Joanna + Charles
University of Georgia alumni Joanna and Charles’s red, black and white wedding showcases how to use strong colors to make a beautiful style statement.
Joanna and Charles met at freshmen orientation at UGA but did not start dating unitl they re-connected nine years later in Atlanta. They chose to get married in Athens, Georgia because that is where they met and went to school.
The main color of their wedding was red because that is Joanna’s favorite color. Additionally, black and white were brought in as accent colors. Red and black are also UGA’s colors.
The couple’s friends and family did all the flowers and decorations for their wedding. The invitations were designed and handmade by a friend-Emily Butler. The reception was rockin’ as Charles played drums with the band for a few songs. The dance floor overflowed! They had an after party at a local bar and even Joanna’s 82 year old grandfather stayed out intil 2 A.M.!
Joanna McNally & Charles Pinkham
December 10, 2009
Athens, Georgia
Photographer: ZoomWorks
Reception Venue: Foundry Park Inn
Cake Designer: Cecilias Cakes
Ceremony Location: University of Georgia Chapel
Nicole + Ross
Weddings need not be extravagant to be beautiful. A gorgeous setting, a few DIY projects, and a happy couple are the perfect recipe for a wedding day to remember.
Nicole & Ross
July 04, 2009
Waikoloa, Hawaii
Photographer: Joanna Tano Photography
Reception Venue: Hilton Waikoloa Village
Other: Waikoloa Golf Club
Caitlin + William
Caitlin and Will designed and created their entire wedding – nearly everything was DIY – with carefully chosen details.The result? Warmth and charm galore.
Photographer Tammy Swales describes the day. “Caitlin created her hairpiece and her daughter’s flowers. They folded dozens of origami swans (after their new shared surname) and flowers for their place cards and centerpieces, and put together felt mustaches for all the guests. They even had a close friend illustrate their paper doll invitations and program fans. Caitlin and Will’s wedding was so personal and intimate. Their young daughter, so central to their lives, was involved in the entire day, from being included in the invites and programs, to being an important part of the ceremony. Caitlin and Will’s wedding was all about FAMILY, and their family and friends were touched by how personal and how much of a gift their day was. Caitlin worked tirelessly designing their wedding, and created almost everything that you see in the images. It was truly a beautiful day, focused on family and friends, laughter and so so much love. “
Caitlin + William
August 07, 2010
Clinton, New York
Photographer: Tammy Swales Photography
Event Designer: DIY by Caitlin and Will
Reception Venue: Hamilton College
Questions About The Book-A-Zine
Hi all,
My mailbox has been flooded with questions about the DIY Bride Magazine. Thank you so much for your feedback and enthusiasm! Some of you have had great questions about the magazine and projects and I wanted to address them so that others may benefit.
Q. Is the DIY Bride Magazine a monthly or quarterly magazine? When does the next issue come out?
A. At this writing there are only 2 issues scheduled for publication: the one on stands until March 31st and one to be released next January. If you love the magazine, please let my publishers know!
Q. Where do you find inexpensive silk for the Silk Pocket Fold Invitation?
A. The Silk Baron is my current favorite spot to buy dupioni. Great prices, great service. Other spots I like for their selection and prices are:
Q. Where can I find rhinestone buckles for my invites – that don’t break my budget!
A. The cheapest ones I’ve found are around $1.00 each.
- Lucy’s Fabrics (they offer bulk discounts)
- Bead and Trim
- Your Perfect Gifts (etsy)
Q. Where’s a good place to find rubber stamps online?
A. I like Addicted To Rubber Stamps for their wide selection. Some of the other spots I really like:
- Paper Source
- Hero Arts
- Simon Stamp (for custom designs)
- Impress Rubber Stamps
- Savvy Stamps
- PaperTrey Ink
- Technique Tuesday
Q. The cost of the stephanotis ring pillow looks waaaaay too low!
A. It is. There’s a mistake on the cost comparison. Stephanotis blooms run anywhere from $17.00 – $25.00 for a box of 25 blooms. You’ll need about 7 boxes which makes the flower cost alone $119 – $175. I’ve recently heard from florists that they’re charging anywhere from $190 – $250+ for a similar ring pillow design. Your DIY cost is going to be about the same.
Q. On page 34 of the magazine, in the OTHER supply list, what’s an “ornate rubber stamp, rotary cutter”?
A. That’s an error. The stamp and the rotary cutter are two different items and should be listed as such.
Q. Where do you find flat back rhinestones at a reasonable price?
A. There are tons of great places online. I prefer Dreamtime Creations and FireMountain Gems for their prices and top-notch service. Other places I recommend:
Q. How do you keep the paper aisle runner from bunching up or slipping?
A. It’s tricky – and one of the reasons some venues don’t allow aisle runners! For solid wood, cement, and tiled floors I recommend using some removable, no-residue adhesive squares (WallArt Adhesive by GlueArts) every few feet. Hardware stores and some places like Target have non-skid liners (like for shelving and rugs) that can be cut into strips and used at strategic places on the underside of the runner to help prevent slip, too. On grass, I like floral “U” pins. They’re cheap and easy to install along the edges of the runner.
Read MoreAutumn + Kyle
Autumn and Kyle’s gorgeous country wedding was a labor of love for them and Autumn’s parents and six siblings. Together they planned and put together the entire wedding with beautiful results.
Autumn + Kyle
June 05, 2010
Arrington, Tennessee,
Photographer: Joy Marie Photography
Reception Venue: King’s Chapel
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