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Madeleine + Matthew
Posted by whitney on Feb 8, 2012 in Real DIYers | 0 comments
It may be because I live in Portland which is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country, but the wedding of Madeleine and Matthew and its tandem bike stationery makes my heart sing. The biking elements contributed to an overall theme of New England country in autumn, and the families of the couple came together to help decorate their wedding site on the day of the wedding. They used wildflowers picked the day before to create the floral arrangements and bouquets, and fresh apples were used for seating...
read moreAshley + Wally
Posted by whitney on Feb 6, 2012 in Real DIYers | 2 comments
Cowboy boots, horses, s’mores, and mason jars created a rustic country feel for Ashley and Wally’s wedding at home. They had an intimate ceremony at the home, with a self-catered reception, cupcakes for dessert, and a s’more pit to end the night. Ashley created her bouquet from flowers purchased at the supermarket, and mason jars were set up for guests to personalize with their name for the evening. They were also blessed with a mason jar chandelier for their wedding from a friend as a wedding present to pull together...
read moreBrady + Lindsey
Posted by whitney on Feb 1, 2012 in Real DIYers | 6 comments
Today’s wedding is one heck of a southern party. Lindsey and Brady were married in the groom’s family church with a reception at the home of Brady’s parents. It’s well known that I’m a sucker for a good backyard wedding, and Lindsey and Brady’s reception looks like too much fun for words. With a vintage country vibe working for their reception, the little touches really make it come together – not to mention I think the “Ladies and Gents” portable bathroom station is one of the...
read moreNatalie + Kevin
Posted by whitney on Jan 30, 2012 in Real DIYers | 3 comments
I have been so excited to feature this wedding since Emily from emily g photography submitted it last year. It was accompanied with a lovely email from the bride in which Natalie explained, “The feel and cadence of our wedding was crafted to reflect our mutual appreciation for the beauty and bounty of the Northwest as well as our personal passion in life. I believe that to achieve a truly personal wedding your passions are always the best place to start, as well as the obvious solid partnership with your future...
read moreKelly + Rob
Posted by whitney on Jan 27, 2012 in Real DIYers | 5 comments
Weddings that are held at home have a certain charm that you just can’t get anywhere else. Kelly and Rob had a church wedding with their reception at home, and Kelly went all out with their wedding plans. She collected all the details for the centerpieces and created the bouquets, invitations, and cake. She also put together the adorable candy buffet for guest to peruse during the...
read moreThe Crafty Countdown / Bookazine
Posted by Khris on Jan 26, 2012 in DIYBride News | 0 comments
Hey DIYers! For those of you doing the From The Heart Thank You Card on page 48 of The Crafty Countdown book or page 24 of the bookazine, there are some corrections you need to know about: 1. The envelope size is listed as 5″ square. Nope! It should be a 5 1/2″ square envelope. (Resources below.) 2. Some folks are having problems scaling the heart template on copy machines. To help you out (and save some frustration), here’s the template I used in PDF format:...
read moreTiffany + Tim
Posted by whitney on Jan 25, 2012 in Real DIYers | 2 comments
I can’t lie, I’m a sucker for a simple photo gallery whether it be of a wedding, engagement shoot, bridal shower, or day-after shoot (really, I love them all). Which is why I’m so taken with the engagement shoot of Tiffany and Tim. While they currently reside in Chicago, they decided to get married in their hometown of Canton in Ohio. For their engagement shoot, they kept it simple with a couple of chalkboards, the backdrop of Canton, and their love for each...
read moreAn Open Letter From Your Bridesmaid
Posted by Khris on Jan 23, 2012 in Khris' Corner | 9 comments
[DIY Bride welcomes guest posts about DIY projects, weddings, and wedding-related issues. Today's post was submitted by "Jennifer" (not her real name), a bridesmaid in 3 weddings in 2011-2012. We generally require our guests to use their real names in posts but will, on occasion, allow a non de plume as we've done today. Warning: there is profanity in this post.] Dear Bride, When you asked me to be your bridesmaid, I was flattered you asked me and was genuinely excited to part of this experience with you. It’s one of the most...
read moreJessica + Will
Posted by whitney on Jan 23, 2012 in Real DIYers | 7 comments
The wedding of Jessica and Will not only showcases one fabulous color palette (green and tangerine orange!), but one gorgeous venue and creative guest book. They were married at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum which made for phenomenal photos, and smiles abounded. For their guest book, everyone wrote on squares of fabric which were gathered into a large quilt for the couple after the...
read moreSunday Summary
Posted by whitney on Jan 22, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments
A recap of all the DIY goodness you may have missed this week! Rachel and Brandon created their DIY wedding for under $1,000 Rick and Sarah give great advice about having the wedding that YOU want. Our DIY downloads section is back! Linnea and William went warm and vintage for their...
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