The Northern Flicker via the Audubon Society
Yep, that's the other theme I alluded to. Any mention of this theme between myself and the FI is accompanied with light arm flapping on my part... It's sort of become a joke that represents the silliness associated with all the crazy wedding planning bird bride brain stuff.
But, all joking aside, birds really are going to be part of our wedding day.
But, all joking aside, birds really are going to be part of our wedding day.
Our venue was the main driver for this secondary theme to our wedding day. It is the newest reserve of the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. I don't know how many birds live on the estate, but I have to imagine there is a good number flapping about.
Another driver is the apparent reaction women have to things with birds - buy, buy, buy! I recently read about this phenomenon on wedding bee and had to laugh because it is SO true.
My first bird related purchase was a set of stamps:
Cavallini Birds & Nests Set from amazon
I plan on using these to help make our stationary a little more cohesive. Maybe an embossed bird on the invitation envelopes and a stamped bird on the directions/map insert? I know they will be featured heavily as I get my paper crafting on.
My next bird buy (ah, alliteration) comes from an article in a wedding magazine (for some reason, the FI came home from the grocery one day with two wedding magazines for me - so sweet).
The Baby Elephant Folio by the Audubon Society used as a guestbook, brilliant! It fit so perfectly with our venue, I couldn't believe it. I feel like this is a unique guestbook that will 1. incorporate both of our themes (vintage + birds = win) and 2. be a beautiful coffee table book that we can enjoy for years to come. Plus, I sort of like the idea of something informal and "rule breaking" like writing in an actual book.
I haven't bought the book yet because the price tag is a little daunting, $115 seems to be about the going rate depending on the site. But, I'm pretty much convinced that this will eventually be our guestbook.
Does it seem strange to have more than one theme for a wedding? Are you planning to combine any unusual themes in your decor or stationery?
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