Trader Joe’s really is a special place. Not only do they have awesomely delicious food (have you tried their frozen flatbread pizzas?!), but they also carry a really nice selection of loose flowers and greenery at a great price. For the wedding we hosted at our house last March, we used a variety of eucalyptus bunches from Trader Joe’s. They cost $2-4/bundle and we only needed 8 bundles for 30...
Hosting a Wedding at Your House? 5 Things You Need to Consider
When my father-in-law proposed to his girlfriend, the first thought that popped into my mind (aside from woohoo! we love Gayle!) was, I hope they decide to have their reception at our house! Hands down the best part of our house is the backyard and this lusciously amazingly huge patio that begs to host events. Over the last several months, we’ve had a lot to consider in preparing our house...
Nail Those Romantic Wedding Details
Planning a wedding is no joke. I remember that overwhelmed feeling searching for decor items wondering, “will this look good together?” Or better yet, I would find something I LOVED on Pinterest and have no idea where or how to buy it. Fear not! I’ve come up with a collection of tasteful decor items to pull off that cohesive, yet curated look whether you have a wedding planner, or, especially...
Watercolor Wedding Invitation Inspiration
Who doesn’t love a romantic watercolor invitation, amiright? Soft yet dramatic envelope lining, cactuses and flowers in thoughtful places…swoon. Here is a gorgeous collection from some of my favorite photographers and print houses: [Photo Credit: Amy and Jordan | Invitation Design: unknown] [Photo Credit: Pinkerton Photography | Invitation Design: Smitten on Paper ] [Photo Credit: Pinkerton Photography | Invitations: Katie Davis Creative] [Photo Credit: Pinkerton Photography | Invitation Design: Minted]...
DIY Gold Foil for Signs and Invitations
Gold foil adds a glamorous touch to everything from signs to invitations. However, custom gold foil invitations can be very expensive, adding multiple dollars to the cost of each invitation, especially if they are letterpress. There is a simple method to creating your own DIY gold foil invitations, signs, and other paper goods that uses some inexpensive equipment. You can add foil to some or all of a design –...
DIY Bridesmaid Gift Bags
My contribution to my sister-in-law’s bachelorette weekend was cute tote bags to hold all of the goodies the other ladies brought. I wanted something simple and classy. My sister-in-law was using a lot of gold, blush, and neutrals in her wedding decor, so I stuck with that palette. The Bag I searched far and wide for a reasonably priced, yet nice looking canvas tote. I eventually found a decent option...
Wedding Card Suitcase: Collect Cards and Gifts in Style
Looking for an incredibly simple and visually interesting way to collect cards at your wedding? You might want to consider using a decorative suitcase. I used a stack of two different suitcases with small, custom-cut paper letters that spell “Cards.” The Suitcases I found relatively inexpensive yet nice quality suitcases at a variety of places, including Hobby Lobby, Home Goods, and Amazon (see a selection from Amazon, below). You could...
DIY Matted Frame Seating Chart
My sister-in-law’s wedding was stunningly gorgeous. All of the details she meticulously chose came together seamlessly. You can see all the photos from her wedding here. One of the projects I helped her with was her seating chart. I designed simple cards for each table with the table number on the top and the names of each guest seated at that table beneath it. She chose a simple, elegant frame...
DIY Wedding Escort Cards
Escort cards are a perfect and simple DIY wedding project that don’t have to be a huge investment in time. Trends right now for providing this information to your guests include: A framed piece on an easel with all of the information for guests to see. My favorites are old windows with writing directly on the panes or a matted and framed cards. Separate cards that guests can take with...
DIY Gold Glitter Mason Jars
Mason jars are trendy and inexpensive decor options to hold flowers, photo booth props, table numbers, bouquets, or any other decoration you might be using at your wedding. We used them to hold a little baby’s breath on our cocktail tables. They also help photo booth props and pens near our guest book. These jars are fairly simple and only take an afternoon. You will need: 1-quart mason jars, like these:...