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Since escort cards were our first Ultimate Southern Challenge, we weren’t really sure what sort of a response we’d get — but heavens to Betsy, y’all blew it out of the water! We were so impressed with the creative, crafty, and OH so Southern entries we received. However, that did make it difficult to pick a winner. But, using a combination of reader votes and Southern Weddings editor opinions, we have come to a decision.
Congratulations to Honey Bee Invites! Delivering not one, but TWO adorable concepts, plus garnering tons of reader support, we are happy to crown these ladies our first Ultimate Southern Challenge champions. Make sure you take another look at their fabulous escort card ideas here and here, and the rest of their work on their site and blog!
Kudos also to our runners-up, Southern Fried Paper and Beeology101. Check out their terrific projects here and here!
And lastly, one more congratulations to ALL of our finalists — Emily Steffen, Daisies & Pearls + Meredith Perdue, Cyn Kain + Erin McLean, and Allison Barnhill Designs. We had tons of ideas sent in, so we hope you consider it an honor to be chosen as a finalist, because we certainly do!
Thank you again to all who participated! And stay tuned, because the next Ultimate Southern Challenge will be posted next week!! Suggestions for future challenges are welcomed below :)
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sara, September 1, 2011 4:22 pm reply i wish there was a way to display all the entries--i am desperate for all kinds of inspiration on escort cards and the finalist entries didn't send me at all
Emily, September 1, 2011 4:56 pm reply Hi Sara! I'm sorry to hear the finalist entries weren't perfect for you! We chose the most inspiring options from the entries sent in, but can understand it's hard to please everyone. I hope you find inspiration in our real weddings as well as future Ultimate Southern Challenges!
Desiree, September 1, 2011 6:15 pm reply sara: Hi Sara! My best advice for a bride such as yourself is to think about what you and your fiance love the most - what is one that that makes either of you smile - everytime you see it, eat it, touch it, etc. Do you LOVE dum-dum lollipops? put someones name and a table number on it, stick a bunch of them in some decorated foam board from your local craftstore (ABC order!) and BAM! you have a super cute escort card display! Does the movie Dumb & Dumber make you laugh everytime its on? Print out wallet sized photos of Lloyd & Harry, print out "word or thought bubbles" with the guests names and table #s on them...and glue those to the photos (hint: u dont have to stay in the lines!), and close pin all the photos on a line or pin them onto a cork board and BAM! hilarious cocktail hour humor and escort card display. ....for some reason Im playing off the words "dum, dumb, and dumber" here but I mean no harm...Im just in a silly mood. You can make escort cards out of any ol' thang!!! If you need some more ideas - feel free to email me at desireedawnevents@gmail.com . I'd be happy to help! :) HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!
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Suzanne, September 3, 2011 7:53 pm reply What a cute escort card idea! Very unique!
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