Recently, I was reminded of just how much I adore vintage aqua Mason jars ... the color alone makes me happy and I have several in our home that I use for storing scissors and craft supplies ... and the occasional bouquet of flowers! ;o)
... But I absolutely love when they're used in weddings. If I hadn't collected so much pretty milk glass for our own wedding, I definitely would have mixed in some aqua Mason jars. They add a crazy amount of charm and have such a laidback, Southern vibe. They're not only great for creating centerpieces (I think a cluster of three look just right!) ... they also look magical with tealights inside! You could sprinkle sand or pieces of seaglass beneath the tealight for a beach or lakeside wedding. These sweet jars are also perfect for serving low-country lemonade or sweet tea to guests before your ceremony.
... And they tend to coordinate with just about everything! Bright, colorful floral arrangements (tulips, dahlias) tend to pop with the contrast while lush pastel peonies could create a soft, romantic look.
Anyone used/using blue vintage Mason jars?
I love love love the aqua mason jars. I have none yet, but am planning to mix it in with the milk glass collection we have going should I be lucky enough to stumble upon some.
ReplyDeleteWe're using them for ours. Our colors are kelly green and pale blue. I immediately thought about them when we discussed colors because I've been collected them for years! I have around 25 of them! We are going to use some for vases, some for candles in windows, etc. All of our centerpieces are going to be a bit different.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. I love love the mason jars. I wanted to use them for my wedding, but I ended up going with something different. Now, seeing these pictures makes me wish I had used the mason jars!!
ReplyDeleteThis is my fav. color... I love when people use these in their weddings!
ReplyDeleteI heart aqua blue mason jars! We used them for the centerpieces in our weddding and couldn't part with them :) I have successfully found a place for all of them in our house holding my crafty supplies and sea shells :)
ReplyDeleteI love love love these jars! Although I've heard they are expensive so if you know of good place to find them let me know.
ReplyDeleteThey're so beautiful. I'm not engaged or planning a wedding, but someday I totally plan on using them!
ReplyDeleteAnyone know where to get these? My sister is getting married in Nashville and these would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteK: Check out antique shops/malls, flea markets, estate sales, etc. I'm sure eBay would yield results but it's not nearly as fun as searching on your own!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the search and best of luck!
I agree: gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIf you are having a hard time finding the coloured mason jars check out this fabulous DIY guide: http://bridalbuzz.blogspot.com/2009/01/glass-jars-turned-vintage.html
I'm using regular, clear Mason jars for my centerpieces, along with tea tins ala M. Stewart. These aqua jars would be great for the head table or some of the smaller ones would be nice to use as tea light holders.
ReplyDeleteI found A LOT of these jars (most in "perfect" condition) for reasonable prices on Ebay. YEA!
Love these blue Mason jars!!! I shot a lovely rehearsal dinner recently where they served a few drinks in clear Mason jars and it was so welcoming and beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteLove these blue ones! Very lovely.
I didn't use them in my wedding... but I have them around the house. Beautiful glass! I have them on my kitchen window seal so the sunset reflects on them... it's wonderful! They would be SO pretty used in a wedding!
ReplyDelete~Jennifer
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I'm using them for my Oct wedding. It's very rustic, so these blue mason jars are perfect!! Luckily my grandmother had about a dozen she gave me, and i found some more at a local yard sale!! I also bought some online (shipping is expensive!) and others thru flea markets. Honestly wasn't hard finding them if you just keep your eyes open. They are def more expensive than the clear ones (since u can buy them at any store) b/c the blue ones are no longer being made.....I LOVE THEM!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnyone know where to find knockoff of these aqua and green and blue mason jars? My fiance and I are getting married on a cruise boat on Lake Champlain and we really want these colors, but I don't want to start a collection of expensive antiques, just for the table centerpieces. Any ideas? :)
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