All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.

~John Gunther

As you know, I will be having a brunch reception instead of a seated dinner, so I'm always keeping my eyes out for appropriate table setting ideas. I also have this "new" obsession with burlap. I particularly like it because it reminds me of those large coffee bags which in turn makes me think of Costa Rica, which makes it obviously perfect for our wedding! Now that I've lead you down a tiny trail of obessession here are some of my favorites:


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1. I love this one and I even already have access to a doily punch! Plus I love the purple thread sewn across the top, BUT I think this look would be a little informal for my wedding.

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2. I love this use of burlap because it breaks the table up a little more and in this case, since they decided to use a bench instead of chairs, it spaces the guests out appropriately. That being said, I don't think I could put my guest on a long bench. It would just be so inconvenient for the guests to get in and out of their seat, especially since I'm probably doing a buffet style brunch. So bench seating is almost certainly out of the question. I also love the jars with the little circular name tags tied around the opening with twine. So cute!

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3. This are by far my favorite setup. I love the simplicity, the doily-esque placemats, the loose orchids and the pretty blush pink napkins! While I want my brunch to have a more laid-back, romantic, vintage, slightly whimsical feel, I want the evening Cake & Champagne reception to have a more elegant, romantic, vintage feel so I think that this would be a good start! L.oV.e.

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4. I really like this one because of the ribbon and the kraft paper luggage tag. D liked the "sprig of barley" (I am pretty sure it's wheat but it may very well be barley). Regardless I really like the thoughtfulness of this setting.

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5. I wrote the rest of this post last night, but then I saw this lovely table on Grey Likes Wedding this morning and I literally gasp. Now I totally get that this is 75% lighting and good photography but it's still 25% gorgeousness. I love the simplicity of the setting. It is especially special because it really highlights the natural wood table underneath.

What are your thoughts? How much thought are you putting into your table settings??

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Love the use of the doilies for the menu! It reminds me of the Martha Stewart idea to use the doily as a charger under glass plates.

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Love the butterflies on the spoons. I am not a huge fan of butterflies (it is really 90s stamp tramp tattoo-y to me... no offense) but its such a sweet touch and if they aren't everywhere it could certainly still look really nice. Also it reminds me of the Martha Stewart floaty champagne glass escort cards.

**Yes, I spent last weekend going through all of the Martha Stewart DIY projects.

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DIY: Burlap Runner

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This is a great DIY project! The best part is that she gives three different levels: 1. The Sewing Version 2. The Semi-Sewing Version and 3. The No Sewing Version.

At only $7 a runner, I think this would be a great alternative to a lace runner. Perhaps if I used the large doilies as chargers this would be a great runner.

Be Inspired: No.1

Sometime I just see things that I find inspirational and that remind me of other things I've posted about or things that just make me smile... Here are some of those things:

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Tea for Twenty?

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Turns out I think a tea party for all my friends and family will be the most appropriate way to start my married life. I love love love these table settings. I am genuinely surprised by my fondness for these overly girly set-ups, I was never a tea party girl. I guess I am now.