Stumped for Table number ideas?

 How about cookies?

Cheap, easy to make, fun & one less thing to clean up after the party :)

You could even make one for each person at the table so one person doesn't have all the fun of eating the cookie.

I saw them here

DIY - Flower Balls

In an effort to save some $$$, just about any diy project i run across can end up being helpful.  I just love this fabric flower ball.  If you're thinking very shabby chic, this is definitely a cute addition to your decor.  It only cost $15/ 2 balls.

You can see the project here.

Sweet Treats Inspiration Board

Feeling a little nontraditional?  Don't want a wedding cake?

There are other options.  I found these sweet treats online and thought they'd be a wonderful idea if you were going for something a little more modern than the staple wedding cake.

Want to make your own cookies?  check out these Wedding Cake Cookie Cutters

1.) Wedding cake cookies - :(  I can't find the creator, so let me know if you're the one who baked these pretty cookies
2.) Pink Coconut Ball - velvetstrawberries.typepad.com
3.) Parfait Bar - weddingbycolor
4.) individual cake balls  - austincakeball.com
5.) Heart shaped cookie cutters - Kitchencontraptions.com

Need a less expensive alternative?Check out this 3 Piece Hearts Cutter Set


Even if you do want a traditional wedding cake, there's no stopping you from having a candy bar or serving your guests something other than wedding cake.
Cupcake towers are very popular and can fit into a brides budget much better than $4/ slice of cake.

I love the parfait bar.  This is a much more healthy treat for guests and they'll feel like they are getting spoiled.   This would also work great if you do a post-wedding brunch in the morning.

The pretty coconut balls would be beautiful for a bridesmaid luncheon to finish off the day & cookies are always a nice and yummy treat for guests.

Still wondering what cake balls are?  Some do these with cake and others brownies.  You would make a whole batch of cake or brownies, crumble them into bits and roll into balls.  Make a chocolate (white or dark) to dip or pour onto the balls.  Decorate to your liking and place in candy cups.  It's a DIY cake-ball project anyone can do.  I've also seen people put their cake balls on sticks, like a pop treat.

Want some more ideas?  Here are some other sweet treats I like:

by Twig & Thistle

Japanese Wagashi Flowers - This particular kind to the right is called higashi,  a dry candy that's placed in a mold.  Isn't it the prettiest candy you've ever seen?

Want to learn more about these japanese candies?  Click here.

Want something that conjures up your childhood and is a fun treat for everyone?  How about s'mores kits?  These are a definite DIY'er perfect project.  Click here to find out more.

Bride & Groom gift idea - Custom hangers

Handcrafted Personalized Bridal Hangers by Lila Frances, originally uploaded by Nina Renee Designs.

What a different idea, customized hangers.  I never would've thought of this, but what a sweet gift for the Bride and groom.  You could even get these for your bridal party.

Not only are these a sweet idea, they're also affordable.  At around $18 who can say this isn't a unique and wonderful gift.

Get yours here.

cute favor idea - birdseed hearts

I found the cutest favors the other day.  Birdseed hearts.  They're being sold on etsy right now, but I think that any DIY'er could easily make these. 

Not only that, think of the possibilities of shapes.  I would simply use a cookie cutter in the shape I wanted to make these sweet birdseed favors.  Looking to buy some?  Get them here.