"A chic pearl monogram tied with a satin bow hangs from a sconce. To make, string pearl beads onto 16-gauge wire (make loops at ends; shape into a letter 20 inches tall. Secure junctions with finer wire."
-From Martha Stewart Weddings
I love this idea! I have seen so many brides using the flat metal monogram letters as cake toppers, either as is or bedecked w/ rhinestones - or even swarovski crystals for the luxury-lovers. And I love them but anyone who knows me, knows I like to do things just a wee bit differently than everyone else. I found this beautiful idea on the Martha Stewart Weddings website one day months ago, and hope to be able to make one for our cake. I like that it has some dimension to it rather than just flat letters, and I love that this is an easy DIY project with so much class. I love bringing elements both modern and traditional together. This is definitely one area where I can bring in some vintage glam.
If you want to visit the website where I got this idea go here:
http://marthastewartweddings.com/portal/site/ww/menuitem.d9cc37f780ffa93df8aeef105173a0a0/?vgnextoid=719fc1c398ba3110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default
I might be doing this for the two big windows behind the head Table (mine would be a 'B' though)