This is avastdevice's Blue Wedding!

This is my mock invitation that I will be making for our wedding...
The inviation folds up and measure 5.5"x5.5" When open it measure 5.5" x 11"
The Aqua mate measure 4.75 x 4.75"
the Creme (off White) Measure 4.5" x 4.5"
The inserts measure 4.5 x 4.5" (map) 4.5 x 4.0" (Response) and
4.5 x 3.5" (Reception)
the metalic dark purple measure 3 5/8" x 5 1/8"

The supplies are being ordered from paperandmore.com and actionenvelopes.com coasting about $82 total.

The centerpieces: a mixture of hydrangea, lisianthus, delphinium and larkspur.
The Bar (2): cascading floral centerpieces in tall, clear vases filled with water and ivy leavesa mixture of hydrangea, lisianthus, delphinium and larkspur
Bridal party table: Purple glass votives surrounded by (3) cascading floral centerpieces in tall, clear vases filled with water and ivy leavesmixture of hydrangea, lisianthus, delphinium and larkspur

Bridesmaids: 2 Standard Calla Lillies with 1 Peacock Feather wraped in eggplant ribbon

Groomsmen: 2 peacock feather wraped in Navy Satin Ribbon

Groom: 1 Dark purple mini calla lillie wraped in aqua/turqoise organza ribbon

Bride: Mini Dark purple calla lilies with peacock feather or tulips, calla lilies, orchids, roses and hydrangeas with peacock feathers

Just trying te get ideas...

*Update*
So it's decided our Colors are Eggplant, Navy blue, with accents of Aqua/turquoise and Diamond white/creme/off-white!!!
So excited love the color scheme!
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So Rex after a year of planning admited he hated the idea of having a hot pink wedding. Although it sucks to change our plans I've decided to go along since it's his wedding too. So he mentioneg blue and purple. At first I was somewhat irratated but I around acrosd this Peacock themed wedding. It's too perfect! First of all the colors will match with mainly aqua green or teal and blue wih purple accents. And another plus Rex is like in love with peacock feather he's always talking about buying some for our apartment and putting them in a large vase (mainly he wants Zailey to be kind of freaked out by them, he say when he was a boy his neighbor had them and they would somewhat freak him out like someone was watching) so here's to re-planning!

Here's the site I got the info from:

http://www.wedsmack.com/2007/06/peacock-blue-mood-board.html



On a side note Happy Thanksgiving!

I found the most unique champagne flutes and Caker server set at www.juliespracticalart.com.
$30 for the flutes & $80 for the cake server. Wow! it's a little pricy but I love them so much. I figured I been keeping to the budget fairly well, so why not splerge a little sometimes. Believe me If I new how to make these I would. That's actually how I found them, I googled DIY cake server set beads, & crystals. And this poped up. I think this is better than anything I can ever make, and I will cherish forever.

wow, if you look at our daughter Zailey they llok alike that's crazy.


3rd pic is with Peyton Maning because I think he is hot! Wow same kid, thats crazy....Wow, that means that Rex has goo gnes

Prelude
Ode to Joy-Beethoven 3:39
Water Music- Handel 9:42
The Four Seasons- Vivaldi 3:55
Arioso- Bach 2:52

Processional
Seating of the Grandparents
and Mothers........................Cello Suite No1Prelude- Bach 2:37


Wedding Party Prelude
Officiant & Groom...............Jesu Joy of man's desiring- Bach 3:44

Bridesmaids...................Eyes on me (instarmental)- Final Fantasy 2:21

Flower girl and
Ring bearer........................Pachabel Canon in D- Mozart 3:54

Bridal Procession
”O” -Cirque de Soleil 2:33

The Interlude
Ave Maria 6:16


Recessional
Rejouissance- the Royal Fireworks
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Reception

Bridal party Grand enterence
Bitter Sweet Symphony- The Vereve

Bride & Groom Grand Enterence
Somewhere over the rainbow-Isreal Kamaka

Bride & Grooms 1st Dance
Something- The Beatles

Father & Daughter Dance
My little girl-Tim Mcgraw

Mother & Son Dance

Bridal Party Dance
Zoot Suit riot- Cherry Popin' Daddies

Open Dance
Angle on the Moon- Thriving Ivory

Cake Cutting
I Don't Want to miss a thing- AreoSmith

Bouquet Toss
This One's For The Girls- Matina McBride

Groom Removes the Garter
Hot in Herre- Nelly

Garter Toss
Discovery Channel- BloodHound Gang

Garter Catcher Puts the Garter on Bouquet Catcher
Genie in a Bottle- Christina Aguillera

Last Dance
Free Bird

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Some suggestions to follow as to the style of dress you are wearing to match the style of the bridal jewelry you will wear follows.

White: Pear and platnium
Diamond white: Gold Silver rose gold and pearl
Ivory: Gold

Open Backed Dress - When wearing an open back dress, adding a bridal jewelry lariat is a great way to add the final detail to show off your beautiful wedding gown. A bridal lariat is a piece of bridal jewelry that the bride wears around her neck like a normal necklace; however; the back of the neck will have a longer dangling piece of jewelry to finish off the look. Depending upon the piece of bridal jewelry, lariats can be purchased that are adjustable, which will be a better fit for any bride with a backless dress. Another great way to show off a backless dress is a bridal jewelry choker or bridal jewelry collar with a hanging jewel embellishment in the back. Bridal chokers have become a very modern and popular choice for brides that want an edgier bridal look and feel that still embraces the classic and elegant bride.

V Neck Dress - When a bride is wearing a v neck style wedding gown, Y- drop necklaces are a very nice touch for bridal necklace jewelry. The Y- drop necklace takes the same angles as the v neck wedding gown line. Bridal chokers are also a great selection for the bride that is wearing a v line dress. The choker gives clean lines and does not distract from the v neck style of dress. Regular simple and double strand necklaces also work very nicely for this style of wedding gown, as they provide a simple but elegant style that compliments the v neck.

Square Top Dress - For the brides that select a very traditional square top wedding gown, simple single strand and double strand bridal jewelry necklaces are a great way to finish off the neckline. They bring contrast and attract the eye towards the cut of the dress. For a very clean lined look, bridal jewelry chokers are the most perfect style of bridal jewelry necklines for the square top dress. The bridal choker has become more and more popular as the years pass, now with so many options available; brides are finding it easier to select the perfect bridal jewelry choker that fits the style of their gowns.

The Sweetheart Gown - The sweetheart gown style of wedding gown is accessorized nicely with a y - drop necklace, as it follows the line of the top of the wedding gown. Also with this style of gown, bridal chokers go nicely, as well as pendant necklace and simple round necklaces. The sweetheart gown is such a nice choice; the bridal jewelry that you select to wear with the gown should always compliment that neckline.

Strapless Dress - When a bride wears a strapless gown, there are many options for the bridal jewelry necklace. A bridal jewelry choker is such a great way to compliment the line of the top of the dress. A choker brings a symmetrical and parallel line, and adding a sparkly pearl or swarovski crystal bridal jewelry choker or collar with a strapless gown is so elegant and sophisticated. In addition to the bridal choker, simple pendant necklaces as well as single strand and multi-strand necklaces make great choices for the strapless style wedding gown. Wearing a strapless gown draws much attention to the shoulders and neck region, so wearing the perfect bridal jewelry that looks spectacular with that line of dress is very important for your bridal look.

Halter Top Dress - The halter top dress calls for a certain type of bridal jewelry. A dangle backed necklace or lariat are perfect for this line of wedding gown. The attention is drawn on the front and the back, making use of the entire wedding gown to compliment your bridal jewelry. A halter dress also looks beautifully pulled together with a y drop necklace or pendant necklace. The y drop necklace was just about made for this style of wedding gown; the y drop centers the entire look and feel of this type of gown.

Off The Shoulder Dress - When wearing an off of the shoulder dress, any style of bridal jewelry necklace works. A regular single or double strand necklace can frame out your entire bridal look with simplicity. If you choose to wear a bridal jewelry choker, that brings the eyes up to the face with ease as it finished off your bridal look. Y drop and lariats work great with the off the shoulder dress. Depending upon how much of your back shows, a lariat can look elegant from behind when standing at the alter, and a y drop necklace really brings focus to the bride with this gown. What ever style you choose for this line of dress, you cannot go wrong.

One Shoulder Dress or Asymmetric Dress - With the asymmetric gown, it is best to choose a great bracelet and pair of earrings, as a necklace will look unbalanced and unnatural. The one shoulder dress is a bold move; wear a bold bracelet and glamorous earrings.

Scoop Necked Gown - When wearing the scooped neck gown a simple one or multi-strand necklace is perfect. A necklace such as the simple one to five strand bridal necklaces will frame out the top of your wedding gown perfectly. A bridal jewelry choker is also a really nice selection for this style of dress. It is a simple and even topper to the scoop neckline, a great selection.

Whatever your dress selection, choose bridal jewelry that makes you feel gorgeous when you put it on. Your bridal jewelry is your icing on the cake and the selection of the bridal jewelry is just as important as the selection of the gown. Your bridal jewelry will be bridal accessories that you cherish for a life time. You will never wear your wedding gown after the big day, but you can wear your bridal jewelry when ever you want to. Wearing your bridal jewelry is your memory to the most special day in your life. What ever your bridal jewelry selection, look spectacular on your wedding day because you waited for this special moment for a lifetime!

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*UpDate*
Marisanicole.com just sent me an Email back $45 for the j2002 Neckalce and matchin earings. And $155 for the Bill Levkoff Bridesmaids dress!!!
The 2nd picture is how I am going to be doing my hair, except I will have the Tiara.
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*update*
Just got a response to marisanicolebridal.com The Tiara will cost $78 instead of $90
Just emailed them back about the Necklace and about Bill levkoff Bridesmaids dress 808 hope I get a response soon.
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Necklace J2002 Bel Aire Flower clusters with vine like sprays of crystals. Matching earings included. $50
Delicate rhinestone tiara with marquis stones 8642 Bel Aire Bridal $90
www.Thebridalbox.com

Directions to make Illusion jewelry set:
http://www.beadage.net/projects/illusion.shtml
http://jewelrymaking.allinfoabout.com/features/illusion.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axwAzeaxtv4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUp3EeDsv5c

I'm making them out Swarovski Bicone crystals.
6mm Fushia
6mm Rose
6mm Ruby
4mm Fushia
.024 Tigertail Wire

Euro wire earrings 3/4". Matching triple strand necklace measures 16".


So I making one for each Bridesmaid as a gift, I thought it would be nice too since they wouldn't have to worry about buying jewelry.

*updates*
So my Veil Came in and it's beautiful. I can't wait to take pics of it, but FH coming home and I don't want him to see it. Meg Did a beautiul job! I would have got is sooner if I wasn't so against going to the mailbox in the rain.

I love it, please if you want a beautiful veil your email megbrench@gmail.com. She does super fast, professional job. And she's really sweet, never had any problems and quick to responding emails!
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*updates*
Okay so with the advice of everyone I decided to contact Meg and everybody was right she is amazing. I changed my mind on what I wanted like 3 times and she still answered all my questions w/o getting frustrated. She is making my veil exactly how I want it. 30/35 diamond white bridal illusion tulle! with pencil edeging for a whopping $33 shipping included!!!!! Ladys hit her up she's amazing! And thanks to those whoe recommended her!

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So I found the perfect veil but it cost $150 http://www.shopforbridal.com/Swarovski_Rhinestone_and_Crystal_Veil_p/vb-405.htm

I am thinking about making it. Has anyone made thier own veil? If so what size Swarovski rhinestones and crystals and beading ahould I use?

2-tier 30/35 diamond white with scattered Swarovski rhinestones and crystals and beading. The beading design is approximately 2 inches wide and borders the entire veil. Veil has a thin pencil edging.

Update
So I was told a medium was what I needed by a local bridal shop.
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I am not sure what crinoline I should buy with my dress, it a maggie sottero Michelle. I wanted to buy one online to save money and I have no Idea what type so if anyoe has a similar dress it an A-line pic of it is in post below. I contacted the bridal sho and left a message but they haven't got back to me. Thanks a lot ladys!

Maggie sottero Michelle. Yes I was looking at the adelaide but decided I liked the back of the michelle better. I love maggie sottero dress I wish I can wear them all they're so beautiful. I am ordering mine in diamond white.

Any Michelle Brides? What undergarment s should I purchase?

Digital Photo Book

I am going to print them on Card stock and then bind them myself. Found the directions on ehow.com.

I also found a black Handcrafted 11" x 9" Ring Style Album at www.pulpproducts.com That I might use if Binding a book is too hard.

Found this list and that it was detailed and everything we want!

GETTING READY
Bride's dress on the hanger or over a chair
Close-up of bride's shoes
Close-up of bride's bouquet
Bride in curlers & having makeup applied
Bridesmaids applying their makeup
Bride putting on garter
Bridesmaids helping the bride arrange her dress, bustle the train, etc.
Close-up of dress details
Bride together with bridesmaids
Bride hugging Grandparents (their like my parents)
Flower girls ready to go
Bridesmaids putting finishing touches on bride, adding the veil, etc.
Bride spending moment alone, thinking quietly, praying or looking out the window
Full-length shot of bride all dressed and ready to go
Groom putting on tie
Groom with groomsmen
Ring bearer ready to go
Groom with dad, hugging or whispering advice
Bride and groom separately getting in the car, limo or cab

CEREMONY
Groom looking out the window, waiting for the bride to arrive
Car arriving with bride
Bride stepping out of the car
Wide shot of ceremony space from the back
Guests arriving (especially if they're using special transportation like a shuttle bus, boat or even escalator)
Ushers helping grandparents and special guests to their seats
Front and back shots of flower girl/ring bearer walking down the aisle
Close up of details (guest book, pew decorations, etc.)
Groom and groomsmen waiting nervously for bride to walk down aisle
Guests sitting down, waiting for ceremony to start
Bridesmaids walking down the aisle
Wedding party standing at the altar
Bride just before walking down the aisle
Back shot of bride (and escort) beginning to walk down the aisle
Full-frontal shot of bride (and escort) walking down the aisle
Close-up of groom's face when he sees bride for the first time (this can be done earlier, if photos are done before the ceremony)
Back shot of bride and groom together at the altar with officiant between them
Shot focusing on bridesmaids' bouquets, lined up as they hold them at the altar
Close-up of each hand as the rings are exchanged
Close-up of bride's face, as seen over the groom's shoulder
Close-up of groom's face, as seen over the bride's shoulder
Shot of both sets of parents' faces as they witness ceremony
The kiss
Happy couple walking back down the aisle together, as married couple
Guests getting ready to shower the couple with well wishes (and bubbles, birdseed, etc.) as they leave
Bride and groom walking out of ceremony space, hand-in-hand

BEFORE THE RECEPTION ? During the cocktail hour (These can be taken before the ceremony)

Full shot of bride and groom together, smiling
Full shot of bride and groom hugging
Full shot of bride and groom kissing
Bride being lifted or carried by groom or sitting on groom's lap
Close-up of couples' faces as bride is lifted, carried or sitting on groom's lap
Bride with her parents
Groom with his parents
Bride with groom's parents
Groom with bride's parents
Bride with bridesmaids
Groom with groomsmen
Bride with groomsmen
Group shot of bride, groom, family and wedding party
Groom leaning up against a wall with bride in front of him, kissing
Bride and groom walking toward the camera, holding hands
Bride and groom walking away from camera, holding hands
Bride and groom looking off in the same direction together

RECEPTION

Close-up of details (place settings, name cards, etc.)
Close-up of centerpieces
Wide shot of entire room before everyone arrives, even better if taken from above
Any special moments during the receiving line process
Bride and groom's first dance
Groom dipping bride
Bride dancing with her dad -- close-up of her face as seen over his shoulder
Groom dancing with his mom
Close-up of cake
Bride showing her new ring to the guests
Bride and groom hugging guests, close-ups of faces
Best man (or other guests) making a toast to the couple
Bride and groom's faces as they listen to the toast(s)
Guests smiling and clapping
Guests dancing and cutting loose on the dance floor. (Tip: Ask for a slow shutter speed to get a blurry/focused effect)
Wide shot of entire room after guests arrive, even better if taken from above
Close-ups of guests' faces, laughing and having a great time -- lots of these
Groups of friends sitting together at their table or dancing
Bride and groom whispering to each other
Parents (or even better, grandparents) dancing
Kids dancing or playing around
Close-up of band or DJ
Bride and groom cutting the cake
Bride and groom feeding each other
Bride and groom in back seat of getaway car
Back of car as it drives away

As some of you may know I was plannin making my own invites. So two weeks ago I ordered the cardstock and paper from www.actionenvelopes.com. So I made the sample and it turned out great even though I didn't have all the supplies at hand (still waiting for them to come in the mail) but here a pic of the invite I put up new pics when I get the Rhinestones Wow, I am so happy! I am payiny $206 for the cardstock, envelopes (2 sizes) and paper on action envelope, which is really good since I am also not only making invite (response cards, Reception cards, and map) I am also making programs, name cards, and tags for the bubbles and cookies, name tages for godie bag and so forth.

For the invites I got my inspiration from alaunbydesign.com

This is the map I made for my reception and ceremony that will be sent with the invitations.
I found this site www.weddingmapper.com thise site has a step by step directions to making your map. Making it real easy to make.

Our programs are going to be made like the 3rd pic. I found the 4th pic on thise site and thought it was too, cute!
Each guest will be recieving a cd of some of the songs being played at the reception, that me and rex enjoys. luckily we like a wide range of music so it can strike a cord with any guest!

I can't help myself, I still searching for a dress, and I think I fell in love with yet another, luckly I have a few years to decided what I want.
Maggie Sottero Lark! I love this so much!
2nd dress is from maggie sottero- monalisa
I also like Maggie sottero-adelaide, brittanya lynette, carla, chardon, chandrea, carissa, phoung, sonya, zoe, martina, reyna, claudia, avery, paula,sara, camden, donyella, nerida
and this list goes on I want them all.
I found this website www.topbridaldress.com that has maggie sotero and other designers for a lot less then going to the boutiques. So I am going to try on as many dress I can an then order it form topbridal.

My hair is going to have waves or curls. I want the look to be natural, not a lot of hair spray It will be half up and half down. I am going to be wearing a Swarovski hairpiece, and chapel veil.

Okay I am kinda freaked about having my hair down in curls since it thine and straigt so Iam reconsidering thnking about a more traditional look like the 5th or 7th (2ndrow 1st) Pic. or the one below

I was thinking about doing my own make-up or have the help of my bridesmaids. Two of them went to beauty school so I shouldn't have any problems. I currently use bare menirals and love it. I want the make up to look as natural as well.

My nails, I always get the standard french tips, but this time I am going with the lilies and crystals on them. It going to look so cute and it ties in with my theme!

I purchased the beads from www.firemountaingems.com. The price is great 1lb for only $8.00 and the shipping is very reasonable. I am bought 3lbs of black bugles beads and 1lb each Hot Pink and White Seed beads. It's a criss cross design like the one on the web page above. I figured we can keep a set for ourself. I bought the 30 gauge wire on ebay, hopefully it works, the site suggested thread. But if not I can always sell the wire.

Got The beads, just waiting for the wire cant wait to start working on these!

Okay so were having an open bar. My question is what is a good white wine that is fairly inexpensive? I more of a Merlot person so I have no idea. I googled it and I came up with Fox horn Chardonnay and white zinfandel and Yellow Tail Chardonnay. I was thinking about servince them both, but I wanted the advice from you ladys.

This is what type of alcohol were serving:
Champagne:
Rorderer estate brut champagne
Beer:
Pyramid Hefewizen, Pyramid Apricot, Pyamid IPA
and Pacifico

Liquor:
Gvori Vodka, Seagrams Gin, Salior Jerry, Jose Cuevo Gold Tequilla, J&B Sctocth rare, Crown Royal whiskey, Fighting cock Bourbon 6 years, Nolly prat vermouth, martini & rossi vermouth Baileys Irish cream, Grand Mariner, sambuca, Brandy Christian Bri, Frangelico, Chambord, Armaretto

Wine:
Rex Goliath Merlort and Carbent Souvignon, Boheimian Highway Merlort, Fox horn Chardonnay and white zinfandel and Yellow Tail Chardonnay
Anything Else? is this a good selection of drinks?

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www.discountmugs.com let you design your own shot glass. Ours is in Black writing but has that pink color on the bottom. I wish the site would had let me show you all the finished product, but will take pic when we order them.

Were having black organza bags, that will have a CD of our special songs form our reception, the shot glass with two hersey Kisses and Chocolate Covered Vanilla-Chai Shortbread Cookies (Recipe adapted from Recipe Goldmine.)


Ghiradelli Chocolate Covered Vanilla Chai Short bread.
Guests will receive heart-shaped shortbread cookies half-dipped in either white or dark chocolate.

Ghiradelli Double Chocolate
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg yolks
1 medium vanilla bean
In a large bowl, sift or whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, ginger, allspice and cardamom; set aside.

Combine butter, sugar, honey and salt in a bowl. Using an electric mixer beat until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, and beat until smooth.

Using a small knife, split the vanilla bean lengthwise in half. Scrape the seeds from both sides of the pod with the tip of the knife and add them to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat to combine.

Add in flour-spice mixture, 1 cup at a time, blending until fully incorporated.

Place dough in an air-tight container and chill for at least 2 hours, if not over night.

Heat oven to 350 degrees with an oven rack in the middle. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Roll out dough, and use a cookie cutter to cut into 1/8-inch thick slices in the shape of your choice. I went with a 2 1/2 inch circle. Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on the lined baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly brown around the edges. Transfer to a wire-rack and cool.

Melt the chocolate in a double-boiler or in a microwave according to directions. Lay out some wax paper, and dip half of each cookie into the chocolate and let dry on the wax paper. Cookies can be frozen or eaten immediately. But they make a handy snack.

Makes about 45, 2 1/2-inch cookies.

My Real Wedding from The Knot and The Nest.
I ordered my letter for my cake topper at lingsmoment.com only $16 for large letter, And I am ordering my Swarovski Crystal at www.firemountaingems.com
Other sites:
just plan metal for $8 for small and $9 for large!!!!! I am so excited the website is www.thebridalpeople.com. (I plan on putting the crystals on myself.) The Size is perfect for our cake too. The top layer is 6" and the small initals are 2.5" and the large is 4". Okay ladies here goes another project!!!

Heres another great site cause you can select what ever font you want more expensive but ideal to match font of staionary. http://www.weddingcuts.com/monogram-cake-toppers.asp
If I decided to go with this company I think I do only do the one letter
www.topperswithglitz.com
Ed/ craftyeddy@gmail.com Haven't contacted him but I read another blog saying he makes the letters for cheap, but I don't think their metal because the blog said spray paint white?

So I finally decided to make a card box. I wan't going to but saw everyones DIY and thought this could be really fun and inexpensive. My Favortire is canadian brides, it's really cute! So I bought three decoravtive papers for each layer from www.papermojo.com then I ordered the boxes from www.hofcraft.com/papermache.htm another bride gave this tip on her blog, Thanks! I bought five different sizes boxes (they came in a package for $18) I am only going to use three but figured that I can decided which sizes I want to use when I get them. So each tier is going to have black ribbon around it, with Rhinestone Diamonds, on the ribbon. I like the idea of having the Word initals on there as well, with a big pink or black bow on top. I give you all an update when finished. Thanks ladys for the ideas.

11x11" Ring Bearer pillow
Materials and tools:
pillow form (10x10 any size you want http://www.pillowflex.com/homestore.html
http://softshapesdirect.stores.yahoo.net/soft-shapes-pillow-forms.html

1 yard of White silk Chameuse (you can use silk or satin) www.fashionfabric.com $12 (could have gotton cheaper fabric but this was a steal for this type of faric and it matches my dress)

One 1 1/2 rhinestone buckle http://www.rhinestonejewelry.com/buwh.html

1 1/2" (black) Satin Ribbon

1 yard of Narrow Satin Ribbon

Thread

1. Find the most beautiful Silk or satin fabric
2. Cut 2 squared of fabric measuring 11"x11" Pin the right side together. The fabric you want showing on your finished pillow should be facing eachother.
3.Stitch together, remove pins when finished sewing. Turin right side out.
4. Insert pillow form inti the fabric close the opening by hand or machine
5. Place 11/2" ribbon around the pillow attach Rhinestone buckle, Secure with a few stitches
6. Add small bow made with Narrow Satin ribbon (use inmetation rings) and secure with a few stitches.

I really like the one I saw on the internet and decided to make my own versin of the pillow, it's eactly the same but a few inches bigger instead of being 8x8" it's 11x11" for less!!!

Yeah, I wanted to have save the date magnets and know that I order an xyron 900 I've decided to go ahead and make them myself! So this is it, the picture isn't the one, we've havent taken an engament pic, yet but that and easy modificantion. Can't wait to put them together just waiting on the machine!

So any modifucations? Sorry the pics so small.

Found this really grat idea for table center piece on the knot blog! Okay I am like really excited, been having a very productful week!
Okay so what I am doing is taking Black & white photos of San Francisco land marks and putting them on glass vases heres what you do...
Supplies :
8.5"x11" Vellum Paper www.paperandmore.com $17
3 different size vases. I am using cylinders 6" 7 7/8", 10" www.save-on-crafts.com $6.5 ea table
tealight holders (clear glass) www.save-on-crafts.com $0.99 ea
Tealight candles www.candlesjustonline.com 30 for $2
1/4 in satin ribbon (hide top & side seam)
1 1/2 to hide (bottom seam) www.papermart.com
Black square charger plates www.galasource.com
Roll on adhesive dispenser (glue vellum paper down)
Glue-gun (glue ribbon down)
Marbles (white)
3 different pictures for each table (one landmark) (instead of table number you can even name you table after the land marks!)
table runner (hot pink)
4 Tealight holdersfor each table (www.save-on-crafts.com)
1. Print B&W photos on vellum paper & glue to glass vase
2. glue satin ribbon on top and side using 1/4" and 1 1/2" to bottom
3. Place tea light candles in vase
4. Set on black charger plate with (white) marbles and place plate over runner
5. Scatter accent color (Hot Pink) flowers (stargazer lilies) at the base of the cylinder
6. Place 4 extra tealight candles around Main center piece

OMG I am so glad I stumbled across this, because I am doing my own flowers so I was a little worried about all the floral arrngments that would need to be done, but know I dont have to! Well there will be some but not 20 tables worths.

I've found the perfect table numbers on gratfulbride blog, (the aqua colored picture). So I decided to rethink my orignal table numbers and re-do them. Luckly I hadn't printed the first one out. So here is round two of my DIY table numbers. And I love them so much more. I'll get more pics when I finish printing them out on cardstock. It's going to look eaxtly like the one picture in the aqua blue but with Hot Pink, Black, and White cardstock with hot pink ribbon.

Monogram Aisle Runner

Supplies:
Acrylic paint(s)
Variety of different paint brushes
Aisle runner
monogram (learn how watch this step by step video http://www.favorideas.com/video/monograms/monogram-ppt.html

Design Monogram on Microsoft publisher, or similar program
Enlarge 3 feet width by 2 feet height (or desired size)
Printed off of computer may be a little pixelated

Here are step by step instructions:
1.Figure out where on the aisle runner you want to paint the monogram.

2. Lay out the enlarged monogram on a flat (clean) surface and tape it down, so it will not move. Lay the aisle runner over the monogram and line it up until you like its position. Tape the aisle runner down too so it also doesn't move.

3.Then, trace the design with a pencil. Dark enough to see really well while painting. For lighter color paints trace lightly as possible, because the lighter colors won't cover the pencil marks as well.

4.After you finish tracing, un-tape and remove monogram print out.

5. Tape wax paper to the flat surface before repositioning your aisle runner to paint it. This will prevent paint from bleeding through onto your surface. Putting paper underneath is a big mistake paint will soaks through and get the paper wet, causing the paper to stick to the back of the runner!

6.Reposition the aisle runner over the wax paper and tape it down again so it doesn't move on you.

7.Start painting! Work on the lighter colors first, and from the inside or middle firrst. Use a variety of different brushes sizes and take your time.

8. Allow paint to dry.

9. Store in a safe place, like a poster container.

.Center Piece for each table, and two for the bar. I am doing my own arrangement but you can order them at 1800-flowers Dendrobium orchids, Stargazer lilies, heather and salal,in an oversized martini glass
okay so buying one of these martini vases is real expensive. So I might just have to have one a couple on the bar.
So Iam probally just going to buy wholesale vases and hot pink satin ribbon around it with jewel squares See pic 3.

Heres anthor idea for those of you who are lucky to have candles in your venue. (2nd pic) sobay trays with rocks and candles.