DIY Wedding by Amy and Stuart, II

Okay, now on to some of the insane details. I love, love, love every little thing about this wedding. From the vintage typewriter to the funky programs, to the completely understated but utterly sweet, fresh ring of lavender that the couple stood in while saying their vows. Oh, and please, please, check out the seating chart. So charming…

Lace wrapped vases and hand crafted candies in beautiful paper? Yes, please…Oh, and how about those heart shaped peppers on the mini taco salads? Yum, yum, yum.

A little more from the DIY Queen herself, Vy:

Another element that was important to us was using as many vintage or recyclable items as we could for our wedding. We incorporated lots of personal decor items – the birdcage, the vintage typewriter, the typewriter stand, the birdbath – as props for the wedding. (The birdcage doubled as a place to hold cards and notes from guests. The birdbath had iron birds sitting in a wreath of lace scraps where our rings rested during the ceremony. The typewriter and typewriter table were put to use as a guestbook.)  Friends, family, and our caterer saved glass bottles & containers for us to hold flowers for the tables. Scraps of Kluny lace that I’ve used for clothes I’ve designed decorated the glass containers.

I had a collection of vintage linen handkerchiefs & napkins, as well as linen doilies that I used for the table centerpieces. I made the dessert stands from glass plates & goblets that I bought at the thrift store and epoxied together. Our plates and flatware were purchased from Bambu. Even though those were disposable, they are made from organically grown bamboo veneer and are also biodegradable. We had 30′s era big band swing music streaming from our iPod to keep the mood light the whole day.

Altogether, I put a lot of thought into use and reuse for the day of the wedding. A lot of the things that I used for our wedding were things that were already a part of our daily lives or were things that we loved and wanted to showcase in a fresh way. Mundane objects can be gorgeous and exciting when they are arranged in groups or used in an unexpected way.

All these details came together seamlessly the day of for us. There was so much love and work put into all the details and we were both so ecstatic that our vision translated into a happy day full of joy and warmth with our friends and family.

So much more to come from Vy and Michael’s wedding and the photographers behind the day, Amy and Stuart.

xoxo, Beth Helmstetter

17 Comments about “DIY Wedding by Amy and Stuart, II”

1. Jen (J. Lauren Events) says:

   February 15, 2010 at 11:40 am

   The vintage graphics are great but what I really love is the bride's personal style. The dress and accessories are perfect and her hair is just stunning.
2. Ella Bella Floral says:

   February 15, 2010 at 11:41 am

   Oh wow... I'm just smitten by all the vintage prints and details!
3. nicole b. says:

   February 15, 2010 at 11:47 am

   Would love to see a vendor list. Thanks!
4. Sara says:

   February 15, 2010 at 11:59 am

   I would love to know where the "PARTY" plates came from on the dessert table! Super cute!
5. Kate Miller Events says:

   February 15, 2010 at 1:08 pm

   These paper details are drool-worthy!
6. Tonia says:

   February 15, 2010 at 2:57 pm

   Wow, I think this wedding is a perfect example of how to have a level consistency running through your wedding without being to "themey" -- I just love how the bride and groom's personality is reflected in every detail. That is definitely the perk of putting so much of your own time and energy into all the decorations! Totally, totally beautiful, every inch of it.
7. gb says:

   February 15, 2010 at 3:02 pm

   Absolutely LOVE everything about this wedding decor! Can you tell me where you found the table number signs?
8. liloo says:

   February 15, 2010 at 3:44 pm

   this wedding is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!!
9. Mary says:

   February 15, 2010 at 4:55 pm

   I love all the pretty details. Any information on the PARTY dishes would be great. So fun!
10. aprilborglin says:

    February 15, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    I love every part of this wedding. So unique and beautiful. Love the invitations and table numbers. Do you sell invitations? Would love to have something similiar to your design.
11. Joanna says:

    February 15, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    The vintage flares... AMAZING! I so want to do the typewriter idea for our wedding but... 350 people and one typewritter... doesn't seem like a good idea! :-(
12. Vy says:

    February 15, 2010 at 11:58 pm

    @aprilborglin: PM me about custom work for your wedding!
13. Amy says:

    February 16, 2010 at 9:07 pm

    Where did you find the oversized wooden paper clips to hold the table numbers? So cute...
14. Mel J says:

    February 17, 2010 at 3:21 am

    Beautiful details! love them :D

    just wondering, where did you find the 'PARTY' bowl???
15. Jessica says:

    March 12, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    I instantly fell in love with the table numbers and the unique, lovely clothespins holding them!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I did some googling and found the large clothespins at Factory Direct Craft. They actually have a few different sizes which is kind nice to have a few options.
16. Tina says:

    January 28, 2012 at 12:13 am

    I absolutely love this wedding!! Anyone have any ideas on where you get seating chart cards like that printed?

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