Hey DIYers!
Thank you to everyone who entered the Win The DIY Bride Book contest. I received more entries than I anticipated so it’s taking a little longer than I had expected to get through them all. There are so many funny, poignant, and cool entries it’s become a really tough process. I’ll post the winner [...]

Today, Thursday 12/27, is the last day for entries to win a free copy of The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects For Your Ultimate One-of-a-Kind Wedding. Details are here.

Today’s sneak peak is among my all-time favorite DIY projects and it was one of the most fun to photograph. {Check out the Split Bamboo Centerpiece below.}
We shot this project, the Split Bamboo Centerpiece, at the ultra cool Metropolitan Building in Long Island City/Queens (if you’re looking for a reasonably priced venue in the NYC [...]

No wedding-related book would be complete without a time line. For DIY couples, scheduling is tremendously important because most will vastly underestimate the time needed to plan and make their projects. A peek at the DIY Bride’s Proper Project Planning sheets is after the jump.

Are you ready for the first peek? Check out the Buds and Blossoms Bridal Bag below.
Instead of carrying a traditional nosegay down the aisle, wouldn’t it be fun to carry a handbag-shaped bouquet? Here’s a low-res picture of the project intro plus a shot of the beautiful Buds and Blossom Bridal Bag.

During the NYC trip to shoot the 1st half of the book way back in October 2006, the first thing our shuttle driver had to say was how crazy the city was due to the Will Smith shoot. DIYHusband and I didn’t see any sign of any film shoot - let alone Mr. Smith - [...]

I am all about craft swaps this season, so I was particularly delighted when Liene from Blue Orchid Designs posted about Brooklyn Bride’s Holiday Card Swap. What a cool way to connect crafters and brides.

Hey, crafty peeps. If you’re in the Chicago area this weekend, do check out the Renegade Craft Fair for all kinds of delightful, handmade goodness. There will be over 100 incredibly crafty vendors with wares that’ll knock your socks off. Click on the banner below for the full details.

Aww, you NYC peeps have all the fun! There are 2 not-to-be-missed events coming up in NYC.
March 9 - Yep, this week!
Author and event planner Karen Bussen is having a moving sale. Check out a selection of stainless steel tables, curtains, vases, candle holders, lanterns, shelving units, and much more. Much of it used only [...]