Weddings In Rockford

DIY Ring Bearer Pillow

Here is a new blog for the do-it-yourselfers out there.  Ruffled, they have a cute ring bearer pillow that looks easy and fast to do.  Let me know if you attempted it, and send me pictures!

Fabric and Paper Flowers

I found some helpful hints on fabric and paper flowers for you do-it-yourselfers out there over at Elizabeth Anne Designs.  I hope it helps in your search for the perfect bridal craft.

Making your own wedding cake

Over at DIY Bride  they are making the month of May "cake month".  Right now they are having a debate on whether boxed mix or from scratch recipe would be the best way to go.  If you are determined to make your own wedding cake go to their website; they have many helpful tips on this subject.  Let me know how everything turns out. 

Plastic Table Numbers

 

Picture from DIY Blog

 

I think that this is a great idea!  Here is something that you can do with your plastic bags that you have stashed away.  Go toDIY Blog for more information.  If you do it let me know i would love to see the results!

 

 

Pew and Aisle Decorations

As a Wedding Planner/Manager; some of my brides ask me for some new ideas about decorating the church pews and aisle.  Bows are old and worn out.  But first, make sure that you know the church's policy on what can or can't be attached to the pews.  Whatever decorations you select should not scratch the wood or leave tape residue behind.  Respect for the church's furniture should be a major concern.  If it is permitted, some brides will want to decorate every pew.  If that is your wish, consider smaller arrangements and/or items.  Other brides will want to decorate every other or every third pew.  In that case, arrangements can be somewhat larger.  For those brides who wish decorations on only the last, the first and the pew that marks the beginning of the family sections, consider even more elaborate combinations of flowers, ribbons, greenery or metallics.  Rely on your florist or friends to decorate special pews with small bouquets or fill paper cones with flower petals and hang on the pews.  Someone from the bridal party can collect and distribute them to guests to shower you after the ceremony.  Seasonal things - pumpkins in the fall, potted trees in the winter, colorful paper fans in the summer, blooming potted lilies in the spring, can add the perfect touch.  When chairs are used rather than pews, ribbons can be woven through their backs, picking up the color scheme of the wedding.  For more ideas please call or email me.

Moss Covered Wedding Initials

Here is another DIY post that i found.  Moss covered letters.  This is something totally different that you can do instead of the same old wreaths.Elizabeth Anne Designs...

Turning Glass Jars Into Vintage Blue

I have seen alot of discussion on other blogs about the charming blue vintage glass jars.  Most of the comments were about how expensive they are.  Of course they are expensive, they are vintage and alot of people want them (me especially).  But what is a girl to do if she wants them for her wedding and she needs 24 or more glass jars?  Do it yourself.  I found a blog post on how to turn ordinary mason jars into "blue vintage" jars.  Bridal Buzz, go for it and good luck!  Let me know how it works for you.