2008 June | DIY Bride

Jun10 1

Budget-Saving Ideas (DIY Bride in the media)

Posted by Khris in DIYBride News, Wedding Planning

I was recently interviewed by the Associated Press for a piece about budget-saving tips. The article started running over the weekend and I thought it’d be fun to share with you. There are some excellent tips for all budgets within from such wedding gurus as Marcy Blum, David Tutera, and … me.

(Same article, different publishers)

The Canadian Press
Boston Herald
Ithaca Journal
Guelph Mercury
Knoxville News Sentinel

Wedding debt and smart budgeting are among my favorite topics! Do check out some of the previous posts about wedding budgets I’ve done:

How To Recession-Proof Your Wedding

Avoid The Wedding Debt Trap #1

Avoid The Wedding Debt Trap #2

Jun04 2

DIY Cake Month: Cake Decorating Basics Video

Posted by Khris in Food + Catering

This is, hands down, one of the best introductory cake decorating videos on YouTube. Master cake decorator, Sandy Sheppard, shows the basic tools and shares some tips.

How to Decorate a Cake

Do check out Sandy’s other videos at http://www.monkeysee.com/channel/show/56. They’re all excellent!

Jun04 2

DIY Cake Month: How To Make A Rose Video

Posted by Khris in DIY Projects & Tutorials

[Update 2: Yay! You can find the Expert Village cake decorating videos at http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/473_cake-decorating.htm]

[Update: Well, bummer. The video is no longer available!]

~~If you’re a visual learner, this great video from Expert Village is perfect for you. Learn how to make a frosting rose, one of the most basic cake decorations.~~

Cake Decorating Ideas, Tips & Techniques: An Essential Guide to Cake Decorating : Making Rose Designs with Icing : Cake Decorating Ideas, Tips & Techniques

Jun04 2