The trend of incorporating lush organic walls of greenery into weddings shows no sign of slowing down. First there were boxwood walls. Now as we move into fall, forest inspired elements such as lush textural ferns are the greenery of choice.
Seasonal ferns are a creative and cost effective choice that you'll love to incorporate into your wedding. The pretty and elegant fern pairs so well with other modern décor trends such as metallics and acrylic.
I used all of these elements to create this unique wedding seating chart. Follow my simple step-by-step instructions to make your own.
First spray paint a piece of pegboard (approx 24' x 36') green. I chose a shade called "Hunter Green".
Next, attach the Square Faux Fern Greenery Mats using green floral wire. Insert the floral wire through the holes of the peg board to secure the mat in place.
Tip: The mats come with attachments so they can be easily joined together.
Tip: The width is 2.5 mats across and the height is 3.5 mats. I used scissors to cut the mats in half where required. I then used fern leaves from a fern plant throughout the panels to give further depth of color and texture to the wall.
I then turned the pegboard over and pushed 2 long nails (approx 2.5") through the holes near the top of the board. Pulling them through the other side.
Tip: Nails (or wood dowels) can be easily moved from hole to hole until you get them into the correct position.
Next, turn the board back over and hang the Gold Calligraphy Love Sign in place.
Tip: I found positioning the nails at the inside top of the "O" and "E" worked well to keep the sign balanced and in place.
Alternatively, secure with fishing wire through the peg board holes.
Next, I used the Gold Glitter Table Numbers to identify the tables. These are super light foam so nestle easily into the fern mats with the help of Glue Dots® which attach to fern fronds.
Alternatively, secure with fishing wire through the peg board holes.
Next, use a gold metallic sharpie to write the names of your guests onto Clear Hexagon Place Cards.
If calligraphy is not your thing, try printing the names out first and tracing them onto the place cards. You'll look like a master!
Alternatively, use a cutting machine such as Cricut® to cut the names onto gold adhesive foil.
Once dry remove the protective film from the back of the place card in preparation for painting.
Next, using a wide foam paint brush paint the back of the place cards. I used a soft blush tone which pairs beautifully with the forest green watercolor palette.
Tip: Do not paint the entire place card, leave parts of it unpainted to show off the clear acrylic.
Once dry, use Glue Dots® to attach the place cards to the fern fronds. They are so light, only one is required to secure them in place.
Finally, display the seating chart on an easel for guests to easily spot their names at eye-level.
For more ideas and inspiration be sure to check out my Forest Green Watercolor Wedding and try your hand at Creating a modern acrylic sign for your wedding cake table and Raspberry Vodka and Rosemary Cocktail.