A Closer Look at Three Beautiful DIY Weddings

I absolutely adore DIY weddings! I would love for me and my hubby to get married again and DIY everything for the occasion.  It would be a lot of work, there would be some challenges but I'm sure that it would be fun and exciting!

Are you planning to do DIY projects for your own wedding?  If yes, I think you would be inspired by these three beautiful handmade weddings featured at Etsy.  I'm sure that ideas would fly.and your creative bone would be poked after this read.  I highlighted some of my favorite aspects from each wedding but you can click on their links to read their stories and view all the photos. Continue reading...

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Handmade Rustic Wedding Signs

These rustic wedding signs are adorable!  Perfect for outdoor, backyard or garden weddings, vintage-themed weddings and bohemian-style weddings.  Be inspired and make your own or check out handmade sellers from Etsy to order a custom-made signs and banners.

wood heart sign with the words "Here Comes The Bride" : braggingbags 

burlap heart garland with yellow hearts : victorian station 

Just Married Wedding Banner Sign : Sew Barefoot 

rustic old barn wood sign hand engraved with "Just Married" : bragging bags

Bohemian Inspired Wedding Inspiration: Jamie + Jake

I love beautiful weddings done in a small budget. Here is a perfect bohemian style wedding that will surely inspire couples on a budget.

The bride wore a simple, strapless vintage inspired gown and the groom wore a striped long sleeves and suspenders.  The bridesmaids wore mix and match vintage-style dresses in plains and prints and varying shades of blue from, guess where?? Urban Outfitters and Macy's; while the gentlemen all wore plain, light blue long sleeves with suspenders.

There were a couple of DIY projects that are easy to make such as the bouquets and floral arrangements,the handwritten signs on chalkboards and the photo booth wall.  For dessert, freshly-baked cupcakes made by the bride's best friend, embellished with a super cute topper. 

The couple gave away two kinds of favors.  Guests filled their muslin bags with sweet treats from the candy buffet table.  They also took home a vile of wildflower seeds.  On the vile, it reads: “The earth laughs in flowers” by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Vintage things from thrift stores such as lanterns, picture frames, tablecloths, vases, cake stands, mason jars, mirrors, and apothecary jars were incorporated with rustic DIY decor to create the perfect bohemian-style wedding.

The wedding was set in the Keys Creek Lavender Farm, California on a sunny day in June, when lavenders are in full bloom.

The atmosphere was filled with the scent of lavender, love and laughter. 

Every moment was captured beautifully.

photography by: anjuli

found via: Project Wedding

DIY Printable Wedding Invitations

Are you planning to print your own wedding invitations and save-the-date cards? Why not! Do-it-yourself printable wedding invitations are readily available online. Check out Etsy and you’ll find a number of sellers that offer cool designs – from rustic to modern and with a wide variety of themes to choose from. Below are a few tips to keep in mind: 

Read the tutorial directions. When you purchase a DIY printable template online, it comes with an easy-to-follow guide. Carefully read the instructions, making sure that you will not miss a step. 

Customize the design. DIY printable wedding invitation templates are readily available from online shops so all you have to do is download the template, load the paper, double check the printer settings and print. Sometimes,you can make your invitation more unique by making a few changes in the font size, style and color, depending on the template.

Be sure to edit all the important details.  Don't forget to make the necessary changes particularly the names, date, location, and other information.

Prepare the materials.  You will need a home color printer, card stock or specialty paper, a cutting knife, and envelopes.  See to it that your printer's ink cartridge is full.

Test print. Before using the specialty paper, do a test printing first to make sure that the alignment, font size and lay out is properly set, and that you will surely get the desired output. 

Finally, choose a seller that is ready to help and give you assistance even after you purchased the printable template. 

AmyAdamsPrintables 

beetle and quill

elsiej

herebyskye

fineanddandypaperie 

youngwanderlust 

sooncreative 

swooncreative 

stationeree

HerebySkye 

idoityourself

konadesigns

SweetPotatoShop

DontPanicDesign 

empapers

How to Put Together a Vintage Themed Wedding

Do you want a vintage-inspired wedding? If your answer is, "Yes, I do!", Here are some tips to help you plan and put it together:


Think of a theme. So you want a vintage wedding but when it comes to the theme, your imagination is the only limit. Some inspirations include a travel-themed vintage, old Hollywood wedding, a fairytale story, a bohemian wedding, or a particular era (60's wedding, 80's wedding?) that you fancy.

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Gather vintage décor.  What’s great about putting together a vintage wedding is that the décor does not need to look alike, as long as they complement each other.  Uniformity is not a factor with a vintage wedding.  It’s all about harmony.

Make a list of the possible things that you will need for the reception tables before you do your search. Having list will serve as your guide but there are no restrictions.  If you can’t find certain objects, finding alternatives is perfectly fine.  Scout thrift shops, second-hand stores, flea markets, garage sales, and online vintage shops. 

You can also ask your friends if they have vintage things in their home that they can lend you for the wedding.  If you will be borrowing vintage, make a list of each item and to whom it belongs to be sure that none will be misplaced and that everything will be returned to their owners.

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Create a vintage setting. Designing a vintage backdrop doesn’t need to be complicated.  You can look for inspirations from real weddings online.

 
Check out Catie & Ben’s vintage-inspired backyard at Green Wedding Shoes.  I love how they turned their backyard into a fairyland by hanging old window and using different vintage chairs. 

photo via: Green Wedding Shoes

by: Dana Grant Photography

Another inspiration is Larissa & Niall’s wedding. I love her goddess-style wedding dress and veil! So gorgeous!

 photos via: Green Wedding Shoes

by: Paper & Lace Photography

You should also check out Deborah & Stephen's wedding at Ruffled blog. I love how they used antique cabinet drawers to display their wedding favors and sweets.  So cool!

 photo via: Ruffledblog

by: Half Orange Photography

Make it a group project. It will be easy to put together a handmade vintage wedding with the help of family and friends. Jot down the specific tasks that need to be done and assign people to do each task.  For example, who will be in charge of the flower arrangements or the table settings? Do you plan to create your own favors or print out your own invitations?  Make sure that you have enough time to accomplish all errands. 

Know where to scrimp and where to splurge.  Many couples who chose a vintage-inspired wedding would say that they worked on a very small budget, yet they were able to put together something extraordinary. 

Some brides spend half of their wedding budget on the dress and shoes alone.  However, you can buy a really simple, inexpensive, yet classy, vintage wedding gown or a vintage pair of shoes.  It is okay to splurge a bit but you need to decide where exactly you will put in more money.  For instance, you may want to invest on photography to make sure that the best moments of your wedding will be preserved.

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Set a budget and stick to it.  A vintage-themed wedding should be budget-friendly. However, if you will not set a definite amount, you might still go over-the-budget shopping for décor that is not really necessary.  It’s always a good idea to write down the plan and calculate the exact expenses.

Do you love vintage weddings?  

Would you like to share some tips?