Crafting with Wine Corks

No, I didn't empty the bottles first to get the corks and get confused with here and pinterest or something.  Although, as an idea, I can't totally dismiss it ...

These are the placement cards to show you where to sit.  The groom is a certified sommelier so the wedding was Napa-themed, so to speak. 

You will need per place setting:

one cork, vintage unimportant

four thumbtacks - look carefully at the base of the corks - you can barely see them.  The purpose, of course, is to keep the corks from rolling which could result in a wild scramble by the guests. 

one sharpish knife to cut the slit in the corks to hold the name signs. 

There was a bottle of Rutherford for each guest, with a silver ribbon tied around the neck holding a net bag of three wrapped chocolates and a utility cork embossed Steve and Gabby  10-22-17.  The tag reads, "Thank you"

Of note: in France, there is a separate dumpster for wine corks only.  Not the bottles.  Just the corks.  I believe they are recycled in some fashion.  You may never have the pleasure of drinking a Chateau-de- $1,000 a bottle, but you might get bits of the cork.   Something is better than nothing.  A votre sante!