Jeweled Pumpkins For Autumn Weddings

Photo courtesy of Kathy the creative genius behind Life On Lakeshore Drive

 

Jeweled pumpkins are perfect for an autumn wedding. This pumpkin, designed by Kathy at Life On Lakeshore Drive, is made from a fake white pumpkin (is there any other kind for a DIY project that you want to be able to make ahead of time for your wedding?) and a scrapbook decal from the local hobby store. The hardest part? Carefully applying the decal. For details on how to make this perfect wedding accent, visit Kathy's blog. I'm in awe Kathy! Nice work.

 

More pumpkin ideas here, and here, and here, and here, and here. More pumpkins and/or gourd centerpieces for autumn looks are posted here, and here (one of my favorites), and here. OK, I guess you have plenty of pumpkin ideas to work with. Let me know if you have any great ideas, link them in the comments, always love your input.

Rustic Wedding

Photo courtesy of White Rose Weddings ...

 

 

Planning a rustic wedding? Why not consider using baby's breath on top of a wine barrel? It has the look of lace and is inexpensive as well. Add some baby's breath to the wedding bouquet and bridesmaids' flowers to pull the look together.

 

 

Photo courtesy of White Rose Weddings ...

 

 

Another great look to add for a rustic wedding are horseshoe placecards. So easy to make you don't even need directions! Again this photo courtesy of White Rose Weddings ... Put them on a burlap backing to give it a barn like look.

 

These two easy ideas are simple to add to your rustic barn wedding. Some other ideas? Rustic benches ir bales of hay covered with cloth instead of chairs, barbeque instead of fancy dinners, use some mason jars scattered around the tabletops for centerpieces, and give homemade jam for wedding favors. And the ideas just keep on coming!

Easy Economical DIY Centerpiece

Photo courtesy of Amore Event Design

 

Anchor silk flowers using clear floral marbles is a glass or vase of water, add a floating candle and voila! an easy economical centerpiece. Add some votive candles is a coordinating color or the same color as the flowers and you have a great centerpiece.

 

Be sure to test the glasses out to be sure they are able to withstand the heat of the floating candles, I've seen centerpieces shatter when the glass was not meant to withstand the heat of candles burning.

 

Sparkling Wedding

Photo courtesy of Everything That Sparkles

 

Her eyes sparkle with love when she looks at her groom (and vice versa) so why not decorate their chairs with the word "Love" hung on each chair with pretty grosgrain ribbons to coordinate with  your wedding color scheme? Easy but such a perfect addition to chiavari chairs at your wedding reception.  

Easy DIY Wedding Project

Photo from Pinterest board of Sarah Sierszyn

 

Looking for an easy DIY project to use for centerpieces for your wedding? How about these floating candles surrounded by different size pearls floating in water?

 

This is an EEEBCDI (easy enough even Bill can do it) project. For those of you who aren't familiar with my blog, these are projects that are so easy even my non-crafty husband was able to pull one together with no stress (not necessarily no mess though!) Which means if you are looking for a project to have your fiance help you out with this is one he should be able to handle without a problem no matter how much he insists he 'doesn't do crafts.'

 

Choose white or cream pearls depending on the color of your dress. You could even buy colored pearls in blush or pale pink to bring some color to the centerpiece. Pick up pearls at your local craft store or buy them online.

 

One caveat when buying vases to use for any floating candle project: Be sure the vases can withstand prolonged heat from the burning candle. I've been to weddings where the vases exploded from the heat. Needless to say it was a little messy.

 

So have some fun, grab your fiance, and pull together these easy DIY centerpieces for your wedding day together.

Fortune Cookie Favors

Photo courtesy of Cutest Food website

 

Fortune cookies are the perfect favors for your upcoming bridal shower! The folks at the website Cutest Food have some adorable pink and white fortune cookies, perfect for you wedding or shower. They offer a variety of fortunes perfect for your perfect day, like "Owl always love you."

 

Cookies come in white with pink hearts or pink with white polka dots, as well as pink with white hearts or white with pink polka dots. Assorted colors available.

 

Don't want to purchase fortune cookies from a big company? Why not make your own? DIY weddings are a huge hit these days so why not consider making your own wedding favors. These are sure to entertain your guests as well as taste good.  You can also pack them up so they can take some home with them.

 

YouTube has a variety of videos that can show you different ways to make them for your party. Sounds like a fun night to me!

 

Video from YouTube

Make Wedding Invitations Uniquely Yours

Glitter Envelope Courtesy of The Persian Laundry on Etsy

 

Want some eye-catching envelopes for your correspondence or wedding invitations? Looking for help lining envelopes? Visit The Persian Laundry on Etsy. They will sell you the liners or will line them for you.

 

You can design liners and line envelopes as a do it yourself project, but it is time consuming and it may be worth it to you to just order the liners and/or have The Persian Laundry line yours for you.

 

This look is not for every bride but I know there are some of you who will love it. Other looks available from The Persian Laundry? Envelopes lined with world maps and other designs that may fit your wedding theme.

 

If you are making your own liners, consider using wallpaper. There are a variety of designs, one that is sure to fit your personal style. (Of course you may never get out of the wallpaper store, there are thousands of choices!) If you are planning on picking out wallpaper, have an idea what you are looking for going in, it will cut your time searching for just the right paper.

 

Whether you do it yourself or have The Persian Laundry do it for you, lining your envelopes can give your wedding invitations a custom look that reflects your own personality. Think of it as a precursor to decorating your first home, but a much smaller project (and a lot easier to undo if you don't like it!)

DIY Floral Background For Wedding Vows

Photo from MSW

Looking for a great backdrop for your wedding ceremony? Try this great idea posted on Martha Stewart Weddings.  I love the combination of colors. It's like having a bouquet on the wall! It uses simple flowers and some masking tape.

This look is perfect for the bride getting married in a room that doesn't have a great background. Would love to use it to take a ho hum hall and turn in into a bower of flowers!

And it's so easy! Tutorial on Martha's site (along with some other fabulous ideas for your wedding.)

Wedding Labels From The Web

Can't decide on the perfect wedding labels? Visit this diy web site, Worldlabel.com,  that will make all your wedding label dreams come true.

They have everything from elegant to more modern looks.  There are colors to suite every bride.  Some are monograms, some are CD labes and more.

Rose Wedding Invitation Template

Download & Print has new templates available for DIY brides.  The rose pouchette invitation isn't one of their new templates but will give you an idea of their products. But if you're a bride whose wedding is going to feature pink roses, this invitation is for you. 

This company has creative wedding invitations and other paper products for weddings and best of all, they'll teach you how to DIY with their easy to follow videos available on their web site.  Come browse all their freebies or join for a year for the low price of $24.95.  Every Friday they post new free templates on their Facebook page.  Enjoy their creations--the trick is choosing JUST ONE!

Cameos and Your Wedding

Visit Bridal Black and White Blog and see an incredible tablescape featuring cameos! Love the look for a Victorian wedding.