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{Wedding Trends} : Braided Hairstyles - Part 2. I LOVE braids!

{Wedding Trends} : Braided Hairstyles - Part 2

Although until recently, wearing a braided hairstyle was just for the bohemian bride, nowadays, soft, glamorous braided updos are being embraced by classic and modern brides alike! And dispite the fact that some people still consider braids to be an everyday-look, they could easily be adapted to a formal occasion. Case in point: Kate Middletown look at the BOA Olympic Concert. Glamour and Grace. The lovely Sarah is back again this month with another fabulous DIY!

Glamour and Grace

This one is so simple and chic, I know you all are going to love it! Happy spring, readers! I have been so excited to share this month’s DIY project with you! It is an easy, affordable centerpiece idea that was inspired by Shannon South’s gorgeous upcycled Doily Lamp. I stumbled across this stunning lamp while searching for a unique idea involving doilies, and thought a modified version would be fantastic for this month’s project. Photobooth&Props - Blog - Indianapolis Wedding Planners. DIY Wedding Blog. We recently created this fabric pom pom as a tree topper for an inspiration shoot over at Design*Sponge, but it’s a great DIY project for a wedding as well.

DIY Wedding Blog

They have so many creative uses… hung above tables, chair aisle decor, or an alternative to the expensive flower poms that flower girls use to walk down the aisle. -Ashley of Dolci Odille Supplies: Fabric, scissors, hot glue gun, and chinese lanterns. Step 1: Cut circles out of fabric. Step 2: Fold the circle in half and put a little hot glue on the center, then fold over to secure. Step 3: Apply more hot glue to the bottom of the folded circle.

Step 4: Press the bottom of the folded circle with the hot glue onto the chinese lantern. Step 5: Repeat these steps until the whole lantern is covered. Abby & Zach's Piazza Peacock Wedding & Dallas Wedding Photographer Stacy Reeves. It has been killing me to hold on to this wedding but I’ve been patiently biding my time, keeping these images quiet.

Abby & Zach's Piazza Peacock Wedding & Dallas Wedding Photographer Stacy Reeves

Now that I finally have the go ahead from Style Me Pretty (where the pics will be featured this afternoon), I can show them off! Abby & Zach’s wedding was an awesome one for many reasons. Abby is a photographer herself, so she and I were completely on the same wavelength when it came to many aspects of the wedding day, and she really put a lot of thought into every detail of their wedding. From the tiny ceramic squirrels (Abby and Zach’s favorite animal) to the heart-shaped locks they gave away as favors (a European tradition; both Abby and Zach have lived abroad in Europe), to the clever play on their initials (A & Z) to the vibrant use of purple (Abby’s favorite color), this wedding was all about the couple and the things they love.

Here are some of my favorites: Abby was inspired by the proposal scene in Pride and Prejudice where Elizabeth and Mr. Wedding Reception Centerpiece: DIY Wine Bottle Arrangements. Posted on August 23rd, 2011.

Wedding Reception Centerpiece: DIY Wine Bottle Arrangements

By Dessy Group. Oh Lovely Day: {Lovely Masons} Mason Jar Lanterns. Ok, mason lovers!

Oh Lovely Day: {Lovely Masons} Mason Jar Lanterns

Back by popular demand is my Lovely Masons Series. We’ve covered mason jars as floral containers and 10 DIY mason jar wedding ideas. Up today, mason jar luminaries and lanterns. {hanging masons with candles} {aqua mason with floating candle + and an ocean view} {mason luminaries} {mason and candle centerpiece} {collection of floating candle masons & a mason candle chandelier} How to Make a Chandelier (Part 2 (With Friends)) I'm not going to lie to you, this chandelier is both time + labor intensive.

How to Make a Chandelier (Part 2 (With Friends))

However, we worked assembly line style + were able to finish 4 chandeliers that night. 1. Tear off your wax paper into long pieces. We used 2 - 2.5 foot pieces. DIY Craft Project: How to craft a twine-ball light garland {As featured on Rock n Roll Bride} Time for another DIY craft project and today I’ll be showing you exactly how you can make this twine-ball light garland yourself.

DIY Craft Project: How to craft a twine-ball light garland {As featured on Rock n Roll Bride}

It’s one of those projects that’s a little bit messy and does take quite a bit of time, but it is so much fun. Plus you have a really cool piece of decor at the end of it. Perfect for parties or around the home, you can paint it up in any colour you want to match your design scheme, and when lit, it looks so pretty, casting lots of patterned twinkly light everywhere. Mine is now taking pride of place in my office. Flower alphabet letters. 16 Wedding Websites to Help Every BrideInspiring Pretty. September 19, 2011 8 comments There is so much on the internet to help you with every aspect of planning your wedding.

16 Wedding Websites to Help Every BrideInspiring Pretty

From creating your own website for the big day to finding those scarce antique items (without having to scour eBay) to personalizing your ribbon and everything in between, you can truly plan your nuptials on your own. Easy and Unique DIY VasesInspiring Pretty. Everyone loves vases, but it’s difficult to find one that is unique and not the same old run of the mill vase you’ve seen 1000 times before.

Easy and Unique DIY VasesInspiring Pretty

As the most prominent centerpiece, you always want a vase to be special, just like the rest of your decor. Whether it is empty, holding flower, a candle pebbles or anything else, a vase can be boring or the perfect accent you’ve been looking for. Glass Marble Magnet Tutorial. Photo Save the Date Ideas. {You Are My Sunshine}: A Palette of Gray + Yellow.

{Shades of Gray + Yellow} Yellow & gray has been on the top of the list as one of the hottest & trendiest color palettes to use in your wedding since last year.