8 Ways to Use Chalkboards at Your Wedding & How to Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint

I absolutely adore the use of chalkboards in wedding decor! They have that lovely DIY feel and can be used in a variety of different ways — either dressed up for more formal affairs or laid-back for casual weddings. Here are a few great ways to use them…

1. To Welcome Guests

{via Bridalhood & The Knot}

2. To Provide Direction

{via Avalanche Photography as seen here on the Plunge Project}

3. In Lieu of a Traditional Ceremony Program

{via Ace Photograpy on Cedarwood Weddings & One Love Photography on Amber Events}

4. As a Seating Chart

{via Chalk and Paint}

5. For Table Numbers

{via Julie Ann Art & Belle the Magazine}

6. For Food & Drink Menus

{via Hey Gorgeous & Kamp Photography on Green Wedding Shoes}

7. In Your Dessert Display

{via Avalanche Photography here on the Plunge Project & Elsie Larson on BizBash}

8. For Your Photobooth

{via Catch My Party & Jenny Jiminez on Style Me Pretty}

How to Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint

Now that you know a variety of fun ways to use chalkboards in your wedding decor, ready to learn how to easily an inexpensively make your own chalkboard paint (in any color you want)?!

You’ll need:

• 1/2 cup acrylic paint (any shade, or you can mix)
• 1 tablespoon non-sanded grout

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