I’ve taken a break from DIY Divas for the last few weeks, but I know that many of our Recessionista brides have been aching for more!  Taking some of the smaller details of your wedding and finding ways to make them yourself can save you a ton of money and can actually ending up looking the same or better than if you had purchased the item.  You can add your own personal touches to it and truly make it your own.

Today I’m focusing on table numbers, a small detail but an important part of your table setting.  My co-worker, Rachel, is the queen of DIY projects and used this idea at her own wedding!

Materials you will need:

• Two different types/colors of paper.  Rachel used a lilac metallic paper and vellum paper in a darker shade of purple.
• An adjustable Circle Cutter.  You can find these at any craft store, like Michael’s.
• Pretty string or ribbon, such as the thing silver ribbon Rachel used.
• A computer and a printer
• Eyelet grommets and eyelet setter.

1.  Type out all of your table numbers or names.  Make sure you make them large enough to read and use a pretty font.  Also, make sure you space them out wide enough so they you can cut a circle around them.  Rachel printed her table numbers in gray, but you can adjust to fit your wedding.  Just make sure it’s dark enough to print on colored paper.

2.  Print the numbers on your metallic paper.  By doing so, the numbers will appear to be printed in metallic ink.

3.  Use the circle cutter to cut a small circle around the printed table numbers.  They don’t have to be centered–in fact, it looks more interesting when they’re not!

4.  Next, re-size your circle cutter.  Cut a larger circle (enough to leave a fairly thick border when you stick them together) in the vellum paper.

5.  Lay the smaller, printed circle on top of the larger circle and use the eyelets and eyelet setter to attach them to one another.  Instructions on how to do this should be included with your setter.  It’s very simple!

6.  Cut your ribbon to the correct length and tie it through the eyelet hole.  Voila!  You have gorgeous table numbers that you can hang from your centerpieces.  Notice how Rachel hung her menu as well–beautiful!

Each and every year the unavoidable rolls around–birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas–endless reasons for your sweetie to go on a search for the perfect gift.  Since shopping is not usually second nature for the men in our life,  a little guidance can go a long way.

Enter The Little Pink Card, a perfect solution to the age-old problem of the men in our lives not buying the right size, brand or item.  You can order a customized card with vital stats like dress size, anniversary date, favorite brand, shoe size and more.  The little card will fit perfectly in your guy’s wallet, and will always be there to offer a helping hand when he finds himself alone in Bloomies!

The key to planning a memorable wedding is to include personal touches unique to you, the couple everyone is there to celebrate! One way to incorporate a piece of your history and personality is to offer a Signature Drink to your guests. There are some great resources across the Internet for finding a perfect drink, matching it to your wedding colors or just finding something that sounds delicious!

-Stirrings.com has a great Wedding Guide full of tips on building a theme, including incorporating your wedding colors into your drinks, creating custom drink labels and more. You’ll also find recipes for endless ideas for that perfect cocktail concoction.

-Bridal Guide has some creative recipes and gorgeous photos of drinks that are sure to make an impression on your guests.

-For colorful drink ideas to please every palate, check out The Wedding Workroom’s Signature Drink of the Month

-You’ll find some great tips for making your signature drink your own, including incorporating local and seasonal vegetables into your drink and giving a shout out to your hometown with your drink on SheKnows.com.

-Finally, if you’re looking for a drink option without the alcohol, look no further. SJB Weddings and Events has some great ideas that will still give your wedding the punch it deserves!