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This dreamy wedding just makes me feel all warm and soft inside! Alex and AJ wanted a wedding that reflected their personalities and their love of finding treasures at flea markets. Their wedding was a nice mix of romance, vintage, and eclectic touches, like the amazing lamp on their sweetheart table and their silverware chandelier!
From the bride: “On my wedding day, I felt like the most special girl on earth. Every detail was just as I envisioned. The love AJ and I have for visiting Texas flea markets was the inspiration for the entire day. We love to find old, worn out items to repurpose in our home. We knew we wanted our family and friends to feel like they were not just invited to our wedding, but to our home and hearts. My love for vintage pieces and frilly touches was present in every detail, but none of this would have been possible without the help and inspiration of my mother. She made so many of the fantastic DIY touches, like the burlap roses for every chair, muslin garland, vintage bunting and even the “Here Comes the Bride” banner my flowers girls held down the aisle at the ceremony. All of these things made every detail that much more special to me on my wedding day.
“My absolute favorite part was the old, chippy porch built to house the wedding cakes. It really brought the backyard feel in. It even had a chandelier of old silverware. Our talented and amazing Event Designer made it all happen with her use of vintage finds and funky junk style.”
“My advice for future brides would be to do what you love. A wedding has no rules, make it about you and your groom! Your wedding day should reflect your personal style, so go with your heart and make it your own.”
Great advice, Alex!
Congrats Alex and AJ!
Photographer: Michelle Boyd Photography
Florals: Tamara Menges
Favors and Gifts: Gooey Butter Girls
Reception Venue: The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Invitation Designer: The Happy Envelope
DJ: DJ Jim Events
Ceremony Location: Grace Presbyterian Church
Calligrapher: Make Wells
Event Designer: Melissa with The Bake Shoppe and Cafe
Signage: Kerry Gilpin Percy
Submitted via Two Bright Lights
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and we here at DIY Bride are continuing this month’s theme with some lovely looks from Vera Wang.
WHITE by Vera Wang is offered exclusively at David’s Bridal, and features the classic looks as well as dresses in gorgeousness red and pink hues. This collection features the romantic and timeless pieces perfect for a Valentine’s Day wedding. All of the styles shown below would be perfect for some passionate nuptials.
And to make sure your significant other is looking dapper as well, BLACK by Vera Wang can be found exclusively at Men’s Wearhouse. The BLACK by Vera Wang tuxes offer modern details on the classic look that we all know and love.
To view the full collections, visit the sites below:
WHITE by Vera Wang - www.whitebyverawang.com
BLACK by Vera Wang - http://tuxedo.menswearhouse.com/inspiredDetail.do?type=w&topic=ModernSophistication
Love these looks? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!
Valentine’s week continues with this romantic wedding that looks like it took place in the middle of a garden in the Italian Countryside. Except that it actually took place at the bride’s aunt’s backyard in California. Whoaaaaa. This is unlike any backyard I have ever seen!
The bride’s aunt also helped make all the table signs, named for different cities in Italy, a place near and dear to this couple.
Parasols were provided for the guests to shield them from the harsh summer sun. The bridesmaids look amazing in their pinkish-coral gowns, and of course the flower girl is adorable!
Romantic details were everywhere – from the heart shaped floral wreath to the elegant invitations (also designed by the bride’s aunt) to the delicate roses in vintage silver containers.
They even served gelato and biscotti to keep with the Italian theme!
Congrats Jennie and Aaron!
Submitted via Two Bright Lights
Tabitha and Craig are from Rhode Island but longed for a destination beach wedding where they could spend a fun weekend with their families. On September 15, 2012 (ahem … the best day of the year – my birthday – woo!), everyone traveled to Marco Island in Southern Florida and enjoyed an intimate wedding celebration with lots of personal, DIY details.
There’s so many details in this wedding, it will make your head spin! From the ring holder, to the programs, to the water bottle labels, to the table signs, this wedding is full of unique and personalized details and, in my opinion, those are the best kind of weddings!
The bride wrote their ceremony, made the programs, made the table numbers and decorated the frames, and designed the cookie jars and labels. Oh, did I mention this wedding featured a cookie dessert buffet?
Other DIY elements: Tabitha and her father made their wooden signs, a close friend performed the ceremony, and the bride’s mother incorporated Japanese lanterns into the decor to honor their heritage.
Oh, and as guests were being seated for the ceremony, a rainbow appeared in the sky. It doesn’t get much more magical than that!
Click through the Gallery to see more of this gorgeous beach wedding. Congrats Tabitha and Craig!
Photography: Tonya Malay Photography
Event Planner: No Worries Weddings & Events
Floral Designer: Botanicals on the Gulf
Reception Venue: Marco Island Marriott, Marco Island, Florida
Cake: Marco Island Marriott
Cinema and Video: IheART Films
Makeup Artist: Hope Henderson Artistry
Ceremony Music: Kevin Bruce
DJ: DJ Vida
Submitted via Two Bright Lights
What you’ll need:
- 2 spools of 5/8′ satin ribbon
- 1 roll decorative lace trim (9 feet)
- Bouquet holder with round styrofoam top
- Pearlized round or corsage pins
- Glue gun and glue sticks
- Pearl necklaces or old chain (optional)
Estimated cost: $30
Step 1: The first thing you’ll want to do is decorate the handle and underpart of the bouquet holder. I started by wrapping them with ribbon and then adding the lace so the white of the holder wouldn’t show through.
Step 2: If you’d like to add the necklace embellishments to your bouquet, now would be the time. To do so, remove the styrofoam top of the holder and thread the necklaces through the holes. Once you’ve got them where you’d like, put a little glue on to hold them in place.
Step 3: Next, the ribbon and lace flowers need to be made. To create the ribbon flowers, cut a length of ribbon (approximately 9 inches for small and 18 inches for large roses), and tie a knot on one end. Put a spot of glue on knot, twist the ribbon, and place it in the glue. Continue to twist and wrap the ribbon around until there is only a small end remaining, tuck that tail under the rosette and glue it in place.
Step 4: For the lace flowers, cut a length a lace (approximately 12 inches for small and 24 inches for large flowers). Take one end of the lace and fold it over, then glue it in place. Next, make a star-like shape around the glued end, glue it in place, and let the glue dry. Wrap the the remaining lace around the shape until you’re happy with the flower you’ve created.
Step 5: Use the pins to attach your flowers. For the bouquet I created, each large flower had three pins and each small flower had one. I organized the flowers in an alternating pattern, using the ribbon and lace flowers. Simply push the pins through the flowers and into the styrofoam, but not all the way in, and create a round shape. If you find that the flowers seem loose, simply add some glue at the base of the pins to keep them in place. Continue to add flowers until your bouquet is nice and full.
Step 6: Enjoy your hard work!
We think the combination of pink, ivory, and white satin and lace, and the extra embellishments with pearls make this bouquet very romantic with a bit of vintage flair. Tell us what you think!
I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of jam favors for weddings, especially those in the summer during peak berry season. I know the year is beginning to wind down, and we’re moving into apple season (someone PLEASE make apple butter favors), but berries evoke that warm feeling of bright summer days that last forever. The favors were a fabulous addition to Adalie and AJ’s reception, and they even had little pig soap favors made for the children who attended since the bride loves pigs. Adalie’s mother was instrumental in designing and acquiring the decor for the wedding day, since the bride and groom live in Washington. All of her vintage rustic touches created a homey and intimate atmosphere, highlighted by bud vases, mason jar luminaries, and chalkboard signs.
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