An interesting and fun new trend in weddings is to use chalkboards as décor throughout the day.  There are a variety of places chalkboards are showing up in at weddings across the country.  They add unique detail and style to the big day, and can be a great way to personalize specific elements of your event.

One way you can incorporate the “chalkboard” theme into your day is to create a mini chalkboard as your invitation.  You can include a small and personalized piece of chalk so that guests can circle yes or no to let you know if they will be attending.

You can also use a large chalkboard to decorate for the actual ceremony.  You can make a personalized chalkboard alter that honors family members from each side of the wedding party.  You can use the wedding day colors to add to the theme and creative feel of the day.

At the reception site, you can use chalkboards in a number of different ways to accent your wedding day décor.  You can use chalkboard table numbers and chalkboard escort cards if you plan on having assigned seating.  Another great way to incorporate them into the reception is to make chalkboard placemats.  This is a great idea if you plan on having children at the reception!  They will stay busy and have fun creating their own fun designs.

Another interesting way to use chalkboards for your wedding day is to use them as labels for the food at your reception.  You can put a large chalkboard up behind your dessert table and label each item as they are organized.  You can also have mini chalkboards on the drink glasses for people to label their own beverages.

Lastly, you and your groom could create promise signs to one another with chalkboards.  You can hold up the promises to one another for a great photo opportunity.  You could also create a photo of the two of you holding up a thank you note sign to send to guests after the wedding.