Archive for May, 2009
{Guest Post}: Determing Your Tent Size
There are many different types of venues and some require more logistical preparation than others. In particular, tented weddings require different consideration because one is building a facility, so to speak, from the ground up. A question I get all the time is, “What size tent should I rent? And how big should the dance ...
{Guest Post}: Bridezilla Phobia
Maybe it’s because I’ve been to so many weddings. Maybe it’s because I’m one of the last of my friends to get married and I’ve now been a bridesmaid several times over…I’ve been inside the eye of the storm. Maybe it’s just a silly, harmless little term we should all just ignore. All I know ...
{Guest Post}: Jenn Shares Her Salt Scrub
During your engagement you will likely attend multiple showers and parties held in your honor. A great way to thank your guests/hosts is to send them home with a little handmade pampering. Salt/Sugar scrubs are a great way to do this. Bonus – these recipes are so easy you can make them for any occasion i.e. ...
{Guest Post}: Ms. Polka Introduces Cristina Re
Australian paper designer Cristina Re has long been the first go to place for beautiful paper designs and accessories. With a large range of lustre papers, embossed papers, fasteners, papers and coordinates, there’s always something just right for your wedding stationery. Boudoir Blue is a great choice for a stylish summer gala. Guests arriving to jazz ...
DIY Bride Wants To Know: What Are Your Colors?
We're curious about what colors and themes you are featuring in your weddings. Why? We're endlessly curious here at DIY Bride and want to know what real couples are incorporating into their big day. And, well, we're going to be borrowing your colors/themes ideas for crafty projects and inspiration to showcase on the blog!
{Guest Post}: Save the Date or Save the Money?
Brides today often view Save the Date announcements as an obligatory part of the invitation ensemble and process. However, in many cases they are not needed, and therefore are a waste of money. With budgets tightening, the ability to save money in one area can mean being able to avoid cutting back in another. Still uncertain ...
Help Improve DIY Bride!
In an ongoing effort to bring you the projects, resources, advice, and ideas that you crave, I'd love it if you let me know what's missing at DIY Bride. What types of projects are you wanting more (or less) of? Are you digging the product reviews? Would you like more inspiration pieces (cool finds/product showcases/inspiration boards)? Do you want ...
{Guest Post} Jocelyn Shares Her Save The Dates
Clipart Saves the Day (and the Date) My fiancé and I are in the midst of a nine month engagement and we didn’t even think about Save the Date cards until we had about five months left. Oops – most wedding pundits recommend sending these out at least six months before the big day, so needless ...
{Guest Post} The DIY Wedding: From Pain To Pride
By Christina Friedrichsen, www.intimateweddings.com I cannot see the laundry room floor. That's not necessarily a bad thing, given that its godawful linoleum, but it's after 11 pm and I'm getting married. Tomorrow. That's right tomorrow - and there's a one inch layer of stems and leaves on my floor. It's the first time in my life I ...
{Guest Post} Ms. Polka Gets Her Font On
There’s something really fun about the idea of having your own special, handmade font. Whether you’re after a font so you’re able to use your own handwriting in a document or creating your own creative personalised lettering. Fonts In Bloom is the easy way for transferring your ideas from paper to computer. Fonts In Bloom provides ...
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