Category archives: Attire + Accessories
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- The search for the perfect-for-me gown can be one of the most stressful parts of the wedding experience. While there's a lot of pressure to be the embodiment of beauty and charm on the big day, there's not a whole lot of diversity for women who want something unique, fall outside of standard bridal sizing, or are on a [...]
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- I've gone on record more than a few times with my admission that sewing is my sworn mortal enemy. Sewing a skill that's eluded me; a skill that, admittedly, I've only half-heartedly tried my hand at a few times over the years. Every now and then I'd pick up the sewing machine and give it another go - usually when I nee[...]
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- If you feel like your wedding shoes could do with a little bit of sumpn’ sumpn’ don’t be afraid to grab a hold of some scissors and get creative. Making your own shoe embellishments is actually super fast, easy and cheap. You don’t even need fancy bits and pieces or tools.
Plus, if you make your own shoe pins, you c[...]
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Hi, my name is Mindy and I'm your new Real Weddings intern! I felt it wouldn't be proper to take this position without also sharing the story of our own real wedding.
My husband Tim and I were married at the Disneyland Hotel in May 2012. I had always dreamed of a fairy tale wedding day at Disneyland bu[...]
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- Today's project is from our new contributor, Amanda! You'll be seeing many more budget-friendly crafts from her in the coming weeks. Take it away, Amanda...
Creating a lace bracelet is an easy way to add a romantic touch to your wedding day accessories. With just a few items, this bracelet can be completed in a c[...]
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- Shoes of Prey is where DIY Brides can go to design your own bridal shoes, or any type of shoes!
If you’ve been struggling to find the right shoe for your wedding dress or bridal party, I give Shoes of Prey our highest recommendation for perfect shoes, made by you. The super easy web app allows you to pick from basi[...]
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- It's no secret that sewing is my Sworn Mortal Enemy. Oh, I've tried learning. Even bought a machine. I can reattach buttons and mend the odd seam but, otherwise, sewing is just a skill that eludes me. If you don't share my fear of needle 'n' thread, I have some great resources for those of you considering sewing your o[...]
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- A good hair accessory is hard to find - especially one that's hip and inexpensive. Thanks to the fabulous Corvus tristis blog, a very nice tutorial for creating fascinators has been shared. For the uninitiated, fascinators are large-ish combs or barrettes that are worn to formal events. They're not quite hats or headba[...]
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A big thanks for Alison R. who shared her instructions for creating a rhinestone - embellished tank. This project can be adapted to any iron-friendly surface such as shoes, handbags, and hoodies.The project sheet is available in the downloads area under Project Sheets/Attire.
Instructions for "Mr[...]
