Chalkboards are a charming way to provide important details to party guests — directing them to the right spot, spelling out the menu or giving instructions. Opt for simple white chalk or get colorful like we did here.

Here are a few more chalkboard ideas. It can be helpful to collect several chalkboards in a variety of shapes and sizes. The red chalkboard above was a simple DIY project using an old kitchen cabinet door, chalkboard paint and red craft paint for the border.

Photography, design and styling by Bettijo B. Hirschi and Aimée Lowry.