March 27, 2008

Bailey's & Coffee Please

One of the things Nick & I are planning for the wedding is Bailey's. I love to add a little Bailey's to my coffee. Doing something like this is so much easier when you're having a wedding at someone's house. I can't imagine the caterer at a hotel letting me throw Bailey's on the table for less than $10 each. Know what I mean?
Anyway, the idea was settled, but we couldn't decide what to put it in so people would know it's not creamer, hehe. Uh oh, Grandma's drunk! I've been searching high & low for some individual creamer containers that might be a little different. Then one day I was emptying my dishwasher and took a look at the little frappuccino bottle I'd just washed to use as a mini vase.

(photo tip, never take pictures next to a bright pink carton of grapefruit juice, baaad color)

Behold the perfect, yet affordable bottle. It's just the right shape, no? It looks like a mini milk bottle, which is just what I wanted. And, I get to reuse a bunch of old frappuccino bottles. Reduce, recycle, reuse! So now I just need to figure out the best way to label it. I had thought about a tag tied to the neck with ribbon, but that could get messy. Then I thought I could get some vinyl cut by an old friend and just stick on the word "Bailey's". Seems easy enough, but I can't make up my mind.
Here's where you come in. I've mocked up some rickety versions of 4 different ideas I have. #'s 1-3 would be labels, stuck right to the bottle. Version #4 is adhesive vinyl cut lettering. Please, vote for your favorite by leaving a comment!

(That fabric they're sitting on is what my table runners will be made of)
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23 comments:

  1. Katie JeanMarch 27, 2008 11:29 AM

    what a great idea!! I can't really decide which one is my favorite. I think it's either 1 or 2, could be 4. But I'm going to say 1. Final answer. haha. Was that any help?

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  2. AnonymousMarch 27, 2008 11:32 AM

    I really like #1 and #3. I like the simple text :)

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  3. AnonymousMarch 27, 2008 11:47 AM

    I think it needs to be #1 or #2 so that people realize it's meant for the coffee and not for guzzling from the bottle ;-)

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  4. KathyMarch 27, 2008 12:09 PM

    Those are all cute, but I like #1 the best.

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  5. jessicaMarch 27, 2008 12:12 PM

    I vote for #1 - and I agree with polka dot about distinguishing that it is for coffee.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 27, 2008 12:27 PM

    I like #1 and #3 the best but I agree too that #1 is best for distinguishing what it's for.

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  7. Jenn MaruskaMarch 27, 2008 1:06 PM

    Okay, here's where the nit-picky designer in me comes out. I like the little steamy coffee cup illustration in #1.... but I like the color and text of #4 (without the brackets). I would have "Bailey's" with the little steamy coffee cup above it.

    I agree with Polkadot - you want to make sure people know it's an additive for ADULTS to put in their coffee.

    Drunk children could mess up your wedding.

    (Oh, and if you need any more of those bottles I can hook you up.

    And also, I get a free bottle of Bailey's if you choose my idea, right? Whoo hoo!)

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  8. AnonymousMarch 27, 2008 2:23 PM

    I like #1 too!

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  9. iSewMarch 27, 2008 2:47 PM

    I too think it needs to say that it's for coffee. Nick likes #2 because it looks "American" to him. I am loving all the opinions. Thank you!

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  10. spazMarch 27, 2008 2:56 PM

    i like #1 and #2. and i loooove bailey's in my tea!

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  11. Rosebud CollectionMarch 27, 2008 3:15 PM

    I think I like #4, it is very simple and neat looking.

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  12. wardstormsMarch 27, 2008 3:21 PM

    Cute little bottles, I like #1.

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  13. UniqueNurseGrannyMarch 27, 2008 3:51 PM

    Good thinking.I vote #4

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  14. LeeAnnMarch 28, 2008 3:45 AM

    Excellent idea! I love the little steamy cup icon in #1. I could see that bottle sitting on my counter top!

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  15. Junie MoonMarch 28, 2008 4:38 AM

    My vote is for #1. If you have any fabric left from your tablerunner, I would cut strips and tie one around the neck of each bottle, too.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 28, 2008 7:15 AM

    Number three is my favorite. Great idea!

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  17. HeatherMarch 28, 2008 7:50 AM

    I am loving number 4!! I might have to try something with these little bottles myself!

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  18. Jody SandersMarch 28, 2008 6:47 PM

    1 or 2 because they're the clearest as to what's in the container.

    Neat idea!

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  19. KatieMarch 30, 2008 8:34 PM

    I just found your blog and I love following along with your wedding plans! I like the label on bottle #1, but they are all really cute ideas! :-)

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  20. Mrs.KwittyApril 02, 2008 7:35 PM

    I like #1 the best---it's fantastic! I think that makes it obvious that it's for coffee too, which was a good point that ms. maruska brought up.

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  21. KathyApril 03, 2008 6:59 AM

    Oh Yeah, Maggie wanted to vote for #2. Not that she gets to sample any :-)

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  22. AMCSviatkoApril 06, 2008 1:28 AM

    Just remember that Baileys doesn't have an apostrophe :-)

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  23. JenApril 28, 2008 12:42 PM

    I can't decide! I like #3 & #4.

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