FONDANT-COVERED WEDDING CAKE WITH RASPBERRIES AND CHOCOLATE

Are you the adventuresome type? Epicurious offers this amazingly delicious and beautiful wedding cake recipe for those of you interested in trying your hand at making your own cake.

Source: Epicurious
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Posted in Food + Catering at February 24th, 2005. 1 Comment.

Orchid Basket

“Thinking of making your own bridal bouquet? This simple basket is cool and contemporary and allows the flowers to shine. Green stalks of Equisetum (also known as horsetail) cover a papier-mache box and transform it into a nature-made wedding satchel ideal for a bride, the bridesmaids, or the flower girl. ”

Source: The Knot
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Posted in Bouquets + Flowers at February 23rd, 2005. No Comments.

Calla Lily Sheaf

“Thinking of making your own bridal bouquet? Instead of ribbon, this contemporary calla lily bouquet is wrapped with a sheaf of variegated leaves taken from exotic ginger plants.”

Source: The Knot
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Posted in Bouquets + Flowers at February 19th, 2005. 1 Comment.

The Blue Kit

HP has a wonderful idea with their download & print wedding kit. It features PDF files that users can download, enter text, and print. This kit includes: editable place cards, guest book, gift labels, candy bar wrappers, candle lanterns, and a scrapbook album.

Source: HP
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Posted in Invites + Stationery at February 17th, 2005. No Comments.

Folded Paper Fan

Planning a warm-weather wedding? Turn a cheap piece of paper into a beautiful (and practical) favor for your guests. A wedding fan is a simple project that’s sure to be appreciated by all of your guests.

Source: BH & G
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Posted in Favors + Gifts at February 14th, 2005. No Comments.

Easy Beaded Lanterns

Wouldn’t these be lovely at a beach or garden wedding? MSN House & Home offers 3 different beaded lanterns made from steel wire and, well, beads. All materials are readily found in home warehouse stores and craft shops.

Source: MSN House & Home
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Posted in Decorations at February 6th, 2005. 1 Comment.

Easy Custom Candles

If you’re thinking about giving candles as favors, here’s a nifty idea that uses tissue paper, rubber stamps, and a heat gun to create a custom candle. This would be perfect for a votive or unity candle.

Source: Rubber Stamps Club
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Posted in Favors + Gifts at February 5th, 2005. No Comments.

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Ribbon Bookmarks

“A specially chosen book is always the perfect gift, and a handmade ribbon bookmark makes it all the more personal.”

Source: Martha Stewart

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Posted in Favors + Gifts at February 4th, 2005. No Comments.

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Glass Jar Lanterns

A nifty and economical idea for use as centerpieces, aisle decor, or as favors these lanterns are made from inexpensive glass jars. They can be hung or simply set on any non-flammable surface.

Source: HGTV Canada

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Posted in Decorations at February 4th, 2005. No Comments.

Jen at WeGotGame.Com has excellent instructions for making your own veil. Click here to visit the site.
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Posted in Attire + Beauty at February 4th, 2005. No Comments.