What you'll make
You make a black shepherd hook with a wire-wrapped 500 mL mason jar of faux baby's breath hanging from it, one for every second row along the aisle. Each marker costs about C$14.74 because the hooks come in 4-packs, the jars come by the dozen and the wire costs cents per jar. Plan 1 hook per 2 rows: a pair of rows seats about 8 guests on each side, so that is 0.125 markers per guest.
Materials (per item)
| Urban Deco heavy duty metal shepherd hook 1 (from a 4-pack at C$35.99, Walmart.ca; height not stated in the listing, check for 90 to 120 cm) · Walmart.ca, Canadian Tire or a garden centre | $9.00 |
| Bernardin regular mouth 500 mL mason jar 1 (from a 12-pack at C$14.97, Walmart.ca rollback price) · Walmart.ca canning aisle or Canadian Tire | $1.25 |
| Ashland 18 gauge bright stem wire, 18 inch (45 cm) 2 stems (from a 20-pack at C$4.99, Michaels) · Michaels or any craft store | $0.50 |
| Ashland double baby's breath stem, 19 inch (48 cm) 1 stem (C$3.99, Michaels) · Michaels, Dollarama or a craft store floral aisle | $3.99 |
| DIY cost each | $14.74 |
Tools
Wire cutters, Needle-nose pliers, Measuring tape, Dish soap and a scrub sponge
Sources
- 17 Apart: How to make hanging mason jars for weddings · 2026-10-26
- Kippi at Home: DIY hanging mason jars · 2026-10-26
- Offbeat Wed: How to make hanging mason jar tea light holders · 2026-10-26
- Walmart.ca: Shepherd hooks brand page (Urban Deco 4-pack) · 2026-10-26
- Walmart.ca: Canning and food preservation (Bernardin 500 mL 12 count) · 2026-10-26
- Michaels Canada: 18-gauge bright stem wire by Ashland · 2026-10-26
- Michaels Canada: Double baby's breath stem by Ashland · 2026-10-26
- Etsy Canada: Hanging glass jar listings (wedding aisle mason jar, CA$18.00) · 2026-10-26
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