How fun and clever is this tying the knot DIY invitation created by Spanish designer, Cristina Moralejo?
After spotting this Bridal Musing, I knew it was worth sharing…
With pictures like these, there’s really no need for typing up instructions…
I would love to see this adorable tying the knot DIY concept in save the date form (hint, hint).
Send off your guests in good fortune with these DIY Paper Fortune Cookies, created by Laurie Cinotto and featured on Once Wed.
So simple and so sweet!
Materials
Directions:
Happy crafting brides in training!
Love, Love, Love Pinterest…maybe a little too much!
If you haven’t discovered the joy of pinning yet, you are missing out.
Pinterest is a free tool that lets you easily categorize create your own inspiration boards using things that you find and love online. Pinterest adds a brilliant social marketing component too! Add tags to every item, follow certain stylish members and boards, and recycle other pinned finds for yourself, then share them on facebook and/or twitter if you want.
Every bride knows just how beneficial a tool like this pinterest is while planning a wedding, with all the fabulous resources and ideas circulating the web.
Some of my favorite bloggers and style trendsetters are avid pinners:)
At this time, pinterest members must be invited and approved to join. So, if you’re eager to get pinned, drop me a comment or
email me and I’ll do my best to send you a personal invite!
Have I peaked your “pinterest” yet?
I must confess, I love a great greeting card. I always feel bad throwing them away recycling them when someone put time and thought into sharing a special message. While doing some Spring cleaning, I came across the box of saved wedding greetings and knew I needed to let them go in order to avoid clutter.
I decided to whip up a quick DIY project to ease the pain. It was super easy and it’s likely that you already have the supplies in your home like I did.
Take out the mat background from any picture frame you own. If you do not have one, make one (it’s a piece of cake to do). Follow these simple instructions from the DIY Network
Start cutting out some of your favorite messages and images from your greeting cards.
Use mod podge to glue down your clippings on the mat (like you are making a collage) 
Insert your finished mat and a picture from your wedding back into the frame and VOILA!
I’ve noticed that there are a ton of brides that have been looking for free program templates for their wedding ceremonies on the web, without much luck.
So, I decided to lend my amazing readers a hand and created two different bi-fold program templates in Microsoft Word doc format (Jewish and Christian).
Click the below links to download:
free-diy-jewish-wedding-program-template
christian-ceremony-program-free-download
As demonstrated below, you can print these out yourself on the paper color/style of your choice, change up the fonts, add ribbon embellishments, etc.
DIY brides, it’s time to get crafty! All I ask is that you share your final product:)
This is my first attempt at attaching a word doc so let me know if you run into any problems.
Email editor@wedsavvy.com
I often find stylish decorative inspiration at Z Gallerie, like the above image from Soiree Bliss.
Every season, the store has fresh color schemes and new, chic accessories that transform wedding tables. The prices are fairly reasonable too!
As the weather in Chicago is finally seeing some warmer forecasts, I’m loving Z Gallerie’s oceanic inspired items. From vibrant colored coral and polished seashells to aquamarine vases, there are so many modern pieces that would make a fantastic addition to a destination (or beach style) wedding.
Here are some good options:
Pictured above:
Erin and Andrew met during their Senior year of college at UC-Berkeley and became close friends.
“The transition from friends into something more serious happened while traveling in Australia after graduation,” Erin says.
Last February, the adorable couple was invited to join Andrew’s sister (and family) on a beach house vacation in Oahu, Hawaii. Of course, the two did not pass up the opportunity to take a romantic getaway together. While Erin had a tranquil and relaxing vacation, she had no idea that Andrew had nervously been walking around with a diamond ring in his pocket, searching for the perfect moment to pop the question.
When Erin and Andrew sat on the beach to soak in the beautiful sunset on their last day in Oahu, Andrew presented the diamond ring and formally asked Erin to become his wife.
First, many thanks to the talented Sia McDonald for sharing these amazing photographs!
To say that Erin and Andrew’s wedding was “dreamy” is an understatement. Every last wedding detail, which there was no shortage of, was thoughtfully planned by the visionary bride. Erin loves finding little pieces that inspire her, from flea market finds to garage sale nick-knacks. Clearly, the girl could have a very bright future in event design.
The wedding was held at a family friend’s private estate in Pebble Beach California.
“We were so incredibly fortunate to have such special friends offer up their beautiful home for the occasion. The homeowners, my parents, family friends, and my husband and I were a regular work detail at the property in the weekends and months leading up to the wedding,” says Erin.
She adds, “I love and enjoy design, and really felt it was important that people felt like they were part of a special event from the moment they stepped onto the property.”
Mission accomplished!
Perhaps what makes this wedding so utterly chic is the brilliant infusion of many different wedding styles. Erin managed to maintain a cohesive look with universal appeal- giving every guest something to swoon over.
Having a skilled “handyman” for a dad and a creative mother, Erin counted on her parents to help with the many do-it-yourself “wedding projects” she envisioned.
Projects included: the hand painted sign post, a family photo wall, wooden lanterns on the pathway, hanging tree lights with floating blooms, a mirrored place card display, a custom photo booth, etc.
Together, the bride and groom designed all of the wedding paper goods (printed by the Greener Printer).
When I asked Erin which wedding details were most important to her she said, “According to my husband, everything!”
“I think a lot of my family and friends looked at me like I was crazy when I was going into so much detail, but I asked them just to trust me and that once it’s all put together they will understand why I wanted it…and they did.”
Be sure t0 check out Erin and Andrew’s “dream team” of outstanding wedding vendors!
Oh, Design Sponge, how I love thee…
Katie Steuernagle, DIY expert and Ohdeedoh contributor, shared this awesome Moroccan Lantern DIY on Design Sponge. She used old glass sauce jars that were in her house and created these golden, jewel toned masterpieces.
Here are the DIY instructions:
Materials
Instructions
1. Remove labels and any glue residue from the glass jars and allow them to dry completely.
2. Apply the gold dimensional paint in various patterns. You can use the applicator tip to create small stud-like dots, draw various decorative patterns or push around the paint to create solid areas of gold. Let dry.
If you are heading to your honeymoon straight from your wedding, then you have had enough on the brain lately to add in the extra hassle of (last minute) packing for the trip. A honeymoon should be your time to celebrate your new marriage, relax and finally let go of the planning stress that has been on your shoulders.
Enter Suite Arrival, a service that let’s you customize your own travel kits online with all of your preferred toiletries. The service will deliver your purchased personal care products to your destination before you arrive.
The options are plentiful, including your favorite brands of:
face wash, make up remover, suntan lotion, sun block, curell, body wash, shampoo, conditioner shaving cream, wet wipes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, kleenex, contact solution, shaving cream, condoms, tampons, stain lifter, fabric softener, detergent, allergy medicine, headache medicine, vaseline, chapstick, stomach aids, hair gel, hair spray, and even mini bar snacks without minibar price tag…the list goes on and on!
If you are not too particular about your brands, you can also purchase one of their premade kits on suitearrival.com such as:
Get rid of the hassle of airport security and travel lightly. Remember, many of these couples resorts do not have your typical local drugstore nearby so why not be prepared?!?
It’s the right way to start off a marriage!
I thought this theme would be unique and way outside the box, until I googled “wizard of oz wedding cake” for image #9 and realized there were some other Dorothy inspirations. Apparently, renowned wedding planner David Tutera recently created a Wizard of Oz themed wedding on the we TV show, My Fair Wedding
If you want to go crazy and all-out with theme, the classic movie is full of fun characters and elements to work with.
Here are a few more of my ideas:
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