The 10 Cent Tea Light Photo Holder

Posted by Khris in Ceremony & Reception Accessories, DIY Projects & Tutorials

I ran across this great little project from atelier v. {via Photojojo} this morning. The project could be used for seating cards, pictures, and table numbers. The metal bases can even be painted if brushed silver just isn’t your thang.

If you haven’t been to Photojojo yet, rush over there right away. They have great DIY projects that can be used for weddings and an abundance of tips for taking great pics.

Wedding Gowns Under $300.00

Posted by Khris in Steals + Deals

Are you looking for a pretty gown that doesn’t break the bank? I have some swell options that might tickle your fancy (and your pocketbook).

I’ve poked around the internets and found some great deals for under $300.00. All these gowns are new and currently available at retailers. Some are specifically labelled as bridal gowns, some are just formals, and some are bridesmaids dresses. These gowns are all $300 or under.

Purposelly omitted are gowns from eBay. Stock from there varies widely from day to day so it wouldn’t have been prudent to include them in this round. Do check out eBay, though, for excellent deals.

These gowns aren’t the only available on the cheap. Most of the retailers mentioned below carry other gowns in the under $300.00 price range. My other tip is to look at bridesmaids gowns. Most manufacturers offer them in white or ivory. Watters + Watters is a favorite.

Under $100.00

Sequin-Trimmed Gown (shrug sold separately)

Newport News

Sizes 4 – 18

Available at Newport-News.com

$59.00

Sleek Spaghetti Strap with Lace-up Back

GOJane

Sizes Xsmall – XLarge

Available via GoJane.com

$79.99

Halter with Rhinestone Pin

Sizes Xsmall – XLarge

Available from Amazon.com

$94.99 (Sale)

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Under $200

Beaded Halter

PacificPlex

Available via Amazon.com

$119.00

Twist-Back Halter

JCPenney

Sizes 4 – 16

$129.99

Chiffon Spaghetti Strap

Lane Bryant

Sizes 14-24 Only

Available at LaneBryant.Com

$149.50

Lace Halter with Sash

Sizes to 14

Bari Jay

Available at Nordstrom

$178.00

Grecian-inspired

Plus-sizes Only 14 – 32

IGIGI

Available via IGIGI.com

$189.00

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Under $300

Empire Waist Silk Gown

J. Crew

Sizes 0 – 16

Available from JCrew.Com

$295.00

Beaded Gown with Slit

Xsmall – XLarge (Whatever that means! Ask for a size chart.)

DCD

Available at Amazon.com

$299.00

Ruffle Gown with Cap Sleeves

Sean Collection

Sizes XXS – 3X

Available at Nordstrom

$299.00 (Plus sizes extra)

Cap Sleeve Charmeuse

A.B.S by Allen Schwartz

Sizes to 12

Available at Nordstrom

$300.00

CRAFT Magazine

Posted by Khris in DIYBride News

Hiya Brides,

I picked up the first issue of CRAFT Magazine yesterday. It’s awesome! They feature a fun, eclectic mix of projects. While there’s nothing specifically for weddings in this issue, they have a great tutorial on screen printing. For anyone considering DIY invites, screen printing opens up a whole new level of crafty goodness. You can print nearly any color of ink on any color of paper. I’ve been learning this on my own and can say their tutorial is really, really good.

Check out Craft’s website or pick up a copy of the magazine at newsstands now.

BlumeBox

Posted by Khris in Crafter's Toolbox

Inexpensive, easy, and beautiful DIY centerpieces are hard to come by. (How many floating candles in bowls can you stand?) When something clever and on the cheap comes by my desk, I get giddy.

While flowers in a vase certainly aren’t new, the BlumeBox container is. What is it, exactly? It’s a recyclable vase for fresh (or silk if you’re so inclined) blooms that comes in a rainbow of colors and can be dressed up to fit your decor. The BlumeBox is available in 2 sizes. The tall retails for $4.99 and the short for a mere $3.99 each.

Check out the BlumeBox gallery for some lovely ideas and inspiration.

{found via Witty Whimsy}

Halloweddings

Posted by Khris in Wedding Planning

Pulling off a themed-wedding can be tricky, especially if the theme happens to be Halloween. Will you dress in costume or not? How do you convince your guests to get into the not-so-ghastly wedding spirit? What if you want to DIY?

From the ever-great Create My Event blog, I surfed over to a great site for Halloween-themed weddings called, Halloweddings (of course!).

Jenna has some really fun ideas for throwing a ghoulish fete. Everything from ceremony suggestions to diy recipes to very a nice resources section are available to visitors for free.

Visit Halloweddings at http://www.halloweddings.com

{found via i*heart*paper blog}