Do It Yourself Weddings Guide

Aug 9, Reader Contribution: Ring Bearer's Pillow

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:41:19 GMT

Look at this lovely, earthy ring bearer's pillow shared with us by a reader.

PS - you can now upload multiple photos to share! Share your own wedding projects right here!

Jul 23, Colorful Twine & Free Printables for DIY Wedding Favors

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:10:18 GMT

Check out this colorful twine from The Twinery!

Lovely for favor packaging. Speaking of favor packaging go to The Twinery Blog for free printable matching labels which would be just perfect with their twine.

The good news? They are offering readers of this blog a 25 discount off your entire order by using code WEDDINGS25. (Good until July 31st) The Twinery

Mar 31, DIY Lollipop Flag Favors & Seating Place Cards

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:01:13 GMT

Lollipop Flag Favors & Seating Place Cards are cheap and adorable. Uses just a P-touch machine, a bag of lollipops and some decorative paper!

Mar 26, Your top DIY Wedding Food Questions Answered

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:46:08 GMT

I get tons of food questions in my email box so I turned to the pros for a little help.

Here are the Wedding Reception Food FAQs that caterers, John & Zuzana from Party Recipes and Ideas tackled for us!

This is a must read, they are a wealth of information and even share some caterer's secrets!

Mar 2, Another Paper Towel Roll Wedding Favor! Seed Packets

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:40:38 GMT

Yet another use for your paper towel rolls. How about seed packet favors? So easy and customizable.

Mar 2, Eco-Friendly Wedding Favors...from a paper towel roll!

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:38:45 GMT

These paper towel roll mini-notebooks are just the thing if eco-friendly is your goal. Cheap, adorable and easy to make!

Feb 18, Reader Contribution: Candy & Spoon Favors

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:42:38 GMT

Look at these clever diy spoon favors shared with us by a reader. Just think how much fun it would be to head to a thrift store and find a variety of lovely vintage spoons for this project!

Dec 27, DIY Portable Chuppah or Wedding Canopy

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:23:24 GMT

Here is a brand new diy chuppah tutorial shared with us by a reader...and she even shares her price breakdown! She did an amazing job.

Dec 24, DIY Pearl Earrings & Necklace Tutorial

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:04:26 GMT

This amazingly detailed pearl earrings & necklace tutorial is a great beginner's guide to jewelry making. You can save a bundle by making your own wedding jewelry!

This tutorial was shared with us by jewelry artist Wanda, who runs Making-Beaded-Jewelry.com where you can find even more jewelry making tutorials.

Dec 18, DIY Wedding Invitation Seals

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:16:09 GMT

Check out this wedding invitation seals tutorial! Use fall leaves, pressed green leaves or pressed flowers.

Dec 10, DIY Message in a Bottle Invites

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:34:55 GMT

Check out these DIY message in a bottle destination wedding invites! Perfect for island and beach weddings.

Nov 7, Reader Contribution: Gerber Daisy Seating Display

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:03:40 GMT

This Gerber Daisy Seating Display DIY project was submitted by Barbara!

Nov 4, Reader Contribution: Beaded Napkin Rings

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:06:10 GMT

This Beaded Napkin Rings DIY project was submitted by Carmen!

Nov 4, Reader Contribution: Simple Cheap Orchid Centerpieces

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:39:20 GMT

This Simple Cheap Orchid Centerpieces DIY project was submitted by Gina!

Nov 4, Reader Contribution: Cupcakes

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:39:20 GMT

This Cupcakes In Lieu of Cake DIY project was submitted by Kim!

Nov 4, Simple Cheap Orchids

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:59:28 GMT

I love the way my centerpieces turned out for my August 2009 wedding. They were cheap but stll looked lovely. I used an idea from this site

Nov 4, Confetti (Almond) Favors and almond poem

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:29:36 GMT

We didn't want to just put wedding almonds in a favor box and so I was looking for something unique. One Sunday, I happen to be looking through my

Nov 4, Homemade Preserves

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:29:03 GMT

-Pick you favorite fresh, seasonal berry. -Buy some small 4oz mason jars -Fill Jars with homemade preserves -Decorate and add creative labels (I used

Apr 2, And the DIY Wedding Tutorial Contest WINNERS Are...

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:09:12 GMT

The winners are...

DIY Bridesmaid Jewelry

Cheap but Glamorous Centerpiece

Activity Books for Kids

Cake Ball Fiasco

Wedding Cookie Table Congrats to all the winners!

Mar 31, DIY Bridesmaid Jewelry

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:52:49 GMT

This DIY Bridesmaid Jewelry tutorial was submitted by Marla!

Mar 31, DIY Cookie Ingredients Favors

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:26:22 GMT

This Cookie Recipe Favors tutorial was submitted by Andrea!

Mar 25, DIY Maid of Honor Card

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:48:28 GMT

This Maid of Honor Card tutorial was submitted by Tenchia!

Mar 25, DIY Pocketfold Invitations

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:30:40 GMT

This DIY Pocketfold Invitation tutorial was submitted by Andrea!

Mar 25, DIY Favor Boxes

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:32:31 GMT

This DIY Favor Box tutorial was submitted by Andrea!

Mar 25, DIY Pocket Wedding Invitations

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:15:39 GMT

This Pocket Wedding Invitations tutorial was submitted by Tara!

Mar 25, DIY Thank You Shirts

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:20:29 GMT

This Thank You Shirt tutorial was submitted by Nicole!

Mar 25, DIY Fabric Flower Wrist Corsage

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:50:25 GMT

This Fabric Flower Wrist Corsage tutorial was submitted by Nicole!

Mar 25, DIY Personalized Matchboxes

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:16:12 GMT

This Personalized Matchboxes tutorial was submitted by Anna!

Mar 25, DIY Activity Books for Children

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:29:24 GMT

This Activity Books for Children tutorial was submitted by Anna!

Mar 24, DIY Cake Balls & Mini Chocolate Sculptures!

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:14:04 GMT

These Cake Ball Fiasco and Chocolate Mini Sculpture tutorials were submitted by Ty!

Jan 28, DIY Wedding Cookie Table

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:48:13 GMT

This Wedding Cookie Table tutorial was submitted by Charise!

Jan 28, Sand Ceremony Container Shadowbox Frame

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:45:01 GMT

This Sand Ceremony Container Shadowbox Frame tutorial was submitted by Charise!

Jan 24, DIY Wedding Card Box

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:23:17 GMT

This tiered Wedding Card Box tutorial was submitted by Brandi!

Jan 24, Cheap and Glamorous Centerpiece Tutorial

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:59:01 GMT

This Cheap & Glamorous Centerpiece tutorial was submitted by Brandi!

Jan 24, DIY Wedding Aisle Runner

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:30:53 GMT

This DIY Wedding Aisle Runner tutorial was submitted by Brandi!

Jan 24, Rhinestone Wedding Shoes

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:28:27 GMT

Our 1st contest submission! This DIY Rhinestone Wedding Shoe tutorial was submitted by Anna!

Jan 22, Do It Yourself Wedding Contest!!!

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:13:42 GMT

Doing something for your wedding or reception yourself? Just in the beginning stages? Already finished? Share your "How-To" with us for your chance to win! Prizes include $100, $75, $50, $25 Gift Certificates to Amazon.com!

Bridesmaid Bags from Bagettes.com!

What's a Dame to Do Boardgame from GamesForDames.com!

Full details are on this DIY Wedding Contest page.

Good luck! Contest Ends March 31st, 2009!

Jan 16, DIY Melt and Pour Wedding Favor Soaps!

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:44:46 GMT

Brand new tutorial for Melt and Pour Wedding Favor Soap so you can save money and make your own amazing scented soap favors!

We've been making a batch of soap every year to give as holiday gifts too. Once you try this you'll be addicted and will never need to buy expensive yummy smelling soaps again!

Dec 9, All About Ordering Wholesale Wedding Flowers!

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:48:40 GMT

Check out this Wholesale Wedding Flower article where I got several dozen roses delivered to my door from a popular wholesale wedding flower company, Whole Blossoms and documented how they come and how long they last!

Plus tips on prepping flowers, when to order and bouquet and centerpiece tips too! If you are considering doing your own flowers, check this out!

Nov 20, Wedding Cake Card

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:26:34 GMT

Check out this Wedding Cake Card Tutorial written for us by Rachel, from Sunbathe in the Shade for a wedding cake card!

Nov 7, Staying Organized

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:08:20 GMT

Why didn't I get one of these sooner? I'm in love with my P-touch labeler from Brother and my immediate thought was how helpful it would be to keep wedding stuff organized and how cool it would be to use one to label favors or even addresses on invites.

My "organization" method generally consists of piles of stuff, but I'm turning over a new leaf complete with nicely labeled folders and storage boxes! How do you stay organized while wedding planning? Contact me and let me know your ideas to possibly be included in my next newsletter!

Oct 21, How to Carve Your Own Wedding Stamps

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:09:26 GMT

It is easy (and cheap!) to carve your own stamps to personalize your wedding details!

If you don't think carving is your thing, here is an alternative...have a whole sheet of stamps custom made just for you!

Oct 21, Eco-Friendly Wedding Favors

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:48:12 GMT

Here are some DIY eco-friendly wedding favor ideas for you!

Aug 28, Dogs in Weddings - Tips and Thoughts to Consider

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:37:58 GMT

Dogs in weddings? Why not! Who else but your best pet friend should have the honor of being in your wedding? Here are some tips and questions to consider.

Aug 28, Wedding Limos - What to Look For

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:24:14 GMT

Learn what to look for when hiring wedding limos from a limo expert! Questions to ask and things to consider in this excellent article.

Aug 28, Wedding Candy Table Tips

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:53:32 GMT

Thinking of setting up a candy table at your wedding? Here are some tips from a candy expert on what not to do!

Jun 22, DIY Brides Spotlight Interview - Meg & Chris

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:38:21 GMT

Interview with DIY bride, Meg, who did a whole lot of fabulous projects for her beautiful wedding. Find out how she pulled it off so easily!

May 9, Wedding Jewelry - Make it Yourself & Other Unique Ideas

Fri, 09 May 2008 22:07:14 GMT

Wedding jewelry can be made yourself if you want something unique or to save money. If you lack the skills you can easily have an artist make something for you! Here are tons of unique ideas

May 9, Handmade Wedding Jewelry - Affordable and Unique

Fri, 09 May 2008 21:45:18 GMT

Handmade wedding jewelry is an affordable way to get absolutely stunning and unique bridal jewelry. Check out these artists for amazing handmade jewelry.

May 7, Design Your Own Ring - How to get your wedding ring custom made

Wed, 07 May 2008 21:41:27 GMT

Design your own ring and have an engagement or wedding ring that is one of a kind, only owned by you. It is easier and cheaper than you may think to draw up plans for a ring and have one custom made,