Monday, June 30, 2014

Ten DIY Wedding Favor Ideas for a Budget Bride

Ten DIY Wedding Favor Ideas for a Budget Bride


Swing top Bottles filled with Lemonade

Add decorative tags with a special note to your guests and fill with a yummy lemonade mix.





Wood Coasters

These wooden coasters are a great favor for an outdoor wedding. Thinly slice wooden logs and then sand for a smooth finish. Add a hand-stamped message or use a wood burner to create pretty details for a personalized touch. 


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Old- Fashioned Candy Bags

Fill large favor bags with old-fashioned hard candy. Add a personal custom message.

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S'mores and More!

Use clear favor boxes filled with all the the ingredients you need for S'mores. Great for a Barn Wedding or Country Wedding

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Honey Jars

Fill a jar with honey. Place burlap over the lid and secure with twine and a cute note. 


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A Personalized CD

Pick some of you and your groom's favorite songs and make a CD for your guests to take home.


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Hot Chocolate Favors

Put Mini Marshmallows, Mini Chocolate Morsels and Hot Chocolate Mix in a Disposable Decorating Bag and Decorate with pretty ribbon. Think about variations such as Sprinkles, Mint Chocolate Chips...


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Mini Potted Plants


Take mini plant potters and either paint or leave bare, add plants and voila! Adorable favors. *Grow your own flowers to save on cost. 


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Macaroon Pops

Everyone loves a sweet treat and you can make macaroons in so many different colors. 



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Seed Packet Favors

Give your guests seed packets of some of your favorite flowers. Make adorable seed packet covers with a little bit of ink and plain brown paper. 


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Monday, June 23, 2014

Fourth of July DIY Ideas



Patriotic Party Ideas!


Here are some patriotic ideas whether you are throwing your rustic wedding on the Forth of July or if you are just throwing a backyard BBQ. 


Strawberries Dipped in White Chocolate and Blue Sprinkles




Rustic Centerpieces or Table Toppers

Wrap a Square Vase in Burlap and Tie a Red and White Bow Around the Center. 

 Click to Learn: How to Make a Paper Pinwheel

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Opt for deeper Reds and Blues for a More Rustic Feel





Don't forget the Sparklers



Add a Forth of July Flare to your Cocktails with Red, White and Blue Straws







Here's a really easy idea. Give your guests a refreshing treat with a flag inspired fruit tray. 




Nothing says the forth of July like a corn hole board decorated in red, white and blue! Lot's of potential for future use.




Nothing says summer like caramel corn, caramel apples, star shaped cookies. Make it a little sweeter with lace and red and white fabric.



Bridesmaids and Groomsman no longer have to be "matchy-match" alternate different hues of blues, red, whites and tans for a fresh take on your wedding party.


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Don't let the red, white and blue take over your party. Using the colors on a white or tan backdrop makes the colors stand out rather than blending together in an over-the-top display.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Throw the Perfect Tea Party Wedding Reception







You can't have a tea-party without tea cups. Use vintage tea-cups everywhere! Don't worry they don't have to match. 

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 Add antique elements like vintage clocks, books, photos and broaches...
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www.thesweetestoccasion.com
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Don't forget the yummy treats and tea sandwiches
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Make a special tea bar for your guests. Forget the candy bar (ok, so maybe not) and make your reception extra special with a tea bar. Use loose leaf tea or tea bags to give your guests a wide selection of flavors.


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Other fun ideas


Tea Cup Seating Cards


Forget the Cake…Let them eat Pie! 
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Or have both

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

10 Ice Cooler Ideas for Your Rustic Wedding




10 Great Ice Cooler Ideas for Your Rustic Wedding


Bathe your drinks in Ice

Let your beverages take a cold bath in a re-purposed bathtub.  Add your own special note or your names across the tub for a personalized touch. Just keep the tub plugged up till after the wedding to avoid any unwanted water dribble.

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Up-Cycled Wheel Barrow

What better for a garden reception then using a up-cycled wheel barrow. If yours is looking a little dingy use some spray paint to give it a bold new look or keep it's original look for a more rustic feel.

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Garden Box

Give an old bench a new purpose. Place a garden box on top of a bench or attach legs directly to it. For extra pre-caution use a fitted plastic under the bed storage container to avoid any leaks that will occur when the ice begins to melt. 
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A Canoe Re-Do

Paddle off into the sunset with this amazing idea. Take a wooden canoe and fill with ice and of course yummy beverages. This makes a great central focal point for any outdoor wedding venue.
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Wheel in your Drinks with a Wagon

Bring a youthful touch to any rustic wedding with a red wagon or paint yours to match your theme. Put in a small storage container and fill with ice.  I don't suggest painting a radio flyer wagon, the red keeps the antiquity of the wagon.weddbook.com




Barrel of Beverages

An Ol' Whiskey Barrel will definitely add rustic flair to any pastoral party. Make sure you put down a little hay underneath to catch any unwanted drips or line with a plastic tub.2014interiordesignarticle.com  



Galvanized Metal Bucket

Use metal buckets around your venue for easy access to drinks. Don't forget to use signs to indicate which drink is in what bucket. pottery barn.com



Water Fountain Beverage Cooler

Not just for the birds, this idea will have guests chirping with delight. Place on top of a table to keep at an easy reach. Try to avoid stone fountains as they can be very heavy. bobvila.com



Horse Trough Ice Chest

Use a horse trough to hold lot's of beverages. Perfect for a farm or barn wedding. interest.com




A Basket of Beverages

Turn an inexpensive basket into a liquor station by inserting a plastic bowl into the base and filling with ice. Place these around the venue with soda and water or beer and wine.  houzz.com