...Diva DIY'd her Petal Runners,
Now OurRenewalsAgain is making hers..
and I'm planning ours for our destination ceremony.
I'm planning to make our DIY Petal Runner using
White Rose Petals, C...
...huge DIY People.
We did ALOT of DIY Projects for our wedding
and I'm sure we will do just as much for our vow renewal..
I'd like to space them out a bit more this time,,
which brings us to...
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...
...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...
...rate Bridesmaid bags- have all my stuff and need to start decorating
6. Finish paying of Bridesmaid dresses- the girls have given me all their money so I have one more payment to go
7.Buy mate...
~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...
... our cake...and I need to contact my aunty about our flowers....Mum has said that my uncle has asked if he can make our favours (honey biscuits) for us as he is a baker and would like to contrib...
Darn, sorry about the date! Still don’t know how to delete or change that from my camera. LOL Ding Dong me! Here are a couple of completed projects I’m done with. My program basket and flip f...
... our honeymoon cruise was affected by Hurricane Sandy but by the Grace of God my fabulous sister-in-laws and mother-in-law gifted to us a fabulous honeymoon in Southbeach Miami at the Mondrian H...
... 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...
...n my DIY Swarovski Crystal Chapel Veil.
I'm trying to finish it by my hair trial
which is on Saturday!
...
...
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...
... 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...
...arch bridesmaids and prom dresses. Even if you do want white, bridesmaids and prom dress stores carry a large number of dresses in white. Most people won't do this, but I hit the jackpot at a lo...
... The bridesmaids were allowed to choose they're own look. We had no unity ceremony (sand or candle) because a wedding IS a unity ceremony. I diyed EVERYTHING all by my lonesome and enjoyed every...
... the photos from our photographers and put this little collage together to share - it offers a little taste of our decor, venue and theme.
If you have any questions - hit me up! I'll update ...
...zing engagement session! Here is the story behind their lovely Midnight in Paris engagement session from their photographer Sassyfras Studios.
When brainstorming for their session, and knowi...
Each time I try to upload...a little block comes up where the pic should be...This is annoying!
...h up music selections for ceremony and reception
*Pay off vendors!!!
*GET MARRIAGE LICENSE...
... We ladies...tomorrow it will be 30 days until our wedding and boy oh boy I cant wait
Things are coming together as planned and I thought I would share with you ladies some of the things th...
Here's my idea for the wedding favors :)
Hello Ladies,
I saw Picture #1 & thought "AH HA"!
These are the perfect cufflinks for my FH.
He's the bigger Disney Fanatic. Honestly!
& it fits with the 'Hidden Mickeys' Id...
...heir Flower Stems are BOGO FREE, this week.
I attached Rhinestone Mesh to the bottom
of the vase from Dollar Tree.
I added Diamond Confetti to the vase
and added a LED Light in the Confett...
Here is my Wedding Veil
that I ordered off of Ebay.
{www.ebay.com}
I got it for $1.51 with FREE shipping.
I plan to hot-fix Swarovski Crystals
onto the veil in a scattered patt...
...: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 ...
... our Cake Knife & Server Set
while it was on sale for just $4.98!
We plan on having it engraved
with our names and wedding date.
What do you think, ladies?...
...stal Cake Topper!
I had ordered a 4.5" Mirrored "R" Cake Topper
from Ebay Seller: Grenevitch for $5.99!
{See Picture #1:}
I ordered Swarovski Crystals &
Crafter's Pick Jewel Bond f...
... the reception
as I hope to be on the dance floor as much as possible!!
Total Cost: $7!
...
Hello Ladies,
Here are our wedding colors.
Black & White with Hot Pink & Pink.
There will be touches of Damask
and there will be BLING.
I'll be uploading our inspiratio...
...d my Wedding Planning Binder that is now half my body weight. LOL
The scripture 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a (Love is patient, love is kind...) is a verse we hold near and dear, so it's on the front 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...
... 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!...
...lion DIY projects.
Today, ONE of my orders from Quality Shells
{www.qualityshells.com}
came in that included...
the Sand Dollar & it's stand
that I am painting with the sparkle pain...
... 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 ...
...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 ...
...ome (Budget friendly) dresses online, but I'm a little hesitant because I'm not sure what to expect when ordering online..
such a dillemma. I found a dress I liked at David's Bridal, which i...
...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...
...hole wedding planning thing
most likely makes my mailman tired!
Ebay is totally my BFF, lately.
It's really helped with the budget.
I can't help but, looove it all
when a package comes in...
...h my engagement party plans underway and trying to find the perfect dress for my Maids and MOH, I've been trying my best to figure out the best hairstyle that will capture the essence of my vint...
... 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...
Want drama? One word: Uplighting. This is what I plan to use to transform our banquet hall into a magical place for Patrick and I with our guests.
I have been researching how to transform...
...cake wedding cake??? kidding- I wouldn't do carrot cake.
We both aren't big fans of icing, neither one of us really eat a lot of chocolate and when it comes down to it, I can't remember ever ...
...me a Bridesmaid Luncheon!!!
I want to make sure I do something that is vintage theme related..
Any ideas ladies??? HELP!!!!!!...
... 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...
test inner 5
...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...
...lle, wedding decor, flowers, trays, and the list goes on! I was able to chat up a really helpful cashier who schooled me on how they do their sales.
(Tip: everywhere you go, try to make a 5 ...
So... got this great idea off theknot.com and etsy's website that falls in line with my vintage theme, BUT I have no idea how to do it.
Looks simple enough: I already bought the tags in b...
...your wedding music, here are some things to consider as I've learned along the way so far in my wedding planning:
Yes it's YOU and your FH's day, BUT consider your guests and the fact that th...
... the engagement ring is on your finger, everyone is excited with upcoming nuptial plans.. Now comes the premarital counseling and the money talk..
When discussing your joint finances, how di...
... any budget and loves what she does!...
...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...
...amp; Reception is on the beach, afterall.
But, My Mom & Myself are stuck on these tuxes.
In my head, I can see FH at the end of our sandy aisle
rocking the Black Vera Wang Tux, looking ...
Now that you're actually PLANNING your wedding, are you as excited as when he proposed? I AM!
One of the things I take heart in when looking at all the mountains of tasks on my plate plan...
...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...
... for wedding jewelry is knowing the basics: The 4C's of Diamond shopping:
Carat, Color, Clarity, and Cut..
For more information to get you familiar with how to shop for wedding jewelry, ...
...your budget, manage your guest list, make important notes and assign tasks to your VIP's/maids and keep the communication flowing.
Patrick and I are currently working on our wedding website u...
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...
...ible photo, but you get the idea. My mom has this program that is fantastic for invites and such. These are printed on silver paper, the photo is black and white, and the purple matches our shad...
...hite engagement photos hung by ribbons.
Better than the other idea? Also, would it look ok if I did half the tables with this centerpeice and the other half with a different talk design?? (2...
... 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!
...
...?
DIY Paper Doily Lanterns
We have another fun entry to share with you – and we’re only a third of the way through! Belinda put a twist on the traditional paper lantern by turning it into an...
...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...
I just woke up out of my sleep and IMMEDIATELY thought..."I'm really tired of seeing pomander balls." Maybe I need to rethink them. Or maybe I've seen too many this week. I thought I really l...
...
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.
...
