I love the fact that brides are now embarking on more “DIY” projects because not only is it usually more cost-effective, but it personalizes details and adds so much charm to a traditional wedding. I came across this lovely felt rosette covered wreath which is a modern detail that can be hung at the doors of the ceremony or reception location. Or, you can vary the sizes of your wreaths and use colors that match your color scheme to add some dimension to the display. I can’t wait to try this on my own!

{instructions can be found at domestifluff, via elizabeth ann designs}

October has been a crazy month! I am literally aching for it to be over!

Today’s post comes a bit later than usual, as I spent 3 hours last night working my butt off to get my out-of-towner save-the-dates done. I took some pictures of my mess, in addition to my personalized envelopes which I’ll hopefully have a chance to post tomorrow. As well, I’ve been designing our website where we’ll be providing schedule details & accommodations for our guests. I’ve tasked Jason with calling hotels to get special room rates and I must say, he did good! Ladies, if you’re looking to get your grooms to do something, this is definitely one of them.

Stemming from my last post about “unique” boutonnieres, I’ve added yet another project on my list which is to create my own personalized boutonnieres! And despite the minuscule size of these suckers, I’d say it’s quite the project! I’ve purchased a couple of supplies online and will be heading to the craft stores sometime the future, so stay tuned for images of those as well. But knowing me and my “real day job”, it will be later than sooner, if you know what I mean. But still deciding on fresh floral boutonnieres so this may end up being either just a project for Wedding Obsession.

Here are a couple more ‘non-fresh floral’ boutonnieres to get you interested!

What do you think about DIY boutonnieres?

{images: one: a hot petticoat; two: gina dedominici; three: caroline tran; four: martha stewart weddings}

Have your guests buzzing about what a sweet couple you make!

Materials

- Ribbon of your choice
- Mason jars of any size
- Honey to fill each jar
- Personalized Wedding Labels – wedding favour labels

Tip: You can go to a famers market and purchase honey already in Mason jars without labels. Then all you need to do is personalize the jar.

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Steps

1: Thoroughly wash and dry mason jars and lids and fill them with honey.
2: Secure lid and tie personalized ribbon around the top of the Mason jar.
3: Peel “Thanks for Bee-ing Here” sticker and place in the centre of the jar.

A bee theme is adorable for a garden wedding. Add other bee themed items with a “Meant to Bee” wedding thank you card and mini magnet wedding favour.

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Show your guest what a cute couple-ccino you are.

Materials- One coffee mug for each guest
- ½ cup of coffee beans for each mug
- One biscotti for each mug
- Ribbon of your choice
- Couple-ccino Stickers/Labels – Personalized Wedding Labels
- Single hole punch

Tip: Wrap your biscotti and coffee beans in cellophane so the favour is easier to transport.

Steps
1. Thoroughly wash and dry coffee mug. Fill with ½ cup of coffee beans. Fragrant coffee beans make the room smell wonderful.
2. Place biscotti in the mug.
3: To make the “Couple-ccino” labels sturdy, stick them on white Bristol board and cut them out.
4: Using the single hole punch, make a small hole on the sticker for the ribbon to pull through.
5: Secure “Couple-ccino” label around the handle of the mug using ribbon of your choice. Tie the ribbon in a bow and cut loose ends.

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Create a decorative starfish plate filled with seashell chocolates to add a whimsical ambiance to any nautical wedding.

Materials for each Starfish Favour:
• * 1 small blue starfish plate (Item # 7077)
• 1 white square 8 inch dinner plate
• 6 felt circles in various sizes
• * 17 inches of ¼” personalized ribbon (Item # 232-79)
• 17 inches of 1” sheer ribbon
• 6 seashell chocolates
• Glue gun/glue

* Can be purchased at WedShop.

Directions:

1.  Wrap sheer ribbon across the middle of the dinner plate; overlap ribbon slightly at the back of the plate and glue together. (Figure 1)
2.  Place scripted blue ribbon over the sheer ribbon, wrapping it around dinner plate and gluing it securely at centre back of plate. (Figure 2)
3.  With dinner plate facing upward, slide starfish plate under the sheer ribbon. (Figure 3)
4.  Glue three various sized felt circles to ribbon, symmetrically, on each side of the starfish plate. (Figure 4)
5.  Slide four seashell chocolates under the ribbon – if necessary – arranging on starfish plate just before serving or the day you will be giving out the favour. (Figure 5)

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Create fun to make thank-you favours your guests will enjoy.

Materials for each favour:
- Glue gun
- 5 Lollipops
- 7 inches
- 5/8 inch fuchsia pink ribbon
- 1 Felt Flowers with Diamonette (WedShop # 8419 -06)
- 1 Felt Butterfly (WedShop # 8420-22)
- 1 Mini White Pail with Handle (WedShop # 8412)

Three Easy Steps….

1. Using the glue gun; glue the ribbon around the top of the pail. Use the ridges on the pail as a guide to line up the ribbon.

2. Take one felt flower (or felt butterfly); glue in the centre of the pail – where the ribbon is joined by glue – to hide the seam.

3. Add five colourful lollipops and you’re done.

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A simple potted arrangement can make a great centerpiece or favor for a wedding or shower.

It‘s quite easy to create and your guests will think you’re a pro when they see the finished product.

Materials
• Potted herbs or flowers of your choice
• Coordinated tin (potted plant will fit in)
• Decorative embellishments for tin: ribbon, monogrammed letters, fabric, themed picks
• Glue gun

Directions
The tins can be decorated in a variety of ways to match any theme. Below are a few samples to help you get started:

• Using a hot glue gun, decorate a clean dry tin with decorative embellishments, monograms or thank you labels.
• Place potted plant in tin.
• Decorate with ribbon and add themed wire clip if desired to potted arrangement.

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