THIS was a labor of LOVE! We wanted a clever way to do our escort cards, to let everyone know which table they were sitting at for the wedding dinner.
We could have written it on a chalkboard...
or simply had the placecards on a table. But when guests arrived at the reception, they saw this instead.
I hand dyed and decorated 120 shipping tags, used my best penmanship to write all the names, and hand stamped table numbers on the back.
I tied them all to a vintage metal garden gate...in alphabetical order...
and it became known as the TAG GATE!
I asked Elizabeth to please write my name on mine for me, because I wanted her handwriting on mine. She did this...
I {LOVE} her! This was another one of those projects that was SO worth the trouble. Everyone just loved the tags and many thanked me. I saw them tied to purses and sticking out of lapel pockets all night... one person said she was going to frame it! This was my little gift to everyone, and especially to my girl. As for my "Mommy" tag...it is one of my prized possessions, and I may put it on the Christmas tree this year!
Fantastic!
Posted by: SusieV | October 07, 2011 at 08:17 AM
You are amazing! and your daughter, equally so!
Posted by: Nancy | October 07, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Suzanne!!! They are so beautiful!! What an act of love! What a great treat for all the guests to go home with!!!
Posted by: Maija lepore | October 07, 2011 at 09:47 AM
Absolutely stunning!!! This should be in Somerset Living or a bridal magazine.
Posted by: Barbara | October 07, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Suzanne, this is an incredible idea! Beautiful, elegant, and special! So happy your daughter's wedding had so many heartfelt, handmade touches! just gorgeous! xo
Posted by: natalea | October 07, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Oh, this is so beautiful. I would treasure those tags, too. And the one your daughter made for you - just precious. A great Christmas tree ornament.
Posted by: Lorrie | October 07, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Wow - I went to town pinning on my Pinterest board.
These are beautiful
Posted by: teresa atkinson | October 07, 2011 at 12:29 PM
This is a wonderful idea. I love it. If I find a suitable piece to hold them I'd love to do something like this with affirmations or words that pertain to our family.
Posted by: Heather | October 07, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Suzanne...this is fantastic. Everyday is a treat!
Posted by: Lisa GRaham | October 07, 2011 at 01:40 PM
I am not liking you!! lol I have cried at every post. These are tags what is there to cry about?? lol Gorgeous ideas. Grace xoox
Posted by: grace | October 07, 2011 at 03:05 PM
this is so beautiful on so many levels! First, it's just plain beautiful and amazing how each is so unique and gorgeous and how much time you spent on those....truly a gift from the heart. What a beautiful idea to have your daughter make yours! I love it. Brings tears to my eyes and joy to my heart! You are blessed and so is daughter!!!!!
Posted by: Debbie | October 07, 2011 at 03:22 PM
I LOVE THESE!!!!! i am a tag-a holic -- these are wonderful !!
what a great idea -- a true labor of love -- and loved the guest book -- can't wait to see the rest -Kathy - ga ♥
Posted by: kathy | October 08, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Those are so wonderful! I love them. My daughter wouldn't let us do assigned seating..... I was wanting to do something fun like that. You are so lucky! ha!
Posted by: Linda Jo | October 08, 2011 at 08:11 PM
Oh, Suzanne, what a gift of love. You are the best mommy evah!
Posted by: SuZeQ | October 09, 2011 at 06:45 PM
You have amazing imagination to come up with such a variety on a theme.
Posted by: Gail | October 16, 2011 at 03:44 PM
WOW! this is AMAZING!
It was so great getting to hang out with you at Once Upon a Dream!!
Posted by: hope | paper relics | October 19, 2011 at 07:56 PM
I LOVE the tag gate!!!!
Posted by: Susan Reaney | October 24, 2011 at 08:52 AM
AMAZING! Thanks for sharing your incredible talent!
Posted by: kelli | January 01, 2012 at 10:31 PM
oh, i am in LOVE with this!!! wow!
Posted by: ileana | March 17, 2012 at 06:38 PM