Cute Idea Saturday: Here Comes the Bride

I love the idea of "announcing the bridal walk" with something other than a song change. I once heard of someone who had a child ring bells, but in case children and bells sounds too risky ( i don't blame you ) here is an alternative. Paint your own quirky message or just go with something simple.

 

xo

Mr & Mrs: Walker Video

Two months ago some very good friends of mine; Andy and Kaitlin got married. This is the adorable video recap of their wedding. Good work guys! I will be posting the images from some things I got to help our with from their day. It was such a beautiful DIY wedding. Andy and Kaitlin have impeccable taste. Happy Two Months Walkers! 

Kaitlin + Andrew from Megan Bowers on Vimeo.

DIY Wednesday: Feed your Guests

Whoah it has been a while. I wish I could say that it was for a really great reason but honestly I've just been very busy- some exciting news that I'll tell you about in my next post. For this DIY Wed( yes I know its Thurs) I thought I'd inspire you with some ideas for feeding your guests! Here you go:

If you are not having a bar or just want some cute ways to present non-alchoholic beverages try a self-serve lemonade stand, this would be cute with a "tip the bride & groom" jar that goes toward your honeymoon! Have the groomsmen( or a friend) build a small stand and paint a sign with your beverages. 

 Serve your punch in an apothecary jar instead of a punch bowl. I LOVE these chalkboard nametags! Make your own with this spray chalkboard paint by painting painters tape and tearing it into strips for each glass. Then leave chalk near the drinks for guests to write their name.

 For those of you who dont want a traditional cake or dont like cake at all(I don't) try a cookies stand or a different kind of treat that you both like. I think this would be adorable with bottles of milk(soy, almond, rice, and cows) on ice in pails so it would be a "cookies & milk" stand! A brownies stand would be great too! Figure out what you like and grab some friends to help you stack some hay bales, suitcases, or boxes and then make a simple sign out of 2x4's and some white paint then lay an old window across to hold the treats display. Simple. Delicious. 

 Dont like oreos? Have your mom or another baker make you some homemade cookies to stack like a cake, all you need is a cake stand and a friend with a steady hand. So easy! 

enjoy! get creative! 

xo

{images from Pinterest}

DIY Wednesday: Receipt paper background

I love a good backdrop. This DIY Wednesday so easy and it has such a dramatic effect!

 Dont you love those? 

1. Take rolls of receipt paper( this couple chose a light pink color) tear, loop, and hang them at different heights. Attach to the ceiling of your venue with tape, fishing line, or ribbon.

*Another alternative, if you want it to be moveable, would be to attach the strips to a wooden frame with mesh stretched across it and then hang it with fishing line.*

DIY Wednesday: Bridesmaid Cards

This is a gorgeous DIY that my good friend Kaitlin did for her bridesmaids to invite them to be in her wedding. I especially love the "promise notes" she included vowing not turn into a Bridezilla! 

The cards incorporated their wed colors into the design..

she also had an inspiration card for each bridesmaid with their color info, location, date, and what to expect on the Big Day.

I love this written font! 

twine to keep it all together ( and its cheap too!)

i love the idea of writing the return addy on the back flap instead.

Well done!! You make me proud! :) 

{kaitlin and andy}

Cute Idea: Ticket Invite

Some good friends of mine recently got married in Antigua and sent out their invites as a vintage ticket. LOVE this cute idea! 

I especially love the tear half with the info on gifts and destination! I'd love to see this done as a train ticket for a twenties inspired wedding! Such a great idea if your planning a destination wed- incorporate your own details and inspiration! 

MR & MRS

This engagement shoot is stunning. I love shoots that use one prop as the focus. Consider incorporating something significant to the two of you into your shoot. Keep it simple and get creative! 

xo

{greenweddingshoes}