Have I mentioned I LOVE Martha Stewart?
I love this DIY project! It’s so simple, and yet so very elegant. All you need is some wire, pearl beads and a bit of ribbon. You can see complete instructions on Martha’s site as well.
This would be fabulous for a doorway, the back of the bride and grooms chairs, hanging from an archway at the alter, behind the head table, or even hanging in front of the head table.
Wouldn’t this be a fabulous bridesmaid’s gift or even your own wedding necklace? It would look great with a v-neck, sweetheart neckline or halter top wedding gown, or for the bride who wants just a touch of bling.
Check out complete DIY instructions at VintageGlam - it looks really easy to make as well!
One of the blogs I enjoy following is Parisian Party and this picture on their blog recently caught my eye:
Apparently, in France, it is a custom to give guests almond dragees as wedding favors, but you don’t have to be French to love this fabulous favor idea. It’s simple, it’s green and it’s extremely budget friendly! 30 minutes picking leaves at the park, a sharp knife, some chocolate covered almonds and a paint pen - VOILA.
(see Parisian Party for more detailed instructions).
These would look absolutely fabulous resting on the cloth napkin at each place setting, and you could use them as place cards as well if you wished.
Last week, I posted about these adorable ice cream floral arrangements from Todd Oldham’s Summer Collection at FTD and since then, I have had ice cream on the brain, so I thought some more ice cream inspirations were called for:)
Wedding Favors - treat your kids to some great ice cream themed favors! My favorite is definitely these ice cream sundae candles in ice cream parlor inspired glasses. SO cute! I also like the heart shaped ice cream scopes that say Scoop Of Love on the handle, also wonderful!
Ice Cream Cone Wedding “cake”
This is a really cute idea! From the Food Network, this creation features cakes cooked right in the cones, topped with icing and meringue, and displayed in a tiered cupcake stand for a unique, fun alternative to a wedding cake! You can DIY with complete instructions found here.
FYI - For Your Inspiration
Modern Bride posted a gorgeous wedding idea:
For the ceremony site, white folding chairs are covered with sheer blue chiffon; the same material in coordinating colors is gathered to form a “striped” canopy.
Sea glass also figures prominently here: It’s scattered along the white organza runner, placed at the bottom of orchid-filled vases at both ends of the aisle, and affixed to the glass hurricane lamps hung beside the path. Reception concept and design, by Michelle Rago, Ltd., michelleragoltd.com. Shot on location at the Esperanza Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
This idea would be so easy to find how they could be done the DIY.
All Photos by Photographer: Luca Trovato
From Michaels an easy do-it-yourself Wedding Candy Buffet:
Create a fun Candy Buffet that your guests will be sure to enjoy. Choose colorful candy to accent your wedding reception.
Designed by Michaels Design Team
Materials:
Instructions:
Fill jars with candy. Write candy names on white name cards and attach to fronts of jars with tape dots.
Place ribbons around jars, layering widths. Secure with glue.
Visit your local Michaels on Saturday, June 28th from 1pm-4pm for their Summer Wedding Event.
They will have FREE demos to help you get started (or finished) with invitations, favors and centerpieces for your wedding.
If you aren’t able to make it you can get the instructions by clicking the links below.
1pm-2pm Chocolate Pocket Invite Kit
Available exclusively at Michaels, this simple do-it-yourself kit comes complete with everything you’ll need to create and customize 30 stylish invitations and response cards.
The Kit includes printable invites, response cards, ribbon, jackets, address labels and seals to make 30. Response card and envelope fits in invite jacket.
Just “wrap” invite in ribbon jacket, seal, label and send.
2pm-3pm Beaded Flower Favor
Wrap 5 jordan almonds in a tulle circle and wrap with coordinating ribbon as a traditional favor idea.
Why five almonds?
Five sugared almonds for each guest to eat to remind us that life is both bitter and sweet. Five wishes for the new husband and wife — Health, wealth, happiness, children, and a long life!
3pm-4pm Princess Candlescape
A terrific trio of candles surrounded by Stephanotis creates a gorgeous presentation in the center of all the reception tables. Coordinate the candles or flowers to your wedding colors.
The significance of stephanotis = Fit for a crown, something special - The Bridal Good Luck flower.
If you attend the event, take photos and let us know what you used and where we can see the pictures.
Wedding related accessories are popular choices for wedding party gifts. Earrings, necklaces, ties, etc. They create keepsake items they can wear for the event and use in the future as well.
Cuff links make great groomsman gifts, and these DIY monogram cuff links are adorable, one- of-a-kind custom gifts! You could customize the links to match the flower/tie colors for a unique look or personalize each one with the groomsman’s favorite color.
You can get complete, simple to follow instructions on The Purl Bee
A friend of mine shared this with me earlier today. She made these wedding favor tags for her daughter’s maple syrup wedding favors last fall. She put together some quick DIY instructions for those of you who would like to make your own wedding favor tags as well. You can read it on eHow 
These also work well for shower favors.
This ribbon bouquet was featured in the recent Martha Stewart Weddings magazine as part of a feature on ribbon crafts for weddings. This is such a gorgeous, unique idea for a bouquet, perfect for a bride who wants something different but still affordable. The magazine, and Martha’s website both provide complete instructions as well. And, not only do you get something completely unique and unforgettable, but it will make a great keepsake for after the wedding as well!
To see the rest of the wonderful ribbon crafts, check out the Martha Stewart website, or pick up a copy today!
