Matt and I both had the day off today, so I worked on a couple of the DIY projects. We went to breakfast this morning with one of my friends from high school who was in town. After that I dragged Matt to Michael's, yet again, to get some more stuff for the projects. We got two small boxes that we will use to hold the cards for our guest book. (It's from organize.com; click here to see it!) I also bought some silver paint and more silver wiring for the bouquets.
When I got home, I spray painted six more of the frames for the table numbers (and got high off the fumes in the process). They really look great painted versus the original white plastic. I officially have one third of them done!
I also painted the boxes for the guestbook cards; the top is black and the bottom is silver. I'm going to wrap some of the ribbon I used for my tossing bouquet around the bottoms.
Yesterday, Matt and I were debating the card box we originally picked out. We both decided we would rather do a DIY one using three circle paper mache boxes. I ordered the set off Amazon last night for just under $6. I'll probably paint them black, white, and silver and use the various ribbons we have to wrap around them as additional decoration.
I also fiddled around with Publisher and created a monogram for the wedding. Our invitations have a monogram on them, but I wanted one that had our future last initial (for use after the ceremony) and the date. I'm not sure where or how I'll use it, but I really like the way it came out.
I'll be sure to update when and where I'll be using the monogram!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Another One Bites the Dust
And I have OFFICIALLY finished the boutonnieres!! I bought new beads for Matt's today after work and came home and got to work. (Okay so it took less than 10 minutes, but whatever.) I love the way it came out, especially the ribbon! Take a look!
And here are the beads that I bought since the ones that I ordered were too small.
They are all Bead Gallery from Michael's!
And here are the beads that I bought since the ones that I ordered were too small.
Juliana
Jessica
Cristina
Shannon
Nicole
Hannah
Matt & me
me
They are all Bead Gallery from Michael's!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Only One Left
I have done ALL but Matt's boutonniere! I got the beads in today and they are smaller than I thought. I used two on each stem for the groomsmen, but I want Matt's to stand out, so I'm buying new beads tomorrow (that I also need for the bouquets). I'm super excited that I'm almost done with guys' stuff, but nervous about the bouquets since they'll take a lot longer. (I may end up doing smaller bouquets, maybe like my tossing one, for the junior bridesmaids.)
However, here are pictures of the boutonnieres as well as the beads, since I didn't post them before.
However, here are pictures of the boutonnieres as well as the beads, since I didn't post them before.
Nick T
Ryan
Nick C
Lars
Rich
Devon
Dads'
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
I made my tossing bouquet tonight! (Yes, all in one night!) I followed the same basic steps for the regular bouquets, with the exception of twisting about half of each stem. I used 50 stems in three different size white pearls, 10mm black pearls, and clear beads. I tied it with the same ribbon I'm using to decorate the program baskets.
Here's the finished product:
For more detailed instructions on how to make this, please click here to visit my wedding planning website.
And I finished yet another boutonniere, this one for my page (and cousin) Connor!
Here it is:
Here's the finished product:
For more detailed instructions on how to make this, please click here to visit my wedding planning website.
And I finished yet another boutonniere, this one for my page (and cousin) Connor!
Here it is:
Monday, October 3, 2011
And In Second Place...
I finished two more boutonnieres! These are for our two ushers and they are simply black and white pearls, six of each. I tied it with sheer black ribbon (I bought solid black and when I opened it, I realized it was velour and looked ridiculous) and tied the same silver ribbon in a bow around the top of the stems. I'm really happy with how these are coming out!
Oh! I also found a website that makes really cute pearl and crystal tossing bouquets, but they are $40 (for something I'll use for 2 minutes and then give away). So instead I'm going to make my own! There's a picture below the boutonnieres.
Oh! I also found a website that makes really cute pearl and crystal tossing bouquets, but they are $40 (for something I'll use for 2 minutes and then give away). So instead I'm going to make my own! There's a picture below the boutonnieres.
Nice Hair Piece
I bought my bridesmaids hair accessories a month or so ago, but I ended up not liking the one that I got for Shannon. So I went back tonight to the mall and found a similar one that I liked better and would look better with her hair. So here are pictures of them all!
Juliana
Jessica
Cristina
Shannon
Nicole
Hannah
Olivia
Labels:
accessories,
bridesmaids,
Claire's,
completed,
GapKids,
Icing
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Pretty In Pink
I finished my first boutonniere and my flower girl's pomander! I found a cute pink and white pearl and glass bead mixture at Walmart that I used for both. I used the pink ribbon from the ring bearer's boutonniere and some of the ribbon for Matt's to add streamers to the bottom of the pomander. Here are the finished products!
And these are the beads that I got at Walmart:
And these are the beads that I got at Walmart:
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