Category: DIY Wedding Blog
How much do you love the cake table set up above? I feel like designing a wedding cake can be a bit trying at times. You want to have some type of detailing on the cake, but not to the point where you have 1,000 sugar flowers cascading everywhere. I admire how the tiered cake above is quite simple, but still has a lovely retro feel to it courtesy of the delicate layer of lace around each base and amazing paper background. Oh, and her groom cakes are pretty awesome too…just saying.
[Images c/o Real Photography]
I found the photographer above through the always lovely, Little Winter Bride, and couldn’t resist posting a couple of my favorites from his portfolio. What a sweet sweet couple…
[Images c/o Yves Samuel Photographe]
Man, do I love hats. Maybe its because I was born and raised in the South, but I always have a hard time
resisting an over the top hat. When I stumbled on Emerson’s blog, An Apple A Day,
and saw this little beauty she created for an upcoming wedding I think my heart did a little flip in my chest. It might be
too "minnie mouse" for some of you, but the fact she added the large
bow on the top to me = perfection. I wish I had some old felt hats
lying around so I could make one too…
I am so happy to have Livy from the lovely blog, A Field Journal, back again today sharing another one of her beautiful tutorials. I’ve been seeing quite a few elements of aged paper in everything weddings recently and have to admit I’m liking what I’m seeing. Chelsea used pages from a vintage poetry book as a stunning background for this amazing bridal shoot recently and I adore Livy’s interpretation of paper cones below using old sheet music. Enjoy!
A variation on a classic, these paper cones are simple to make and
quite versatile. Filled with favors or flower petals, they’ll add old
fashioned interest and give the illusion of intricate craftsmanship and
time consuming detail – qualities you can achieve easily with a aged
sheet music and a craft punch.
Materials:
1. Paper punch While cutting shapes freehand
is an alternative if you’re only planning to make a small number of
cones, making them in larger quantities is much simplified by the use
of a paper punch. The one shown is from the Martha Stewart Crafts line.
For a variation you might consider alternate shapes – like leaves,
flowers, etc.
2. Vintage sheet music Old papers with music or text lend a true
vintage feel to this craft – they can be found at flea markets, thrift
stores, yard sales or etsy.com.
3. Tacky Glue
(for adhering butterflies) I used Aleene’s Tacky glue; sturdy and fast
drying enough to keep the butterflies "perched" on a narrow fold for
the three dimensional look. Keep in mind this glue is not acid free -
so if you are planning to keep your craft for a long period of time
that is something to consider.
4. Glitter
5. Scissors
6. Clothespin (helpful, but optional)
7. White Glue (for adhering glitter – I usually find it’s better to work with a thinner glue)
Directions:
1.
Roll one sheet of paper into a cone shape, gradually working with it to
get it to taper off to a point. Glue with a thin layer of tacky glue,
using a clothespin to hold in place until dry.
2. If necessary, trim excess paper from cone and save scraps.
3.
Punch or cut butterfly shapes from scrap paper and glue around rim of
paper cone, overlapping for interest. To create three dimensional look,
fold butterfly in half, apply a thin bead of glue along edge and hold
in place for a few seconds until the glue begins to set.
4. When completely dry, thinly apply white glue to desired areas and dust with glitter. Let dry and enjoy!
I love it when amazing weddings just land in my inbox and I get the privilege of featuring them on Once Wed. The wedding above is no exception to this rule and I am thrilled the bride is coming on next week to share all the lovely details behind the day. It’s finally beginning to feel like spring in Atlanta and am looking forward to leaving my cave of an office and getting outside. I hope everyone has a happy easter and a great weekend!
P.S. – Did you see Ellie’s DIY bouquet made up of flowers from Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods? I thought it turned out lovely. Click here to see more…
[Image c/o Beulah Anne]
