Help A Reader Out: Hot Air Balloon Theme

Posted by Khris in HADO

DIY devotee, Ann, needs some help with her hot air balloon themed wedding. I thought I’d turn this one over to you awesomely creative people.

… My fiance proposed to me on a hot air balloon last March.  We are trying to continue this by making the theme of the wedding hot air balloons.  My sister is a graphic designer and is making all of our stationary with a beautiful monogram/logo using a hot air balloon and our names.  We are getting married at a pretty formal reception hall, so we know that the decorations need to match the formality of the room.  We have been thinking of finding rice paper lanterns made to look like balloons.  We would light all of the lanterns with candles or battery operated lights.  I am having so much trouble finding plain or light blue rice paper balloon lanterns.  Any idea where I could get them  or any other ideas for centerpieces using that theme?
Thanks for your help!

Can you help Ann out with centerpieces, lantern sources, and other hot air balloon inspiration?

DIY Wednesday: Spring Centerpieces From Epicurious

Posted by Khris in Bouquets + Flowers, DIY Projects & Tutorials

Epicurious, the uber cool foodie site, isn’t the first place I’d look for centerpiece ideas but, wow!, they have a nice section on DIY centerpieces this month.

Do check out their slideshow tutorials on how to create these fresh, bright and utterly beautiful centerpieces. (I love the one in the center!)

Fab Finds Friday: Bellissima Vita Weddings

Posted by Khris in Fab Finds Friday

{Fab Finds Friday is a weekly showcase of some of the fabulous resources available to the wedding community. This week’s wedding goodness is the Centerpiece of the Week feature at Bellissima Vita Weddings.}

Finding that perfect centerpiece seems to be one of the biggest design dilemmas couples face in the wedding process. I know Mr DIYB and I agonized over ours (ok, I did most the agonizing…) before we decided to do a cupcake display on each table.

One of my favorite blogs to visit, Bellissima Vita Weddings, has a wonderful feature called “Centerpiece of the Week“.  Lisa’s picks are fresh, fun, elegant. If you’re looking for gorgeous, unique centerpiece inspiration you must visit! (And do check out the rest of the blog – it’s fabulous!)