... I just wanted to share with you all how great it has been to be apart of this little community of big people called "brides". This journey has been such an emotional and rational one. Emoti...
...rged flowers with floating tea candles (I am thinking about adding food coloring to the water that way all three of our colors are shown) however I do not want just one vase per table. I want to...
... two dresses from this site called sugarbits.com and the material sucks, Lol! Yes, I can laugh because Lords knows, I am a seamstress, but the last thing I wanted to do was sew these friggin dre...
I've always wanted a thank you parasole. but wasnt sure if i wanted to spend money on them. i bought my parasole for £9, free shipping and used the acrylic paint and paint brushes i had in th...
Hey Ladies, I am 60 days away from our big day and I feel like it's 30, which on one hand is a good thing and then stressful on the other. My question to you is this, are you recording your ...
... Whew, I thought I would never get these things completed. I am within the 65 day period of our special day and it;s the small things that drives me nuts. I am a puzzle person and I believe i...
... the bridesmaids get ready for the wedding tees! I cheated to make these so I am a little worried about their lifespan through washes. we'll see soon enough.
Now on to the matron of honor an...
... the photos and added one of my burlap flowers, it made me go hmmm for a minute because it looks kind of good, so maybe I'll just add a bow to the flower! Lol!...
I just received my hangers and they are so wonderful, yet, they are not what I ordered. I got them from etsy.com and the guy that did them was so understanding. Just because he was a great ...
... So, today I met with my photog-man and he is so cool! I am looking forward to working with him as he just wants to catch every special and intimate aspect of our special day. Plus he is reall...
I have enrolled one of my dearest and closets sista-friends to be my day coordinator. Why did I do that, because we all should know that just because we are planning these weddings ourselves ...
... We are doing the buffet ourselves, meaning, I have ordered the food and gotten help to serve out the food buffet style. I have also hired a team of about 3 people to wait tables just in case...
...ude, processional, in ceremony selection, recessional and reception....
Went to Michaels and fell in love with these invitations. Bought them and returned the other ones :)
... the decor. I'm going for the red, ivory and brown look, myself!...
...iece flowers and corsages, I'm thinking this won't be so difficult after all, plus it's missing my red, sad face, lol.
The 2nd picture is of my dress, my beautiful, simply elegant dress. F...
So I have a thing about the little ladies feeling like ladies! In that we have the Flower Girl Corsage! Let me know what you think, they are wearing white dresses and the usual white shoes.
...t an invite. I thought all that drama was over and I could move on w/ my day without hearing about them again, Yeah, well I thought wrong. Turns out the woman called my Gram and asked to come ou...
...onal bouquet for the wedding party, I opted to create these beautiful corsages. Of course I am no florist or have any real experience with flower arrangements, heck, I am allergic and can barely...
...tual invitation was born! I dug way down deep into the creative corners of my mind and then did a little research on what was already out there. I didn't want to duplicate anyone else's invites...
...o my dress fitting appointment. Going to get it hemmed and have a bustle added. I originally had my appt at David's Bridal for the alterations but decided to ask around for other recommendations...
... the reception venue (a park). The set up is simple, I will just be using the glitter mason jars I made, w/ an LED candle and the cocktail hour menus.
I included some pics of the reception venu...
I made these for the groomsmen in the wedding. They are fuchsia rose buds. My colors are fuchsia, silver, and black.
...uoys DIY task i have done to date. but here is the completed sign. Ive got the Martha Stewart Gift Box that i will put a rhinestone mesh ribbon on....
...with photos .
2. List for my girls bags- they are all done. Just got to buy the Panadol.
3. Unity candle
4. Programs basket
I'm really happy with how all these little projects are coming...
... our photos for our thank you's.
I printed out the letters in outline text, cut them out, pinned them onto my felt, cut them out, pinned them onto the ribbon, sewed them on & stuck the b...
Hey ladies, so I thought I'd share with you all what I have been working on this morning! Our shirts for the bachelorette party OR the wedding day morning. Still haven't figured out when we a...
...as a photo backdrop! What a genius idea! It also had a few rhinestones for some added bling to match their cake topper.
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You can see my previous posts for more aisle run...
... the DiY crystalizg my wedding heals.
We are having a beach wedding and these will not be worn in the sand of course. LOL These will be used for my photography shots, limousine ride and recept...
... our engagement session. It is actually the one that is my profile pic, our fav of that day!!
I've already began assembling these but wont mail til next month. Just good to get them done. I'm...
... So this is what I've been working on this evening. I have a total of 11 branches and I've completed 2 already. They are really easy to do. 9 of them will go on guest tables and the others wil...
... our photographer today! Another thing crossed off the to do list! YAY! He had reasonable prices & seems great to work with.
Also i am going with my mom to my first bridal fair on sunday...
...On a DIY note, we finished our programs. Thought I'd share them, I know there are some other bride's on WBC that have done this same layout. I really wanted to do it as well, I think they came o...
...chid bouquet. We decided to use the real-feel flowers which were a big more money but still less than real flowers. The hanging bouquet was so expensive from the florist and we decided to use th...
...g my DIY projects! These our the menus, dinner and cocktail hour.
The cocktail hour menus will be placed on the stand up tables. They will just have a few on each, I'm didn't make one for eac...
...f my bridesmaids with their names. I hope they like them! Even with the ribbon & rhinestone stickers added it cost me under $2 to make each one. What do u think?...
...f my bridesmaids, plus had some to play with. The hangers are at walmart for 4.98 for a 5 pack. This is my maid of honors hanger. Im not done yet but just wanted to post how the name came out. I...
..., my bridesmaids, flower girl, my mom, dad and his mom!! I'm still trying to figure out if I want "Mrs" or "bride"
I enjoyed making these so much that I'm getting ready to launch my etsy shop...
...oves DIY and wil be doin a few DIY projects for our wedding I was inspired by a fellow b2b to do this for our cards box.
Bought the plain wooden sign from crafty Eddie and spray painted last...
...port invitations. Although I really love the rsvp's I made with vistaprint (photo #2) the boarding passes go with our theme. Both are equally nice I think... But we will be saving money if I mak...
...f my bridesmaids bouquets and I think it look so good, that I can actually use it instead of it being a mock up. So what do you ladies think? The only con about my order was the cream flowers wh...
... the reception/cocktail hour. The eight others will be placed on the steps in front of the Carriage House, our reception venue.
Lastly, the three pics of our signs. These are not DIY, they we...
... the flowers for my toss bouquet at the reject shop for $5....and the rest at a $2 shop so cost me under $10 to make. I needed to make it because I'm not having traditional bouquets. (See previo...
...ancy ring to know that I am going to spend the rest of my life with Nick. We have not told many people that our wedding is a mear 211 days away. Our son will be baptized (at 18 months old) on th...
... the wedding planning track. I've been a busy little bride, getting my new wedding room semi-organized (still a work in progress) and shopping online. My To Buy list is quite a bit smaller, I'm ...
... I couldn't resist the urge to jump on the paper straw bandwagon. They are so adorable, but I didn't think it would fit with my theme...but who cares!!! I think they would make a great additio...
I was inspired by Daenerys dragon eggs which turned into dragons. I opted to let them remain golden.
Material
2-4" Styrofoam balls, 2 boxes of 100 thumbtacks per box.
I made this so that I can use it at the cake table
Material
Cartridge paper, scissors, paper glue and printed paper to print from Microsoft word
...e my DIY garters. I added blue trinkets in the middle and white flowers to the side. I also sewed on the ribbons as accessories.
Tip: Measure thigh multiply by 1.5 and add 1 inch for seam all...
... So i wanted the most possible blinged out card box without spending a fortune. I finally finished my box & just love it. The box cost me under $20 to make!! I used the martha stewart box ...
...ther DIY project...so now i'm going to cut out the letters on the with my stencils and sew them together using some silver ribbon to fit in with our theme....I got the idea from the picture...i'...
...just DIY it and it turned out great it the cost was $3800 about US$40 which was a lot less than ordering it.
I was so excited when it was done I'm glad I did it...
So I was in Wal-Mart today doing my normal shopping and ran across their V-day candy that they are putting up. i saw so great candy because i was a little worried that I wouldn't find to man...
...of a bouquet.
These fans will be done in gold....
... the reception. Where the escort cards will be.
Nothing too fancy. Bought 2 wine glasses at the 99cents store. They are the bigger ones, a bit more wider. I had some pink glitter paint. Dries...
...thin budget and have the flavors we wanted.
The grooms cake was amazing and so many people kept asking who made the cakes.. I delightfully replied "your local grocery store.. You know, PUBLI...
Special shout out to the manager at my local Things Remembered who was able to fit our entire wedding scripture on this heart shaped vintage bracelet!!! She did an amazing job and now I have ...
... our wedding video and I can't wait to see all the photos!!!
Thanks to all of the WBC Brides out there who traveled this amazing journey with me. I wish I could hug all your necks!
((HUG...
~Our Renewals~
Okay what do you ladies think?
I was on a mission on finding my perfect beach wedding purse and I ended up finding one on accident while shopping for something else. I fo...
... one MOH I figured why not make them biggger :) I'm also including homemade body butter and facemask cream for them too. I will be creating a DIY SPA DAY basket or bag complete with eye covers, ...
...p;My Bridesmaids are pretty spread out as far as location but I've received so much help from them with all of the wedding preparations. Saturday 3 of the Bridesmaids that live in the San Anto...
...with music notes. Ebony is a singer, and Ryan is a musician and singer, so they wanted to incorporate music into their wedding theme. Love it!
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You can see my previous posts...
...over photo) and wanted one with a monogram just like it! The colors used in theirs was a coral-pink and brown.
Alaine and Marques requested Monogram B-3 in indigo and pistachio for their May...
... the bridesmaids place their bouquets in these at the wedding instead of them just laying around. As you all know my theme is diamonds galore, so I think this is perfect....
...some photos I've received back for aisle runners in use on their big day. :) If you ordered an aisle runner from me, please don't forget to send me pictures after the wedding! I love to see t...
... the invitations with a combination of double sided tape and glue stick. The gems I just used white ponal glue it didn't warp because the paper was thick but for thinner paper zip dry paper glue...
...or a DIY bride on a budget :-)
Fell free to email me the info if you want browneyes29@hotmail.com
Thanks in advance!...
DIY Project
test inner 5
Ok, so which candles should I go with? I already have the diamond wrap to go around the candles, but Im not sure which size to do them in! Someone please help me!!!
...n my DIY Swarovski Crystal Chapel Veil.
I'm trying to finish it by my hair trial
which is on Saturday!
...
...n my flowers to get here so I can make the pomander balls. I also found the styrfoam balls from L.A. crafts as well. I am so excited because I was nervous about ordering it. I was afraid it woul...
... and decor items at my tumbler: http://kenka33.tumblr.com/
Our wedding had a yellow & white color palette and was a rustic, DIY, barn wedding. I am selling:
clothespins
favor bags
y...
...h my dress
when my dress arrives!
If not,
I guess I'll be making a Birdcage veil.
Lol....
... own DIY BRIDE BLOG on my Brooch Beautiful website and I really need to concentrate on growing that blog within the wordpress family and growing my own brooch bouquet business.
Ladies, pleas...
... the photos that I took of our book from Walgreens
I LOVE IT!...
...to a bridal show this weekend and could not think of a better place to give them to my girls! Well two of them anyway, the other two are in different countries at the moment, therefore, may nee...
... im having my bachelorette party this november 3rd ! i of course had to put a spin on it by making it sparkly ! the theme is pink princess hahah, instead of the norm i decided to go the cutsey...
...
Hello Loves.
Today, I emailed our wedding coordinator
at the Resort in Mexico..
We can bring our own Linens, Chair Covers
& Napkins and the Coordinator will put them on!
I'm ...
...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...
...d to DIY Centerpiece Risers
just to raise the centerpieces and give them some more WOW.
I ordered the supplies to make them!
I ordered 3 12" by 4" Cake Dummies,
12" Mirrors & the Rhi...
...p;my wedding dress came with an attached flower on the sash of the waistline i loved it but it was lacking sparkle so i altered it ! i bought two brooches from fabulousbrooch.com i added this sp...
...ttle DIY it became just what I wanted :) It's light pink satin and a shade darker pink lace on bottom I added the pink puffy silk flower and gold rinestone to incorporate the pink and gold theme...
So here is some family and ceremony picture, I wish you enjoy :)
Here is some professional pictures of our wedding, All DIY by me :)
... the bridesmaids 6 bouquets, 1 toss bouqet,6 centerpeices, bridesmaids jewelry, card box, 2 tissue wreaths, 2 hula hoop chandeliers, blinged 6 table numbers, blinged our "M" cake topper, and mis...
...eted dress once its, well, completed.
I bought 4 dresses and Frankensteined them together.
The "base dress" was an Alfred Sung sample that I bought for $75 off ebay. Bright white chiffon A...
... the bridesmaids bought their dresses and shoes this weekend! Whew!! We did change the shoe to the other silver glitter one at payless. I added the pic. It was my second choice so no biggie, sti...
because my wedding is also inspired by winter wonderland pink fabulousness , im making tags to apply to pink swirl candy canes that will be added to the candy bar . the tags read "maricruz an...
...ins
Hair Spray
Moose
Bandaids
Q-tips
Lotion
Antacids
Cough Drops
Wet Ones
Hand Sanitizer
Safety Pins
MEN'S
Wet Ones
Combs
Lint Roller
Cough Drops
Tide Pen
Flossers
Brush Ups
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Our favors were awesome!
Personalized baseballs with our names and wedding date. Another stroke of brilliance on my part. A couple guests asked us to sign them, and I got to practice signi...
... the bridesmaid's bouquet. And I have the flowers for mine bought already and all wrapped up and stored. We are using phalaenopsis orchids, in white and pink. I have included some pics of the fl...
...nbsp;DIY Pink tissue pomanders i am crafty so it was not hard at all to tackle this project. fairly easy to make, the pomanders give big impact for minimal cost ! I added sparkle pink tulle bows...
...oach bouquets !!! so in true crafty fashion i decided to diy my bridal bouquet !!! it took me only two days and it came out perfectly. it is made out of silk flowers swarosky crystals pears and ...
... low budget wedding will be inspired by them. Hopefully, someone will see these and see that casual can be an inexpensive alternative to the uber-formal wedding and still be pretty.
I am a...
...d my invitations that I liked at David's Bridal. My problem has always been that I seriously LOVE the pocket folds. And the more I see the DIY ones, the more I'm like ok, I WANT to do them!! So ...
... the honeymoon and I'll miss my 3 kitten faces terribly :(
But we do want to get a room for my FH for Friday night. The guys are all going out for drinks after our BBQ for OOT guests. And he ...
...t my reception. I'll take $300 for them OBO.
I also have 20 108" rounds (tablecloths). I will take $130 for those, OBO.
(Please see photo from my reception)
These are stain resistant...
...some photos of my creations lately..
Finished my cake top, my aisle cones, aisle runner, fathers boutonnieres, flip flops & tossing bouquet, my Groom's flower, mother's corsages and my PA ...
