanks Lisa! And chalkboard in a kids’ room is a great idea I will have to save for my future kiddos. I would think it would be a relativley-mess free activity as I dont know chalk to stain. Thanks for further inspiration :)
LOVE this idea! But, how do you preserve the chalk from accidentally getting erased?
Over a while, the chalk calcifies on the board. It won’t be completely erase-proof, but after a few months it will be more resistant. We have moved 3 times and still no major smudges!
That looks amazing!!