DIY Projects
Congratulations on your engagement! As you embark on the exciting journey of planning your wedding, you might find yourself looking for ways to make your big day both special and budget-friendly. One option that might come to mind is hiring friends to provide services like photography, catering, or music. After all, they might offer you…
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…
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…
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,…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…