Reflect on Rustic For a rustic wedding, the addition of smooth surfaced mirrors give a touch of sophistication to a woodsy theme. The mirrored glass adds balance to the rough-hewn textures already present in a barn—such as burlap, wooden tables and wood slice table décor. To create the perfect balance, don’t hold back on volume. Use a ton of mirrors, especially vintage mirrors with rough frames and even those missing some of their reflective mercury surface. You can find these at thrift stores and architectural salvage stores without running up your budget. To add to the number of mirrors on a budget, a trick is to pick up super rough, old frames and have inexpensive mirrors put in them at a household glass vendor instead of a frame shop.
Into the Looking Glass To give your mirrors more life after your big day, move them into your first home. Create a wall of mirrors that remind you of your vows and reflect your new life together everyday. Pass a mirror on to each of your bridesmaids to remind them how much they made your wedding shine.
by Marsha Koller Wedding Consultant
TOPS Magazine | June 2017
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