Directing guests to their seats has never been more fun! Learn how to make escort cards from real bride Nancy Arnold at kiex fötögraphy & design.
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DIY We Love: Scratch-Off Escort Cards
DIY We Love: Scratch-Off Escort Cards
Directing guests to their seats has never been more fun! Learn how to make escort cards from real bride Nancy Arnold at kiex fötögraphy & design.
DIY We Love: Hot Chocolate Favors
Real bride Nancy Arnold, the powerhouse behind kiex fötögraphy & design, gives us the lowdown on how to make the adorable favors from her own wedding.
DIY We Love: Hot Chocolate Favors
Real bride Nancy Arnold, the powerhouse behind kiex fötögraphy & design, gives us the lowdown on how to make the adorable favors from her own wedding.
20 Wedding DIY Ideas for Every Skill Set
Whether you're new to crafting or can stitch and glue with your eyes closed, we've got the perfect project for your big day.
DIY Chicken Wire Seating-Card Holder
Photo Credit: Jack Deutsch, © 2012 The Stonesong Press, LLC.
Crafty Commitment
3 hours. But even the most craft-phobic dudes can get on board with this project. Set your guy to the task of working the tools while you get your craft on with the paper projects—or switch it up! Maybe you’re the one who’s handy with tools and he’s more interested in the paper stuff. Either way, this is a fun project to collaborate on.
DIY Hot Chocolate Favor
Photo Credit: Jack Deutsch, © 2012 The Stonesong Press, LLC.
Crafty Commitment
10 minutes per favor. Get your groom involved! Even the least crafty groom-to-be can get on board with this project. Set him to the task of measuring and pouring while you add the finishing touches (or vice versa).
DIY Embellished Raffia Fan
Photo Credit: Jack Deutsch, © 2012 The Stonesong Press, LLC.
Crafty Commitment
10 minutes per fan. Make quick work of a big project with the helping hands of your friends and family. For maximum efficiency, put someone on cutting duty and the rest on wrapping and embellishing. Treat everyone to light snacks and tropical beverages to get them in the mood.
Supplies
• ¾-in.-wide silk dupioni ribbon
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun and glue
• 10-in.-wide raffia fans
• Silk orchids, removed from the stems
Small Steps, Big Savings
Nowadays, couples are rightfully concerned about wedding expenses, and many brides and grooms are shaving large amounts from their budgets. But our advice is: Look before you trim. Don’t shortchange your dream by sacrificing too much in the most important areas of your big-day celebration. Here, we take a peek at each wedding category and list clever—not to mention painless—ways to keep costs down.
Small Steps, Big Savings
Nowadays, couples are rightfully concerned about wedding expenses, and many brides and grooms are shaving large amounts from their budgets. But our advice is: Look before you trim. Don’t shortchange your dream by sacrificing too much in the most important areas of your big-day celebration. Here, we take a peek at each wedding category and list clever—not to mention painless—ways to keep costs down.