DIY Bird Cage Table Plan

This bird cage turned seating chart is so adorable! Emma from Hearts and Buttonsshares all the instructions at The Boho Wedding Blog. Emma made this lovely creation for her own wedding, and suggests incorporating into your home decor when the big day over! Love projects that can go from wedding day to everyday!

Bird cages add a touch of whimsy and vintage elegance to wedding decor. From centerpieces to hanging installations, these charming elements can elevate your wedding ambiance. Here are 10 imaginative ways to incorporate bird cages into your wedding decor:

1. Table Centerpieces:
Place small bird cages as centerpieces on reception tables. Fill them with delicate flowers, votive candles, or even small succulents for a unique and eye-catching display.

2. Card Holders:
Use a decorative bird cage as a card holder at the gift table. Guests can slip their well wishes or monetary gifts into the cage, creating a beautiful and functional accent.

3. Hanging Decor:
Suspend bird cages from tree branches or ceiling beams for a magical effect. Fill them with flowers, trailing vines, or fairy lights to create captivating hanging installations.

4. Aisle Markers:
Line the wedding aisle with bird cages filled with petals, blooms, or even small LED candles. These charming markers guide the way for the bride’s grand entrance.

5. Table Numbers:
Attach table numbers to the bird cages for a creative twist on traditional numbering. Paint or stencil the numbers onto the cages for a personalized touch.

6. Photo Displays:
Hang bird cages on a designated display area and fill them with family photos or engagement pictures. It’s a delightful way to share memories with your guests.

7. Ceremony Altar:
Incorporate bird cages into your ceremony altar design. Place them on pedestals or stands, intertwined with florals and greenery, to frame your vows beautifully.

8. Favor Holders:
Offer guests sweet treats or small favors within mini bird cages. This unexpected touch adds an element of surprise to your wedding favors.

9. Guestbook Alternative:
Swap the traditional guestbook for hanging bird cages where guests can write well wishes on small cards. Collect the cards as keepsakes after the event.

10. Bridal Bouquet Holder:
Craft a unique bouquet holder by repurposing a bird cage. Attach your bridal bouquet to the inside of the cage, allowing your blooms to spill out in a stunning display.

11. Lounge Area Accents:
If you’re setting up a lounge area, use bird cages as decorative accents on side tables or as part of the seating arrangement. They add a touch of elegance to the space.

Whether your wedding style is vintage, rustic, or whimsical, bird cages can be tailored to suit your theme. These versatile decor elements evoke romance and nostalgia, making them a perfect addition to your special day. Let your creativity take flight as you explore the various ways to incorporate bird cages into your wedding decor.

As if Diwali weren’t colorful and fun enough, The Festival of Lights: A Lift-the-flap Diwali Celebration by Namita Moolani Mehra, illustrated by Darshika Varm, makes it even more fun to read about with flaps and things to lift and pull to see more information or details in the illustrations.

The book is a story about a family getting ready for Diwali and what happens on the different days of the five-day celebration. There’s cleaning, shopping, crafting, food preparation and getting the home altar ready for the big day.

It covers decorating the outside of the house with rangoli, diyas and lanterns, buying sweets to share with family and friends, the sights and scents of the mandir (home temple), getting dressed up in new fancy clothes, the story of Diwali and celebrations with relatives.

Flaps (there are more than 140 in all) give you vocabulary words for different foods and definitions, as well as fun things like what’s inside the shopping basket or where the cat is hanging out. They also help illuminate the story of Diwali, which is the triumph of good over evil as Lord Ram defeated the demon Ravana to save his wife, Sita.

This pretty and colorful book helps kids understand what Diwali is and how it is celebrated, regardless of whether they practice it at home. This would be a nice book to keep in a classroom (it’s rated for kids ages 3-7) or to have at home to teach kids about Diwali even if it’s not something you celebrate. Where I live there are a lot of people from India so we are probably exposed to Diwali more than some other regions of America, but it’s a nice holiday to know about wherever you live.

Combine with the book Diwali and check out some fun lantern crafts and printables for kids to round out your experience.

About the book: 24 pages, hardcover, published 2025 by Wide Eyed Editions. Suggested retail prices $22.99.

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