Author archives: Amanda
DIY Tutorial: Wire Love Necklace
This wire necklace is an easy way to create a unique piece in very little time. Honestly, the whole necklace from start to finish took me 5 minutes at most.
Materials:
2 - 3mm jump rings
6.5 inches of 24 guage wire
1 - 16" metal chain
1 ring clasp
1 - 6mm jump ring
Wire cutter
Round nose pliers
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Fab Finds: Romantic Wedding Fashions by Vera Wang
- Valentine's Day is fast approaching and we here at DIY Bride are continuing this month's theme with some lovely looks from Vera Wang. WHITE by Vera Wang is offered exclusively at David's Bridal, and features the classic looks as well as dresses in gorgeousness red and pink hues. This collection features the ro[...]
Pick a Budget-Friendly Wedding Date
Winter, Spring, Summer or maybe Fall?
Friday, Saturday or perhaps Sunday? So many decisions!
Here at DIY Bride we're always happy to help when it comes to making budget friendly decisions. When it comes to choosing a wedding date, some considerations should be made, and this is especially true if you're worryin[...]
World's Largest Vow Renewal Ceremony
- Heads up if you're thinking of renewing your vows! Ripley's Believe It or Not! is hosting a HUGE and FREE vow renewal that will be happening on February 10th,2013. "Last year, nearly 700 couples from seven countries around the world re-joined each other in holy matrimony in a multilingual wedding vow renewal cere[...]
DIY Cinnamon Ornaments
- Cinnamon ornaments are an easy DIY, and can serve as both a favor for your guests or decorations for the reception space. What you'll need: Applesauce Cinnamon Cookie Cutter Twine or ribbon Mixing bowl Cookie sheet Spatula Toothpick Wax Paper Estimated cost: $5 for 15 ornaments Directions: [...]
{Inspiration Board} Groomsmen Style
- When it comes to attire for the guys, think color. And consider opting for tuxes other than black. As always, tan tuxes are perfect for beach weddings, but suits in shades of tan and brown are also great for fall weddings. Imagine pairing one of those great ensembles with a nice burnt orange, cranberry or plum col[...]
{Inspiration Board} Blue + Green Beach Wedding
- Pantone's top colors for Spring 2013 are out and they're simply lovely. Together, monaco blue, dusk blue, grayed jade and emerald provide the perfect color pallet for a calming beach wedding. Different shades of sea glass were the first thing I thought of when I saw all the colors together. Martha Stewart Weddings[...]
How to make a felt pomander for flower girls
- For my wedding I decided against real flowers and opted for something a little different instead. Felt pomanders are a great alternative to having flower girls throw petals, they help keep little hands busy and, best of all, they're nearly indestructible. The night of our rehearsal, one flower girl was batting hers l[...]
{Challenge Post} Amanda's Shaker Box Save the Date
- Our first DIY Bride Challenge contest starts today! The first challenge we're bringing you is the Shaker Box Save-the-Date. To show how easy it is to participate, I've shared my own version of the Shaker Box Save-the-Date below. Be sure to join the DIY Bride Challenge by visiting this link: http://www.challengeloop[...]
Amanda's DIY wedding + button boutonniere tutorial
- Hello all! I’m Amanda, one of the new contributors, and this week I’ll be sharing my own DIY wedding and a tutorial, hope you enjoy it! In August 2012, my husband, Justin, and I wed in South Dakota. Exactly one year before our wedding, Justin and I moved to Kansas so that I could attend graduate school; wh[...]
DIY bouquet photo charm
- My DIY post this week continues the theme of using pictures in your wedding. Creating a photo resin charm is a great way to remember an extra-special someone on your big day, but, for some people (me), resin can be tricky to work with. So, instead, I've detailed below how to achieve that resin look without any of the h[...]
How to have a DIY wedding and stay sane
Having a DIY wedding is a great way to highlight how unique you and your love are, while also showing off those amazing craft skills! If you're anything like me, you've been planning this wedding ever since you even got the slightest inkling that you'd found "the one." And, if I'm going to be completely honest, I rea[...]