Rain and Peter Kwan are a couple after my own heart. They went DIY on their wedding portraits! Do check out their great site that takes you step-by-step through their process. They also offer tips and hints on everything from makeup and posing to selecting equipment and lighting. Very inspiring!
I stumbled upon this cute little project at the Kitschy-Koo blog. It’s a paper flower with a lollipop center that I thought would be a fun favor for kids and adults alike.
Project Details and Directions: Kitschy-Koo
It’s no secret that sewing is my Sworn Mortal Enemy. Oh, I’ve tried learning. Even bought a machine. I can reattach buttons and mend the odd seam but, otherwise, sewing is just a skill that eludes me.
If you don’t share my fear of needle ‘n’ thread, I have some great resources for those of you considering sewing your own gown (and aren’t accomplished seamstresses).
* Sewing.Org - The official site of the Home Sewing Organization has some excellent tips and tricks for bridal sewing projects.
* A Vintage Wedding - Not only a neat little resource for researching vintage weddings, they offer a collection of vintage sewing patterns for sale.
* Fashion-era Forum - Another awesome vintage wedding resource, the Fashion Era forums offer a whole bulletin board topic dedicated to weddings. Lots of great projects and helpful peeps.
* SewBridal - A resource for that highlights tips and hints for creating your own gown from McCall’s sewing patterns.
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Did you know that some churches/houses of worship require brides to have covered shoulders/arms (in other words: no strapless gowns)? Maybe your church requires it or maybe it’s just your preference to be a little more covered than your gown allows. Perhaps, even, you’d just like a sweet little cover-up to keep warm. Whatever your situation, this adorable mini sweater (a.k.a. the boobholder) project from Glampyre Knits perfect. Imagine it done is a soft, fuzzy white knit (cashmere) or a sleek metallic. Chic!
Project Directions: Glampyre Knits
This one’s for you, my crochet-savvy friends. Behold this lovely vintage gown created from crocheted organdy ribbon. If any of you endeavor to make this: please send pictures! I’m dying to see it (but am not crochet-friendly myself by any means, thus I won’t be making it).
Project Directions From The Fabulous Me Did It
For those of you wanting to add a little sparkle to your updo, these hair coils are an easy and inexpensive accessory to make. Best of all? They take just a couple of minutes to make.
Project Directions: AllInfoAbout
I love, love, love beaded flowers. They take a bit of patience to master but they’re worth it (if you like beaded projects).
BeadJewelryMaking has a nice tutorial for creating beaded roses. Wouldn’t these be lovely as boutonnieres? You could also create a whole bridal bouquet from them or sneak in a few into a fresh flower bouquet for added sparkle.
Seeds beads come in hundreds of colors so you’ll be able to make a pretty little flower to match your theme.
Project Directions: BeadJewelryMaking
Using a petal ribbon and a pompom, this project creates a cute fabric flower. It’d be perfect as a corsage or to pin on a handbag, flowergirl’s basket, or even to the bride’s gown.
{Project and materials: Wright’s.}
The blogosphere (gah, I hate that word) is chock full o’ wedding goodness these days.
I’ve mentioned my slavish devotion to Design*Sponge here before. You do know about d*s, right? It’s a wonderful blog devoted to showcasing great design of all kinds. They’ve begun running a feature this week called The Handmade Wedding written by guest blogger Rebecca, owner of Moontree Letterpress. I’m very excited to see what fab finds they showcase! Hop on over to THW posts at d*s.
Another blog I’m enjoying these days is Paper Crave. It’s all about showcasing great paper and stationery finds. This month is a special feature on wedding invitations/stationery. If you’re looking to purchase invites or are just browsing for inspiration, do visit Paper Crave.
The Something Old, Something New blog is one of my absolute favorites. Written by the ever-fabulous Mackenzie Sala of Kenzie Kate stationery, this site pulls together the yummiest wedding inspiration pieces. You must check out Mackenzies tutorial for making paper flower pommanders. They’re gorgeous!
A good hair accessory is hard to find - especially one that’s hip and inexpensive. Thanks to the fabulous Corvus tristis blog, a very nice tutorial for creating fascinators has been shared.
For the uninitiated, fascinators are large-ish combs or barrettes that are worn to formal events. They’re not quite hats or headbands and are bigger than more hair clips.
Fascinators are very high on the trend list this year and you’ll see these at higher-end salons for $75 - $200+. You can make this for under $20, easy. Find feathers at craft stores and online. (eBay is a great source as are millinery supply shops.)
Go traditional with white feathers or outrageous with shocking pink. Tres chic, my darlings.
[spotted via craft magazine]
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Available at your favorite craft stores and booksellers.
