Archive for September, 2009
Project Makeover: Yarn Mum Wreath
Our first Project Makeover comes from frustrated (and newly broke) DIYer Mindy. Due to downsizing at both her and her fiance's companies this summer Mindy is in a bit of a budget bind when it comes to her decor. Mindy adores bright green kermit mums and had hoped to make her own wreaths for pew and ...
Real Etiquette: Appetizer Reception Wording
Anonymous writes in with this question about the evening meal: We're trying to figure out what to serve our guests (170 ppl) at a 4pm reception. Our budget is $1000 for the food. We don't want our guests to be hungry but we don't have a lot of money to feed everyone. We're thinking appetizers-only. How ...
Fab Finds Friday: Fuji Instax Camera + Heather Bailey Felt
Fab Finds Friday is a weekly showcase of some of the fabulous resources available to the wedding community. This week’s wedding goodness comes to you from Fuji Instax 200 Camera and Heather Bailey's new line of felt. Products for FFF are chosen based on their merit and are never paid endorsements. xoxo. If you're still in ...
Reminder: San Jose Day With DIY Bride Workshop
Hey Bay Area DIYers! Say hello to a fabulous handcrafted wedding! Join DIY Bride author and founder, Khris Cochran, for a day of crafty wedding goodness. Who: Brides, grooms, partners, or anyone interested in wedding crafts. When: Saturday, October 17, 2009 Time: 10 am – 3 pm Where: A Work of Heart Studio, San Jose, California What You’ll Get: You’ll get ...
Free Download: Cupcake Wrapper
This is one of our most popular requests recently: a cupcake wrapper. What is it? It's a band of paper that wraps around the outside of a cupcake. Instructions: 1. Download the template here 2. Print it onto a piece of cardstock 3. Cut it out and use it to trace the shape onto paper. You can fit multiple ...
Tip of the Day: Fall Wedding Decor Ideas
Happy Autumn, Northern (oops! not, Western) Hemisphere readers! For those of you planning a Fall wedding, get your behinds to your local magazine racks. September is prime Fall decorating time with the major shelter magazines: Martha, Country Living, Better Homes and Gardens, Southern Living, etc., who nearly always have fun, unique, and gorgeous ideas for centerpieces, ...
Real Etiquette: Complex Invite Wording
Kimberly writes in the following situation: The bride's parents are hosting the wedding. The groom's mom passed away a few years ago and the groom's father may or may not be at the wedding. The bride & groom have a daughter together (almost 1 yr old) and the groom also has 5 other kids (2-3 of ...
How To Ask Us A Question – And Get A Reply
Hey DIYers! DIY Bride receives about 2,000 non-spam emails a month. Since the the site is run by little old me, please understand that it can take a few days (or more) for me to respond to your questions. To put it in perspective: if I spent only 5 minutes per email I'd be answering it ...
Contest: Win a Ron Ben Israel Cake
Well-Spun Weddings is hosting a contest for a lucky couple to win a cake made by master cake guru, Ron Ben Israel. Pop on over to WSW and enter before 12/01/09. And do check out Well-Spun Weddings' vintage wedding films. Truly, they're among the absolute best videography companies I've seen.
Fab Finds Friday: Mari Robeson + Priscilla of Boston
Fab Finds Friday is a weekly showcase of some of the fabulous resources available to the wedding community. This week’s wedding goodness comes to you from Mari Robeson + Priscilla of Boston. Products for FFF are chosen based on their merit and are never paid endorsements. xoxo. I'm a sucker for a good ring pillow. So ...
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