A wedding is not only about beautiful photos against the sunset, but also about festive troubles. You can entrust the organization of the event to a professional agency that will take care of everything necessary. However, it’s nice to “play” small details of the wedding scenario yourself. Some people like to decorate a formal room. And some people like to tinker with luxurious flowers. The trend of decorating glasses is also becoming popular. Wedding glass decor allows the couple to realize their own creative ideas to delight their guests. In addition, this has a beneficial effect on the budget. Therefore, next we will consider the main types and styles of decorating wedding glasses.
Fabric and lace
Delicate lace is used to highlight the elegant shape of the glass glasses. Openwork material is distinguished by its beauty and accessibility. No special abilities are required here. You just need to wrap the glass in a beautiful material. The skirt looks elegant if you make folds using an adhesive binder. It is recommended to complement the resulting image with satin or silk bows.
Attention! It is important to choose lush lace that can retain its shape for a long time.
The stem of the glass can be decorated with a spiral ribbon with an artificial flower. The latter will need to be secured with glue. The use of rhinestones, beads or pearls on the turquoise leaves of the flower will be remembered by all guests for a long time.
Before choosing lace materials, it is recommended to decide on the style of the event. If we are talking about a classic wedding, then it is enough to decorate snow-white lace with decorative thread. If a couple wants an ultra-fashionable bohemian style, then it can be easily achieved with the help of colored materials. The decoration of wedding glasses in scarlet color is considered popular. Rustic style involves the use of pastel shades and lace fabric with a relief surface.
Where does the tradition of decorating glasses for a wedding come from?
Since ancient times, people have believed that wedding glasses unite the hearts of newlyweds. The clinking of glass, in turn, scares away evil spirits, evil spirits, and envious people from lovers, so immediately after marriage you should break the dishes - for good luck.
Nowadays, many lovers want to leave not only photos as a memory of this happiest day, but also cute wedding attributes that can become a family heirloom. Often this role is taken on by the glasses that were on the table of the bride and groom. This explains the need to purchase two pairs of wine glasses for a wedding. The first - the simplest and cheapest - are broken at the exit from the registry office, the second - accompany the couple all evening and remain in the family as a beautiful souvenir. These products should be decorated.
It has long been believed that the second pair of wine glasses is a symbol of the unity of spouses. The material personification of an oath given before God. Utensils must be strong. According to tradition, husband and wife should use them on every wedding anniversary. Breaking such a glass is considered a bad omen. Decorated wine glasses should be protected with special tenderness. According to legends, damage to glass will inevitably lead to a quarrel in the family. There is also a belief that no one except them should touch the dishes of the newlyweds. Therefore, the newlyweds’ wine glasses need to be decorated so that during the feast one of the guests does not mistakenly drink from the bride or groom’s cup.
According to long-standing traditions, the bride should decorate wedding glasses with her own hands, this will help protect the newly-made family from adversity.
With paints
In order to leave your own painting on glasses, you don’t need to study anywhere. A few practices before the wedding allow you to quickly master the meticulous craft. When performing work, you need to take care of the cleanliness of the glasses. Despite the wide choice, rich acrylic paints are the most popular. Before applying it to the surface of a glass product, the latter is degreased. Thanks to the careful preparation of the festive table attribute, the craftswoman draws exquisite designs with openwork elements. Subsequently, the product is coated with acrylic varnish.
Attention! Before applying varnish, you must wait until the patterns dry.
Stained glass translucent paints are also considered in demand. With their help, a unique decor is created, self-sufficient in its aesthetic properties. There is hardly any need to supplement the stained glass painting. In order for the symbolism of stained glass to please the owners for a long time, you need to use homemade glasses as little as possible. This is due to the fact that the image peels off easily. But with the use of multi-colored paints, it becomes possible to paint large-scale drawings.
Additionally, the legs are decorated with a spray can. Most of the glass is hidden behind newsprint, while the paint is sprayed in a matte hue over the delicate stem. It is convenient to use tape to secure it.
Advantages and disadvantages of handmade
You can choose wine glasses for newlyweds that are homemade or handmade. The last option is always unique. It is not necessary that it be completely custom-made, the decor is enough. The main requirement is that the decorations must be in harmony with the bride’s outfit and the theme of the celebration as a whole. Products differ in type of design:
- Machine painting. The method allows you to cover a glass with many multi-colored or plain splashes. This decor looks great if the bride’s dress is decorated with pearls or beads. This method allows you to cover the glass with many multi-colored or plain splashes.
- Decorating with Swarovski crystals and rhinestones is a sophisticated approach that is self-sufficient in itself. They will create additional luxury and will look good in photographs. Decoration with crystals and Swarovski rhinestones is a sophisticated approach that is self-sufficient in itself.
- An ornament made of polymer clay creates a three-dimensional decor. Clay can be painted in various colors that will echo the main color direction of the wedding. An ornament made from polymer clay creates a three-dimensional decor.
- Stained glass painting by hand. The ancient painting technique is original, and the translucent intricate patterns look good in sunlight.The ancient painting technique is original, and the translucent intricate patterns look good in sunlight.
- Elegance and unusualness are inherent in matting. This special technology seems to cover glasses with frost. An excellent option for a winter wedding. Elegance and unusualness are inherent in matting.
- Glasses with voluminous relief, made to look like crystal. The helium technique allows you to apply the most bizarre and individual images. The helium technique allows you to apply the most bizarre and individual images.
- By engraving on the wine glasses you can emboss not only the names of the newlyweds, but also the wedding vow. There is no place for crystal glasses here. Instead, metal and glass products look great. By engraving on wine glasses you can emboss not only the names of the newlyweds, but also the wedding vow.
Lace, stained glass paints, feathers, petals, ribbons and much more are suitable for wedding glasses and champagne. Experimenting in this field on a day like this is a risky business. Therefore, it is better to entrust the design to handmade masters.
However, before ordering or registering, you need to know that from season to season some types of decor become irrelevant. For example, glasses in the dresses of the bride and groom, which can be made of fabric, paper, clay or painted. A few years ago it looked advantageous, now it will look original, somewhere on the periphery.
Lace, stained glass paints, feathers, petals, ribbons and much more are suitable for wedding glasses and champagne.
The trend for names has also passed. The only thing that can save such a decision is to bring your own and play up the hackneyed decoration. However, the choice is up to the young, as well as their imagination and creativity of the masters.
Ribbons
Decor using colorful ribbons is considered a common technique everywhere. The ease of its creation, as well as the large number of options, have led to wide popularity. The color of the material is chosen by the bride and groom solely at their own discretion. It may differ: he has a rich tone, while hers is several shades lighter. However, the parameters of the tapes must match. The same applies to the material of the tapes. The satin product is complemented with bows, rhinestones, roses, beads, etc. This design is unlikely to hit your pocket hard. But the atmosphere of the wedding will be felt in every detail.
Sequins and beads
You can complement acrylic paint with multi-colored sparkles. Mother-of-pearl pieces of stars perfectly reflect light, creating the illusion of magic. This miracle is then pleasant to observe in family photographs. The same as rhinestones. The latter set off the drink itself, wine or champagne. They tempt guests with a spectacular scattering. The range of rhinestones is also rich in choice. However, in combination with a pattern, even the smallest pebbles can create a revolution. The sequence of actions is as follows:
- A decorative flower is glued to the center of the glass;
- Then come the remaining parts of the plant that have aesthetic value;
- Then it’s the turn of the beads. Using half beads is the “correct” method.
Since this allows not only to make repairs in the house, but also to make the most efficient use of the area of the glasses.
Attention! With the help of beads, an experienced designer can create a miracle. It is enough just to maintain harmony in actions. For example, it is not necessary to draw a heart.
Tools and materials for work
It is better to purchase everything you need for creativity in advance, as well as prepare the surface for work. The following materials will be needed:
- Various flowers (dried flowers, fresh and artificial flowers);
- Different colors of polymer clay;
- Beautiful napkins, cards, pictures;
- Beads, rhinestones, beads, sequins, glass beads, feathers, rhinestone ribbons;
- Lace, braid, various ribbons;
- Cyanoacrylate (does not collapse when exposed to moisture) and PVA glue;
- Textile.
Tools you will need:
- Scissors;
- Glue gun.
Feathers
Feathers are used to create pompous and stylish decorations. Glasses with such unusual decor lift your spirits better than the drink itself. Playful products are combined with all previous options. Since rainbow bows no longer surprise many people, brides prefer to design the design themselves. The feather accent invariably adds meaning to the entire composition, filling it with airiness and tenderness.
More ideas for decorating glasses with satin ribbons
Using satin, smooth stripes and real floral arrangements are made, simultaneously inserting pearl inclusions into the center of the bud. Ribbons of blue and black colors are used for the groom, and white, pink and beige .
To, for example, make an elegant rose, you need to take a red or soft pink ribbon and roll it into a roll with several turns. Fixation occurs with a needle and thread to match the flower; you can also use a glue gun. After the core, the folding process continues (a little looser), securing each petal with a new stitch. Glue the finished flowers at the junction of the stem of the glass and the stand, but you can also glue them along the entire perimeter - at your discretion.
Photo of wedding glasses with flowers made of satin ribbons
A classic and rather strict design of the glasses will be engraving and a satin bow with decoration in the middle. Sometimes newlyweds don’t bother and simply tie a satin bow of the desired color to the bottom or middle of the glass. Simple and tasteful!
Photo of wedding glasses with satin bows and pearls in the middle
It is elegant and simple to place bows made of light beige satin ribbon on glasses.
Photo of wedding glasses with satin decor
The next idea is to wrap a satin strip around the stem of the wine glass, tying a bow at the bottom and placing a shimmering bead in the center. The bottom of the glass itself can be decorated with several layers of airy lace.
Pay attention to the details and think through the design of your wedding glasses so that a real holiday atmosphere reigns at the wedding celebration.
Decorated wine glasses for the bride and groom will attract the attention of guests, become a bright decoration for photographs and a valuable family treasure
And, of course, it’s worth practicing in advance on unnecessary dishes in search of the very technique and desired design for decorating glasses. Having taken the time to train, you can be sure of the success of the final masterpiece!
A video from MK on decorating wedding glasses with satin ribbons will help you get comfortable with the decoration technique.
Rose petals
The romance of petals is one of the universal design methods. Decorating glass products with fresh flowers is somewhat cumbersome, since the material costs are hardly recouped. A wedding celebration only takes place one evening in a couple’s life. It is important that they are fresh, without an unpleasant odor. Raspberry and scarlet shades of roses are the absolute leaders in the accessories market. Fuchsia is also rapidly becoming fashionable. However, many people prefer field daisies. They have their own symbolism, and the price is not at stake.
How to choose the right option
The most difficult thing for the bride and groom is to decide what decoration to choose for the wine glasses. First of all, you need to select them to match the theme and color scheme of the celebration. For example, at a wedding in pink and white, wine glasses decorated in a rustic style will look defiant and inappropriate. Wedding decor with lace or fresh flowers is more suitable here.
When thinking about how to decorate glasses, you should sensibly assess your strengths. No need to take on an overly complex design. It is also necessary to calculate the time so as not to decorate the crystal at the last moment. This can lead to the fact that the work will turn out to be of poor quality - the paint will not have time to dry and will get your hands dirty, the beads or ribbon will fall off due to the fact that the glue has not dried properly.
The shape of the glasses should be comfortable. You should not choose items that are too tall or fragile, as this will lead to the newlyweds worrying about breaking them throughout the entire evening.
On thematic resources you can choose dozens of design options for glasses. The simplest solution is to repeat one of them, or get inspired and come up with something of your own. The main thing is to decorate the crystal according to your own taste, and not guided by fashion, because the wine glasses will be stored in the house for many years, so they should please the eyes of the owners.
Artificial flowers
Since living plants do not last long, it is recommended to replace them with artificial ones. There are simply no restrictions in assortment or prices. Everyone chooses the quantity at their own discretion. Organza is usually used instead of satin. The petals are strung on the narrow side of the wine glass and then glued together. If this is not done, they can easily fall in your hands. The advantage of artificial material is the ease of gluing small accessories. Rhinestones and colored beads are better secured with hot glue. In addition, ready-made glasses are used more than once, delighting the newlyweds.
Differences in glasses by material and shape
Manufacturers offer several types of glasses for newlyweds. They differ in color, bowl shape, material and stem shape. In wedding salons you can buy glasses for every taste:
- transparent and colored;
- round, elongated and curled;
- glass, crystal and metal.
- The stem of a wine glass can be straight or intricate in shape. They make glasses with stems in the shape of hearts, swans, angels, and couples in love.
Using polymer clay
A more intimate wedding organization involves delicate handwork. It is easy to master the skills of creating clay decor. Everyone in childhood used plasticine, which in its viscosity resembles plastic clay. To use this technology, craftsmen will need the following components:
- Polymer clay of a delicate shade;
- Work gloves;
- Adhesive binder;
- A work board, as well as a toothpick.
The rolled out layer of material is divided into small pieces to make something like petals out of them. After which the finished flower is created. The polymer flowers are baked at high temperatures to harden them. Then the figures are attached to the glasses using glue. Since modeling is considered a meticulous work, not all newlyweds want to waste time on this. However, the shared process demonstrates love and respect for each other. The groom's endurance in such a delicate matter will demonstrate to the bride the correctness of the choice made.
Sequins, rhinestones, beads
Decorating wedding glasses with rhinestones is a very popular solution for a holiday. It will take longer than in the cases described above, but what a beautiful result the result will be! It is better that the top of the glass remains in its original form, but the bottom needs to be decorated.
Using glue, we lay out beads, rhinestones or sparkles, forming a composition. It’s better to print out the options on paper in advance (you can get them on the Internet) and lay them out according to the diagram.
Gilding
You can decorate anything with a golden hue. All the more relevant is its use at the holiday of love. Gold plating is spray applied throughout. Glasses are no exception. Both the bowl and the stem are used. If it is necessary to paint over only one element, then the other is covered with ordinary newspaper. By leaving the fragments without gilding, they achieve an amazing effect. To do this, you need to acquire a stencil or decorative figures. First they are glued, and then, after being covered with gold dust, they are removed again.
Advice from professionals
When starting to decorate dishes, you should familiarize yourself with the recommendations of experts. People who specialize in making custom wedding wine glasses recommend using a glue gun, clear superglue, or a special glass glue. At the same time, they emphasize that you need to work with them very carefully.
The floral (glue) gun gets very hot during operation. Do not touch the spout when the device is on, otherwise you may get severely burned. The same applies to glue. You need to let it cool for at least a few seconds.
Professionals also remind you that before starting work, the glass surface should be cleaned and degreased. To do this you need to use alcohol. Before you start decorating, you should prepare a comfortable workspace. Remove everything unnecessary. Calculate the space so as not to drop anything in the process, not to turn over the paints and not to get hurt.
Engraving
Engraving, unlike all previous options, has a drawback. To use it, you must contact a specialist. However, the meaning of the image or text message remains with the newlyweds. Therefore, there is still room for creativity. This could be a memorable declaration of love, a marriage motto, pet names for each other, etc. Elements of portraiture are less common. But in combination with a thin ribbon of pastel colors, the engraving becomes the pride and relic of a married couple.
Attention! The engraving is only noticeable at close range. Therefore, you can’t do without additional decoration here.
The role of wedding glasses
A wedding is a fun and romantic event, and wedding glasses are an important attribute of the celebration and one of the memorable details. They organically complement the decor of the banquet table, decorate a festive photo shoot and help create an uplifting mood.
There is a widespread tradition of breaking wedding glasses for good luck, so for a wedding they buy not just one pair, but several. One couple is taken to the registry office (after which they are solemnly separated), another for a walk, the third will wait for the newlyweds in a restaurant. When preparing for a wedding, they often play it safe and order a spare pair, so that in the holiday rush they don’t have to think about the safety of fragile dishes.
The charm of wedding glasses Source livemaster.ru
Wedding glasses represent the inseparability of a married couple. They accompany the newlyweds throughout the day. They are always served only in pairs, and champagne is poured from a bottle decorated in the same style.
The pair of wine glasses that “participate” in the walk and photo shoot are kept in the family and brought out on wedding anniversaries. They try to decorate it in such a way as to emphasize the importance of the moment.
With a purple accent Source yandex.net
Wine glasses in the form of the bride and groom
To put festive costumes on glasses, craftsmen must first create them. Several pieces of white and dark material are cut out for the man. If the glass itself is wrapped with white material, then only the stem is wrapped with dark material. Also, the usual accessories are made using black fabric: cufflinks, buttons, ties, bow ties, etc.
For a woman, you will need a lace skirt with a satin ribbon in the form of a corset. Complementing the outfit with decorative sparkles, the craftswoman receives a dress. They are then glued to the glasses.
What shape of container should I choose?
The design of a champagne bottle is convenient because this glass vessel has a suitable shape that roughly follows the shape of the human body - a wide bottom and an elongated neck. It looks good when the decor of the bottles is planned in the form of figures of newlyweds - two containers repeat the appearance of the married couple. However, you can decorate any other vessels, for example, a bottle of martini or cognac left over from the New Year holidays. Cognac containers have dark glass with clear rectangular or pyramidal shapes, which rather corresponds to the image of the groom.
Therefore, to decorate such containers, you can choose not the most common decorative elements: wire, stones, shells, ropes. They are a little more difficult to connect and attach to a glass surface, but good glue and the right design technique will do the trick. In this case, tapes and paints are used in darker, golden-brown tones.
A variant of “paired” bottle design is a combination of cognac and vodka, the first has wide “shoulders”, the second is narrow and slender.
Decorating bottles for a wedding with your own hands is not an expensive, but very exciting activity designed to make the future family even stronger. There are many ideas for decorating wedding bottles and glasses; their implementation depends only on the desire of the bride and groom to please themselves and the guests of the special event. There is a wide choice of materials used for decoration - from traditional satin ribbons to ropes and wire. The main thing is that the decorated vessels convey the idea of a fun event, and that their appearance pleases the future spouses.
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