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DIY Blog

10 Creative Wedding Ideas for Escort Cards

February 09th, 2012, by Azure

Finding your dream wedding dress might be a little more exciting than finding the perfect escort cards. After all, every girl knows what it's like to put something on and suddenly feel like a million bucks (whether it's a dress, pair of shoes or a designer bag). But escort cards become much more exciting when displayed in a creative way, and we've got ten fabulous ideas to share with you today! Take a look at all ten ways to display your escort cards, then post a comment to tell...

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escort cards, wedding stationery




For Brides Trotting Down The Aisle A Second Time

January 30th, 2012, by The Broke-Ass Bride

Now, lemme put one thing out there right away. I’ve only been married ONCE So take everything I say with that little grain of salt. But I’m of the age where I have friends who are under 40 - and on their second marriage - which btw, ain’t no thang. However, gals in this predicament seem to have very mixed feelings about getting married again - should they have a big wedding? Should they have a wedding at all? Well, there are a few different ways you can go about this. I think...

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second time brides, second weddings, 2nd weddings, etiquette, elopement, encore weddings




Wedding Guest Welcome Bags from Maptote

January 30th, 2012, by Brooklyn Bride

If a lot of your guests are coming from out of town and you're providing gift bags for their hotels, they might as well be from Maptote because you seriously will not find anything cuter! Made in Brooklyn, they've been around for a while, but only now are they introducing even MORE customizable options and better yet, adorable pins!  They've also expanded their city list to include many more from around the world.  No doubt they will make the perfect keepsake for your guests....

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eco-friendly, welcome bags




Wedding Flower Style: Multiples

January 26th, 2012, by Oh Lovely Day

When choosing your florals for your wedding there are lots of things to consider, like what flowers are in season and the amount of money you are willing to spend.  What style of wedding are you having and what type of tables are you using for your reception?  All of these questions help you to decide what type of flower and style of arrangement you will choose.  But one style of arrangement that I think works for every budget, for every flower, and for every wedding style is...

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wedding flowers, centerpieces




Why I Happily Spent $30,000 on my Wedding

January 23rd, 2012, by Oh Lovely Day

This post was tough to write, for several reasons.  First, looking back at how much I spent on my wedding now that I have a child, I sometimes think “I could have put a down payment on a house with that money.”  Second, talking about money spent on something can come off as bragging, and that is definitely not the intention here.  I worked very hard as a lawyer to pay for my wedding, and my mother and stepfather were extremely generous and had saved to help us as well.  As...

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wedding planning advice, DIY wedding projects




Wedding Hair How To: High Textured Bun

January 23rd, 2012, by Azure

This high textured bun puts a romantic, bohemian twist on a classic bridal look! It's perfect for long-haired brides and brides wearing extensions, and goes great with more traditional bridal veils (like chapel and cathedral styles). The slightly teased look adds character, and the all-up 'do lets a stunning wedding dress neckline, back, and a bride's blushingly beautiful face really shine through! So today, Nicholas Penna, Jr. of SalonCapri shares his how to's on creating this...

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wedding hairstyles, wedding hair how to, ballerina bun




5 More Fabulously Creative Wedding Guest Book Ideas

January 19th, 2012, by Azure

A month or so ago, our lovely guest blogger, Oh Lovely Day, shared her top 5 creative wedding guest book alternatives and brides and grooms were inspired! There were ideas for wine lovers, sporty couples, board game fanatics and more. But in case you didn't find the right guest book idea for your I Do's, here are five more fabulous and unique alternatives: Wishing tree  Capture all your guests' well wishes with a wishing tree guest book that doubles as reception decor!...

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wedding guestbooks, guest book, unique wedding ideas




The Good, Bad and Ugly of Wedding DIY

January 18th, 2012, by Oh Lovely Day

Wedding DIY is all the rage, and why not?  When done right, DIY can make your wedding more affordable, can be lots of fun, and adds a personal touch to your day.  But there is a downside to DIY.  When done wrong, it can be ugly (literally).  Here’s a bit of the good, the bad, and the ugly. The Good  The secret to successful DIY?  Have a clear focus of your wedding style and then choose a couple of things (like your programs or favors) to DIY.  And pick something...

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DIY wedding projects, wedding planning advice




Make Wedding Guests Think You Spent a Fortune: 5 Ideas for Your Reception Tables

December 20th, 2011, by Azure

  When it comes to your wedding reception tabletops, you want to make a statement. But if your budget for wedding flowers isn't $10,000+, you'll need a little creativity to wow the crowd! Which is exactly why you came to OneWed, right?   Below we share five luxe for less ideas for creating captivating tabletops at your wedding reception:   1. Treasure hunting at home  Don't be afraid to use and repurpose items you (or your fiance, mom, sister, best...

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DIY wedding ideas, wedding reception centerpieces, centerpieces, Budget Wedding Ideas




Text Garlands for Your Wedding Reception

December 19th, 2011, by Brooklyn Bride

Rummaging around Pinterest over the weekend, I came across these text garlands and thought they'd be such a sweet way to decorate for your wedding!  Just imagine your vows criss-crossing around your reception, wouldn't that be stunning?!  And since the holidays are right around the corner, it would be extra cute to make them out of gingerbread...   Which text garland idea do you love?   Top- DIY from Katie Did | Bottom- Kidspot via Oh Happy Day ...

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wedding reception decor, paper wedding decor




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