DIY Bride

You’re a free spirit. Fun, a little (or a lot) out of the orindary. You want a gown that’s made exactly for you and your unique style. Maybe you even have a design in mind and want someone to make it happen for you.

Well, today’s your lucky day, muchacha. I present a list of individuals and companies that will custom design and/or make a gown especially for you. Enjoy!

Anyiam’s Creations - Afrocentric creations
http://www.anyiams.com/

Bridal Corset - Corsets, cloaks, and gowns in the UK
http://www.bridalcorsets.com/cloaks.htm

Kindred Spirits - Period-inspired and contemporary gowns in the UK
http://www.bridal-originals.co.uk/

D’Ante Designs - Alterations and custom accessories
http://www.dantedesigngallery.com/

New Creations Designs - Contemporary gowns
http://www.newcreationdesigns.com/

Custom Bridalwear from Andrea Zax
http://www.studiosofandreazax.com/

Anna’s Couture
http://www.annascouture.com/about.htm

The Needlewoman
http://www.needlewoman.com/wedding_gowns.htm

Sunny Nelson Custom Design
http://www.sunnynelsondesigns.com/

Sharazi Bridal Couture
http://www.sharazi.com

Best Value Bridal Dress
http://stores.ebay.com/Best-Value-Bridal-Dress-and-Gown/Frequently-Asked-Questions.html

Perizone Custom Formal Dresses
http://stores.ebay.com/PERI-ZONE

Annette Cohen
http://annettecohen.com/

Annique Couture
http://www.anniquebridal.com/

Custom Bridal Wear by Mary McCarthy
http://www.custombridalwear.com/

Embellish
http://www.embellishdesign.com/

CoutureSF
http://www.couturesf.com/

Treasures by Tina
http://www.treasures-by-tina.com/

Virgina’s Custom Gowns
http://www.gownsbyginny.com/Custom.htm
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Khris shows you, step-by-step, how to create a monogram in MS PowerPoint.
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Khris shows you, step-by-step, how to create a monogram in MS Word.
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Today I’ve released a brand new project sheet and template for creating a fan-style wedding program.

You can find the file in our downloads section.

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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.

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Wouldn’t this make a cute “Will You Be My Bridesmaid?” card? Paper Crafts magazine is offering the pattern and directions for this card — for free.

Project courtesy of Paper Crafts Magazine .
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Bead Style Magazine is offering free, downloadable instructions for making 3 bracelets suitable for the wedding party. (Registration on their site is required.)

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Curious about going DIY for your bridal makeup? iVillage.Com has a fantastic article and tips on doing it yourself. It can be found at http://beauty.ivillage.com/makeovers/hm/article/0,,634370,00.html?arrivalSA=1&cobrandRef=0&arrival_freqCap=1&pba=adid=11551592
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Tips on making your own aisle runners from DIYBride members:

From Dani “I bought 8 yards of a white cotton fabric. I took the monogram image that I had made on my cocktail napkins and had it enlarged at Kinkos. I took that image and traced it onto the fabric. I then took fabric paint and painted in the letters. If you were to do this I would suggest using fabric paint pens rather then paint and a brush, it was hard to use. I then lined the edges of the “runner” with black satin ribbon for the finishing touch. Since I used paint and a brush I have a few drips. I took some fabric rose petals and hot glued them over my mistakes, once the fresh rose petals are down I doubt you will be able to tell the difference, and that way my mistakes will never be known. Good luck.”

From Zoe: Same as Dani, but instead of tracing, we’re cutting out the monogram like a stencil, placing over the runner, and spray-painting. FI has advised that acrylic paint will work best on a vinyl runner, so it can be rolled back up. Acrylic is more flexible. Another suggestion: use spray-glue over stencil, then sprinkle with glitter or rose petals. That part of the runner may not roll back up, but it would be a neat look.”
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Cymbidium Orchid Bouquet

How could anything this beautiful be so easy to make? Create a gorgeous 25-stem orchid bouquet in about 10 minutes.

Source: DIY Network
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