Michaels DIY Ideas For Every Type of Bride - Modern, Classic, Playful, Natural and Romantic

When it comes to planning your wedding, it's all about choosing the perfect details that really represent you on your big day while staying within your budget .  And when it comes to choosing those oh-so-fabulous details, well… it’s all about your wedding style.  And whether you consider yourself a classic, modern or playful bride (or something else entirely!), trust me, there’s just no better way to set the stage for a spectacular wedding than with some amazing and entirely personalized DIY wedding elements.  Lucky for us, Michaels here to help you find meaningful ways to add to a wedding celebration and still cut costs.  Yep, these gurus of all things crafty not only have everything you need to plan the perfect DIY wedding for less, they’ve even share some of their uber-clever DIY wedding ideas with us (and they are FABULOUS).

Check out the info below to figure out what kind of bride you are and how to incorporate your personality into your big day with some crafty wedding ideas from Michaels.  Click on the link at the end of each project to get the step by step tutorial.

Modern Bride

You're a trendsetter, always one step ahead. You throw parties worthy of the society column, and you need details that are "all the rage". Consider these ideas that anybody who's anybody will appreciate.

BRIDES® Place Setting.  Create a charming place setting. Personalize BRIDES® chalkboard tags with each guest’s name using Michaels chalk marker. Attach tags to napkins with bold ribbon. Use a BRIDES® chalkboard sign to identify each table. (Instructions)

Glass Snap Top Jar Favors.  Showcase your favorite treats with these snappy souvenirs. All you have to do is fill the jars with colorful candy, add printable tags and top with fancy bows. (Instructions)

Classic Bride

You're the type of girl who is feminine, old fashioned, and totally traditional. If you prefer simple elegance to over the top extravagance, the these wedding invitation projects are for you. They're both classic and classy!

Black and White Wedding Invitation.  Give your celebration classic sophistication. Dress up Celebrate It™ invites with a black scroll pocket and Martha Stewart Crafts ™ Stick On Pearls. (Instructions)

BRIDES® White Invitations.   Add depth and elegance to an invite in just a few easy steps. Print your invitation design on white pearl border paper and wrap with coordinating strips of paper and ribbon. Put on a finishing touch with a printable label tag.

Playful Bride

Playful brides are passionate about life and are constantly looking for ways to infuse some fun into their wedding. These lovely details will sure to do so.

Pinwheel Décor.  Create this clever pinwheel decoration for your wedding day. All you have to do is layer pinwheels as desired, embellish with buttons and punch paper for a scalloped effect. (instructions)

BRIDES® Chalk Labels.  Color coordinate your escort cards with candy jars to make a fun feature. Use chalkboard table picks and mason jars adorned with ribbon to represent table numbers, and then coordinate by edge-inking your place cards!

Natural Bride

For this carefree femme, an organic and nature-inspired event is the goal. She cares about nature and is probably active in environmental causes. She is definitely an outdoor wedding type of girl and her wedding details should reflect her love of the earth. These ideas should bring guests a little closer to the wonders of nature.

Twine and Yarn Wrapped Glass Vases.  Give your wedding style a down-home vibe. Wrap glass jars with jute twine, yarn and finish with a stylish shoestring bow. (Instructions)

Silver Pail Favors.  Give your wedding day a natural vibe. Fill silver pails with succulents, surround with moss and finish with decorative ribbon and twine. These earthly keepsakes make great gifts for guests after the event. (instructions)

Romantic Bride

If you've been dreaming about your wedding day since you were a little girl or you fantasized about being a princess who would marry her Prince Charming one day, then you're a hopeless romantic. If you can't get married at a castle, try some of these wistful ideas to make your wedding dreams come true.

Framed Table Number.  Give your table some natural style. Arrange flowers in this lovely centerpiece. It's sure to add a stylish touch to any reception. (Instructions)

Light Pink Wedding Invitation.  Create your own charming stationery designs. Embellish lace invitations with trinkets and ribbon of your choosing.

DIY wedding projects are also the perfect opportunity for you and your bridesmaids to get together on the weekends and have fun while crafting some wedding memories. Look to Michaels inspiration book at michaels.com wedding for more clever DIY wedding ideas.

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{Steal Worthy Weddings} A Contemporary DIY Event

Good morning, lovelies! What are you up to on this crisp, fall Friday? I’m excited to end the week with this sophisticated, steal worthy wedding packed with dreamy DIY elements.

You know… sometimes it’s a perfect detail that really gets me. Other times it’s a fabulous dress, a gorgeous decor or a stunning cake. But today, it’s the ENTIRE event. Yes, it is a beyond-beautiful, stylish affair overflowing with steal-worthy deets…. a marriage between the old and the new, featuring classic elements with the modern touch of a present- day couple.

Get inspired by my breakdown on every worth-to-steal piece from these nuptials. And don’t forget to keep your eyes open for fabulous DIY ideas you may want to borrow for your own wedding!

The Ceremony Decor: I love the contrast between the vibrant pinks and aquas against the simple white background. It's elegant...it's modern... it's timeless!

Bridesmaids' Look: The bridesmaids wore Breakfast at Tiffany’s inspired black cocktail dresses, that they would be able to wear again, with vintage stud earrings, and fuchsia satin peep toe pumps with bow accents. To give the contemporary twist of the mismatched bridesmaids to this classic look, they each wore a different brooch... genius!

The Bouquet: You know I'm a sucker of peony bouquets, but this one takes the cake. The colors are gorgeous. The clouds of aqua tulle are a lovely way to bring in the something-blue. Notice how this bride kept a comprehensive look by wearing an aqua bracelet and pink lipstick that matched the bouquet colors.

The Modern Venue: With clean lines and minimalist design, this is the perfect setting for a couple with a unique style and vision. With the bride's art background, and the groom’s carpentry skills, this couple took advantage of this blank canvas and really made the space our own.

The Color Palette: The fuchsia, aqua, black and white color palette of this wedding is just perfectly coordinated right down to the spots on the contemporary glam.

DIY Details: From custom welcome sign, hand-painted aqua vases and frame collage, this couple had a very hands-on approach to planning their  special day. They also created vintage birdcages and ruffled clam shells, adorned with glossy white driftwood, tulle and fuchsia flowers.

The Home Made Cake: OMG! can you believe this bride actually make this gorgeous cake by herself. She's definitely an artist. But even if you're not as talented as she is, this is, hands down, a steal-worthy cake. Take the picture to your baker and you are good to go, my friend!

The Flower Girls Outfits: Let's take a moment to admire this dazzling flower girl dresses. Beautiful, right? If you're using any vibrant color on your wedding day, the flower girl dresses are the perfect place to bring them to play. Little girls look adorable in bright colors!

Wedding Photography: Kay English Photography | Wedding Ceremony & Reception Location: One Atlantic  |  Floral Design & Decor: Gerad’s Florist & Decorators | Second Photographer: Vanessa Joy | Wedding Gown: Jim Hjelm via Exquisite Bride | Bride’s Shoes: Lauren Jones via Nordstrom | Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Sung | Via: Style Me Pretty

You may enjoy stopping by these posts: 

• The Secrets of Successful Mismatched Bridesmaids
• {Wedding Trends} : Peony Bouquets 
• Mind-Blowing Aisle Decor
• {Steal Worthy Weddings} Sophisticated Ballroom Affair 

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10 Amazing DIY Wedding Favors

I'm leaving you this week with a super fun project for you and your bridesmaids, your wedding favors. Get together over the weekend and have fun while crafting some wedding memories.

Here are my ten favorite handmade favors over the web. Click in the link at the end of each post to get the step by step tutorial plus some free printables and tips. Enjoy your weekend!

1. DIY BUbble Tin Favors, includes tutorial and free printable labels (Hostess with the Mostess)

2. Succulent in Tea Cups Wedding Favors with step by step instruction and illustrations (Hall Weddings and Events)

3. DIY Chocolate Chip Cookies in CD Sleeves, it gives you the cookie recipe plus free printable tags (Intimate Weddings)

4. DIY Eco-Friendly Candle Favors. This soy candle tutorial doesn't include printable tags, but it gives you some tips about other uses of eco-friendly candles at your wedding. (Ruffled)

5. Handmade Raspberry Jam Favor Jars, includes instructions on how to make and pour the jam, how to make the top covers and free printable tags. (Intimate Weddings)

6. Cinnamon Rolls in Vintage French Tins. A combination of refrigerated cinnamon rolls and etsy vintage tins, this post is full of useful tips. Check it out. (Pie Wacket)

7. DIY Candy Bar Wrappers Made from Wallpaper, includes supply list and complete tutorial. (Such Pretty Things)

8. Fresh Cherries Favors. This favor gives you options and advice on how to pack fresh cherries in pretty ways. (Intimate Weddings)

9. Cookies in a Jar Wedding Favors: Cranberry Hootycreeks. It includes step by step tutorial and free printable labels. (Intimate Weddings)

10. DIY Coffee Bags Wedding Favors. The materials are very simple and the project isn't complicated at all. (Ruffle)

{Real Weddings} : Kara + Will by Kristen Swanson

If ever there was a perfect intimate, outdoor wedding, this surely would be it. This backyard soiree was designed by the loveliest of lovelies bride, Kara from Kara’s Bridal. And the best part? There are so many steal-worthy diy details. And the photographs that Kristen Swanson snapped…well, they are little works of art. From the sweet table arrangements to the perfectly perfect wedding cake, I am madly, hopelessly, crazy in love with this charming wedding. My favorite photo? When the bride and groom jump in the pool… priceless!

 

From the bride... "Will and I had a very small and intimate backyard ceremony with close friends and family. Followed by some amazing food and then a dip in the pool.

As a wedding planner for 7 years and a boutique owner for a year, I love everything about weddings. But I never dreamed about anything big or over the top for myself. When I started planning my wedding it all came very easy; we planned it in 3 months. The dress was the first thing, which I got from my store; Kara's Bridal. I love the black flower accents, I think it was perfect for my backyard wedding.

The setting was my mom's backyard, located on the west side with a great view of the mountains. Our amazing photographer; Kristen Swanson, was able to capture some gorgeous shots of us with the beautiful mountains in the background. Long tables were set for dinner, with lots of candles and petite flower arrangements. To give the wedding a more elegant feel, I draped the entire patio with a crushed chiffon fabric. One of my favorite things was my "pop of pink" bouquet; a gift from the very talented Laura Carrillo. 

To end the evening Will and I decided to take a dip in the pool; dress and all! It made for some of our favorite pictures and a special moment we will always remember"

{Wedding Trends} : Baby's Breath - Part 1

Baby’s Breath is an insanely affordable and DIY friendly floral element can make a big impact, particularly when used in large volumes.  It’s delicate and pretty, and most importantly, can be purchased for mere pennies a bunch! 

Some people love it, and some hate it (I would too after looking at some of my local florist's work, read the note below to see what I’m talking about). But, baby’s breath is growing on me, and now you will know why.

It’s a fabulous choice for the winter bride (what better way to capture the feel of snow?) or for those of you looking for budget friendly alternatives for your wedding décor. Check out these great examples of how to incorporate baby’s breath into your wedding. (Image source)

 

The centerpieces look really spectacular, when done right. (Image Sources: left, right, bottom)

Baby's breath is perfect for ceremony decor, because it brings a feeling of pureness. (top image, bottom images: left, middle, right)

I preferd the bridal bouquets with just a touch of baby's breath like these two. (bouquet on the left, bouquet on the right)

But, I loved the idea of bridesmaid bouquets completly made out of baby's breath.(top,bottom)

And of course for a comprehensive look, don't forget to incorporate baby's breath into the wedding details. Image sources: Boutonnièr, escort cards floral bed, flower girl headpieces, bride and decor.

NOTE: Looking at some photos of a bridal show here in El Paso, I found out that my local florists got the memo about the baby’s breath trend. And I’m so happy for it? But, unfortunately, some (or at least one) didn’t get the memo of how to do it right. Red roses and branches, plus baby’s breath in the same centerpiece… not quite classy. Sorry for the negativity, but I can’t let the “experts” fool you.  The images above are great examples of how these dainty teeny flowers SHOULD be use in wedding décor… beautiful, right?  If you have questions or observations, please e-mail me blog@bellethemagazine.com or drop me a comment bellow, I would love to hear from you?

- Here is Part 2

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