The Wedding Ladder

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You or someone you know might have a wedding coming up, and the possibilities and ideas are endless. But you want this day to be different, special, and magical. Here at the Attic, we have rentals that can make it just that. One item that has endless uses and adds endless charm is none other than the simple, ladder. You'd think the rudimentary design of a ladder would lead to little purpose, but the possibilities are not only endless but adorable and one-of-a-kind! We have ladders that you can rent for your special day and look below for cute ways to incorporate them into your wedding decor!

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We love the way the tea lights are staggered, illuminating a pathway to either the ceremony or reception! And to personalize this pathway even more, you can adorn the ladder with cute signs, or beautiful floral arrangements!

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 Here are some photos of the Attic's ladders styled by Alisa Lewis Event Design for a wedding at Barrister Winery.

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We love a fun and cute way to direct the guests to either the ceremony or the reception and what's better than with a ladder holding adorable signs pointing the way! We love the large pot with purple flowers, the personalization of the signs and the picture of the couple! This look is so easy to accomplish with a vintage ladder, flowers, and a few personal items from the groom and bride!

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Want a creative way to involve your guests in the seating plan process, while keeping your decor chic? Well then, use a couple of ladders, with your string and tag preference, and hang the tags onto the string that draped from one ladder to another! Not only is cute in a very simple way, but it's fun and engaging!

Photos by Urban Rose Photo

These two photos show one of the Attic's ladders used as a seating chart arrangement.

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If this isn't the cutest way to display your desserts, we dont know what is!  Add some ruffled cloth below the desserts, a few floral arrangements, and bunting in your colors and your guests are sure to love this perfect display of goodies! Not only is completely easy to create but it's so unique and chic!

Ladders have endless uses and we'd love to brainstorm more on how ladders can work into adding an adorable touch to your wedding day! Contact us for any questions, and we'd be happy to help!

Happy Thursday!

{Written by Hanna Helgeson}

Arbor Alternatives Continued...

Arbor Alternative #3 : Cross Backdrop

Want a traditional and elegant backdrop, but dont necessarily want an arbor? Then this might be the option for you! The cross used as a backdrop is incredibly lovely as well as traditional! Not only is it an elegant alternative but it can be custom designed and adorned with greenery and floral arrangements. The picture below does a beautiful job of capturing the gorgeous overall look that the cross backdrop brings to a wedding!

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We are currently building a similar backdrop for a 2013 wedding. Contact us for more information and options regarding a cross backdrop!

Arbor Alternative #4 : Balloon Backdrop

Balloons, yes, a balloon backdrop! It might sound silly, but if it's done right it can look exceptionally chic and romantic in a really sweet way! Not to mention, if you're a spunky and fun couple, this might be the perfect choice! There are so many color options for balloons: metallic sheen, soft pastels, or bright tones! Look at the pictures beneath! Balloon backdrops can be used for weddings and for styled engagement shoots!

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Doesn't it just create the sweetest look?! We really love the innocent simplicity of this idea, used for either a wedding backdrop or for a fun styled engagement shoot! We're eager to recreate this for any bride who loves this cute idea! Contact us for more information and ideas regarding a balloon backdrop!

Arbor Alternative #5 : Vintage Frame and Window Backdrop

If you're wedding has a more vintage feel then this might be the alternative for you! Using vintage frames and window panes in different sizes and styles, we can create a beautiful backdrop that's fitting for your vintage themed wedding! Below is a picture of The Attic's Vintage window pane backdrop as well as another source we found that uses vintage frames! Take a look and see if this is what your lovely day needs to add the perfect touch of vintage chic!

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We absolutely adore the lovely look of sing window panes and frames to create a chic backdrop! So let us know if this is what you need and we can create it!

We hope these pictures stirred lots of ideas and inspiration for your wedding day! Here at The Attic, we love working one-on-one with our brides, to create just what they need for their special days, so let us know and we'll be more than willing to work with you and create something beautiful!

Happy Thursday!

(Written by Hanna Helgeson)

Seating Alternatives: Chairs, Benches, Bales

Photo by Rebecca Hollis Photography

Well, this is the conclusion to our 2 part blog on alternative seating! This post, we are going to highlight the possibilities using mismatched vintage chairs, hay bales, and our handcrafted Farm Table benches. Hopefully The Attic will inspire ideas and properly show you the dynamic uses of each alternative! Happy reading!

Mismatched Vintage Chairs

Here at The Attic, we have an endless variety of mismatched, vintage chairs. Some of these chairs boast vintage fabrics, some a shabby chic white, and other boast a natural wood. Regardless, you're sure to find the perfect collection of chairs for your special day! Mismatched chairs bring a sophisticated yet chic feel to your wedding environment. Not only are the chairs adorable together, but you can also mix our chairs with our traditional church pews or Farm Table benches. Take a look at a few of our vintage chairs and how we used them! 

Photo by Rebecca Hollis Photography

Photo by Ifong Chen Photography

Photo by Rebecca Hollis Photography

Photo by Urban Rose Photo

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Hay Bales

Hay Bales are a country chic way to add your special day! What's so great about hay bales is that they are like blank slates; you can customize them to your wedding theme! Just take cute blankets, quilts, textiles, etc and place them on top of the bales to tie in any color or pattern! What's also great about hay bales, is that they are green! After the wedding, donate them to a local farmer! Take a look at some of the ideas we found and liked and let us know if you're interested in using hay bales for your event or special day! There are endless possibilities!

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Farm Table Benches

These benches are custom made by The Attic. This special collection took elbow grease and was made with lots of love! Our Farm Table set seats 200+ guests! These benches are beautiful and the lovely dark wood will add to any theme. These benches can also be mixed with chairs! Take a look at this incredible and beautiful collection!

Photo by Amber Glanville Photography

Photo by Haute Pink Photography

Photo by Haute Pink Photography

Thanks for reading and viewing! Hopefully our pictures and collection of rentals inspired you to create the most beautiful day ever, while also making it completely you! Feel free to contact us for any questions or comments!

Written by Hanna Helgeson

Tyler & Rachel Smotherman 6.16.2012

Here is look at Tyler and Rachel Smotherman's lovely backyard style wedding, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, in June!

From the mix matched chairs provided by the Attic, to the contrast of cobalt blue vases and chinaware, this wedding had the feeling of a backyard party with close friends and family!

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One of two signs the bride's family made to give direction for the guests.

A shot of the tables before complete set up gives you a good look at the mixed matched chairs that truly added a one of a kind look!

                                                           

An enchanting chandelier hung above the entrance to the reception area.

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With a mix of nuts, lemonade, tea and mason jars served on the Attic's own barrel table, guests were easily refreshed before lunch was served.

                           

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Credits:

Location - Heart of the City Church

Rentals - Design Events & the Attic

Photographer - Josh Martin Photography

Florist - Magic Stem

Catering - Texas Roadhouse