Sometimes brides use wedding hatboxes to collect the cards they receive at the reception. Sometimes they are really just a box, possibly a shoe box decorated to look better(but it’s still a shoebox) .
Occasionally we see that a hatbox is being used instead. On rarer occasions we see a simply beautiful hatbox designed to match the wedding theme and colors. You can tell when the bride thinks it’s beautiful as it will have a prominent place at the reception. The other reason may be she wants to watch to see who putting an envelope into the box . She may also worry about it being stolen.(just kidding, but it can and has happened).
Hatboxes can be given as gifts to the bridesmaids or be the container for the gifts. There is a wide selection of beautiful hatboxes to be found that are just right for these occasions. You can even have the hatboxes made to match your wedding theme and colors. That can get expensive.
Open your eyes and your mind as to how hatboxes, beautiful hatboxes will fit in when planning your wedding. If you pick just the right one for the brides maids they’ll love you even more for it. This is especially important when their dresses are so ugly they will never wear them again.
When looking for the right wedding hat box try EBay they always seem to have a selection of hatboxes of all types and at the right price. They are a good source particularly for vintage and Victorian style hatboxes. A wide array of hat boxes can be found there. You might find the right hatbox at the right price.
Of course there are other sources for wedding hatboxes in varying style. Also you can always use other parts of the Internet to look for the right wedding hatbox.
Vintage Hat Boxes
Vintage hat boxes are somewhat of a collectors item nowadays. From the early days when hats first came into focus the boxes that held precious item were treated with care and special attentions just like the hats they held inside them. Not only were hat boxes useful for storing hats , they had an aesthetic value which added a decorative function to their original purpose. Although the use of hats has greatly decreased in recent times , hat boxes remain in use for a number of reasons.
Vintage hat boxes on the market today are often are somewhat easy to fine along with reproductions which were designed to look like the hat boxes of years gone by. Online and offline you will find vintage hat boxes for sale which are in good shape.
A small majority of hat lovers still use them to carry and store their hats. In the retail business vintage hat boxes are used to display products. Those involved in the delivery business use them to pack and deliver products to customers. The boxes create interesting displays. as they can be arranged in an attractive style around the store. You can also use hat boxes at home to display your own items.
The boxes can also be used as gifts or containers for gifts. Surprise your family and friends by wrapping the gift and put it into a vintage hat boxes. They’ll will not be able to guess whats inside. When choosing one to hold your gift look for colorful , have interesting patterns and designs that compliment the gift.
Vintage hat boxes are can be find in some hat shops, thrift stores, auction sites, Ebay Amazon.com and small online retailers. They can be purchased at very reasonable prices.
Vintage is back! Show how truly fashion forward you are when choosing vintage hat boxes for gifts, gift containers and or displays in your home decor.
The cardboard box has been a common storage solution in the United States for hundreds of years. Gradually, boxes replaced wooden crates. The Kellogg brothers chose cardboard boxes as a unique strategy for marketing their cereal. Another very popular use was as a decorative hat box. It didn’t take long for people to catch on and design a box to fit their product or purpose. The uses for boxes can include jewelry, gift, cosmetic, Christmas, baby or craft storage. Many people have discovered that decorative hat boxes can be multi-purposed for their specific storage need or preference.
You have most likely seen decorative hat boxes as part of a window display in your town’s major department stores. People have admired the vintage hat box displays with their variety of shapes and styles. With this appreciation comes the awareness that anything that can be stored in any box can be pretty much stored in a decorative hat box.
The demand for decorative hat boxes grows each year. Omit the hat but use the hat box! Hat box suppliers have surfaced online. They can deliver to your home big, small, round or square boxes. Traditionally, hat boxes have been sold in groups of three and can be stacked together. They normally have a chord attached for carrying, making their transporting less awkward.
If you like the idea of a one of a kind custom look and pride yourself on your arts and crafts abilities, make your own. Just repurpose an old box and use any material that catches your eye. Of course, it should be easy to work with, but your choices are endless these days. Don’t fret if you are not handy, you can find them already made and individually designed for every occasion online, if necessary.
Decorative hat boxes come in unique shapes and all sizes. It is easy to match fabrics and materials to each individual home, any room in the house and any theme you chose. Anything can be stored and placed in a hatbox. Your guests will think they are a focal point of the room and you will be relaxed knowing the abundance of extra storage it has given.
This hat box sports a pale gray background and bunches of green leaved red tulips. It measures 91/2″ x 51/2″.
The Contents Of The Hat Box Are A Matching:
Photo Album
Picture Frame
Two Pencils
and
Writing Paper
This hat box gift set comes with a gift all its own. It is filled with a selection of gift items. It’s almost like getting two gifts in one, the gift items to use and the hat box can be used for storage or to brighten your decor once its empty. They are beautifully decorates with bunches of white rose in a dappled green, gray and tan background coloring.
The Contents Of The Hat Box Gift Set Are A Matching:
Photo Album
Picture Frame
Two Pencils
and
Writing Paper
This is a set of three off-white round hat boxes. Each box has a bold dark green ribbon around the rim of the lid and a bow in front. The lid is embellished with handmade paper leaves and flowers in yellow and mauve. The round off white hat boxes can be used as bedroom decor , as a tasteful gift or a container for gifts.
Measurements:
Large 81/2″ x 5″
Medium 71/2″ x 4″
Small 61/2″ x 3″
