May 24th, 2012, by Azure
Brides love mason jars, and nothing makes a wedding reception sparkle like a twinkling chandelier! And what do you get when you put the two together? A wedding reception statement piece to fill the room (or barn, tent, etc.) with enchantment!
Buy It! The Boots n Gus Etsy wedding shop is a mason jar treasure trove! How divine is the rainbow chandelier above? LOVE!
DIY It! For brides brave enough to take this DIY project on, we rounded up a few of our favorite tutorials!
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May 23rd, 2012, by Azure
Real Wedding by Polis Photography
After photographing Kjestine and Brian's wedding at the Southern Vermont Arts Center, and seeing every last detail up close and personal, it was hard to imagine that they were planning on a budget! Now, we've all heard about super crafty brides pulling off breathtakingly beautiful weddings with budgets of $10,000 to $15,000. But $6,000?! Believe it or not, Kjestine and Brian pulled it off!
The bride, with help from her friends and bridesmaids,...
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May 21st, 2012, by Azure
Everyone loved the adorable floral-filled ice cubes we shared in our DIY section a few weeks back. Curious to know if anyone's taken the plunge and tried the DIY!?
Today we've got another fabulous do-it-yourself project for brides willing to roll up their sleeves and get crafty! I spotted the daisy lollipops (below) on the Funkytime blog, and thought they'd make sweet & memorable wedding guest favors for Spring or Summer I Do's!
While Funkytime filled their pops with little...
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May 18th, 2012, by Azure
Thank you Allure for this slideshow feature of 32 new hair ideas for 2012! The hairstyles are gorgeous, with so much bridal beauty inspiration! But we had a tough time navigating through (and tried two different browsers), which made seeing all 32 looks a tad difficult.
But we've got you covered, lovelies! Because we're about to share three of our favorites wedding-worthy hairstyles (two updos and one retro-inspired down do) from Allure's batch of 32, and the DIY steps straight...
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May 15th, 2012, by Azure
Add sparkle to your wedding shoes or romance to your bridal updo with seven stylish accessory DIYs perfect for craft-savvy brides! So round up your bridesmaids, scroll through this list, and let us know which DIY wedding project you're dying to try!
#1 Jewel-Embellished Bridal Shoes inspired by a gem-encrusted Dolce & Gabbana pair...
#2 DIY Birdcage Veil for our vintage-inspired brides...
#3 French Pouf Hair Flower to adorn your soft & romantic wedding hairstyle...
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May 10th, 2012, by Azure
Fact: The majority of folks gearing up to attend a wedding have one thing on the mind... drinks, drinks and more drinks! Soon-to-be wedding guests are overcome with visions of open bars and free flowing booze, and really... can you blame them?
What this means is that the signature drinks and spirits you serve will not go unnoticed. Luckily though, making your wedding cocktails stand out with a few extra special touches is not difficult to do! One of our favorite ideas? Floral ice...
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May 09th, 2012, by The Man Registry
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of The Man Registry
Considering having a couples shower or looking for ways to interest guys in a wedding shower? While it may seem like a tough sell for some guys, there are lots of great shower ideas that cater to both sexes. Here are a few guy-friendly shower ideas:
Lawn/garden and BBQ shower. Perfect for a spring or summer shower, this shower lends itself well to a backyard grill-out setting where guests can play yard games such as horseshoes,...
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May 01st, 2012, by Azure
There are SO many ways to use moss to beautify your wedding ceremony and reception decor. And when you incorporate mossy touches throughout your big day, you can go green and save big on your wedding budget, too! Here are five fabulously mossy wedding DIYs definitely worth trying:
1. Mossy Messages scrawled on the wall of your venue will mesmerize wedding guests! Learn how to DIY the moss paint here, and be sure to check with your venue before embarking on this DIY journey.
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April 30th, 2012, by Valley & Co.
We know. Wedding planning can be daunting and difficult to begin, especially if you're going it alone without a seasoned planning team or someone who knows the ropes to guide you. So today we're sharing 3 wedding planning mistakes we see most often and how to avoid them in hopes of saving you headaches and added costs:
ONE- Signing on the dotted line. Don't fall to pressure from wedding venues or any vendor before you and your fiance have gotten to really read the fine print. Make...
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April 26th, 2012, by Azure
If you're ever on the hunt for beauty inspiration, TheBeautyDepartment.com (a blog by Lauren Conrad and two other gals) is a great place to start. Lauren and crew bring LA cool, tips and trends to readers across the nation, dishing fun beauty tutorials on everything from ombre hair to polka dot nails. Just check it out, you won't be disappointed.
And since most brides-to-be go DIY with their hair and makeup for pre-wedding festivities (think engagement party, bridal shower,...
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