Wallpaper your Wedding!

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A great way to DIY decorate is by using wallpaper to set the tone of your wedding. Starting with invitations and envelopes, moving on to the ceremony and reception venues, there are lots of creative ways to use wallpaper to create beautiful, whimsical designs and decorations. Martha Stewart Weddings and other wedding websites have some lovely ideas to get you started. Check out these photos and then let it flow from there! Invitations and Envelopes: via 100layercake Click here … [Read more...]

Wedding Favor Blowout!

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Just a heads-up for those brides looking for favors and gifts: NOW is the time to buy them! American Bridal is having an end-of-the-Year blowout sale and today is the last day to buy! Up to 80% off really great wedding favors, accessories, and gift ideas!     … [Read more...]

Decor for a Very Merry Wedding

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'Tis the season to celebrate, and a wedding at holiday time is double the joy! Plus, a holiday-time wedding may have the advantage of having family and friends already at home, ready to party! Keep the holiday cheer going by decorating your wedding venue in traditional holiday style. Here are some beautiful ideas! Photo: Sara Gray & Novia Events via Style Me Pretty via Storkie The Knot: Rose and berry bouquet. Martha Stewart weddings: In this holiday-time wedding, … [Read more...]

10 Exquisite Handmade Touches for your Wedding

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It's frustrating when you know just what you want but can't find it anywhere. That's when sites like Etsy are simply amazing-- you can find someone to make just about anything, just the way you want it! From gowns to veils to slippers to invitations, these talented artists and artisans  can bring your vision to life. Here are just a few of the gorgeous wedding things I've found by browsing Etsy! 1. Custom Alencon Lace Wedding Jacket - Short or Capped Sleeves by GlorybyJeannieLee:  "The … [Read more...]

Resources for Creating your own Wedding Cake

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With the price of wedding cakes these days it's no wonder some gals want to bake and decorate their own confections!  Besides I'm sure it's fun for those talented bakers out there to try something so spectacular! Of course, the internet is a great place to start searching for ideas, recipes, decorating tips, and more. Here are some great resources to check out! * feature image: Cakes you can bake * Wilton has lots of amazing wedding cake designs, with step-by-step instructions, plus … [Read more...]

Metallic Wedding Palette

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For autumn, there's something special about sparkling metallics blended with deep colors, warm fabrics, and firelight! Incorporate these rich tones into your bridal wear (shoes, sash, dress, jewelry) or your bridal decor (centerpieces, flowers, food, wall hangings)... Here are some of our favorite finds to brighten your wedding decor! * * * * Gold table setting ideas: Elizabeth Ann Designs Gold Torrent Drops: Anthropologie $48 Golden vessels bearing silver number … [Read more...]

DIY Projects for Fall Weddings

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Crafty brides and brides on budgets will love these lovely yet surprisingly simple ways to dress up your wedding. Follow the instructions or just use the ideas as a springboard for your own creativity. Sometimes it's the small things that make a big impact! * * * All photos and ideas from Martha Stewart Weddings. * * * Escort-Card Posies: All you need are fabric flowers, map pins, and glue to bring your seating assignments into bloom. Would look great with little … [Read more...]

Using Pumpkins for Fall Centerpieces

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When I hear pumpkin in a decorating sense, the first thing I think of is a grinning jack-o-lantern, which is probably not the Big Day look you're going for. So I was pleased to see that there are lots of  charming ways to incorporate this quintessential fall fruit into your wedding decor, and none are the least bit spooky! photo from Better Homes and Gardens Pumpkin Vases The most common usage would be hollowing out your pumpkins to make vases. The orangy tones blend well with autumn … [Read more...]

One-of-a-Kind, Personalized Favors & Gifts

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Are you looking for unique, personalized wedding favors, gifts or accessories for your wedding or bridal shower?  No matter what your theme or color scheme, American Bridal offers personalized products with the design, colors and themes you're looking for. Impress your guests and your fiance-- the prices are just as appealing as the great selection! I love these adorable candy jars, which you can fill with candy of course, or anything else... paperclips for an office theme, tea leaves for … [Read more...]

DIY Decor: The Wonders of Washi Tape

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Washi tape is basically pretty, patterned, semi-transparent masking tape that originated in Japan. It comes in all sorts of colors, designs, patterns, and widths so that you can decorate anything you want to your heart's content! For your wedding, you can use it to decorate your invitations, save-the-date cards, place cards, favor boxes, centerpieces, flower and candle holders, wreaths and flags... just about anything. It's a sweet and super-easy way to put your color scheme to good … [Read more...]