10 Upcycle Wine Corks To Decorate Your Wedding Reception
Wine corks don’t seem to be very useful for anything other than wine bottles but they are, in fact, very versatile. We’ve presented numerous projects that show you how you can upcycle wine corks in many interesting ways. This time we’re focusing on a particular type of event: the wedding reception. Who would have thought that wine corks could be used for such a classy and special occasion? Well, if you don’t believe us, just take a look at these amazing creations.
An extremely simple and also useful method of using corks for the wedding reception would be to use one cork for each card that a guest’s name written on it. The cork will serve as a base for the card and will keep it in place. You just have to insert the card in the cork after you’ve made a little mark with a knife.Available on etsy.
Wine corks can also be used in many different ways for making wedding favors. One nice example is this lovely thank you gift. It’s a tiny burlap sack made by hand. The sack features a tiny cork planter inside with tiny flowers inserted in it. It’s a nice idea for other special occasions as well, including bridal showers, baby showers and even birthday parties.Available for 5$.
If you want to use wine corks for your wedding reception table centerpieces, than this would a very chic and eco-friendly way to do it. These card holders are each made using three vintage wine corks and they are decorated with flowers, each featuring bright colors. They can also be used for holding table numbers or photos.Available on site.
A similar design idea, also for wedding place card holders, would be this one. The wine corks are wrapped with satin ribbons and decorated with handmade embellishments. The lilac shades complement the natural color of the wine corks beautifully.Available for 30$.
You can also use wine corks for all sorts of other creations. These, for example, are little charms that would look lovely tied around the wine glasses or the floral arrangements. They would add a charming touch to your wedding reception and would be the little detail that makes the décor unique.Available on site.
Wedding favors are difficult to choose. They have to be simple and they don’t have to overcomplicate your wedding day that’s already stressful as it is but they also have to be charming and to impress is some way. It’s why these lovely wine cork planters would be a perfect choice. The tiny planters are decorated with fabric flowers and they’re quite charming.Available for 6$.
Another design that impresses with its simplicity and its charm is this one. It’s basically a simple wine cork decorated with a heart made from wire and decorated with beads and tulle ribbon. It’s very simple but it’s also a very symbol that would impress your guests.Available on site.
If you’re the type that would rather go for something cute and crazy, then you’re going to love this. This lovely couple represents the bride and groom. Each of them has the body made from a wine cork and their hands and legs are made of wire. The groom has a hat and boutonniere and the bride a lovely white dress.Available for 90$.
Another interesting idea for a wedding reception would be to have a board where everyone can hang their messages. You can use wine corks to make the board. You would need dozens of corks but it will all pay out when the corkboard is complete. The heart-shaped would also be a symbol of love.Available for 28$.
Since “I Do” are the star words of your wedding day, why not make them the stars of your wedding reception as well? You can display these cork letters on the beverage table or somewhere else where everyone else can see them. They’re a very interesting way of celebrating this special day.Available for 65$.