fbpx

DIY Ideas

Candle Light for Romantic Outdoor Touches at Your Wedding

  One of the most romantic touches to an outdoor wedding is hanging candles. Candle accents done right adds just that special touch to set a mood.  You can purchase some beautiful ones online or in stores but that can make for a huge expense.  If you budget is tight, sometimes that project just is…

Read More

Create a Fun Seating Chart Using Old Photos

Want an instant conversation piece?  This is so easy and so fun!  First – find meaningful photos of each of your wedding guests.  It could be a picture of you and Aunt Betty at a family reunion, or a photo of you with your Uncle Jim at his Christmas Party, or just a photo of…

Read More

Washi Tape – Perfect for the DIY Bride

  Japanese Washi tape is perfect for the DIY Bride. These masking tapes are made of washi paper so they are semi transparent, have a nice feel and easy to use. Washi tape can be reused since they are removable and repositionable. Lots of colors and styles. With an endless choice of colors and patterns,…

Read More

Make it you!

I love it when a bride takes a simple standard thing such as an aisle runner and personalizes it.  How special is this as you walk down the aisle.   This aisle runner starts with your first date and proceeds to your day at the altar with photos, timelines, and text.    

Read More

Planning to be a DIY Bride?

As many of you know, I really am all about making your day special and adding the personal touches that set your wedding apart.  It is amazing to see how creative our local brides are and the originality they display with taking a theme and really exploiting the idea.  Pinterest and hundreds of other websites…

Read More

Wedding Planning – The Notebook

There is just one tip that has worked for many brides.   Back in college or high school we kept a notebook for each subject we studied. Generally this notebook had pockets for handouts and other material.  Do the same for your wedding.  Get a 3 ring binder with some dividers, and if possible, some pocket…

Read More

Budget Tips – Seven ways to have Table Centerpieces for Less

Let’s talk about table centerpieces.  A beautiful, elaborate floral display will set you back anywhere from $25 to over $100+ per table.  Here are some alternatives that will add elegance, style and sophistication: 1.  You can still have flowers – just scale it back a bit.  Create your designs around less expensive flowers, adding just…

Read More

Great Weddings On a Budget

The program for your wedding day ceremony not only informs guests of the details of the ceremony and names of the bridal party participants, but more importantly can be a cherished memento of the event itself.   Many couples today save money by creating the program themselves.  Paper companies offer beautiful bridal themed program paper that…

Read More