The eagerly awaited wedding photos have arrived, so my wedding recap is finally here! Matt and I said our vows on September 20, 2014 with 48 of our closest family members and friends. After our ceremony, we had our reception in the church’s outdoor pavilion. We
With only six days left until my wedding, I thought I would show you all a quick, last-minute DIY bird cake toppers. I came up with this when I couldn’t find a cake topper that I liked anywhere. These little guys didn’t take me more than
Votive candles are a fun, inexpensive way to spice up your decor without stretching your budget. I was inspired by various Pinterest photos to decorate my votives with glitter. This was inexpensive, fun, and the votives ended up looking fabulous! This could easily be done with
The majority of brides would probably love to have incredible ornate table decor (at least, I would), but our budgets don’t necessarily allow us to go all out. However, I don’t think that means you can’t have beautiful, yet simple, decorations. For this post, I wanted
I am very picky when it comes to shoes. I especially dislike peep toes, a style that seems to pervade most bridal shoes. Unfortunately, during my shoe search, all of the perfect styles were ending up in the $200 range. After several months of being unable
Sometimes, amid the chaos of planning, it can be hard to stay organized and keep track of things. Here are a few of the things I’ve been doing to keep everything together during these hectic final weeks. Utilize a wedding planner – I use a free template
Every bride wants to feel beautiful and glamorous on her wedding day. However, I don’t think that means we need to be caked in makeup until our fiance doesn’t recognize us as we come down the aisle. I think that any bride who feels comfortable doing
I am a stationery junkie. Journals, notecards, planners… I have way more notebooks than a sane person needs. For my wedding, I would’ve loved to do linen invitations with a gold foil letterpress and fancy typography. However, I knew that our stationery was going to be
For my wedding, I am hoping to do a photo guestbook with an instant camera. Because I was having a hard time finding a fun, unique guestbook, I decided to make my own! I bought a burlap journal at Michael’s for about $2.99 (with a coupon).
I think every bride probably has a moment when she wants to pull her hair out and scream–I know that I have. Planning a beautiful celebration that fits in your budget but also lives up to your dreams is incredibly stressful. However, if we let the
How to Make a DIY Rhinestone VeilNeeded Materials: BUY THE SUPPLIES: Before You Begin: I bought my tulle 54″ wide because I want it more wispy. However, if you want a poofier veil, buy 108″ wide. Make any necessary measurements and jot them down. You could
I am sure most of you BSB followers know what a sample dress is, but just in case you don’t, a sample dress is the dress that all of us brides try on in the store before we order our very own version. Often, when a
Having gone to two bridal shows, I learned some tips and tricks for making the best of your experience. I would highly recommend going to at least one bridal show if they have one in your area. They are a great opportunity to network with vendors,
My name is Elisabeth and I’m thrilled to get to share my wedding journey with you! I love this site and it has already been incredibly helpful in my planning. Let me start with some facts about us. I’m 21 and a full-time student, part-time retail peon.
