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05 May

Fun and Festive Program Flags

Posted by Stephanie Planning, Weddings

Here’s a fun DIY to get you in that Friday spirit (not that you needed my help or anything). The idea for these came from a friend of mine who got married a couple years ago. She and her hubby had a rather nontraditional wedding, and when it came time for them to walk down the aisle as husband and wife, all the guests waved flags, banged on little drums and blew kazoos. It was pure magic and so. much. fun. And with that, these fabric program flags were born! In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make your own program flags using our (free!) wedding program template.

Stamped Floral Wedding Invitations

Posted by Stephanie Invitations, Weddings

The beginning of May means only one thing: we’re in the thick of wedding season. That’s both good and bad if you’re a soon-to-be-bride because, while it means that your wedding is only a few short months away, it also means that you only have a few short months to finish planning and tying up loose ends. And if we connect the dots here, that means it’s time to start thinking about invites (Hooray! We love invitations around here). Luckily for you, these DIY floral wedding invitations are both beautiful and easy to make. And they remind me of a classy garden wedding with a little upscale picnic action going on. Champagne + croquet, anyone?

These hand-stamped floral wedding invitations make for a fun and easy DIY project. Not to mention they only cost $65 for 100 of them.

Oh, and while I’m waxing poetic about DIY invitations, would you believe me if I told you that you can make them for less than $65? Yep! Not only are they gorgeously understated and elegant but they cost less than your average trip to Target. Miracles abound.

5 Super Easy Up Dos You Can Do Yourself

Posted by Stephanie Uncategorized

I think we’ve already established that just because you’re having the beautiful, fairytale wedding of your dreams doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune, right? That’s so easy to say when it comes to stationery and paper goods, but what about other expenses like hair, makeup and food? Well, I can’t help you with the makeup or food part today, but can help you with the hair. Here are five super easy wedding hairstyles you can do at home (no, seriously!).

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27 Apr

How to Create a Wedding Hashtag When You Have Zero Ideas

Posted by Stephanie Uncategorized

I’ve seen my fair share of wedding hashtags over the years–from the good to the bad to the downright terrible. They’re plastered on social media, printed at the bottom of menus, and displayed front and center on giant signs by the bar. I totally get it, what better way to capture all the love from your wedding in one place than with a catchy phrase that speaks to you as a couple?

But for stressed brides, crafting a punny hashtag is easier said than done. There’s so much pressure to make it unique, clever and fun. And on top of that you’re supposed to incorporate your names, wedding date, inside jokes from your first date, your mother’s maiden name….

Well not really, but sometimes it feels that way when you’re trying to come up with one! Luckily it doesn’t have to be that hard. Read on and I’ll show you how to create a hashtag for your wedding, the easy way.

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