All Posts Tagged With: "Michaels"

Cayuta Lake Wedding by Mabyn Ludke Photography

Who doesn't love an affair that starts with a book of love letters and ends up becoming a gorgeous, detail-filled love fest on the lake? I can tell you who does love that scenario - this little lady over here on this side of the computer screen! Mabyn Ludke Photography, the talent behind the lens for this pretty party and the sender of the sweet description below, captured the day in such a way I feel like I was there. She also jam-packed... [MORE]

Interior Design Inspired Photoshoot

Once upon a time, I was an Interior Designer. This was, of course, before I discovered the lure of weddings. Lucky for me, these two worlds share many similarities and this photo shoot is the perfect example. Summer Watkins of Grey Likes Weddings teamed up with T & H Photography to create a table-scape based on the interior styling of Eddie Ross and the end... [MORE]

Real Wedding: Nicole & Grant II

Today, we are featuring the absolutely perfect wedding of Nicole and Grant, two gorgeous people who wanted to get hitched in an elegant, but affordable affair. And as it turns out, they did just that....and so much more! photography by Lauren Brooks From the bride... Early the morning of the wedding we had about 30 people meet at our venue and we started setting up. I rented ceremony chairs, linens, and... [MORE]

DIY Project – Starfish Boutonnieres

These starfish boutonnieres are perfect for a beachside wedding. I get so many emails from readers looking for an alternative to flower boutonnieres. Voila! Materials one inch bar pins
small starfish
strong glue Instructions These starfish boutonnieres were created with small starfish and one inch bar pins that were glued together.  I used small starfish that my fiancés mom found at a yard sale.  1. I applied glue to... [MORE]

DIY Project – Bundt Cake Favors

I heart these little bundt cake wedding favors...so cute packaged in their pretty green boxes and adorned with a little note! They make the perfect favor! Materials Recipe for bundt cakes on allrecipes.com
bundt cake pans
Favor Boxes purchased at Michaels
Blank Labels Instructions 1. Make Bundt Cakes 1 package of yellow cake mix
1 package of instant lemon pudding mix(3 ounces)
3/4 cup of orange juice[MORE]

DIY Project – Custom Centerpieces

Our next DIY project is all about chic, but approachable style. On a limited budget, this bride set out to make centerpieces that really stood out and looked both expensive and completely style savvy. Materials Clay Pots
Black & White Spray Paint (or whatever color you like)
Branches of varying size and height
Rocks
Cardboard Toilet Paper Rolls
Fabric cut to fit rolls
Hole Punch
Wire
Fabric Glue
... [MORE]

DIY Week – Table Numbers

I hope everyone had a great weekend! I am so excited about this week's posts, as I have finally collected all of your DIY projects, have chosen my favorites to go up on the blog and now we can start the show! If yours didn't make it up, don't worry...we will be saving all of them for our next DIY contest. So, let's get right to it! I wanted to start the contest with one of my personal favs...these adorable table numbers housed in glass hurricane vases and adorned with the cutest... [MORE]