Love is in the Air at The Workshop!

Discover what you can create in The Workshop today! For Palatine cardholders only.

As we approach wedding season, consider using The Workshop to create professional-grade and personalized decorations, party favors, and gifts for your special day all for a low cost. 

While our machines cannot be used for mass production, you can make various, useful decorative pieces for your wedding that otherwise would cost you a fortune.  

Decorative Signage

Remember Sarah and Nate? When The Workshop opened in 2021, these two lovebirds used our new laser engraver to recreate a welcome sign for $4 that would have cost them $200 to order online. 

Decorative Wedding Sign

Table Cards

When Library member Kara started planning her wedding, she knew that The Workshop would be her go-to spot for decor designs. She created these table cards for guest seating arrangements using the laser engraver. 

Laser Cut Table Seating Sign
Laser Cut Table Seating Sign and Name Plates

Stickers, Invitations, and Save the Dates

Our very own Workshop staff member Selicia got married this past December and upcycled a wooden frame they found from Goodwill and cardstock to create a sign for their wedding photos. 

The newlyweds also used the laser cutter and Cricut glitter to make a ‘Just Married’ sign. 

Custom Just Married Cricut Sign
Decorative Sign
Laser Cut Custom Ornament Gifts
Decorative Sign

Acrylic Signs, Photo Booth Backdrop, and Props

When Library member Maria volunteered to help her best friend, Kalyn make decorations for her summer wedding, she got creative using our Cricut machine and the online software Cricut Design Space. 

Maria used the Cricut to design a custom acrylic sign and props for the reception’s photobooth.

Photo Booth Props
Photo Booth Props

Personalized Party Favors and Bridal Party Gifts

Give your guests or bridal party a sweet and unique memory of the day by using our laser engraver on small gifts made from glass, wood, or metal. 

Maria also used HTV iron-on vinyl on the Cricut machine for personalized pajamas and drink koozies for the bachelorette party. 

Cricut Stickers Custom Bride and Groom Hangers
Iron On Custom Bachelorette Koozies
Laser Cut Custom Ornament Gifts
Laser Cut Custom Bridal Hanger
Custom Iron On Bachelorette Pajamas

Make Something Sentimental

According to TheKnot.com, sentimental keepsakes are trending this year in weddings. Kara used the large format printer to print a huge crossword puzzle with clues related to the couple that guests filled out during the reception. 

Maria used sticker paper and the Cricut to make mint to be stickers for guests.

Cricut Vinyl Stickers for Selfie Mirror
Laser Cut Custom Ornament Gifts
Cricut Stickers
Laser Cut Custom Bridal Hanger
Custom Just Married Cricut Sign
Decorative Sign
Cricut Stickers

Ready to say yes to the decorations?

Click here for a list of Workshop materials and prices.

Pro tips:

Plan early and effectively. 
Get started as early as possible to alleviate some of the stress that comes with the big day. Workshop projects can sometimes involve trial and error so having your deadlines in mind is crucial. Once you organize your ideas, our Workshop staff can advise you on feasible projects within your timeframe. 

Book a One-on-One Appointment. 
Our Workshop staff can help you with more in-depth projects and meet with you to discuss project parameters and help you get set-up with using our equipment. Click here to book an appointment with your Palatine Library card. 

Save it all in one place.
Get a special flash drive dedicated to your wedding projects to keep your files safe and organized in one place. 

Learn to use the software.
Attend our programs that teach you how to use Workshop software so you can design creations on your own time. Inkscape, TinkerCAD, and Cricut Design Space are just a few software sites that you could use for your projects. You can use Cricut Design Space for free at home to brainstorm and then visit The Workshop with your ideas.