I was on the hunt for the right veil to match my previous wedding dress. Even though I’d tried on one at the bridal store, I wasn’t about to shell out over a hundred dollars for just a birdcage veil! After searching high and low on
An early project I took on was wrist corsages. The wedding packages we were looking at from our resort included a bride’s bouquet and groom’s boutonniere, and you could pay extra for bridesmaid bouquets and so on. Pay extra? I think not! I already knew that I
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Printable templates (download here) Microsoft Word (Mac or PC) Letter-size card stock Scissors 1.25″ binder clips (from your local office supply store) Double sided tape Corner rounder (optional) Paper trimmer (optional) The fonts used are Respective and Cochin, so if you don’t already have them- you’ll
Even though we’re having a secular ceremony, we opted early on to incorporate a lot of Filipino (derived from Catholic) traditions. One of them was both the cord & the coin ceremonies. The coins are carried to the alter by a coin bearer. I always found
Hello! It’s Elizabeth from Elizabeth Ulrich back with another wedding DIY project. I’m so excited to share this faux floral chair garland with you all. When I first started shopping Old Time Pottery for craft project ideas for this new partnership with the store and The
Ok, I have to take a second to brag on my daddy (and my mom) for just a second, which thankfully segue’s into a great DIY for keeping yourself organized. See, my loving parents have been so great throughout this whole process. In fact, they have
Related post: Save money with DIY Wedding Invitations Make these Bird Wedding Invitations WHAT YOU’LL NEED: printable wedding invitation template <– download 8.5 x 11 Card Stock (I used #65 in cream) Microsoft Word (Mac or PC) Color Printer Paper Cutter A7 Envelopes (invitation) 4-Bar Envelopes
Right after we got engaged (or was it even before?) my fabulous future mother-in-law sent me the occasional destination-wedding idea. One idea was for destination wedding invitations… a message-in-a-bottle. That was an easy decision. YES. Within a month or two of saying “Yes” to the invitations,
Hello all! My name is Angie with The Country Chic Cottage and I am thrilled that Jessica allowed me to guest post today. My blog is all about DIY, crafts, and even some recipes in between. I love creating simple DIY solutions for weddings. I started
Hello, loves! I’m back with another wedding DIY project to share, this time featuring a gorgeous piece of canvas art that I found at Old Time Pottery. I’m so excited to be a part of a new collaboration between Old Time Pottery and The Budget Savvy
Hello gals! The holidays have come and gone and lots of money probably flew out the door! Luckily, here’s an idea that’ll keep a few bucks in your pocket that could be great for a wedding favor or even a little Valentine’s day treat? I was
So excited to share this fun DIY inspiration with you today! My friend Brandi of Alexis June Creative submitted this awesome dinner party that I think would make great wedding decor for a budget savvy bride! Megan of Persimmon Floral even created a video tutorial which
I love, love, love to read. I do teach Language Arts, after all! Brandon likes to read too, and in fact we usually read a book together (right now it is “The Stand” by Stephen King; we started it this summer and still have not finished,
Ok, I have to be honest, I am that girl…I have always been that girl and even as I age and mature, in some ways, I will continue to be that girl. I don’t like trends and I get quite annoyed when time catches up with
Have you ever noticed how many sites and people there are that will tell you what you need, what you like and what you should have to ensure the best wedding possible? Some are well meaning and some are simply capitalizing on the fondly kept and
