DIY Wedding Tips

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The DIY (Do-it-Yourself) approach is gaining popularity nationwide as crafty brides and grooms personalize their weddings. DIY weddings can be affordable and unique, but you'll be shouldering a lot of responsibility if you choose this approach. If you're considering making your own decorations, invitations, bouquets, dresses, or even cakes, these DIY wedding tips will make your job easier.

What's sweeter than candy and more thoughtful than flowers? Combine the two and you'll get a delicate delicacy that stays perfect for months. Whether you're looking to add a few candied violets to a plate of tea cookies…

If you're the kind of bride who needs to put a personal stamp on everything, it can sting to have to get married in a dress that was designed by someone else. However, even for crafty brides, there often isn't time to…

With summer just around the corner, it's no ice–no dice! From poolside parties to sparkling soirees, hosts and hostesses around the country are breaking out the ice trays to serve perfect chilled beverages. The way…

Lighting is very important for most any party occasion, but especially for your wedding. The right lighting can transform a wedding from beautiful to spectacular. Below are some guidelines on how to wow your crowd with fun DIY lighting solutions.   Lighting Considerations…

Delicious, gooey, and crunchy as they may be, gourmet caramel apples can cost upwards of seven dollars each! If you're looking to save money on your wedding treats, consider making your own caramel apples. Not only do…

You want to make your mark on your wedding celebration, and what better way than to customize the sources of warmth and light that will illuminate the scene? Whether you decide to dress up existing candles, or create…

DIY boutonnieres are a fun art project and a good opportunity to gather your friends and family in the days leading up to your wedding. When planning becomes stressful, craft parties are a way to relax without losing your…

A wedding guestbook is a wonderful memory for the bride and groom. It offers an account of who attended the wedding and provides guests with an opportunity to express their individual well wishes to the couple. Because a guestbook is usually one of the first impressions…

Finding the right shoes for your wedding is not as easy as it may seem. Selecting the dresses is hard enough, but searching for the perfect shoes, with just the right candy apple red, cotton candy pink, or kelly green hue can prove downright impossible. Variations in colors and…

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