I have recently become obsessed with all things chalkboard. Cheap, cheerful and extremely versatile, it can bring varying styles to your wedding, from rustic to old-school and perfect for the high school sweethearts. It’s also one of the simplest DIY projects you can find: all you need is chalkboard paint, a well ventilated outdoor area, chalk markers and materials to spray on. I’ve tried and tested it on label stickers for my mason jars and it only took a quick 10 minutes. It works on pretty much all smooth surfaces so think wine bottles, plywood boards, wooden tables, glass jars, surfboard if you’re a beach junkie or even a car if you’re brave enough. Use it for menus, signs, photo booth messages from guests or seating plans and combine it with your favourite typography. What’s best is if you don’t like the look of the words or pictures on the chalkboard, just wipe away and start again. Easy isn’t it?

Where to buy chalkboard paint?
Yen Fat Ho Paint Merchants – 77 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
1) Rust-Oleum Chalkboard Brush-On (around HKD 240/30oz box)
2) Rust-Oleum Chalkboard Spray (around HKD160/11oz can)

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): A Beautiful Mess, Paper Antler via Bridal Musings, The Shiny Life, Alea Lovely via Wedding Chicks, Shelterpop, Martha Stewart Weddings, Event Jubilee