If you want a thicker phone case, use two pieces of felt instead. They can be the same color or contrasting colors. Place your phone on top of the first piece of felt. Trace around it using a ½-inch (1-centimeter) border. Cut the felt out, then use it as a template for the other piece(s). Make sure that all of the edges and corners are aligned. If you are making a lined case, with two different colors of felt, choose one color to be on the inside, and the other color to be on the outside. You only need to pin the bottom and two side edges; leave the top edge open. Try to pin the felt as tightly around your phone as you can. The fit will be snug at first, but it will eventually loosen up. Use the pins as a guide as you sew. Your seam allowance will vary, depending on the thickness of your phone. You can do this on a sewing machine or by hand.  If you are doing this by hand, consider using embroidery floss in a contrasting color. If you are doing this on a sewing machine, backstitch at the start and end of your sewing. Try to cut as close as you can to the stitching, about ⅛-inch (0.3 centimeters). For a more unique look, use pinking shears instead.
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One-sentence summary -- Cut a piece of felt in half widthwise. Cut the pieces ½ inch (1 centimeter) larger than your phone. Place your phone between the two pieces of felt. Pin the pieces of felt around your phone. Remove your phone and sew along the pinned edges. Trim down your seam allowances.


You and your spouse can choose to be as casual or fancy as you would like when getting married at a court. The options are seemingly endless. For example, you could choose a formal wedding dress and tux, or opt for something more casual like a simple cocktail dress. Choose an outfit that fits with your personality, style, and the type of ceremony you want to create. When you get married at a courthouse there is typically no designated room to get changed or prepared before the ceremony. As a result, you should arrive fully dressed and ready for the ceremony. Make sure you have your marriage license, witnesses, IDs, and money to pay for the ceremony. Arrive at least 15-20 minutes ahead of your scheduled appointment (if you have one). This way you will not feel rushed. You will likely not be the only people getting married at city hall that day. These ceremonies are supposed to be quick in order to allow for multiple ceremonies each day. Be respectful of the other couples and do not overstay your welcome. Remember that this is their special day as well. You may want to go out for dinner and drinks with your guests following the ceremony. You could make a reservation at your favourite restaurant. Alternatively, you could do something more low-key and invite everyone to your house after for some post-wedding festivities.  You may also want to plan a horse-drawn carriage ride, go somewhere meaningful to take photos, or pop open a bottle of champagne and enjoy a romantic night just the two of you. Whatever you choose to do following the ceremony, make sure that it is arranged well in advance.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose your outfits. Ensure you are dressed and ready upon arrival. Respect other couples. Plan post-ceremony activities if desired.


Start preparing for guests by cleaning. A clean home will be welcoming. Focus on areas where your guests will spend time, like the bathroom, kitchen, living room, and entryway. Dust, vacuum, clean surfaces, and get rid of clutter.  If you're having overnight guests, change the linens on the bed where they will sleep. Put out clean towels in the bathroom. Make sure you'll have everything you need while your guests are in your home. Buy enough food, drink, and other necessities, like tissues. You'll feel more prepared and confident knowing that you won't run out of anything.  Check your supplies of toilet paper, soap, napkins, and other essentials. Make a shopping list based on your menus and any supplies you need to restock so you don't forget anything when you shop. Whether your guests are coming for a party or a weekend, you want to verify that things work. For your party, make sure that the equipment you want to use for playing music works and can be amplified. Also check that games have all of their pieces. For your overnight guests, check that lamps have lightbulbs, clocks are set correctly, and remotes have batteries. This is a great time to fix major things aren't working, like plumbing that is stopped up or a broken step on your porch. If you can't fix them in time, be sure to warn your guests and have a backup plan. Your guests will arrive with gifts for hosts, coats, purses, and luggage if they are staying overnight. Plan where you want these to go while you're entertaining. Take care of your guests' things as soon as they walk in the door so they will immediately feel welcome.  Set aside a space for your luggage on the surface like a trunk or the floor of a closet. You can even invest in a luggage rack. This will help guests stay organized.  Make space in dressers and closets for your overnight guests. If you are having a party, invite people who you think will get along, appreciate the invitation, and enjoy the party. Plan your guest list so everyone can fit comfortably in your home. For example, if you're throwing a dinner party, decide how you want to seat guests and if you'll have enough chairs. When you plan for overnight guests, only invite the number of people you can reasonably accommodate. Consider throwing a few smaller parties if you have a small space and a long guest list. If you are worried about guests overstaying their welcome, specify how long you are inviting them for. For example, give specific dates to overnight guests. And when you issue party invitations, state exact start and end times. If you don't want overnight guests for more than a weekend, you could say, “We are so pleased you can visit us. We will be able to host you the weekend of the 10th to the 12th and would love to have you visit then.” It's a good idea to decide if there are places in your home where you do not want guests. For example, you might not want them in bedrooms during a party. If you have a family or roommate, come to an agreement about which areas are off-limits and how you will all politely steer guests away from those areas.  Say that you aren't prepared to show guests certain rooms, for example: “Those are the bedrooms. We didn't really clean them up for guests. Sorry.” Encourage guests to explore areas that you don't mind them seeing, for example: “The bedrooms are down that hall. Let me show you the patio and garden now. I think you'll enjoy seeing them.”
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Clean your home. Stock up on supplies. Check the details. Organize your space. Plan your guest list. Tell guests exactly how long you can host them. Decide where guests are welcome in your home.