When I was a little girl, I spent endless hours daydreaming as a practiced my signature with the last name of my latest crush.  I also avoided writing class notes while I doodled my future initials into a notebook.  I don’t know why, but there is something about sharing a man’s initials that sets some girls over the moon. Perhaps that’s why monograms remain a classic wedding decor element.

If you’re looking for the perfect way to put the stamp of your new initials on your wedding, check out some of these ideas below:

There’s a reason why the first anniversary gift is traditionally paper—sweet, simple and full of charm, paper is full of potential that can only be limited by the extent of your imagination.

These gorgeous paper decor ideas featured on Martha Stewart Weddings prove that paper has the power to transform your wedding into something special in an elegant (and inexpensive!) way. Being a paper pusher never sounded so good…

Click on the photos for how-to tips!

Hanging wedding decor adds a touch of sweet romance to any ceremony. From classic chandeliers to hanging flowers, paper or even candy can transform your venue into your own little world where charm, style and true love reign supreme.

Here’s a little inspiration from Green Wedding Shoes, It’s a Jaime Thing, Odds & Ends and Oh My Deer (as seen on Once Wed!). Which style will you choose?

Flower Petals

Paper Cranes

Rock Candy

Floating Votives