Wedding Reception - Creative Ideas for Card Holder

HulaCherry

Hello!

I've been on the hunt for something super cute and creative for our wedding to hold our envelopes.  As I've scrolled through several pages on etsy, the common themes I've come across are bird cages and stacked boxes.  I'm trying to do something a little unique.  Our colors are black and gold and we have kind of an art deco theme going. 

Thanks for all your help!

AprilH81

How secure do you need it to be and what is your budget?

I saw something on Etsy that was a locked box with four picture slots...  I really liked it but it was $75 or so and while it was reusable (graduation parties, first communion, etc.) I couldn't justify the cost.

I went with a small bird cage I found on clearance at Michaels for $7.00.

Honestly, the card box isn't a focal point so find something in your budget that you don't hate and go with it.  No one will remember what it looked like...

manateehugger

Offbeat Bride may have some suggestions for you. I've seen a mailbox used before as well.

But really, this is one of those things I wouldn't stress about or spend a lot of money on. No one cares about the card holder for longer than the 5 seconds it takes to notice it and drop off the card.

ElcaB

The only alternatives I've seen are bird cages, mailboxes, and suitcases. 

chibiyui

I bought a TARDIS trash can, (cause I procrastinated and didn't have time to make my own *sadface*) But it's not something you need to stress over if nothing is coming to mind. 

MobKaz

My daughter found a black lacquer decorative box for $20 at Home Goods.  She uses it in her bedroom now.

I know someone who spent $100 creating a faux tiered cake to match her wedding colors for a card box.  It was a total waste of money and unusable after the wedding

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tammym1001

This doesn't go with your theme but we are using a wine crate for ours. It has a beautiful burnt carving in the wood of the winery it came from and it was free from our reception venue because it's just what the wine comes in for them. Pretty much anything that will hold cards can be used. You just might have to think outside the box (pun intended).

doeydo

Pictures in frames

Wire card holder

Decorated box

See-through card box

Suitcase

Istoleahalo

chibiyui said:

I bought a TARDIS trash can, (cause I procrastinated and didn't have time to make my own *sadface*) But it's not something you need to stress over if nothing is coming to mind. 

I considered using my TARDIS cookie jar but it makes the sound of the TARDIS every time you open it!  While it might make FI and I giggle at first imagining the Doctor showing up, it would surely get annoying after a while.

I think we are going with a decorated mailbox - not so unique I guess.  Maybe some kind of large shadow box type frame?  I like the black gift box card holder that @doeydo posted too.

chibiyui

Istoleahalo said:

chibiyui said:

I bought a TARDIS trash can, (cause I procrastinated and didn't have time to make my own *sadface*) But it's not something you need to stress over if nothing is coming to mind. 

I considered using my TARDIS cookie jar but it makes the sound of the TARDIS every time you open it!  While it might make FI and I giggle at first imagining the Doctor showing up, it would surely get annoying after a while.

I think we are going with a decorated mailbox - not so unique I guess.  Maybe some kind of large shadow box type frame?  I like the black gift box card holder that @doeydo posted too.

The trashcan does the same thing. We're debating if people will figure out it does thst and dump cards a few at a time or not, or if we should take the batteries out.

HulaCherry

Wow! Amazing ideas all around.  I love them all, but I think the picture frame idea is excellent!!!

duhitsd

My FI is making a treasure chest box. We saw them at the craft stores in the wooden items section and he was determined to DIY.

carliealissa

HulaCherry, my colors/theme are the same as yours and I was in the exact same position- wanted something besides the boxes, birdcage, mailbox or suitcase.  I ended up coming across a vintage suitcase I loved at an antique store for a good price, so we're just going to go with that- it's somewhat similar to the photo posted above.  It's actually got a divider in it with 2 pockets, so the cards will be slightly more secure than just dumping them in an open suitcase.