13 Unique Ways to Use Furniture for Your Wedding Decor

Jul 23, 2017

Believe it or not, creating a wedding dessert table and gorgeous cocktail lounge area can be way easier than baking your own gilded watercolor cake. All you have to do is pick up on the latest trend and use antique furniture as decor! This wedding hack will add a bit more character and make for some seriously gorgeous vignettes for photos. Feel free to enlist an expert to whip up that dream wedding cake, then scroll on to see 13 ways you can customize your wedding decor using furniture you own or rent for the day.

1. Rustic Dresser: If you and your true love’s style is a mix of sweet vintage pieces with bold, rustic touches, think of transforming an antique dresser into your very own wedding bar. Just don’t forget the hints of greenery to make it photo-ready. (via Onelove Photography / Hey Wedding Lady)

2. Spanish-Inspired Bench: Grab the bench and turn it into a prop for you and your beau. A giant wreath behind it and vintage candleholders on each side will make for insanely gorgeous winter wedding pictures. (via M2visualstudio / Green Wedding Shoes)

3. Vintage Nightstand: Sometimes you have to let the scenery speak for itself with less-is-more decor. To create this easy look, simply choose a vintage nightstand with whimsical florals and your ceremony programs. (via Elyse Jennings Weddings)

4. Eclectic Seating: If you’re planning on going with this style, don’t be afraid to use everything from dining chairs to couches and benches. (via KT Merry / Intimate Weddings)

5. Heirloom Trunk: Throwing a secret garden fête? Get inspired by this lovely vignette. The heirloom trunk makes for the perfect accent piece with rustic-elegant vibes. (via Allyson Jessup Photography / Paisley & Jade)

6. Antique Desk: You will fall truly, madly, deeply in love with this greenery cake and timeless desk combo. The gilded candlesticks, warm tones, and sheer tablecloth really set the scene for a black-tie affair. (via Kate Drennan Photography / The Wedding Playbook)

7. Outdoor Living Room Setup: Boho brides, this one’s for you. The intimate setting is drenched in whimsical details. Think of it as your entire living room decor transported right to your wedding venue. (via Aaron Delesie Photography / Style Me Pretty)

8. All-Weather Table: A simple outdoor table filled with botanical favors is a fresh alternative to the usual scene. Add a chalkboard sign to give it an extra pop and make the space feel charming without overdoing it. (via Katie Pritchard Photography / Green Wedding Shoes)

9. Lounge Area: From the desert-inspired style to the homey furniture, we can’t help but be drawn to this cool-girl ranch setting. It’s perfect for the couple who loves a relaxed feel but still wants to add a personal touch to their wedding decor. (via Katie Pritchard Photography / Green Wedding Shoes)

10. Side Table: Bring that mid-century modern side table outdoors and create the classic bourbon bar you two lovebirds deserve. Add a greenery garland to truly set this furniture piece apart. (via Jen Huang / Southern Weddings)

11. Plush Rugs: Indoor furniture outdoors is already a winning combination, but add pretty rugs to your garden lounge and you’ve got an ultra-romantic setting. Just make sure you leave lots of open space for the dance floor. (via Carmen Santorelli / MODwedding)

12. Nesting Tables: If you’re as enamored with this pair of nesting tables as we are, you *need* to make them part of your nuptials. Channel your inner garden goddess and add different florals to each table for a unique and trendy decoration. (via Loot Vintage Rentals)

13. Chandeliers: Make a statement on your big day by hanging hexagon chandeliers inside your tent. Set them up over the dance floor, or have them featured as the main focal point of your venue. (via Braedon Photography / The Knot)

Your big day is just starting! Check out all things Brit + Co Weddings, and follow us on Pinterest for more beautiful + creative wedding inspo.

7 “Impressive” Whole Foods Deals Will Save You Major Cash On Your Grocery Bill

I truly feel like I’ve been living under a rock when it comes to what’s good at Whole Foods. Turns out, they’ve been hiding some really impressive deals on groceries in the shadows, but I’m here to shed some light on ‘em. Whole Foods offers savings every week, and I’m fully convinced that my local Whole Foods will be seeing a whole lot more of me from now on.

Scroll on for details on Whole Foods’ top deals to shop starting today!

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1. BOGO 50% off packaged soups (Tuesdays)

Tuesdays and Fridays are the main days of the week that Whole Foods offers savings on their groceries. The first amazing deal for Tuesdays is BOGO 50% off packaged soups – perfect for this time of year!

They’ve got every kind of flavor from minestrone and chicken noodle to Italian wedding and broccoli cheddar. Their packaged soups average out at about $9 per 24-ounce tub, so saving 50% on one when you buy one is pretty good, especially for meal prep purposes.

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2. $2 off classic and organic rotisserie chickens (Tuesdays)

You can take $2 off two kinds of Whole Foods’ rotisserie chickens every Tuesday. Their classic rotisserie chicken goes for $9 while the organic version sells for $13. I love using rotisserie chicken for soups, sandwiches, wraps, and pastas, so getting a whole chicken to use for recipes all week long for just $7 is so nice!

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3. $8 large cheese pizzas (Friday)

Sometimes you just do not feel like cooking on a Friday evening after work – that’s where this Whole Foods savings hack comes in! Every Friday, you can get a large cheese pizza for $8. While there’s nothing wrong with a plain cheese pizza (nostalgia galore!), I’d take advantage of this deal then bulk up my slices with various toppings like peppers, pepperoni, and olives.

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4. 12 for $12 wild caught oysters (Friday)

Ooh, fancy! Every Friday, Whole Foods’ wild caught oysters go for $1 a pop. Buy a dozen for just $12, and you’re golden. This deal would be perfect for a bougie at-home date night.

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5. BOGO 50% off packaged sushi rolls (Friday)

This is another great date night pick! Buy one packaged sushi roll, and get another 50% off on Fridays only. From rainbow rolls to California rolls, this Whole Foods savings hack has my cravings going crazy.

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6. $10 family-sized tiramisu (Friday)

Got a hankering for a sweet treat? Don’t fret – you can shop a whole family-sized serving of tiramisu at Whole Foods for just $10 every Friday.

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7. $12 bottles of prosecco (Friday)

The death of the work week and start of the weekend is obviously a cause for celebration, and Whole Foods has you covered with $12 bottles of Presto prosecco every Friday. Cheers!

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Elle Fanning "Uncontrollably Sobbed" During One Of Dakota's Movies As A Kid

As much as I love celebrity couples, I love celebrity sibling relationships even more. And Elle and Dakota Fanning are two sisters I've grown up watching since I first saw Dreamer in 2005. Considering Elle Fanning is only five months older than me, and I have a sister of my own, this is one relationship that feels particularly familiar. And while Elle has also watched Dakota Fanning act since we were kids, Dakota just revealed seeing Elle onscreen is just as special for her.

Here's why Dakota & Elle Fanning get emotional seeing each other onscreen.

Elle remembers "sobbing" during one particularly emotional Dakota Fanning movie.

“When Elle’s in anything, it makes me feel it deeper,” Dakota Fanning said at TheWrap’s Power Women Summit on December 3. “She never can fully disappear into a character totally for me as her sister. She obviously does an amazing job, but I’m always gonna see my little sister a little bit.”

And Elle is just as touched by Dakota's roles, and remembers "uncontrollably sobbing" after seeing Now Is Good, a movie where Dakota's character was dying of cancer. “Because it was my sister, I had a real traumatic reaction after that premiere and the screening,” Elle says. “Obviously the acting, but it was something felt on a deeper level.”

“I’m doing this job, I’m an actor because my sister started before me and I watched her,” Elle continues. “I wanted to do exactly what my big sister wanted to do.”

And their movies have also made an impact on everyone who watches them.

When Brit + Co caught up with Dakota Fanning at the world premiere of The Watchers, I had to ask about one of her most iconic movies: Uptown Girls. "I love it," she says of TikTok memes and edits giving the movie new life. "It's nostalgic for people who are kind of around my age, who grew up watching that movie, I think it's like a comfort movie for people. And so I love that people are still revisiting it and loving it. And maybe now that everyone's older [they're] understanding different things about it."

Dakota starred opposite Brittany Murphy, who also had roles in movies like Clueless, 8 Mile, and Girl, Interrupted. Brittany passed away in 2009 when Dakota was 15. "I loved Brittany so much and I still miss her," she says. "So anytime that she has, you know, a moment where people think about her is also nice."

You can see Elle Fanning in A Complete Unknown, in theaters December 25, and you can also stream Dakota Fanning's new show The Perfect Couple on Netflix now.

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13 Yummy Christmas Cookies From Around The World

Heaping plates of Christmas cookies are synonymous with the holidays. It seems that nearly every country around the globe has their own variation on the holiday classic. In fact, some of these regions have been making their version of Christmas cookies for literal hundreds of years.

If you’re looking for a way to reconnect with your heritage, or maybe just want a little baking inspiration, check out our picks for the yummiest Christmas cookies from around the world.

The Noshery

Mantecaditos con Guayaba

These may look like ordinary thumbprint cookies, but these almond shortbreads from Puerto Rico are filled with a special guava marmalade. (via The Noshery)

Broma Bakery

Meringues

French meringues are a classic crumbly egg white cookie with a chewy interior. These get an extra European twist with the addition of Nutella. (via Broma Bakery)

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Alfajores

Deeply flavored dulce de leche, a caramel made from whole milk commonly found in Spain and many Latin American countries, is the key ingredient in these super pretty sandwiched Christmas cookies. (via Pretty. Simple. Sweet.)

Fancy Peasant

Melomakarona

These Christmas cookies that hail from Greece get their sweetness from a generous soaking of fresh honey! (via Fancy Peasant)

Very Eatalian

Baci di Dama

The name of this Italian treat translates to “lady’s kisses” — how adorable is that? These bite-sized cuties are made with ground hazelnuts and filled with a dollop of dark chocolate. (via Very Eatalian)

Cooking Classy

Linzer Cookies

These Austrian Christmas cookies are typically made with raspberry jam, but feel free to get crazy with a filling of your choice. Plus, the gorgeous windowpane look will make them a prize takeaway at your next cookie exchange. (via Cooking Classy)

Olivia’s Cuisine

Basler Brunsli

If you’re hanging out in Switzerland around Christmas time, you’ll definitely see these chocolate treats around. They’re often described as Swiss brownies due to their deliciously chewy texture. Perfect with a cup of eggnog or coffee! (via Olivia’s Cuisine)

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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.

Lead image via Pretty. Simple. Sweet.

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