Monthly Archives: August 2011

DIY Stenciled Table-Number Vases

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This simple and charming DIY, taken from Savvy City Farmer, will help add some shabby-chic flare to your reception tables. They are incredibly easy to make, not to mention quite inexpensive! Try this variation for a different effect: stencil the … Continue reading

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DIY Paint Can Lights

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We found these adorable paint can lights in the Lowe’s Creative Ideas publication and thought they would be a great DIY idea for any outdoor wedding activity: your actual wedding, reception or rehearsal dinner. Place the cans around the perimeter … Continue reading

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DIY Hanging Votives

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We love these DIY, budget-friendly hanging votives from Project Wedding not only because they’re so elegant, but because there are only 5 materials necessary to make them! See the complete how-to instructions and list of materials here.

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DIY Gift Boxes

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We love these adorable homemade gift boxes from Project Wedding! Purchase you supplies (namely the ribbon and gift boxes) at any craft supply store and fill with the goodies of your choice. Our very favorite part about this project, however, is … Continue reading

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DIY Decoupage Vases

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This fantastic DIY project from Urban Comfort is proof that you can create elegance and style on a modest budget! You’ll need 1) white containers (try ceramic teacups or bowls); white eyelet lace (you can buy at any craft or fabric store. … Continue reading

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DIY Favor Bags

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These adorable wedding favors are inspired by the Do It Yourself Weddings Blog. Not only are they easy to put together, but incredibly inexpensive to make! All you would need are the bags (from Michaels), monogrammed stickers or labels (something … Continue reading

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DIY Enamel-Painted Vases

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LOVE LOVE LOVE these DIY enamel-painted vases from Sugar and Charm! These would be great and inexpensive centerpieces at your reception or your rehearsal dinner. The best part? You can take them home to use after wedding (hint hint: they’d look great on a … Continue reading

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DIY Wire Table Number Stands

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This post, taken from  Project Wedding’s blog, One Lovely Day, is one of my absolute favorite DIY projects. Why, you ask? Because of its simplicity (it involves just 2 materials –only 1 if you already have pliers–which means it’ll not only be easier … Continue reading

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DIY Wedding Book Keepsake

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The following article, compliments of Blue Sky Papers, has great tips and ideas about how to make do-it-yourself wedding books. What a great way to not only save money, but truly cherish all those fond wedding memories. How to create a … Continue reading

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Top 5 Wedding Planning Books

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Once you get engaged, it often feels like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders. You can say goodbye to the worrying, the wondering and the internal (and sometimes external) tension that can originate from fear of the unknown … Continue reading

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