...n my DIY Swarovski Crystal Chapel Veil.
I'm trying to finish it by my hair trial
which is on Saturday!
...
...Hold Bouquets
Bling Tealight Candle Holders
Bling Cake Stand
Petal Runners For Aisle
Pomanders For Aisle
Cake Server Set
Bouquets
Bout's
Corsages
...
... our DIY Petal Runners for our Aisle.
I ordered..
1,200 White Rose Petals
1,200 Cream Rose Petals
2,000 Hot Pink Rose Petals
200 Purple Rose Petals
for a total of 4,600 Rose Petals!
...
Hello Ladies,
I ordered our "CARDS" Sign from Crafty Eddy
in Edwardian Script.
I plan to paint it Silver
and cover it in Swarovski Crystals!
It'll be displayed on our "Gift Tab...
...s my Maid of Honor Allison would say.
Because it's a place of business, I won't completely trash them, but what I will say is they haven't kept up the grounds, the building has taken a signi...
...r my engagement party invitations, and tried to figure out how to give the letters a much needed vintage facelift. hahahaha
Not completely sold on how this looks, but as a work in progress, I...
...h of flowers from the vases in my table mock up, took them apart to use for a little sweet decoration for the cone..
I used a hot glue gun to make my cone, slipped the pearl strands through ...
...owry wedding ring I was given from a man in a village during a vacation in Togo West Africa back in 2011 when I visited Ghana. He placed it in my hand and said it was for me on my wedding day. I...
...:The Reception Look:
Hot Pink Uplighting
White Pintuck Satin Linens
White Pintuck Satin Napkins
Silver Crystal Tree Centerpieces
Silver Chargers
Bling Candle Holders
Bling Table Number ...
...with DIY Projects!
I just finished up our Bling Tealight Candle Holders
and I'm ready for our next project.
I bought 8 of these vases from Dollar Tree
{www.dollartree.com}
for $8.54 with ...
...r my DIY Bling Tealight Candle Holders
so, here it is!
Supplies:
Candle Holders
Rhinestone Mesh
Mini Hot Glue Gun
Scissors
I order my Rhinestone Mesh
from 'The Buckle Boutique'
{ww...
Hello Loves,
I have finished all 57 of our
"BLING" Tealight Candle Holders!
It cost me about $0.33 each to make.
Much cheaper than the $4.06 each
that I found online for similar...
...g on DIY Projects.
Tonight's DIY Project is:
Rhinestone Tealight Candle Holders.
The picture shown is my inspiration!
The website is selling 3 Tealight Holders for $13
which makes them ...
... the reception
as I hope to be on the dance floor as much as possible!!
Total Cost: $7!
...
... I have been lamenting on what to throw after we're married and leaving the ceremony site, and am so excited to find out about Ecofetti!!
Totally biodegradable, Ecofetti is a reasonably che...
I'm so excited I found the website Stumpsparty.com! WOW talk about some awesome deals.
I found these vintage city lights in 2 different sizes that will be perfect to decorate with.
YAY!
...rick-engagement-session
Which is your fave? let me know!
...and, If you have an engagement photo shoot available online, leave the site here- I'd love to check it out.. I LOVE PICTURES! an...
...t my wedding cake to look before I meet with Michelle Still at Delectable Designs for our 1st cake tasting..
what do I like? oh me oh my, I never had such a hard time making up my mind!
A...
...cute flower and bow combo on top.. I like the volume since I will be wearing my hair up and back in a heart bun. This way it adds depth to the sides of my profile as I'm walking down the aisle w...
... the engagement party for $1000 and I'll take it because at this late date trying to find someone 30 days before our party.
Luckily I already know the things I want to serve for my Bridesmai...
... our honeymoon.. We are pretty frugal with our money and would really like to do something like go on some really cool adventures and "splurge" while we are vacationing on our honeymoon, and be ...
...rent dress, and pulled together by their shoes.
So far because I'm going with a modern vintage look, I have been really looking at the asymetrical 1 shoulder designs with a flower, or a fril...
...ooch bouquet! She really inspired me to make up in my mind I CAN ACTUALLY DO THIS! LOL.
Instead of going with the the bouquet foam stick like a lot of ladies do, I love her idea of using a f...
...d my dress. (HI-FIVE baby!)
I'm so excited because he has such a flair for fashion, and the suit goes well with our theme. The one he picked out is a European cut which is classy, and has nic...
... My friends and coworkers who know me will be glad to know that THIS YEAR will not be like the last, where I paid for a membership at L.A. Fitness (yes, directly debited from my checking accou...
... our engagement party invitations are officially mailed.
What's more exciting is that thanks to our private Facebook group we created to assure we had everyone's proper mailing address. I on...
...t my bridesmaids love them because it made me really joyful to be able to afford something that they all will actually hold dear. To be on a budget and be able to "splurge" for 6 people who mean...
... our reception. I have a scheduled walk-through for the Knights of Columbus banquet hall but the more I think about it, the more I want to keep looking.
The venue is within our price range.....
...ooch bouquets! Talk about amazing work!
check her out here:
http://pinterest.com/lrsuffi/brooch-bouquet-obsession/
Full of amazing tutorials, I watched in utter joy as I learned the ins...
... So I've been toying around with the idea of giving grape jelly as my favor since our wedding is during the "bountiful harvest" time of year- Fall.
I love the idea of giving favors that pe...
...e my invite POP off the sheet.. guess what? 25 for $7.99!! LOVING IT! so what I will have to print them myself, it beats having a cookie-cutter invitation out of one of those invitation books AN...
...ooch bouquet.
Wish me luck ladies, and if you have some tips on a brooch bouquet pass them my way!...
... the cake design, and Patrick likes 3 and 4 tier designs.. Either way it goes, I have no doubt our cake will be fabulous looking and taste magnificent... even if both of us are scraping off all ...
... own wedding planning with just 30 days apart to help coordinate mine.
So... should I just wing it? or fork out some bucks to pay someone to coordinate that day and hope and pray they actual...
...m my dress.
These shoes won't work with my vintage dress, BUT I'm so excited to have another resource to go online shopping for my shoes either way.
Its so important to me that whatever ...
...or a honeymoon either. So.... now that Dubai is out for the honeymoon we've been looking at some nice cruises to the Bahamas on Carnival, or perhaps flying someplace we both have always wanted t...
...ng a wedding cake (maybe?) and just doing gourmet cupcakes from my fave place, but wasn't sure I'd really end up saving money AND not sure if I'd regret not having a wedding cake on our special ...
...lled Gift Registry 360, and Amazing Registry has a website that is searcheable online from virtually anywhere.
We thought it would benefit everyone to have a hassle-free experience and not ha...
... our DIY Bamboo Fans
for guests to use at our beach ceremony.
I ordered 20 Bamboo Fans from
Bliss Weddings Market during a sale, last summer.
{www.blissweddingsmarket.com}
I wrapped 10...
... for Bridesmaids.
1 Single Hot Pink Orchid
:Picture #4:
Shell to hold rings for Ring Bearer to carry
:Picture #5:
Sand Unity Set,
I'll be adding Hot Pink Ribbon
and White Finger Starf...
...stic honeymoon.
Aside from the sentimentality of that day- your wedding ceremony only lasts a couple of hours, coupled with a reception, which let's face it- probably is costing you the most...
...e to DIY our very own
Rose Petal Runners for our beach ceremony.
Picture #1 is what I already have here.
2,200 White & Ivory Rose Petals
1,000 Hot Pink Rose Petals
500 Pink Rose Peta...
...YOUR DIY purple wedding! ((HUGS)) :
http://www.efavormart.com
Great place to find things at wholesale prices and great shipping rate:
fabrics
favors
candles
vases
unique and fu...
...over wedding flowers and decor, I couldn't help but think to myself as I thumbed through all the magazines "ho-hum... seen that before.. yep, somebody already did that.." and I didn't want to ha...
Hello Ladies.
I posted a while back about finding
White Old Navy Flip Flop Wedges
for $1.25 when they are normally $8.99
Thank You For After-Summer Clearances!!!
I have been rand...
... The Dress
&& Four Weddings on TLC
and work on DIY Projects..
Tonights Project is:
Tissue Paper Flowers.
I'll post pictures tonight
or maybe tomorrow..
Who else is watching...
...aper Flowers
that I was working on today
while I'm on bed rest.
I started with 7 packs
of Tissue Paper from Walmart,
{3 Hot Pink, 3 Lt Pink, 1 Med Pink}
Some Wire Cutters, Floral Wire
a...
...aper Flowers
in Lt. Pink, Pink & Hot Pink.
I've already gone through
about 4 packs of tissue paper.
But, I think they look good.
I'll post pictures later.
I plan on using them for
...
...e to DIY
our very own Petal Runners
for our ceremony
saving me hundreds!
The second photo
and the main photo shown
is her DIY Petal Runners.
Photos three and four
are random photos
...
Hello Ladies.
As I posted below..
FH & I went to Ikea, today
and we did some Wedding shopping.
Here are the 72 Vanilla Tealights
that we got for $7.98 at Ikea.
I got the...
Hello Ladies.
Today, FH & I went to Ikea
{www.ikea.com}
and did some wedding shopping.
The first thing we bought was
72 Tealight Candle Holders!
We want alot of Candleli...
Hello Ladies.
The Post Below Has
Our Escort Table Inspiration.
Today, I ordered our
Natural Red Manzanita Trees
and the Wood Base
from Blooms & Branches.
{www.bloomsandbr...
...d to DIY a Manzanita Tree
for the Escort Card Table.
It'll have Hanging Crystals,
Hanging Candles & Orchids.
The base will be covered in
White Hydrangea & White Orchids.
The Esc...
...rom
Hair Bow Center
{www.hairbowcenter.com}
came in today!
I always order my ribbon from them.
It's good quality & cheap!!
I ordered Grey, Lt. Pink & Taupe.
I think they look ...
...
Hello Ladies!
I purchased 20 Bamboo Hand Fans
from Bliss Weddings Market.
{www.blissweddingsmarket.com}
I think they'll be perfect for
our Southern theme for the wedding.
I...
...isle Decor Inspiration.
I plan on using 32oz Mason Jars,
hanging them with Grey Ribbon
and putting some White Hydrangea
and some Light Pink Roses in them.
I can't wait to see them come ...
... our wedding reception.
It will include..
Sweet Tea
Pink Lemonade
Spiked Lemonade
Along with the drinks,
There will be 8oz Mason Jars
to use for the drinks.
There will also be super ...
...RIDE DIY'd
her very own Rose Petal Runners
and they are amazing!
She inspired me to do the same thing!
Our Petal Runners will be made
with thousands of Rose Petals!
...
...tyle Reception..
There will be a Kids Table!
So, this printable is PERFECT for us!
I knew some of you ladies would like this..
so, I'm sharing this find with you!
http://www.lovelyindee...
...
My DIY projects are ranging from TOJ packets, Parasols, Invitations, Crystal Trees, and a few other items. Anything you can contribute will be greatly appreciated, i'm shifting gears a bit.
...
...
I bought the Cupcake Stand..
at Hobby Lobby for $4
with my 50% Off Coupon!
I covered the rounds with Michael's
Damask wrapping paper that I
had in my closet from last Christmas.
...
S/O to futuremrsmack for making my hanger I LOVE it... Im a DIY bride and I have done alot of things but I wasn't going to attempt this one... Thanks futuremrsmack it was perfect...!
...d my DIY personalized hanger. I was so excited that I forgot to get my wood hangers... Anyway, what do you ladies think of it so far?
Happy Planning!!!...
... our cake table they look awesome! I added some rhinestones to finish the touch. Then lastly, we tied a different color ribbon to every bubble wand and that was time consuming to, but they look ...
...p;My invites came in yesterday!!!!!! OMG! We saved a lot of money. My FH is a graphic artist and he did the invites. We uploaded them to vista print and saved a lot of money. We were able to get...
...be a diy bride. But i need some diy projects. So what are some your diy projects then maybe I can use my own creative juices and comple a list and get crackin'
Thanks Ladies...
test inner 5
... our cake. I like that it has some dimension to it rather than just flat letters, and I love that this is an easy DIY project with so much class. I love bringing elements both modern and traditi...
... the wedding invitation, a picture of the bride and groom on the wedding day, the cake topped, what looks like a broach someone wore, and little fake flowers. What I was thinking Scott and I wou...
... the DIY bride book, but it seemed like a lot of money for something I may never use again, so I ordered it on ILL. I got it earlier today, along with a ton of other books. Some look more intere...
So I attempted to make my own guestbook. The first try was bad.....wellll i didnt exactly follow the directions but the second try looks great!!!! I think I might add a "N" in pink rhinestone...
