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| The Modest Maiden |
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| Sat'n Spurs |
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| I Do In Denim |
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| Edenspring |
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
My favorite flower girl gifts!
She's been patient through dress fittings, bridal showers, rehearsals.
She's been very careful not to muss her lovely dress and hair.
She carried those petals all the way down the aisle in front of ALL those people.
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And she's adorable.
How do you thank her for making your wedding complete? Many brides give "their girls" a small gift as a token of thanks, and as a memento of their wedding day. Here are some of my favorite ideas:
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| Dear One Beanie Baby |
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| Barbie bride doll |
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| blossom hair pins |
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Lindsay and Derek 6/22/13
I not only had the pleasure of attending Lindsay and Derek's wedding, but also the honor of making their ring bearer pillow and flower girl basket. The ceremony was sweet and simple, and the location was a picturesque scene:
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| Waubonsie State Park, Hamburg, Iowa |
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| The bride's vows, and a gentle breeze ♥ |
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| The three colors of sand representing God + husband + wife, now inseparable |
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Congratulations to this happy couple. I wish you a lifetime of love and devotion.
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.
♥ Psalm 18:22 ♥
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Guest book on display
After the big day is over, it's a sad fact that the wedding things usually get packed up in a box and stored for eternity.
What if we got a little creative with our wedding memories so that they could become a part of our new home, instead of being banished to the attic?
Brides everywhere are being inspired by these nontraditional ideas to replace the guest book:
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| source: Southern Weddings magazine |
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| source: Southern Weddings magazine |
Here are two examples of a thumbprint-tree, to be framed and and incorporated in your new home's decor.
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| source: Emily Baughn |
I love this idea: having your guests highlight their favorite Scripture in a Bible that can be prominently placed and referred to often.
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| source: the plunge project |
This bride and groom gave guests a fabric-safe marker to sign their wedding quilt.
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| source: Southern Weddings magazine |
Place the signatures on a monogram of your new initials for a sweet wallhanging.
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| source: Edison and Ford Winter Estates |
And here's an idea that can grace your mantle for happily-ever-after: signed, smooth stones gathered and displayed in an elegant glass jar.
May your marriage be as beautiful as the memories of your big day ♥
Friday, January 18, 2013
Let them eat cake!
The wedding cake. According to the Bridal Association of America, the average cost of the cake is $543. For the very simplest of cakes, you can expect to pay at least $1.50 - $2.00 per slice (times your number of guests), and the price just goes up from there (upwards of $10 a slice!) based on the elaborateness of the design, flavors, fillings, etc.
Ouch.
But if you dare, you can DIY your wedding cake.
No, really!
With a few simple cake-decorating techniques, a little inspiration, and endless accessory possibilities, you might be surprised at what you can create! ♥
Here's a recipe for chocolate mud cake (or try this white cake recipe, with any of its variations: lemon, berry, liqueur, and white chocolate), with a keep-it-simple decoration idea:
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| Source: Intimate Weddings |
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| Source: Traditional Home |
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| Source: i am baker |
Petits-fours from pre-made pound cake, with an elegant chocolate seal:
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| Source: oncewed |
Do you think you want tiers? Bakerella shows you how:
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| Source: bakerella |
And here's a complete wedding cake tutorial from the Etsy blog:
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| Source: Etsy |
I can't wait to hear about your amazing creations! Tell me all about it in the comments below!
Friday, January 11, 2013
Stunning Centerpieces
Today I want to show you some easy and inexpensive ideas for stunning centerpieces!
Check out these paper roses, made from book pages (or use sheet music instead!) I personally cringe at the notion of tearing pages out of books, but those that are already damaged are fair game. Check thrift stores and garage sales. You could even put a request out on freecycle.
If you have a favorite love story or poem, consider photocopying it on vintage-look paper for your petals.
Get the bridesmaids to come over and have an assembling party :)
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| Source: 100 Layer Cake |
Maybe add these sweet-and-simple roses for a pop of color:
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| Source: dozi |
Looking for real plant-life? This tutorial shows you how to drill holes in bricks, but I would think you can skip that headache and just buy red masonry brick. Add some succulents and votives for an earthy focal point.
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| Source: ReadyMade |
Or hit the thrift stores for their seemingly endless supply of milk glass and plant your succulents in those! I think these would be darling with a burlap table runner.
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| Source: a casarella |
For cut flowers, Martha shares her tips on floral arrangements. This bowl centerpiece is genious. The hunt is on for interesting, eye-catching ceramics, pottery, and glassware to match your style and wedding theme!
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| Source: martha stewart |
Here's a colorful idea using mason jars (or any vase) and citrus slices.
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| Source: Glitz Bliss |
I absolutely love this fire-and-ice effect. Find gel beads in just about any color here.
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| Source: Wedding bee boards |
I hope you have a blast creating your tablescapes!
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