"Do It Yourself" Projects

There are some things about our wedding that I deem as necessary "Do It Yourself" (DIY) projects. Not only to save $$ where we can, but also because I really believe that it adds a very personal touch to the wedding. There is something very cool about seeing the fruits of your labor come to life, right? :-) I say that now, but who knows, in 3 months when I am knee deep in craft glue, I may have a different opinion.

Before I start, let me be VERY clear that I am NOT an artsy person. At all. I am an analyst, for pete's sake. Something in me tells me that those 2 things just do not work together. BUT, in spite of the fact that I am no Davinci, I am still up for the challenge. I have several projects that I would like to do on my own (or with the help of my trusty bridesmaids) but I want them to LOOK like they were professional. Here goes nothin'....

The ever growing list of DIY!

• Save the dates
• Card box
• Bathroom baskets
• Centerpieces
• Favors
• Unity Candle
• Photo sharing cards
• Table numbers
• Escort Cards
• Guest Book
• Toasting Flutes personalization (maybe, lol)

That's the list so far. We'll see how far I make it before I throw in the towel, lol. I am ordering part of the save the dates tonight, the rest will have to wait until our engagement pictures are done next month. The centerpieces have been a work in progress for 2 months now. Everything else I am hoping will become wintertime projects.

Happy crafting! (wow I never thought I would say that)

Colors - DONE!

Whew! I have been wanting to say that for a LONG TIME. I can now officially say that the colors are finalized. YAYYYY!!! They will be violet and silver. Well, the designer of the bridesmaid dress calls the color violet, I call it more of a purpley pink. Whatever it is, its very pretty and I am so happy with it. So happy in fact, that Emily and I went out Sunday on a mad shopping spree for centerpiece flowers and such. The lady at the dress store gave me a fabric sample of the bridesmaid dresses so that I can match it up to all of the other things I still need to get (like flowers) and that was a HUGE help.

Now its just going to be a matter of rounding up all the girls and me together one day to get over to the bridal shop and pick out styles. I want each girl to wear a different style, but of course the same fabric and color. I will let them each pick out the ones they like and TA-DA! Everyone is happy :) Or at least I hope they will be.

On to the next thing on my list!!