June 2011
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DIY Chalkboards
What you need
* Chalkboard Paint (I got this rustolem brand paint at home depot – $10)
* Foam paint brushes (also home depot, about $0.79 each!)
* Wooden Shapes to Paint (heart available at any craft store)
* Fasteners – we used mini clothespins (JoAnn – about $3 for the pack)
* Toothpicks
****After seeing how easy this was, I really do think you could paint just about anything – an...
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DIY: Moon Pie Favors
I saw this DIY feature on Once Wed and just fell in love with the idea; a semi-homemade, DIY, Moon Pie favor! How easy and perfectly customizable is this? Purchase a pre-made treat (or have a baking talented friend or family member help out) and add a special little monogram & packaging and boom – a custom favor!
Can you picture the color & flavor combinations? How adorable and...
Don't marry a man unless you would be proud to...
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DIY Rustic Chic Chalkboard Napkin Holder
I love these Rustic Napkin holders; and best of all they are so simple to make. Not only can you make these for weddings but they also would be great for your festive entertaining this summer!
You Will Need:
Chalkboard spray paint
Burlap
PVC Pipe parts – you can buy this at any hardware store for around $0.50 each!
Chalk
Step 1: Cover your workspace with newspaper and spray 1-2 coats...
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FAQ : Guest Lists
Q. Because my wedding is so small (30 person guest list), I’m wondering if it’s OK to invite guests to the bridal shower if they are not invited to the wedding?
A. There are many ways in which wedding etiquette has evolved to meet the needs of the modern bride, but this is not one of them. You can’t expect someone to come to the shower bearing gifts if you haven’t invited her to the wedding; it...
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Did You Know
Tradition states that the first bridal shower was given to a poor couple in Holland who was denied the bridal dowry because of the groom’s lowly miller status. The miller’s friends gathered to “shower” the bride with items she’d need to make a new home and enter into marriage.
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My most favorite flower, I can never resist a bouquet with baby daisies in it!
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DIY Vintage Plate Treat Stands
How adorable… they are just waiting to be loaded up with goodies!
Vintage cake stands are a coveted item these days. They add a charming touch to a vintage themed wedding. If you’re lucky, you can find vintage cake stands at resale shops and yard sales. But they’re not easy to find – at least not at a cheap price.
Don’t fret! You can make your own vintage cake stands. And it only takes a few...
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DIY Paper Heart Garland
Sometimes I have to hit myself on the head (softly) & say “now why didn’t I think of that”. Luckily my next thought is usually “but thank goodness he/she DID think of that” because now I can try it! Today’s paper tutorial by Grace Light caused me to have one of those palm-to-forehead moments. This heart garland DIY is so adorable & so easy!
First, go to your local hardware store &...
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DIY Edible Flower Girl Favors
Supplies:
Satin or grosgrain ribbon in your color palette
Tapestry needle
Assorted gum balls in your palette
Instructions:
Use the tapestry needle to pierce the gum ball halfway through. You will have to push hard, but I found the best success by balancing the needle on it’s end, and pushing the gum ball down the shaft. Only drive the needle halfway through, or the ball will crack.
Flip...
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How to Fold A Suit Pocket Square
A debonair alternative to a boutonniere for the groom or for the men in the wedding party is a neatly folded pocket square. It’s a particularly nice choice for a suit or morning jacket worn at a daytime event. The square should coordinate with the color of the tie and suit.
There are a dozen ways to fold a square but here’s a chic, modern one.
Start with a handkerchief that is 15...
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DIY: Peony Coffee Filter Flowers
Turning humble materials into something beautiful is an admirable skill. Whenever you think you’ve seen the prettiest thing, something else comes along and blows your mind! These gorgeous blossoms are similar to the ones sold in kits that are made with tissue paper, but even tissue paper can be kind of pricey, and it doesn’t always come in the full range of colors you want. Enter these amazing...
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DIY Anthropologie-inspired necklace
Materials Needed
Jewelry Wire
Pearls (Can be real or glass)
Jewelry Clasps
Glue Gun
Lighter
Organza
Felt
Scissors
A few things to note:
I strung the pearls on one 64″ strand of jewelry wire, folded in half. You can use two completely separate strands of pearls if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of figuring out the jewelry clasp and all that.
If you aren’t...
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How Much Does A Wedding Cost?
The average cost for a 150-person wedding is about $25,000 (higher in urban areas).
Here is a basic breakdown of what you can expect to pay:
Reception: 48%-50% Ceremony: 2%-3% Attire: 8%-10% Flowers: 8%-10% Entertainment/Music: 8%-10% Photography/Videography: 10%-12% Stationery: 2%-3% Wedding Rings: 2%-3% Parking/Transportation: 2%-3% Gifts: 2%-3%
Miscellaneous: 8% To avoid stress, allot about...
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DIY Doilie Cupcake Wrappers
I wish I could say that these cupcake wrappers made from paper doilies were my very own idea. I wish I could say that I was the genius behind this DIY brilliance.
I discovered these cupcake wrappers on Intimate Weddings and wanted to share with you. I was skeptical at first, thinking that it looked too easy.
I downloaded a template for the cupcake wrappers. Then I tested it out on some doilies...
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Wedding Ceremony Escort - Walking Down The Aisle
There are no set rules on who has the honor of escorting a bride down the aisle. Traditionally the father walks the bride down the aisle, but with modern non-traditional families this is not always an option.
Here are some ideas for non-traditional family situations.
Deceased Father or Absentee Father
You can walk down the aisle by yourself. Or you can ask your mother, stepfather, brother or a...
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DIY Super Easy Mini Cherry Cheesecakes
My niece April and I made these cute little cheesecakes yesterday. They were delicious! I think these would be cute to serve at a bridal shower or even at a DIY wedding.
Here’s the recipe:
2 pkg. (8oz.) cream cheese, softened to room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 Tbsp vanilla 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Mix.
vanilla wafers Cherry Pie Filling
2″ aluminum mini baking cups
Hint: Mini cups come...
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DIY: Paper Flower Escort Cards / Name Settings
Guest Blogger Nella from www.lostmykitty.com has generously shared more of her creative DIY wisdom with us in the form of these delicate paper flowers to use as escort cards or name settings.
And over to Nella….
What you will need:
Craft paper 4” square
Fabric leaves 2”
Skeleton Leaves 2”
Adhesive Glue
Scissors
Needle and Thread
Step 1: Draw a spiral on a 4 inch square. I...
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DIY Wedding Menus
DIY Menu Cards Materials: Cardstock or decorative paper for the actual menus Cardstock for the backing Paper Cutter Double-sided Tape Rhinestones or other decorative element
First up, you’ll want to design your menu in Microsoft Word. We sized ours to be just under the 5×7 size, so that when they were backed with cardstock, the menus were about 5×7 total. Print two to a sheet (or more if you...
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DIY: How to Create a Natural Garden Bouquet
I have seen quite a few bouquets over the years and along the way, I have noticed a pattern had developed in all the bouquets that became my favorites. So I thought I’d share a little recipe that yields great results for a natural, garden-style bouquet. The ingredients can vary according to what flowers are available and your desires.
Bouquets are not just for weddings. Why not make an...
Bride marries in Wool Dress shorn from her...
And the bride wore white – long, curly white strands of wool.
Louise Fairburn, who is an award-winning sheep breeder, decided to get married in a fleece from her own flock.
She designed the gown and took wool from her favorite rare Lincoln Longwool, Olivia. The dress, which cost $1,750, took a spinner and dressmaker 67 hours to make. But it was worth it, as her husband said he was ‘blown...
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Wedding Day Emergencies: 13 Quick Solutions
It’s every bride’s worst nightmare: Mere hours before the ceremony, you notice some makeup on your gown. Or ink on your sleeve. Or worse: a pimple. Relax, there are some fast fixes.
Ink Spot You were signing a prewedding love note to your groom, and your hand slipped? Beware: Removing stains from your bridal gown can be pretty tricky business. Water or liquid cleaner could leave a...
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Balloon Release
A fun idea for an outdoor ceremony is to give each guest a helium-filled balloon to hold during the ceremony. Then after you are pronounced husband and wife the groom kisses his bride, and your guests release their balloons into the air and applaud.
For an indoor ceremony simply hand balloons to guests as they leave the church…once everyone is gathered around the bride & groom release...
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Wedding Cake Disasters
Most brides think that bringing in a photo of their dream wedding cake will help clarify for their bakers what it is that they want and expect on their big day. [shaking head] Those sweet, silly girls. In reality, these photos are more like “guidelines.” A springboard, if you will, from which the baker may or may not spring - and then delve into unheard-of realms of artistic...
