Do It Yourself Weddings Guide

Jun 8, Letterpress Printing At Home

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:24:11 GMT

Here are even more detailed photos of letterpress printing at home which is perfect for wedding invitations, menus, thank you cards, favor tags and so on.

These were all made using the Epic Combo Kit that was sent to me to test out.

Jun 8, Letterpress Wedding Favor Tags

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:10:23 GMT

Did you know there is an "at home" letterpress machine? There is and I was sent one to try out. I made these simple letterpress favor tags as a quick test project.

More letterpress goodness soon!

Jun 7, Wedding Themed Drinks

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:17:23 GMT

Aren't wedding themed drinks fun? Will you have a signature drink at your wedding?

This one is called "Something Blue" although it isn't actually blue which in my opinion is a good thing. Why? Imagine all of your guests (including yourself!) with blue lips in your photos. No, this one uses blueberries as the "something blue" which is clever.

Something Blue Recipe
1 oz Hennessy Black
5 fresh blueberries
2 lemon wedges
1 oz POM Pomegranate Blueberry Juice
3 oz Moet Imperial Champagne
Sugar for rim

Muddle blueberries and lemons in a shaker. Add Hennessy Black, POM Pomegranate Blueberry Juice and ice. Shake and strain into a Sugar rimmed Champagne flute. Top with Moet Champagne.

Garnish with 3 fresh blueberries on a bamboo skewer or toothpick and a lemon twist.

May 6, Easy Paper Flower Wedding Centerpiece

Fri, 06 May 2011 03:25:09 GMT

Here are step by step photos instructions for a paper flower centerpiece that is super easy to make and inexpensive too.

May 4, Wedding Rose Garland "Rose Beads"

Wed, 04 May 2011 03:59:14 GMT

Here are instructions for making pretty live rose beads for your wedding rose garland!

May 3, DIY Vases for Centerpieces on the Cheap

Tue, 03 May 2011 19:55:59 GMT

You won't save much money on diy flowers if you have to go out and buy a bunch of vases! These DIY Centerpiece Vase Ideas are so easy and use mostly free materials too!

May 3, DIY Cheap Calla Lily Centerpiece Ideas

Tue, 03 May 2011 18:25:13 GMT

Calla lilies don't have a reputation for being "cheap" like say, carnations do. However, these DIY Cheap Calla Lily Centerpiece Ideas might change your mind. They are so stunning and large that you only need a couple!

May 3, Make a Calla Lily Wedding Bouquet

Tue, 03 May 2011 02:49:54 GMT

Here are step by step photos instructions for how to make a calla lily bouquet plus how to store it afterwards so it will last for several days! Calla lilies are one of the best flowers to work with, they last and last.

May 2, DIY Wedding Bouquets

Mon, 02 May 2011 20:51:49 GMT

New! A DIY Wedding Bouquets section where you can learn tricks for making flowers last the longest as well as specific bouquet building tips.

Apr 27, Make Your Own Wedding Envelope Seals

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:22:34 GMT

Make your own wedding envelope seals for your wedding invitations using decorative papers, printed images or cut outs from a magazine! These below were made with a circle paper punch and a gardening seed catalog.

Apr 26, Cheap Wedding Food Ideas & Cooking For Large Parties

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:10:44 GMT

Food! It is expensive isn't it? Yikes, especially if your guest list is large. Here are cheap wedding food ideas that don't sacrifice taste.

Plus, here are large party cooking tips if you are wanting to tackle the food (or some of it) yourself.

Apr 19, Cheap Champagne for Wedding Toasts?

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:44:46 GMT

Okay so you need champagne for the wedding toasts yet you also need to stay within a realistic budget. These cheap champagnes for wedding toasts are your answer! Fortunately, there are yummy bubbly options that don't cost a fortune, you just need to know what to look for.

Mar 29, DIY Wedding Cake - Trade Secrets & What NOT to do

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:51:21 GMT

Here are your most burning diy wedding cake questions answered! We asked a cake making pro who has been working with cakes since the early 80s. Tips on transport, freezing and even actual recipes!

Nov 23, How to Make Candle Wedding Favors

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:28:25 GMT

How to Make Candle Wedding Favors to create personalized favors on the cheap! Super budget friendly and the favors will be well received by guests.

Oct 22, How to Make a Wedding Wreath

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:55:47 GMT

How to Make a Wedding Wreath for almost nothing! Super budget friendly and versatile wedding and reception decoration. Did I mention it is really easy too?

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!