TREND ALERT:
The Acrylic Craze by Elizabeth Friedel
The use of acrylic and laser-cut signs and design elements is one of the top new wedding trends. The variety of classic clear or frosted acrylic to fancy glitter or mirror acrylic can transform basic wedding signage into a high-end statement piece. Acrylic elements are also a way to bring in that much desired event personalization.
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WHAT IS ACRYLIC? Clear acrylic is a durable material that has a similar look to glass. Acrylic is also available in a variety of colors and specialty finishes like mirror, glitter and pearl. Acrylic can be laser-cut or engraved using a variety of fonts and layered looks for signs. Many couples are choosing a welcome sign or seating chart with their names and wedding date that can be repurposed as a welcome sign in their home. Signs are usually a large acrylic sheet typically with either laser cut lettering like the couple’s names cut from gold mirror acrylic or vinyl lettering. Hand calligraphy can also
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be added to the signs. Popular ways to display large acrylic signs are on an easel, placed into a wood base or hanging from a copper pipe frame. TABLETOP SIGNS Acrylic tabletop signs are also popular to mark table numbers, guest book, menus and bar signs. These also bring a cohesive feel to the entire event. PLACE SETTING MARKERS Using name cutouts or engraved acrylic or wood place setting markers are becoming very popular. This trend is especially popular in many of the pre-wedding activities like bridal showers, bridal brunches and
engagement parties. Each guest’s name can be laser cut in a script font and then placed over a napkin and/or charger. Guests can take their cutout home and reuse how they choose. FAVORS Favors are another place acrylic items have become a treasured keepsake for guests. Name keychains are especially popular for showers and pre-wedding parties as they double as thoughtful wedding favors and/or seat markers for your guests. ACRYLIC CAKE TOPPERS Acrylic cake toppers continue to be a popular trend but now we’re seeing
