My Diy list...
Paper:
- save-the-dates DONE (photo below)
- invitations, info cards, and RSVP postcards DONE (photo below)
- programs DONE (photo below)
- escort cards DONE (photo below)
- photo-share cards DONE (photo below)
Ceremony decorations:
- aisle runner DONE (photo below) not sure if we'll still be using this as it's a tripping hazard, but I'll show it off anyway :)
- wreaths w/ hanging initials for front doors of venue DONE (photo below)
- change ribbons for pomanders from afloral.com DONE (photo below)
Reception decorations:
- centerpieces DONE (photo below)
- table runners DONE (photo below)
- table numbers DONE (photo below)
- bar sign DONE (photo below)
- ribbon board for escort cards DONE (photo below)
- birdcage for cards DONE (photo below)
- cupcake stands (in progress)
- luminaries DONE (photo below)
- cake topper DONE (photo below)
Flowers/accessories:
- boutonnieres DONE (photo below)
- feather fascinators for bridesmaids DONE (photo below)
- wrist corsages for moms DONE (photo below)
- pin for grandmoms DONE (photo below)
- bridesmaids' jewelry DONE (photo below)
- bridal feather fascinator DONE (photo below)
- birdcage veil DONE (photo below)
- MOH sash DONE (photo below)
- bridal sash DONE (photo below)
- toss bouquet DONE (photo below)
Miscellaneous:
- welcome bags for OOT guests (in progress)
- hangers (for me and BMs) DONE (photo below)
- save-the-dates DONE (photo below)
- invitations, info cards, and RSVP postcards DONE (photo below)
- programs DONE (photo below)
- escort cards DONE (photo below)
- photo-share cards DONE (photo below)
Ceremony decorations:
- aisle runner DONE (photo below) not sure if we'll still be using this as it's a tripping hazard, but I'll show it off anyway :)
- wreaths w/ hanging initials for front doors of venue DONE (photo below)
- change ribbons for pomanders from afloral.com DONE (photo below)
Reception decorations:
- centerpieces DONE (photo below)
- table runners DONE (photo below)
- table numbers DONE (photo below)
- bar sign DONE (photo below)
- ribbon board for escort cards DONE (photo below)
- birdcage for cards DONE (photo below)
- cupcake stands (in progress)
- luminaries DONE (photo below)
- cake topper DONE (photo below)
Flowers/accessories:
- boutonnieres DONE (photo below)
- feather fascinators for bridesmaids DONE (photo below)
- wrist corsages for moms DONE (photo below)
- pin for grandmoms DONE (photo below)
- bridesmaids' jewelry DONE (photo below)
- bridal feather fascinator DONE (photo below)
- birdcage veil DONE (photo below)
- MOH sash DONE (photo below)
- bridal sash DONE (photo below)
- toss bouquet DONE (photo below)
Miscellaneous:
- welcome bags for OOT guests (in progress)
- hangers (for me and BMs) DONE (photo below)
SAVE-the-dates
I created these in Photoshop using one of our engagement pictures and had them printed onto oversize postcards from Vistaprint. I spent approximately $50 for 100 (including postage).
Invitations
I love how these turned out. :)
invitations - Zazzle
RSVP postcards - Vistaprint
pocketfolds - Cards & Pockets
Directions/Accommodations cards - I printed these out on my own!
invitations - Zazzle
RSVP postcards - Vistaprint
pocketfolds - Cards & Pockets
Directions/Accommodations cards - I printed these out on my own!
Programs
I love, love, love how these programs turned out. I used this template: http://www.lcipaper.com/kb/make-a-layered-wedding-program.html
Escort Cards
I made these using a stock template from Vistaprint and uploaded a vector file for the peacock feather. All that's left to do is write out the guest's name and table number.
Photo-share cards
I made these using a stock template from Vistaprint. Our flickr account info and directions for uploading photos are listed on the back.
Aisle Runner
I know I'm not "supposed" to include my new last initial in anything pre-ceremony...but I really don't care! I LOVE how this turned out. I followed these instructions: http://roadtotheaisle.blogspot.com/2007/07/diy-aisle-runner.html
This project cost me approximately $20.
This project cost me approximately $20.
Peacock Feather Wreaths
I bought the wreaths from Michael's around Christmas using 50% off coupons; I spent $25 total for both. I bought the letters from Jo-Ann's and painted them aqua, and then added hand-drawn peacock feathers using paint Sharpies. I attached the letters to the wreaths and hot-glued ribbon to the back of the wreath for hanging. I already had the paint and ribbon, so the cost of this project was approximately $30.
Pomanders
I bought these faux hydrangea pomanders from afloral.com. The ribbon wasn't quite the right color, and was far too short, so I switched it out with aqua and navy ribbon (half the pomanders with aqua, the other half with navy) and added a single peacock feather. I'm pretty happy with how they turned out.
Centerpieces/TAble Runners
I love, love, love the print of this fabric! I bought it from fabric.com and made 21 tables runners, each one 13" wide by 72" long. I have some fabric left over which I plan to use to cover the wooden board which will hold the escort cards.
The centerpieces were certainly a labor of love, but I could not be more proud of myself for the way they turned out. I spray painted the flower pots and manzanita branches, and "potted" the branches using Quikrete. I used Spanish moss to cover up the Quikrete, and hot glued faux orchids onto the upper parts of the branches (the flowers are charteuse green, one of our colors). I thought they needed just a little something extra, so I added 5 crystals to each tree.
The centerpieces were certainly a labor of love, but I could not be more proud of myself for the way they turned out. I spray painted the flower pots and manzanita branches, and "potted" the branches using Quikrete. I used Spanish moss to cover up the Quikrete, and hot glued faux orchids onto the upper parts of the branches (the flowers are charteuse green, one of our colors). I thought they needed just a little something extra, so I added 5 crystals to each tree.
Table Numbers
I found these frames at Dollar Tree for (you guessed it) $1 each. I used this monogram template (http://www.weddingchicks.com/freebies/custom-monograms/vintage-monogram/) to create .jpg images of each table number, and I printed out the numbers on white card stock. I used the glass from the frames as a tracing template to cut the card stock the exact size of the frame, and them reassembled everything. This project cost me less than $25 for 22 table numbers.
Bar Sign
Super easy to make. I bought white foam board and covered one side in chalk board Con-tact paper (which is AWESOME, but the way). I trimmed the edges with ribbon. That's it, easy peasy.
Ribbon Board
I used the leftover fabric from table runners and different ribbons that I had from various other projects. Add in a piece of wood and some hot glue, and voila! I'm super happy with how this turned out.
Card Birdcage
This birdcage came in a set of two that I purchased from save-on-crafts.com. I love it because it's actually really heavyweight and I'll probably use it for a decor piece in our home after the wedding. I made a sign using some leftover cardstock and attached it to the cage with satin ribbon. I finished the cage with a ribbon bow and a single peacock feather.
LUMINAries
I made 20 of these luminaries for about $25. I bought 20 vases from Dollar Tree (7" high) and 5 packs of metallic silver tissue paper from Party City for $5. I already had the Mod Podge, and I bought the decorative punch on sale at Michael's. I used this tutorial: http://www.heygorg.com/2011/10/diy-tissue-covered-luminaries.html
Cake Topper
I ordered a custom topper from Crafty Eddy ([email protected]), painted it, and covered it in rhinestones.
Boutonnieres
I needed to make 9 bouts total: 1 for FI, 1 for each dad, and 6 for the GMs. FI's bout consists of a bleached peacock feather (that I hand-curled), a striped rooster hackle feather, and two peacock body feathers. The GM bouts have a single peacock feather that I trimmed, a striped rooster hackle feather, and an iridescent dark green rooster body feather. (The dad's bouts are similar to the GMs, except they do not have the striped rooster hackle feather.)
_Bridesmaids' Feather Fascinators
These were super fun (and easy) to make. I bought the feathers from two different Etsy shops (pegasus22 and CoutureBabyWholesale), and the rhinestone buttons and hair clips are from Walmart. These cost me approximately $6 each, so $30 total!
Wrist corsages for mothers
I really like how these came out. I think Jason's mom will get the bleached one, and my mom will get the natural one. It cost me less than $5 for both.
Pins for Grandmothers
These were really easy (and cheap!) to make. Just a felt circle, feathers, ribbon, pearls, a pin, and hot glue. It cost me less than $5 to make all three pins.
Bridesmaids' Jewelry
These cost me approximately $7 each, or $35 total for all 5 pairs. :)
Birdcage Veil & Feather Fascinator
I created a bandeau style birdcage veil and a feather fascinator. It only cost me about $14 to make both pieces! (The birdcage veil is not pictured because I am still deciding if I want to actually wear it or not.)
MOH Sash
I used 3 yards of 2-1/4" wide double face satin ribbon in navy and added a sequin applique using E6000 glue.
Bridal sash
I used 3 yards of 1-1/2" wide double face satin ribbon in antique white and added a jeweled band using E6000 glue.
Toss Bouquet
I decided on silk flowers to make a small toss bouquet for the reception. I used 2 small white hydrangea and 3 roses (these might be ranunculus, but who knows) and wrapped them in aqua satin ribbon. This project took me less than 15 minutes.
Hangers
I made 5 hangers total: one for each bridesmaid and one for myself. I bought a pack of wooden hangers for a few dollars at Walmart, added the names with Sharpie paint pens I already owned, and finished them off with a satin ribbon bow.