Category: DIY Wedding Blog
I’ve been swooning over this bride’s wedding style ever since these images from the sweet girls behind Simply Bloom Photography landed in my inbox. Why didn’t I think of wearing a fabulous fascinator on my wedding day? I’ve also noticed more and more bride’s opting to wearing a neutral colored dress over classic white. What do you think? I have to admit I’m kinda lovin it…
[Beautiful images c/o Simply Bloom Photography]
Congratulations to Joey and Lana!! You are the winners of the Jen Curtis wedding coverage giveaway. Jen will be in contact with you shortly to discuss details and we look forward to seeing images from your wedding in Jamaica this May.
For everyone who entered and didn’t win – don’t fret. We have another amazing giveaway coming very soon…
One of my favorite wedding photographers, Elizabeth Messina, just
launched an incredible blog, Kiss The Groom. Elizabeth’s photos
are nothing short of incredible and I am so excited about the
opportunity to follow her work more closely. This is one blog I
would definitely add to your reader asap.
Wow! How much do I love this image photographed by the amazing, Anna Wolf. I know it is probably a bit over the top to wear 3 giant peonies in your hair on your wedding day, but I still really like the idea of wearing fresh flowers. They aren’t as practical as a hairpiece and far more delicate, but you just can’t beat the real thing sometimes.
Sorry the posts were a little light this week. I’ve got some great real weddings coming my way in the next couple weeks and can’t wait to share them here. I hope your Valentine’s Day weekend is filled with lots of love and happiness!
One of the most rewarding benefits of writing Once Wed by far is all the incredibly talented people I’ve come across in the blog world. Livy Kanaley is one of those individuals and her blog, A Field Journal, is definitely a favorite of mine. Her craft tutorials are always inspiring and I really admire her thoughtful approach to every project she undertakes. The dollhouse project she is working on currently is amazing and I am so anxious to see the finished product. I would highly suggest checking out her blog for ideas and eye candy galore. Livy was kind enough to create a DIY project just for Once Wed in celebration of Valentine’s Day and I adore the little favor boxes she came up. Thanks, Livy!
A few words from Livy…
I went antiquing with a friend over the winter holidays and came home
with a bouquet of paper flowers and a pair of vintage gloves, both in
the palest of pinks. This project expands on those themes with boxes
cut from faintly blushing card stock, crowned with bursts of miniature
blooms.
Materials
{1} Card stock box cut-out. Download the template here and
follow the instructions on the template sheet.
{2} Assortment of paper
flowers with wired stems in complementary colors, a range of sizes
works best, though all should be towards the small end of the spectrum.
I found most of the ones used at my local craft store for $1-2 a bunch.
{3} Pen {4} Skeleton leaves, available at craft stores, in the
scrapbooking/paper crafting section
{5} Pin {6} Strip of plain white
paper, several inches wide
{7} Bone folder {8} Scissors {9} Length of
3/8" wired ribbon
{10} Glue stick {11} Decorative edge punch
Instructions
{1} Using a bone folder and ruler score and fold
box cut-out (use the printed template as a reference),
{2} Glue tabs to
sides starting with the bottom of the box.
{3} If necessary use the
bone folder to apply pressure to tabs as the glue adheres and dries.
{4} Gather a small bunch of paper flowers, forming them into a
dome-like arrangement. Secure with a small piece of wire (you can trim
a piece from one of the stems).
{5} Trim stems to desired length -
remember they’ll be inserted into the box, so they should be relatively
short depending on what you want to put inside the box. Using wired
ribbon, wrap stems to completely conceal them.
{6} Fasten ribbon with
pin.
{7} Punch along the edges of the strip of plain white paper, and
write desired message or name of recipient down the center.
{8} Fold
top flaps of box as shown.
{9} Insert bouquet into opening in box, and
affix the white paper banner using a glue stick.
