DIY Wedding Projects Using Wallpapers

While doing my research, I came across some wedding ideas using wallpapers. I have to admit, I never considered using wallpapers for anything but something to decorate your walls with, but recently I myself used it for other things. So why not weddings? Below are some great ideas that are not only unique but could also save you a lot of money that you can use on other things – maybe your honeymoon. :)

 A wallpaper can be used as an aisle runner or even a chair cover! I really like this new take on wallpapers.

Wallpapers can be used as covers for vases, lamps or even water bottles!

If you’re thinking of having a photobooth, why not use a wallpaper as a background.

You can even use it to wrap your bridesmaids/groomsmen gifts or your wedding favors.

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Martha Stewart Weddings 




Sponsored Post: Create the Perfect DIY Wedding for Less by Michaels®

Happy Monday! Today we would like to introduce our new sponsor, Michaels! For this post, we are featuring some DIY ideas that you can make for your wedding for less! When I was planning my wedding, I depended heavily on DIY projects to cut some costs and was happy to find all my DIY needs at Michaels! From paper to a little glitter to make your day sparkle, Michaels has all the tools you need to create your dream wedding without breaking the bank. And to get your wedding DIY projects started, Michaels is offering all our blog readers 20% off your entire regular price wedding purchase. Click here to receive your exclusive discount coupon.This offer is valid from April 29, 2012 to June 30, 2012! Below are some great DIY ideas that you can make for your wedding.

Make your reception personal with these Celebrate It™ Bride & Groom Signs. Better yet, you can even change the ribbon to match your wedding colors to make it more personal.

I wanted to make program fans for my wedding since we originally wanted to have an outdoor wedding. These fans will definitely keep your guests cool and entertained at the same time. This is a fun DIY project that you and your bridesmaids can all enjoy making.

For a touch of elegance, you can add these Monogram Wedding Votives to your table by using scrapbook paper, ribbon and buttons. This DIY will sure give that glow your wedding deserves

 




Outdoor Ceremony Details

When you’re having an outdoor ceremony, it seems like the biggest concern is the weather. While it is a valid concern, there are other things to take into consideration as well. When I thought I was going to have an outdoor wedding, I often wondered “what if it rains”. Until someone said, “well what if it doesn’t?” from then on, I focused on the little details that would make our outdoor ceremony something everyone would enjoy (especially since it’s outdoors!). No, I didn’t come up with crazy gimmicks that would turn my wedding into a circus, but I thought of our guests a lot. Have you ever been outside while on your break at work in the middle of the afternoon? Chances are you looked for the shaded area to just relax. Right now, Starbucks is having their happy hour where their frapuccinos are half price from 3pm – 5pm. Why is that? Because that’s where being outside on a hot day is unbearable. Don’t get me wrong, I love the sun but even I can’t stand being exposed to it for long. So with our ceremony scheduled at 4pm, I can only imagine what my guests would have to endure during that time. I remember a wedding I went to where the venue had no shade at all and the ceremony was at 4pm. It was like sunbathing with make up and a very nice dress on. Not a great feeling. Today, Inspired Bride would like to share some ideas with all the brides who are having an outdoor ceremony this summer.

Set Up a Beverage Table

For our wedding, I bought about 100 bottled water and made personalized labels for each one and thought of putting them in a bin full of ice for guests to take when they need something to cool them down. We had our bridal party come one Sunday afternoon to help us take the labels off, then put the new ones in. A good alternative to this is to setup a table with pitchers of iced tea and lemonade. Whichever one you choose, your guests will definitely appreciate the thought.

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Image from Wedding Channel

Program Alternative

Most weddings have programs printed out to let the guests know what will happen during the ceremony. For this, my friend and I were supposed to put together a program fan with the program on one side and a trivia game on the other side. This will help cool your guests down when needed, keep them informed and keep them entertained as well with the trivia provided.

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Parasols

Because our venue didn’t allow us to bring in tents to protect our guests from the sun, I considered getting about 50 parasols for our guests to use for this purpose. I thought of putting a note saying “please take one per family”. This is to make sure that most of your guests get one. Not just the first 50 guests to arrive at your venue.

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Image from One Wed

 




Indoor Ceremony Inspirations

When you search for indoor wedding ceremony ideas, you will probably get overwhelmed with all the beautifully decorated weddings as a result of your search. From simple to elegant, it makes you wish you could have the same for your wedding. There are so many great ideas that you can have for your wedding but where do you begin? If your venue is well decorated, just a few flowers here and there would probably be enough. But if your indoor space is just as good as an empty canvas, then you’re either an artist whose ideas are overflowing or you’re stuck on where to even begin. Regardless if your space is well decorated or not, thinking about the basics for a ceremony is definitely a good place to start such as – the perfect spot for the altar, the aisle that you will walk down on, and the arrangement of the chairs. Once you got that covered, then you can have a better sense of how your space will look like. Then the fun part begins. The thing that I like about indoor spaces is that you are not limited to the decor of the venue. You can transform it however you like and have the wedding you’ve been dreaming of! And don’t forget the lighting. The right lighting can definitely make a big difference. Below are some beautiful weddings that might inspire you as you think about decorations for your indoor ceremony.

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The flower arrangements turned this empty solarium into a very romantic space perfect for an indoor wedding

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The dramatic use of drapes and flower arrangements transformed this space into an unrecognizable space

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I love the simplicity of the decor in this room. The room is already beautiful on its own but a few tall flower arrangements and candles made this room perfect for a simple yet elegant indoor wedding

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If you don’t like flowers, candles serve as a great alternative as aisle decorations.

Images from

Inside Weddings




Outdoor Ceremony Inspirations

If you are having an outdoor ceremony, you probably thought of what decorations will go best with your location. The good thing about outdoor ceremonies is that little decoration is needed to make the place look wonderful. Many venues invest in having an outdoor space for couples who wish to have an outdoor ceremony and these spaces need little decorations. Below are some great outdoor decoration ideas that you can use on your big day

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Add neutral drapes as a backdrop to define the space.

Since the focus will be on the couple, decorate the altar to serve as the focal point

For a small wedding, nothing is more intimate than having your guests surround you as you exchange your I do’s. This is also a great chance to see everyone since you will be passing every guest before you get to your groom. Images from

Weddingwire.com




Hot Topic: Outdoor Ceremony or Indoor Ceremony for a Spring/Summer Wedding

I always get excited around this time of the year – it means that wedding season is upon us. I’ve always wanted to have a summer wedding since I’ve always dreamed of having an outdoor ceremony. I always imagined my ceremony to be decorated with fresh flowers and have a beautiful garden act as a backdrop. That is also one of the reasons why I chose June for our wedding last year. Sad to say though, our plan for an outdoor ceremony didn’t work out. But after all is said and done, our wedding went by without a hitch and in the end, I still ended up marrying my best friend (which is the whole point anyway).

Today, Inspired Bride would like to hear from you which you would prefer to have for your Spring/Summer wedding. (If you’re having a fall or winter wedding, we’d still love to hear from you)

Images from:

Graydon Hall Manor




Centerpiece Idea – Signature Vase

Spring is really here and that means that the flowers are in full bloom. The only thing missing is a vase to put them in. Speaking of vases, here’s a great vase that you can use for your centerpieces from Belle Styles. This vase is also a great alternative to a guestbook and will for sure be a hit with your guests.

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Belle Styles




Real Wedding: Jacqueline + Steve – Old Hollywood Glam

Happy Friday everyone! Inspired Bride would like to end the week by sharing a great wedding that had me thinking of many great hollywood movies. The shots that Purple Martini Photography took were very romantic and is a perfect fit for this romantic couple.

Here’s a little more from Diana Whyte

Both artistic and super creative people, Jacqueline and Steve had a clear vision in mind for their big day: Old Hollywood Glam with the classic colour palette of red, black and gold. To set the mood for their Hollywood glam theme, the perfect venue had to be chosen and nothing could be more perfect than The Eglinton Grand in Toronto Ontario (Canada)– a movie theatre from the 1930’s that has since been converted into an event venue. The interior of The Eglinton Grand is pure art deco, with red and gold details everywhere and eye-catching architecture that won over the couple at first sight.

On the day of, Jacqueline amped up the style with her stunning fit-and-flare dress while Steve looked very dapper in his Fred Astaire-inspired coat tails. The bridesmaids wore black satin dresses in styles that they individually chose, while the groomsmen were dressed in classic black tuxedos.

The bride’s bouquet was an elegant combination of white calla lilies with loops of cream ribbon, hand beaded crystals and wispy white feathers. The groom’s boutonniere was made to match, while the rest of the bridal party was seen with deep, rich, red roses – a classic touch!

When planning the decor, the couple had a vision of elegance and drama that would lend perfectly to the feel of their venue space. Black linens were accented with gold satin runners, red satin napkins and rhinestone studded napkin rings. The base of the centerpieces consisted of tall, gold, art deco inspired stands with strands of crystals hanging down all around it. The tops of the centerpieces were 2 different styles – one was a shimmering crystal covered ball, the other, a burst of white ostrich feathers reminiscent of the 20’s flapper style. To finish off the table setting, vintage film cameras made of chocolate and dusted in gold were placed at each place setting.

Jacqueline and Steve wanted stationary that not only reflected their red and black Hollywood theme, but that also showed some fun and creativity. Their art deco motif was established with their invites and carried through to their programs, seating chart, menus and favour tags. In place of traditional table numbers the couple incorporated names and pictures of old black-and-white movie stars (such as Greta Garbo and Charlton Heston) to direct guests to their tables.

Twinkling lights of the theatre marquee announced to guests the headline feature: “Jacqueline & Steve Star In Diamonds Are Forever”. When it was time for guests to move to the dining room, the theme from the movie of the same name played while curtains were drawn back for a dramatic and very Hollywood-esque reveal. After the bridal party entrance, the red carpet was rolled out on to the dance floor as Jacqueline and Steve took their place for their first dance. Guests then dined on a 4 course dinner followed by a art deco-inspired wedding cake and a late night dessert station.

It was a true Hollywood ending for this wonderful couple!

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Church: Blessed Sacrament Parish Reception
Floral & Décor: Designs by Dina
Stationary: Vanessa Li
Band: New Hollywood
Transportation: Erin Mills Limousine



Do It Yourself: Activity Book for the Kids at your Wedding

If you decide to have children at your wedding, one additional item to add to your wedding to do list is something to entertain the kids. You want them to enjoy your wedding just as much as you want the adults to enjoy it and the best way to do that is to provide them with something entertaining. Asking parents to bring their DS or PlayStation is a good idea, but not all will bring one. Today, we’re featuring a DIY activity book from Lovely Indeed that will sure have your little guests pre-occupied even just for a little bit and the best part about it is that it’s free! Just click this link and you can print it off at the comfort of your own home. Below is a sample of how it looks like.

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Lovely Indeed

 




Sponsored Post: Gifts for the Cute Ones at your Wedding Party

While we’re in the topic of having little ones at your wedding, today Inspired Bride would like to share some ideas for your flower girl and ring bearer gifts. I have to admit, when I was thinking of gifts for our wedding party, I only focused on our bridesmaids and groomsmen and thought about what they would like and what they would actually use after the wedding. We often forget about the cute ones who will also walk down the aisle. It might be tough to find gifts for them especially when they’re not close in age, so today we’ve collected some ideas from American Bridal on what you can give to your flower girl and ring bearer to make them feel appreciated as well (or maybe something to motivate them to actually walk down the aisle by themselves).

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Whatever the age, every girl will truly enjoy receiving a bracelet like this. It makes them feel grown up to be wearing a jewellery and you can even personalize it with their initials!

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Both boys and girls will enjoy this gift and is not limited by age. You can also customize this with their names.

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This jewellery box is perfect for every girl.

Images from American Bridal