Monthly Archives: October 2011

DIY Pumpkin Decor for your Fall Wedding

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Happy Halloween from the I Do Deals Blog! Before the trick-or-treaters arrive, we thought we’d share with you the most eye-catching pumpkin decor we’ve seen this season, all of which are simply mini pumpkins “dressed up” in various costumes. As you’ll … Continue reading

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Styrofoam Decor for your DIY Wedding

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Who knew that the odd, pasty-white foam material you’ve seen at the craft store a thousand times could be such a spectacularly versatile inspiration? We sure didn’t! Until, of course we set out to find the most fabulous DIY wedding-worthy … Continue reading

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Real Budget Wedding: Sam & Jess

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“We wanted it to be like a backyard party, and it was.” Our very first featured budget wedding comes from Austin, Texas. Jess and Sam were married on September 24, 2011, at Green Pastures, a renowned local landmark that has … Continue reading

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Awesome DIY Wedding Decor: Paper Bag Stars

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The other day I came across these decorative hanging stars, which immediately struck me as the perfect adornment for an outdoor wedding or shower. Little did I know that they were made from…drumroll…. paper lunch bags! (Ahhh, memories of grade … Continue reading

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The Wedding Therapist: Budgeting Blues

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Those who have begun making wedding plans in earnest no doubt have realized that the task of budgeting can easily become a bump on the road to wedded bliss. In many cases, that bump is more like a giant pothole. … Continue reading

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DIY Wedding Favors: Dollar Tree Edition

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Move over Vera Wang! There’s a new kid in town offering amazing, yet affordable decorations and accessories for your wedding. Yes, we’re talking about Dollar Tree! With almost 4,000 stores in 48 states, this discount supplier is gaining popularity in … Continue reading

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DIY Candle-Holders (on the Cheap!)

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These past couple of days we’ve come across numerous examples of DIY candle holders that are SO easy and SO cheap that we couldn’t not share them with you! Each idea below is guaranteed to save you $$ on centerpieces or other … Continue reading

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DIY Wedding Decor: Chalkboard Vases

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This DIY project from Centsational Girl is truly that: sensational! We like it because it creates yet another unique and adorable centerpiece idea that’s also relatively inexpensive. The opportunities for personalization are virtually endless, especially with chalk markers or chalk pencils … Continue reading

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DIY Spool Table-Number Holders

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This idea from Inspired Goodness is what we consider a “true” DIY project: using very few materials –which you most likely already have in your sewing kit– in a creative way to construct something that’s new and useful. Simplicity meets utility! … Continue reading

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DIY Chalkboard Inspiration

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These amazingly simple DIY mini chalkboards from Momastic have the potential to wear many different hats at your wedding reception. As shown, they make splendid buffet labels, but would also be great monikers for your guest book or wedding cakes. You … Continue reading

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