St. Louis Photographer » A Journal by Holly McCaig

I created these little crafty bits of cuteness a while ago, but knew that I would eventually need to get them printed out for my own use (which we will be using this Saturday). You see, for weddings that book with us starting in January, we set up our backdrop and have props at receptions. This is just a fun way for guests to interact and it’s no extra cost to the bride & groom. While we’re not a photobooth company, it’s a little something extra we like to provide to our clients. Remember, we recommend CI PhotoBooth for on-site printing and a real photobooth service to hire!

These are some of the props I created to set up at weddings. They are fun, easy, and disposable – let’s face it, parties can get a little crazy. If you lose one of these bad boys you won’t be out a lot of money. You can easily re-print what you need and, I love that I can customize the thought bubble ones for each event. Cool huh?

If you’re a professional photography company or a photobooth company and you use our items, please share your images on your blog with us! We may just reward you! Purchase them here at Pink Ink Studios – scroll through my personal store to see all of them.

Print them on heavy duty card stock. I used a textured stock for embossing on at my local craft store.

Cut them out and adhere with a glue gun – the little dowels are found at any craft store or hardware store.

Then, display them in a cute jar at your next event!

Being that I’m slightly crafty, I enjoy a good idea that involves doing it yourself. I especially love a lot of the new, DIY ideas from Martha Stewart and weddings. I’m REALLY into details. I love photographing them, so when I see that a couple has put a lot of fun, unique ideas into place for their big day, that makes me giddy!

This weekend, I’m doing a little DIY stuff for my studio props: painting, sanding, crackling, drilling…ya know, normal stuff (ha). And, I figured I could dedicate a little blog post to some of my “Martha” loves on her site. Never underestimate how much fun a lot of cute, fun, details that cost so little can bring so much to your big day!

Place cards: I think these are remarkable. I wish more people did these to help you find your seat. I know for me, I’ve been to weddings where you’re walking around the tables, looking for where you’re supposed to sit. These can be at the front door, and then you can go RIGHT to your table. These are some of my most favs:

This ribbon idea for the board is cute!

I love that these are so out of the norm. And, your guests can take them with them!

And, what a CUTE idea! Costs so little with lots of scrap papers or fabrics!

Photo Ideas: I LOVE doing these types of cute, snapshots! I’m working on a fun little, self-shooting box setup to take to wedding receptions with me. Doing fun things like this gets your guests really involved and having more fun. Plus, you get some great memories from your big day.

And, for more awesome ideas, check out Style Me Pretty’s blog and their DIY category! LOTS of yummy, crafty, DIY goodness!

Not as much as I would have liked to share, but it’s a busy day! Thought you’d like these little inspiring tidbits on a Sunday! ENJOY!