DIY Wedding by Amy and Stuart
When Amy and Stuart first sent Vy and Michael’s wedding my way, I have to admit, I thought, “talented brides like Vy make wedding designers like myself obsolete.” I know that may sound extreme, but it’s kind of true. And yet when I saw this perfect DIY affair really unfold, I couldn’t contain myself. It’s just so ridiculously gorgeous, so totally thoughtful, I couldn’t help but fall in love. First up, let me just tease you with the glorious DIY invitations that I’m sure made guests all giddy once they opened this little package of goodness.
And, oh my, that dress, those shoes, that hair!! And, don’t even get me started on that vintage faux fur stole. Major swoon!
Here’s a bit of insight from the bride herself:
If I could describe our wedding in a few words, it would be: vintage romanticism meets eclectic detailing. We were very inspired by our venue, Smog Shoppe. It possesses lots of qualities my fiance and I embrace – eclectic furnishings, a fun and non-fussy vibe, and sustainable design. Our aesthetic leans towards a blend of vintage and modern and we wanted a wedding that conveyed a fun, unfussy, and unexpected atmosphere.
One of the details that was most important to us were the invites. I’m a fashion designer who LOVES color, so we used tons of color on our invites, which I designed. I was inspired by the look and feel of vintage French perfume & soap labels. We wanted invitations that felt unexpected and timeless, yet warm. I wanted things to be mismatched, yet possess a cohesive overall look. The individual shapes of the invite, map, RSVP card, and info card made the invitation suite feel like something your great aunt would have saved. The wood veneer pochette gave everything a warmth that we really wanted to convey. Lastly, we used mismatched vintage stamps for our envelopes to reiterate the eclectic-meets-vintage vibe of our wedding.
I can’t wait to share more of these yummy images from Amy and Stuart.
xoxo, Beth Helmstetter
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Love the invitations... they are stunning! I also adore the Bride's stole... sooo perfect with her gorgeous look!
This is gorgeous, I can't wait to see more! Those save the dates are yummy.
love the invitations & the gorgeous bride! Can you tell me how you covered the lace around the mason jars???
Holy invites!! Those are fabulous!!!!
So beautiful - the invitations are out of this world creative!
oh my goodness, where is that dress from?! I love it!!!
Holy cow! Beth! Those invites!! That shrug!!! The bride!!! Wow, just a speechless wow.
Love the invites, though they are beyond my imitation... I would like to know where the stole is from! Thank you!
I love the dress hanging next to the "TODAY I WILL BE HAPPIER THAN A BIRD WITH A FRENCH FRY" print. What a great picture~
This whole wedding is just adorable!!!!
It's so good to see a bride in some jewelry! And I love her gloves. The whole ensemble is so rich in feminine texture.
I love the invitations and programs...Beautiful!
where is the dress from? I love it...
oh stunning! Vy!!!! We met while you were getting your last fitting at Reene's. The dress looks absolutely perfect. Every little detail is so unique and carefully planned. STILL loving those shoes! Congrats!!
Those invitations are insanely gorgeous. What a unique and detailed wedding!
Those invitations are incredible - and I would LOVE to own a pair of those Miu Miu sequined shoes!
Thanks for pointing out that the stole was FAUX!
Great blog Beth! Looks like a gorgeous wedding
I've always thought about incorporating quotes into a wedding, but putting one at each place setting is such a nice idea!
What an inspiration! I love this wedding! I'm curious if the gloves are vintage and available elsewhere.
i am just in love with amy & stuart! they captured this wedding just beautifully and, beth, what a great blog.
The invitation is so fun! I love the style and the colors. Not to mention all the DIY-ness going on :O)
OMG- so much amazingness.... but I am especially in love with the fab nail polish! It's THE perfect red. WHAT IS IT??!!!
please tell me who makes the dress and the shoes! gorgeous!
Thanks so much, ladies! Trying to answer all the questions about my accessories:
The gloves, mink stole, and crystal necklaces are all my own vintage pieces. They've been lovingly collected for photoshoots I've styled.
The shoes are Miu Miu, Fall 2008. The dress is Reem Acra "Blossom". The nail polish is Orly "Red Flare".
@Marnie: HI!!! so good to see you on here! :)
Thanks!! I'm always on the lookout for a great red polish!!!
I still feel the flutter of love in the air when I see pics from your wedding Vy. The pictures are just the tip of the iceberg. The whole package was the story you and Michael unfolded to share with all of us who had the honor of sharing your special day. I'm all for DIY. And, you've taken it to a whole new level. Thanks for inspiring!
Thanks so much, Abby, for featuring us! You'll never stop making weddings so much fun!
I was curious to know if the bride made the wood veneer pochette or did she find them somewhere?
This is my favorite wedding! It's PERFECT!
Those save-the-dates are absolutely stunning. I am Russian and russian culture is very colorful and these are quite delightful!
I too would love to know about the veneer pochettes. Absolutely stunning wedding!
Beautiful invites!! How can I make something similar? My wedding idea is along the same vintage line... You looked amazing.
@Meghan & Cate: I had the pochettes made by a local printer. PM me if you are interested in them.
planning my big day and cannot think of anything other than these invitations - anyone know how to do these same ones?!?! How did she DIY?!?! Dying to know and copy =P
ok, I am new to this website. How exactly do I PM you. sorry for the silly question =)
@Cynthia: Click on my name. It will take you to my blog where there is a contact form for me :)
Talk about amazing use of paper and a unique vibe. I love weddings that really depict the couple. Vy, You are very talented!
Thank you Style Me Pretty for sharing!
Oh my! LOVE LOVE the invites and everything else, speechless!