3 super creative ways to reuse those household items for your reception

Here are some fresh ideas for those eco-conscious reusing fanatics. Who said that plumbing materials can not be used at weddings?

3. Wooden menu boxes

Reusing/upcycling of old wooden boxes. Unique idea for wedding menu. Wedding menu written on top of old wooden boxes. Reuse and upcycle things for your wedding reception.
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The most common type of wedding menu is either printed on paper ones or written in a charming manner by talented calligraphers hand on other materials like fabric, acrylic sheet etc. And the most common way of using old wooden boxes at weddings is just making a decorative display of them or keeping some important stuff in them. But there is another, more sustainable way my friends! Use those boxes as a background for your menu list! Thanks God, the Internet is full of various tutorials how to print on wood. Huh, I didn’t say it’s an easy job, did I? And the best thing is that later you can just keep using the boxes in your storage room or garage.

2. Hanging light bulb vases

Flowers in a light bulb with water. Reusing old light bulbs. Reuse and upcycle things for your wedding reception.
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Even though LED and other modern types of lighting are in power at the moment, maybe you can still find some of those old fashioned light bulbs hidden somewhere. If you can, then you are really lucky. It’s amazing possibility to have some really charming decor items for your big day. You can use them as mini vases or even as mini terrariums by putting few succulents or tillandsias inside. And yes, it is really possible to open a light bulb without braking it. Actually, everything is possible…

1. Table decorations made from… recycled pipes and pipe fittings

Table decoration made of recycled plumbing material and cactuses. Reuse and upcycle things for your wedding reception.
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I know, I know, this one is very particular… But why not? There are usually a lot of waste of plumbing materials left after installing a new modern system. And the so called WOW effect is guaranteed! However, probably you will need some help from your husband-to-be. Unless you are a super plumber lady yourself! By the way, could be good idea to make some candle holders from these upsycled pipe fittings as well…

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