Where the Wild Things Grow

In light of the holidays coming up, here is a cute little woodland designer that makes everything from wreaths and baskets to tree inspired candles and moss covered ring carriers. Another find thanks to our beloved etsy. Check them out! www.NHWoodscreations.etsy.com

Crate and Bridal

If you are a Bride to Be and you would like a free hand blown glass bowl then this is the place for you! Crate and Barrel is hosting a wedding party! These parties are great places to connect and get inspiration and ideas for your wedding and hey, they offer free hor' dourves and wine while you browse, can't say no to that! Crate and Barrel carries some of the cutest stuff out there, whether your wedding is traditional or modern, vintage or classic, they have something for every taste! If you live in NY, check out this event! Also check crateandbarrel.com/bridal for local listings of events.

October 4th and 18th 2009

9-11 a.m.

For more info call (800) 996-9960

Be a good host, bring a good guest.

These adorable recycled wood stump number blocks from www.goodguest.etsy.com would be adorable for table numbers at an eco chic reception. Or get creative and use them as a table placement, spell out your wedding date, or the date you met, your first kiss etc. Another handcrafted treasure. Thank you etsy.

Recession Special

In Hollywood today, nine lucky couples will be tying the knot...At the 99 cent only store! The store's ad features a beautiful bride dressed in an incredible dress made entirely from things available at the store, for 99 cents! Kathy Jacobs created this amazing gown masterpiece above using t-shirts, embroidered table runners and silk flowers. Brilliant! Economically friendly and fabulous...what's not to love? I don't recommend this project unless you have a particularly stylish and savvy DIY friend to call on but I DO recommend finding your own clever ways to save BIG! Go ahead visit your local $1 store, I won't judge you.

Save the Date: 10.21.09

Modern Bride is doing one of my all time favorite things- a Bridal EVENT in NYC! For those of you who are getting married in NY or live in NY this is something you will want to attend! One of the amazing things about these events is that they not only have giveaways, experts to give you ideas, jewlery showcases, free hors d'oeurves and wine, but you'll also get to meet many other brides who are going through the same process as you. Fire your wedding counselor and get out there and connect with fellow brides!

October 21st, 2009

6:00pm-8:30pm

Touch NYC

240West 52nd st.

For updates and details visit:

facebook.com/ModernBrideMagazine

or

twitter.com/ModernBrideMag

Come One, Come All

Invitations are such a vital part of the planning process, it introduces your guests to your wedding style. No pressure. But why do we have to spend hundreds of dollars just for a cute piece of paper ( and envelopes and RSVP cards, and stamps..)? Good news, you don't! You can make them yourself, don't tell me your not the crafty type, your a bride! That makes you sufficient and creative enough to make this happen! And to inspire you I am featuring this lovely design borrowed from StyleMePretty.com. If you haven't been to their blog yet GO! It is one of the most up to date, creative and fun places to browse and absorb some incredible ideas and crafty inspiration. Go now! After you work on your invitation designs. 

Materials

Heavy Weight Decorative Paper in 2-3 styles (I used the purple card stock and a straw-like stock)
Bone Folder
Glue or other adhesive
Decorative Stamp and White Pigment Ink
Doily Paper
Tissue Paper, cut to size
2″ Circular Punch
1/8″ Hole Punch
Satin Ribbon
Twine
Vellum Envelopes

Instructions

1. I made a folder for the invitation using heavy paper.  I cut out a 10×7 rectangle with a triangular section below the right side. 

2. I used a bone folder to score the middle (where the folder’s spine is) and at the bottom of of the right side so the triangular part could be folded upward. 

3. Then I glued the right side of the triangle to the right edge of the folder to make a pocket. 

4. I stamped the triangular pocket of the folder using white pigment ink. 

5. Then I cut a 5×7 piece of paper doily and glued it to the cover of the folder.

6. I glued the invitation card on the left inside of the folder and stuffed the enclosures in the right hand pocket with the tissue paper rectangles between the cards. 

7. I used a 2-inch circular punch to make a paper disc and stamped our initials on it using white pigment ink.  Then I punched two 1/8″ of an inch holes on either side of it.

8. I cut rectangles of different colored tissue paper to use between the cards.

9. I closed the folder with the contents inside and tied satin ribbon around the middle, threading through the holes in the paper disc and tying it behind the disc.  Then I took a straw flower and glued it on the back side of the paper disc. 

10. To make the liner, trace the envelope onto a sheet of pretty paper.  Cut it out and trim the upper triangular portion about half an inch on either side and trimmed the other 3 rectangular sides by about 1/8 of an inch. 

11. Finally I stuffed the folder into the envelope and tied the envelope with twine (like a package) and tied a bow on the front with a couple 1-inch paper discs threaded onto it.  I put that envelope into a slightly larger vellum/glassine envelope.  I put stickers that were addressed on the front of the glassine envelope (the font is Memoir from Veer).

Once Wed

As a bride or bride to be there is a definite need for a good blog to obsess over, and the fact that this one features once worn dresses that bride's can sell and buy is reason enough to visit the site, but beyond that, oncewed.com also features some amazing inspiration weddings, photography, vendor guides, and the best DIY projects I've seen in wedding blogland. Just go ahead and add it to your favorites.