We have an interesting dilemma in the forums and I’m hoping you creative divas might have some suggestions. User virtualvoice writes in with this predicament:
Our wedding ceremony is going to be outdoors in an amphitheater- the seats are all stone and somewhat dirty. We need to have blankets or fabric or something so that the [...]

This is filed under “Why didn’t I think of that?”.  Here’s a quick way to add instant impact to your centerpiece vases: cover them with placemats.
Home by Sunset has the step-by-steps on how to do this super-easy, super-inexpensive project to take your centerpieces from nice to WOW. (Found via Heavy Petal - a really cool [...]

The fun and fabulous folks at 365Halloween have posted this cool tutorial for making pumpkin picture holders out of Fimo clay. While I think they’re great for pictures, they’d be even cooler used as place card holders. And, even if you’re not into the pumpkin thing, the techniques you learn can be translated into other [...]

I’ve been a long-time admirer of the napkin arts. I honestly really love artfully folded napkins. It’s just a really sweet touch, a nice detail.
The folks at CRAFT magazine pointed NapkingFoldingGuide.com today, and lemming that I am, I popped over to check it out. OMG! The site features 27 creatively folded napkins complete and step-by-step [...]

Is it ..
… could it be …
… wait … oh yes!
It’s a PROJECT!
A bona fide, real life, DIY Bride project!
I bring you the first project I’ve done for this site in a long, long time. And it’s an easy one for all of you craft neophytes.
Behold, my DIY disciples: the versatile, simple, and cheap chalkboard [...]

Wouldn’t this be an awesome ring pillow with the initials of you and your beloved? It’d also be a nifty “thank you” gift for your maids.
JCaroline has generously offered a tutorial for making this gorgeous monogrammed felt pillow.
[found via Craft Magazine]

I love, love, love beaded flowers. They take a bit of patience to master but they’re worth it (if you like beaded projects).
BeadJewelryMaking has a nice tutorial for creating beaded roses. Wouldn’t these be lovely as boutonnieres? You could also create a whole bridal bouquet from them or sneak in a few into a fresh [...]

Using a petal ribbon and a pompom, this project creates a cute fabric flower. It’d be perfect as a corsage or to pin on a handbag, flowergirl’s basket, or even to the bride’s gown.

{Project and materials: Wright’s.}

When coming up with nifty and unique ideas for wedding projects, I highly encourage you to look outside the wedding industry for inspiration. Visit designer blogs, pick up craft books and magazines, or head out to your local flea markets to search for those fresh and funky finds that’d be perfect for your wedding.
One of [...]

I ran across this great little project from atelier v. {via Photojojo} this morning. The project could be used for seating cards, pictures, and table numbers. The metal bases can even be painted if brushed silver just isn’t your thang.

If you haven’t been to Photojojo yet, rush over there right away. They have great DIY [...]