This is alyshaw's Blue Wedding!

Cylinder Tealight Holders.

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White Birdcage Card Holder

http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?demandPrefix=12&sku=3/3801&mode=Searching&erec=9&Ipp=16&No=32&D=wedding+albums+and+guest+books&Ntt=wedding+albums+and+guest+books&Ntk=all&Dx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&y=0&N=0&requestURI=processProductsCatalog&x=0&sd=White+Birdcage+Card+Holder

DIY Chalkboard Table Numbers
I love the chalkboard trend that continues to be popular in weddings but instead of creating the typical classroom chalkboard look, we decided to do something a bit prettier. Here’s our spin on the chalkboard trend: faux chalkboard table number cards.



Cute, right? Here’s how:



step 1: Using your color printer, print the free template on white cardstock (click on the link at the bottom of this post to download the template). Once printed, trim the backer card along the cropmarks using a ruler and x-acto knife. Be sure to use a cutting mat – it cushions the x-acto blade and saves your surfaces from nicks and scratches.

step 2: Cut a piece of colored paper to 3.5? x 4.5? – this will be your “chalkboard” surface. Of course, darker colors are better since you will be writing the numbers in white chalk.

step 3 (optional): You can use a corner punch to give the “chalkboard” rounded corners. You could even use a more decorative corner punch to make it a bit more fancy if you’d like.

step 4: Next, write the table number on the colored paper with chalk.

step 5: Adhere your “chalkboard” surface to the backer card, using the lines on the template as a guide for the correct positioning. I always prefer to use a roll-on double-stick adhesive rather than double-sided tape or glue… it’s easier and less messy.

step 6 (optional): For a finishing touch, use a corner punch to round the corners of the backer card.

That’s it! Really easy.



As usual, I like to give you options. The downloadable template includes not one, but three color combinations to choose from: Sage, Plum and Paprika. In the photos above, you’ll notice how leaving the corners square or using a decorative corner punch can change the look. If you prefer not to use chalk, you can also find a font with fancy numbers, print the numbers on a lighter colored paper and use that instead. Feel free to get creative!

http://www.betsywhite.com/flightsoffancy/index.php/2010/05/diy-download-chalkboard-table-numbers/

DIY Thank You Parasol Tutorial

WWW.OrientalTrading.com

These parasols run about $50 if you get someone to do them for you, so I figured I could DIY it for much cheaper. It was definitely a hard process and I don't really recommend it. But, if you're more patient than me, it might be the project for you.

What You Need:
- A parasol
- Microsoft Publisher
- 80 lb. or heavier white cardstock
- Exacto knife
- Tape
- Pencil
- Sharpie

1. Open up a 20x20 banner in Microsoft Publisher. Type "Thank You" in Edwardian font, size 600. You may need to move your text around some to make it fit.

2. Print out your banner. It will print on multiple pieces of paper.

3. Carefully cut out your letters with an exacto knife and tape them together. Try to be as exact as possible because this is going to be your stencil.

4. Lightly tape your stencil to the top of your parasol.



5. Trace around your stencil with a pencil. This is the hard part because of the curve of the parasol.



6. Trace over your pencil lines with a black sharpie and then fill in the letters. I would do this over the period of a day because doing it all at once will make your dizzy from the smell of the marker.



7. Leave your parasol open to dry for about a day so that you don't smudge the ink.



I still need to make some touch-ups to mine because my sharpie started dying, but I'm happy with the way it turned out.

Total Cost: $2.50!!! The only thing I had to buy was the parasol. I had everything else already in my house. Even if you don't have all the items, it should still be less than $10 because sharpies and exacto knives are pretty cheap.

DIY Wedding
Photobooth

I think it would be great to have a photobooth at the wedding but I'm really not in love with the quotes I got (both over $800 for 4 hours).

Here's some DIY Ideas I got online... I thought I'd share. I think some cool backdrops/fabrics and awesome props (definitely the moustaches) will make for some memorable pictures - though I'm sure we will end up with some bare bums too!

http://ruffledblog.com/2010/04/diy-photobooth-vintage-wallpaper-frame-wall-backdrop/

http://2000dollarwedding.com/2009/02/diy-how-to-make-photo-booth.html

Just an idea!

The site has a spot for an Arbor. Not only do I have to make one but I have to decorate it as well :)

I have been thinking about what to post as my first post for days. I came across this survey and decided I'd post it. Hopefully this is the first of many many posts as I have almost exactly a year until our wedding day!

How long did you date before you got engaged?
1 year

Did you get the ring you wanted?
Yes

Was the proposal a complete surprise?
We'd been talking about it . . . but I didnt think it would happen when it did.

Do you wish you had a bigger/smaller diamond? If so How big or small?
I want to keep my engagment ring the way it is, other diamond rings I would mind though lol

Did you cry when he proposed?
I teared up but I was more shocked than anything

When do you want to go for your honeymoon?
I was hoping for almost right after.

Are you buying his wedding band for him?
Yes .. Kind of lol I owe him.

Have you gone over your original wedding budget?
Not yet. I'm trying to DIY

What day of the year will your wedding be?
Saturday July 9th

What kind of weather?
Hopefully sunny and warm

Inside or outside?
Outside wedding Inside reception

Church/justice of the peace/other?
Justice of the peace

How many people will be there?
70-100

Time of day?
like late afternoon 4pm or so, into the night, cause I want a night time reception!

How many bridesmaids? Who would they be?
3

What kind of cake/what will it look like?
simple but elegant! :)

What kind of dress will you have/color/material?
I cant really say wait and see!

What kind of flowers in your bouquet?
I want pearl sprays, stephanotis with blue rhinestones in it, blue hydrangea, white roses, blue delphinium, plumeria?


Kind of wedding bands?
Mines yellow gold with diamonds ( I actually got 2) and his is White gold with diamonds

How will you wear your hair?
Off to the side with curls!

Who will be important to be there?
Everyone that comes!

Will the reception be big or small?
Medium

What will the groom wear?
Black and tiffany blue or silver, I hope.

How old will you and the groom be?
I will be 22 and he will be 25 :)

How long will you be engaged before you get married?
A year and a half

Live together before or wait till married?
We just bought our first house!

Take a long time to plan the wedding or will it be simple?
Long time because im doing most of it myself

Will you do it yourself or with family or hire someone to plan the wedding?
Myself with hopefully family and friends :)

Will you write your own vows or use something pre-made?
Pre made :)