From DIY Bride – Repurpose your Mom’s gown From Ruffled – Downloadable Thank You cards From Offbeat Bride – Fancy Chalkboard Frame From How About Orange – Save the Date printable postcard From DIY Bride – Felt Flower Wreath From Creature Comforts – Printable Candy Bar wrappers From Offbeat Bride – Sparkly Bouquets From Ruffled [...]

From Style Me Pretty – Pinwheels From Ruffled – Welcome Guest Tote Bags From Punky&Me – Recycled Glass Cake Stands From Style Me Pretty – Napkin Wrap From Once Wed – Icing Tip Placecard Holders From A Beautiful Mess – Fabric Hair Accessory From The Sweetest Occasion – Pretzel Favor Bags From The Sweetest Occasion [...]

Perfect for bridesmaids gifts or bridal shower favors, one of my past brides Angela has posted a DIY tutorial for customizing a simple wallet using fabric and paint. Angela – who you probably remember from her Italy wedding last October – recently started a new blog Travel Dummy. This tutorial (words and images) is borrowed [...]

From Style Me Pretty – Table Runners From The Bride’s Cafe – Apple Garland From Once Wed – Heart Sticks From Style Me Pretty – Pinwheels From Style Me Pretty – Coasters From Grey Likes Weddings – Wine Wrap From The Bride’s Cafe – ‘Sweet as Pie’ Labels From Offbeat Bride – Birdcage Veil From [...]

From Once Wed – Rustic Centerpiece From The Bride’s Cafe – Boutonniere From Under the Sycamore – Flapper Flower hair clip From Ruffled – Download Notecard Set From Sweet Paul – Paper Leaf Wreath From Offbeat Bride – Yay Wedding Flags From Offbeat Bride – Feathery Floral Hair Fastener From The Red Thread – Paper [...]

A great DIY project that can be used in any number of places or events … For their 5th anniversary celebration, Maggie and Josh had an ice cream social and Maggie made these lovely, fun big tissue paper flowers (or pom-poms). Maggie used them to hang from the patio cover, in lieu of lanterns or [...]

From Once Wed – Menu Wheel From The Bride’s Cafe – Wedding Cake Chandelier From The Bride’s Cafe – Fall Family Tree From Style Me Pretty – Table Numbers From DIY Bride – Cupcake Wrappers From Style Me Pretty – Stir Sticks From So You’re EnGAYged – Paper Flowers From Design*Sponge – Stamped Lavender Sachets [...]

As I mentioned, I am going to start regularly posting REAL DIY projects from my REAL brides and grooms, friends, life, etc. I love the uniqueness and ingenuity of DIY projects and I can’t wait to see what you all can do. First up – Nick and Cora’s centerpieces (2 varieties) (All text supplied by [...]

I am a BIG fan of DIY projects (do-it-yourself), and of using DIY projects to make your wedding day more unique, memorable and personal. Someday I’ll post about our own wedding and some of our DIY projects … it was so fun to brainstorm with Andrew and come up with invitations and favors and all [...]