Gold-Tipped Feather Escort Cards

Photograph by Sweet Little Photographs

For gorgeous escort cards that complement your glamorous theme, make these original wedding ideas. The delicate elements of the feather fit perfectly with a romantic evening, showing guests to their seats in only the most elegant way. The richness of the color gold adds an even more royal dimension, though this fabulous DIY wedding idea can be altered to fit your wedding scheme. Friends and family will adore the beautiful Gold-Tipped Feather Escort Cards, knowing that they are in for a treat the rest of the evening as well. Though this display looks like a million bucks, you can complete the look for mere dollars.

Materials:

• Clear, shallow acrylic boxes
• Gold, water-based acrylic paint
• Paper plate
• 1' x 1' squares of Styrofoam (size may vary)
• Large gold glitter or confetti
• White feathers
• White cardstock
• Printer or pen
• Gold ink pad
• Animal Stamps
• Hot glue gun

Instructions:

1.) If it doesn't already, cut your Styrofoam to fit inside of the acrylic box.

2.) Paint Styrofoam with gold paint. Let dry.

3.) Once dry, place the painted Styrofoam inside of the acrylic box.

4.) Cover the top of the Styrofoam with gold glitter.

5.) Pour some of the gold paint on to a paper plate, and dip the ends of the feathers in. Let dry.

6.) While the feathers are drying, type out all of your guests and their table numbers. Arrange your document so that each guest's tag is 2" x 2". Add a black border about 1/4" from the edge of the 2" x 2" square, if desired.

7.) Print out tags on 8.5" x 11" sheets of cardstock.

8.) Cut out tags.

7.) Using the ink pad and animal stamps, label each tag with the guest's meal of choice. This makes it easier for the wait staff.

8.) Glue the tag to the feather stem with the hot glue gun.

9.) Place the feathers in the Styrofoam.