Awhile back, my brother and a friend were joking about the single folks advertising themselves at our wedding. We laughed about handing people nametags that said "single" or something else that was completely inappropriate (because if you know me and my brother, our humor is rarely appropriate). I had seen a button-maker recently online, and an idea was hatched.
As many of you know, our wedding is going to be done cocktail-style. That means no large tables with formal seating, and opportunities to chat with people at your table you otherwise would never meet. Our groups are clique-y, no denying it. The last thing FI and I want is different groups huddled in corners. What to do? Break the Ice buttons!
My brother came up with a list of hilarious phrases ("Who cut the cake" - "Always a bridesmaid" - "I don't know anyone here" - the list goes on, and gets very cheeky!). I designed the buttons in Illustrator, then FI cut them out using a large round craft punch, and assembled the buttons using our Amazing Button Maker.
The plan is to have these up at the bar. There are tons of options, so people can find something humorous to wear - this gives perfect strangers an "in" to start up a conversation and get everyone mingling.
I think they are adorable - and hilarious. It's so us. The quality isn't as great as store bought buttons of course, but it was an affordable at home option that gave us great results!
If anyone is interested in doing something like this, I'm happy to share my button files, just let me know if you'd like a copy!
2 comments:
Love them. Love.
OMG - that is such a great idea!
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