Mason Jars For Wedding Decorations...Rustic, Beautiful & Cheap!
Mason jars, canning jars or as some people call them Ball jars were invented by John Mason, a tinsmith, in 1858. Did he have a clue that his invention was going to be such a hit with brides over 150 years later? Probably not, because they were initially invented to improve the process of preserving and canning food, back in the day when growing your own food was a necessity and not just a hobby. The two most popular types of Mason jars these days are Kerr and Ball brand, both of them owned by Jarden Manufacturing. The good people at Jarden must be laughing all the way to the bank these days with brides using at a minimum around a dozen and at a maximum 100's if they provide them as drinking glasses or favors for their guests.
Mason Jars Are For More Than Just Canning!
Everyone seems to have one rolling around in their cabinets somewhere...under the kitchen sink, in the pantry, in the refrigerator still filled with Great Aunt Susie's apple jelly...we're talking about the lowly Mason jar. Designed for utility,not beauty, the Mason jar has turned into a major force in rustic wedding decorating with more and more brides choosing a vintage wedding as their theme. The beauty of the Mason jar is its simplicity...and its versatility. They can be used for everything from lighting to favors to decor and a lot in between.They even travel well, making them easy to transport to the reception location. And best of all, they're inexpensive which pretty much puts them high on everyone's list!
Who Is Mason Anyway?
Mason Jar Centerpieces
Using Mason Jars As Candle Holders
Mason jars make great candle holders for wedding decor. But you don't want to just jam a candle in the jar and go on about your business! Well, you could, but this is a wedding, so let's show a little finesse. For safety's sake and to make sure your candle doesn't go rolling around your jar, anchor it by putting in a layer of sand or surrounding it with decorative rocks or colored gems. One of the great things about Mason jars is that they were invented to withstand the heat from the canning process, so the heat from your candle shouldn't bother it at all.
There are tons of different ways to dress up your mason jar, so it will look alot prettier as a candleholder. You could cut a two - three inch strip of burlap and wrap it around the jar, followed by a one inch ribbon to match your wedding colors tied in a bow. A gorgeous way to let that candlelight shine through your mason jar is to cover it with cloth doilies on the outside. It's an easy thing to do and all you need is a can of Spray Mount and some doilies. The light looks amazing shining thriugh the openings in the doilies. For any of these, follow up by tying several strands of raffia around the rim of the jar and tie in a knot or a bow.
Mason Jars With Candles
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Whether you put flowers or fill it up with water and place floating candles in it, mason jars can be a great for an out door Spring/Summer wedding. The lovely couple used mason jars as escort cards here in the last photo.
This is a great DIY and budget friendly. You can buy these jars in bulk and get a great deals for $1 or less. You can then buy flowers and have beautiful free form floral arrangements as wedding reception centerpieces. w
I had floating candles at my wedding in the states (photos coming soon) and it was lovely. I highly recommend it and using mason jars with water would be an easy way to get that romantic candlelight feel.
Mason Jars As Drinking Glasses
Mason Jars For Jam Favors
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