The wedding is coming up quickly so its time to finalize the details and lock in all my ideas. So I thought I'd start at the beginning, the ceremony. We have a beautiful location so I didn't want to do too much to it.
We have:
- 20 few chairs some of them with reserve place cards hung by ribbon,
- A table with white tablecloth, for the signing with a feather pen that was given to us as a present, I think I'll have a mini tin pails, (that I use as balloon weights for the engagement party) to hold our bouquets while we sign,
We will have (when I finish):
- either a welcome or ceremony sign - need to finish signs
- a table with red and white table cloth, galvanised tubs with beer, sparkling and water for post ceremony toasting while we have our photos and the guest wait for the bus - need to buy drinks
Other ideas I'm tossing up:
- fans to be handed out to guest as they arrive - this might be too much work
- a table with flowers at the beginning of the aisle or where the guest get out of the bus - need to look into what the flowers would cost, would be DIYing.
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Monday, November 2, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
yeah...
its Friday, and I've got lots planed for the weekend. Night I'm making more vasesand I'm designing some jewellery, making hair combs for the girls and a quiet dinner with C, before a big day on Saturday. Bridal shower in the morning - unfortunatly with so much on this weekend (weddings, engagment parties, surgeries, people working or overseas) we don't have many people coming, but afterwards I'd hopefully headed to the beach for a bit before sign making, vase making, jewellery making, shopping, jar scrapping and many other crafty projects. More of the same on Sunday plus shopping with Mum.
Busy, but hopefully C will come away from the books for long enough for us to do something fun together, I don't like it when he works and studies so hard, I hardly get to talk or spend any time with him. And with C studying I'm bound to get lots of wedding jobs done and off the list, the list seems to be getting smaller quicker these days very exciting. Got heaps done with week, has lost to write about - when I get more time.
Busy, but hopefully C will come away from the books for long enough for us to do something fun together, I don't like it when he works and studies so hard, I hardly get to talk or spend any time with him. And with C studying I'm bound to get lots of wedding jobs done and off the list, the list seems to be getting smaller quicker these days very exciting. Got heaps done with week, has lost to write about - when I get more time.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
PARTY
So I've reached that point in the planning process when you become very busy with all the last minute jobs and parties. Because everyone will be paying for accommodation for the wedding I didn't really feel comfortable having anything else that would cost people money so I said no parties. However some things just aren't in my control. My sisters are putting on a bridal shower. And it was made clear by everyone that it would be a big let down to everyone if I didn't have a hens.
So a parties we are having, the hens is still being worked out but I'm also having a shower in 2 1/2 weeks. I don't really know much about whats going on, just when and where, I did ask for them to say no presents (again don't want people to think they have to spend money) but I'm not sure they did that. Since we are having party now I have 2 requests
1. we play the toilet paper dress game - looks like some much fun
2. we have a Decorate your own cup cake stand
I 1st saw the Decorate your own cup cake stand on weddingchicks.com and after checking out the entire party at Boutwell Studio I decided I must have it. So simple, you start with the cake, tell people to decorate, provided some decorations, and there you have it fun.
The whole party is put together so well, I can't wait until I have a backyard to do something like this in.
So a parties we are having, the hens is still being worked out but I'm also having a shower in 2 1/2 weeks. I don't really know much about whats going on, just when and where, I did ask for them to say no presents (again don't want people to think they have to spend money) but I'm not sure they did that. Since we are having party now I have 2 requests
1. we play the toilet paper dress game - looks like some much fun
2. we have a Decorate your own cup cake stand
I 1st saw the Decorate your own cup cake stand on weddingchicks.com and after checking out the entire party at Boutwell Studio I decided I must have it. So simple, you start with the cake, tell people to decorate, provided some decorations, and there you have it fun.
The whole party is put together so well, I can't wait until I have a backyard to do something like this in.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
yeah
So I've been a little absent of late, mostly because I've been working like crazy and I've been doing the invites, but they are done, yeah. Last night I did the finishing touches on all of them and printed the envelopes than wrapped up the family invites and my mum has kindly offered to wrap up and stuff the envelopes on the other while I'm away for the weekend.
Sorry no pictures yet of the invites, haven't taken photos yet.
Yeah It feels like a huge weight off my shoulders to know that by tomorrow all the invites will be in the post, now all I have to do is wait and see how many people RSVP in time. I know I will have to chase, and some people will just say they are coming but I really really hope people actually fill in the form and send it back. I am usually the sort of person that remembers everything but at the moment with so much going on I'm forgetting things, so if people just tell me "yeah we're coming and we are staying at x" I'm almost certain to forget. It would cut down stress so much.
Sorry no pictures yet of the invites, haven't taken photos yet.
Yeah It feels like a huge weight off my shoulders to know that by tomorrow all the invites will be in the post, now all I have to do is wait and see how many people RSVP in time. I know I will have to chase, and some people will just say they are coming but I really really hope people actually fill in the form and send it back. I am usually the sort of person that remembers everything but at the moment with so much going on I'm forgetting things, so if people just tell me "yeah we're coming and we are staying at x" I'm almost certain to forget. It would cut down stress so much.
Monday, September 21, 2009
its going to look great
I've come to the conclusion after looking around at lots of flower inspiration its impossible for them to look bad. I mean if you get flowers you like you can't go wrong mix a few different flowers together or get lots of the same and bunch than all together. I admit i do like the loss more informal flowers best but flowers are pretty so its hard to go wrong.
I'm not doing a practice run of mine until closer to the date, so I'm practicing with whats in session for the wedding, but I'm looking forward to it, I think this will be a fun project.
So more inspiration.
I'm not doing a practice run of mine until closer to the date, so I'm practicing with whats in session for the wedding, but I'm looking forward to it, I think this will be a fun project.
So more inspiration.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Still more
Yes I still have more ideas for the lolly bar back drop.
Coloured lights, I was shopping with friends a few weeks ago and saw this awesome light display, I automatically thought it would be perfect for the lolly bar.
Its a little out of my price range but I'm sure their would be a way to DIY this using fairy lights I already have. But I don't think this is something I want to attempt 2 1/2 months before the wedding, I have a few other things I'd rather do (Like plan my honeymoon)
And last but certainly not less, tissue paper fans. Cheap, easy, looks really cool this could definatly work. and it would totally work in with the spirograph stuff.
Love it, and they look so good when the light hits them becuase they are slightly translucent.
So my top 3 options are:
material flower garland, my friend was able to get some fabric scraps large enough so as soon as I have time I'm going to give it a go and see if it ill work.
Paper Circle garland
Tissue paper fans think I'll give thes a go if the material garland doesn't work.
Coloured lights, I was shopping with friends a few weeks ago and saw this awesome light display, I automatically thought it would be perfect for the lolly bar.
Its a little out of my price range but I'm sure their would be a way to DIY this using fairy lights I already have. But I don't think this is something I want to attempt 2 1/2 months before the wedding, I have a few other things I'd rather do (Like plan my honeymoon)And last but certainly not less, tissue paper fans. Cheap, easy, looks really cool this could definatly work. and it would totally work in with the spirograph stuff.
Love it, and they look so good when the light hits them becuase they are slightly translucent.
So my top 3 options are:
material flower garland, my friend was able to get some fabric scraps large enough so as soon as I have time I'm going to give it a go and see if it ill work.
Paper Circle garland
Tissue paper fans think I'll give thes a go if the material garland doesn't work.
Monday, September 14, 2009
More ideas
So I said I still had more idea for the lolly bar backdrop and I wasn't joking. Ideas are
Garlands of coloured circles, either hanging vertically uneven throughout the space or made to look like a big top.
Image from tenthousandonly.blogspot.com
Just imagine it colourful, fun right. i just hope not too fun, don't want it to start looking like a kids party.
Set up like a bit top, cool right and classy, they did this one using material flags but thats a little expensive for us, so we'd we doing coloured circles cut from paper. I think it would look fun and be a good use of the space.
But wait I'm still not done.
When I 1st saw these I wanted to use them for the ceremony, until I decided I didn't want to decorate the ceremony, let the beauty of the place speak for itself. More garlands this time made from with either coffee filters or cup cake cases, I like the idea of using lots of patterned cupcake cases.
Garlands of coloured circles, either hanging vertically uneven throughout the space or made to look like a big top.
Image from tenthousandonly.blogspot.com Just imagine it colourful, fun right. i just hope not too fun, don't want it to start looking like a kids party.
Set up like a bit top, cool right and classy, they did this one using material flags but thats a little expensive for us, so we'd we doing coloured circles cut from paper. I think it would look fun and be a good use of the space.
But wait I'm still not done.
When I 1st saw these I wanted to use them for the ceremony, until I decided I didn't want to decorate the ceremony, let the beauty of the place speak for itself. More garlands this time made from with either coffee filters or cup cake cases, I like the idea of using lots of patterned cupcake cases.
Image from tenthousandonly.blogspot.com
Monday, September 7, 2009
Decorations
So I'm almost finished with the vases and I've been thinking about decorating the space behind our lolly bar. haven't decided if I defiantly want to decorate it or not yet, not sure if it will be to much or create a cool feature within the space.
1st the space - on the raised section, so we have quick a bit of space, the area is rather deep - space we aren't likely to need or use.
1st idea is to have multi-coloured ribbons randomly hanging from the roof uneven and deep. I think this might be a bit wasteful, I'd need a huge amount of ribbon to make this look good, and I'm not sure what I'd ever do with that much ribbon ever again.
2nd options - this is my favourite idea, to have a few fabric flowers garlands hanging vertically from the roof on string. Again hanging them from unevenly using the depth in the space.
You can buys these on Etsy, personally I'd be making them, Martha Stewart has how too for a few different flower styles that could be mixed and matched. I wouldn't need a huge amount and it would be a really fun project, but material is expensive. A friend had earlier in the process offered to help with material and I had thought if they had off cuts we could use for free to create the flowers - however I'm not sure they will have the kind of colours will need, and the budget isn't going to allow for material.
3rd options - Paper garlands, as seem during the pop up wedding. we love the idea of creating a thick curtain of hanging paper garlands.
Image from Martha Stewart wedding
1st the space - on the raised section, so we have quick a bit of space, the area is rather deep - space we aren't likely to need or use.
1st idea is to have multi-coloured ribbons randomly hanging from the roof uneven and deep. I think this might be a bit wasteful, I'd need a huge amount of ribbon to make this look good, and I'm not sure what I'd ever do with that much ribbon ever again.
2nd options - this is my favourite idea, to have a few fabric flowers garlands hanging vertically from the roof on string. Again hanging them from unevenly using the depth in the space.
You can buys these on Etsy, personally I'd be making them, Martha Stewart has how too for a few different flower styles that could be mixed and matched. I wouldn't need a huge amount and it would be a really fun project, but material is expensive. A friend had earlier in the process offered to help with material and I had thought if they had off cuts we could use for free to create the flowers - however I'm not sure they will have the kind of colours will need, and the budget isn't going to allow for material.
3rd options - Paper garlands, as seem during the pop up wedding. we love the idea of creating a thick curtain of hanging paper garlands.
Image from Martha Stewart weddingI'm just a bit worried that if we do something with our colours will be a bit strongh and overwhelming, our colours are so bright and dark in bulk like this it colour look like too much.
4th option - (yes we are still going I have alot of ideas.) This idea is cheap, easy and cool. Using honeycomb tissue paper balls in a few differnt sizes and colours hanging from the ceiling.
I like the idea but I'm not sure if it work in that well with the rest of the look might just be to heavy and over the top.
I still have more ideas. Post those later.
4th option - (yes we are still going I have alot of ideas.) This idea is cheap, easy and cool. Using honeycomb tissue paper balls in a few differnt sizes and colours hanging from the ceiling.
I like the idea but I'm not sure if it work in that well with the rest of the look might just be to heavy and over the top.
I still have more ideas. Post those later.
Delightful
This weekend was great, C was away on a bucks weekend so I got heaps done and had a great day hanging out with the ladies and celebrated fathers day.
I'm now more than half way done with all the vases, I got 5 made over the weekend and think the second half will be quick and fun. I've got my technique down pat so they are supper quick and easy, so now I'm experimenting more with colour and style. Really happy with how they have been turning out. Not all of them are perfect few problem here and there but I'm OK with that, they are hand made and unique, you can't expect them to be perfect.
Saturday I spent the day with some ladies, 1st shopping and enjoying the sunshine in Newtown. I scored 2 new pairs of earring, than cooking up a storm and drinking a few cocktails by the water, great way to spend a Saturday.
Sunday was fathers day, so I cooked up a feast for fathers day and caught up on lost sleep.
If only I didn't have to work today.
I'm now more than half way done with all the vases, I got 5 made over the weekend and think the second half will be quick and fun. I've got my technique down pat so they are supper quick and easy, so now I'm experimenting more with colour and style. Really happy with how they have been turning out. Not all of them are perfect few problem here and there but I'm OK with that, they are hand made and unique, you can't expect them to be perfect.
Saturday I spent the day with some ladies, 1st shopping and enjoying the sunshine in Newtown. I scored 2 new pairs of earring, than cooking up a storm and drinking a few cocktails by the water, great way to spend a Saturday.
Sunday was fathers day, so I cooked up a feast for fathers day and caught up on lost sleep.
If only I didn't have to work today.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Success
Things are hectic at the moment so this is just a quick one to show off my success. After the last amussing attempt at creating a vase I've had success. Dad and I pour a vase on Sunday and it looks really cool. We still have a few little kinks to work out but for the most part we have it sorted and can get started on making the rest. YEAH team.
I just need to do some sanding and polishing.
I just need to do some sanding and polishing.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Party time
Let me introduce you to some friends of mine Aaron and Lenya, you might know Lenya from www.7yearwedding.blogspot.com. Saturday night we celebrated their engagement and BJB studios in Surry hills, Lenya did a great job decorating and really bring the place to life, with pom poms, installations, vintage furniture, candles and beautiful flowers created by cousin Mattew (sorry don't have any more details than that.) They really managed to infuse the place with lots of personality and it made the perfect stage for a great party.
So without further adue,
Meet Aaron and Lenya, the photoboth was a great talking point and got everyone into the swing
Pom pom Love, multicoloured pom poms hang the entire length of the studio and made the place pop.
These where all made by Lenya and family and friends.
Lenya borrowed white chairs and bought second hand chairs and painted them white to fit with her vision.
She also used pieces from the studio itself and made it personal with her own pieces from home.
This master hang from roof above the bar creating a eye catching focal piece for the room.
The pictures don't do these arrangements justise , Lenyas cousin Matt made these (and more) amazing pieces that spread all over the room, light by candles they made dramitic displays.
So without further adue,
Meet Aaron and Lenya, the photoboth was a great talking point and got everyone into the swing
Pom pom Love, multicoloured pom poms hang the entire length of the studio and made the place pop.These where all made by Lenya and family and friends.
Lenya borrowed white chairs and bought second hand chairs and painted them white to fit with her vision.
She also used pieces from the studio itself and made it personal with her own pieces from home.
This master hang from roof above the bar creating a eye catching focal piece for the room.
The pictures don't do these arrangements justise , Lenyas cousin Matt made these (and more) amazing pieces that spread all over the room, light by candles they made dramitic displays. I apologise my photos don't do it the credit its worth, my point and shoot doesn't perform well in the dark.
I almost forgot, I helped out creating the invites for the night. Lenya had a pretty good idea of what she wanted so this was a quick simple job for me.
Lenya bought me a picture of an invites she love that used handwritten font, so I hand drew the couples name than cleaned it up on the computer to use as a header the the rest was simple, clean and easy.
I almost forgot, I helped out creating the invites for the night. Lenya had a pretty good idea of what she wanted so this was a quick simple job for me.
Lenya bought me a picture of an invites she love that used handwritten font, so I hand drew the couples name than cleaned it up on the computer to use as a header the the rest was simple, clean and easy.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Marthaish
I'm feeling rather Marthaish at the moment. When I say Marthaish I mean crafty. I have a list of things that I really want to DIY - not wedding related, because it shouldn't all be about the wedding.
I am curious to try Homemade cordial. I haven't tried it yet but I'm already thinking of how I can improvise and create my own flavours. I think homemade cordial would be great in cocktails.
You can find the recipe and a label temple at styleguide.com.au
But it doesn't stop at one thing, I'd also really love to give Jam making a go, I don't eat that much jam but I imagine fresh homemade made jam on fresh homemade scones would be heavy in a tasty morsel. And can you image the smell while you are cooking it would smell amazing.
Images found on alovelymorning.blogspot.com she also has links to some recipies
I am curious to try Homemade cordial. I haven't tried it yet but I'm already thinking of how I can improvise and create my own flavours. I think homemade cordial would be great in cocktails.
You can find the recipe and a label temple at styleguide.com.auBut it doesn't stop at one thing, I'd also really love to give Jam making a go, I don't eat that much jam but I imagine fresh homemade made jam on fresh homemade scones would be heavy in a tasty morsel. And can you image the smell while you are cooking it would smell amazing.
Images found on alovelymorning.blogspot.com she also has links to some recipies Last but not least (this one is wedding related but not my wedding) is pom pom making. My good friend over at 7yearwedding.blogspot.com is having a pom pom making day on Saturday in preperation for her Engagement party and I will be helping with DIY engagement party magic. I know this probably sounds strange but I'm really excited about it, a fun ladies craft day.
Her inspiration found at 7yearwedding.blogspot.com
Her inspiration found at 7yearwedding.blogspot.comAlso good news from the people at weddingstyleguide.blogspot.com Martha Stewart Celebrations range is coming to Australia and will be in stores at Spotlight soon.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Another crazy idea
I want to make fans for my wedding. I've had this idea for awhile but only found a picture today, but I probably would not use a heart shape.
I know do I really need another DIY project (probably not) but if I have time I want to make fans.
Because the wedding is in December and its going to probably be really hot, I think it will be cool. I've gone to heaps of wedding in summer and used the program as a fan but since I'm not having programs I'll have fans. And I have a bunch of wooden sticks left over from my engagement party, that would be perfect for support.
I want to have 2 baskets filled with them for when people arrive for the ceremony, I want to have little pockets of tissues as well - I'm a crier and I know I'd appreciate that when I go to a wedding.
Just found this picture and had to add it. I love the information on the back, as we aren't doing programs or anything we can introduce our wedding party.
found at oncewed.com
I know do I really need another DIY project (probably not) but if I have time I want to make fans.
Because the wedding is in December and its going to probably be really hot, I think it will be cool. I've gone to heaps of wedding in summer and used the program as a fan but since I'm not having programs I'll have fans. And I have a bunch of wooden sticks left over from my engagement party, that would be perfect for support.
I want to have 2 baskets filled with them for when people arrive for the ceremony, I want to have little pockets of tissues as well - I'm a crier and I know I'd appreciate that when I go to a wedding.
Just found this picture and had to add it. I love the information on the back, as we aren't doing programs or anything we can introduce our wedding party.
1st attempt
And I still need a little practice - but this is my 1st attempt at making a vase.
When I pulled it out of the mold it seemed really tacky in places. I've done some research and it could be for a few reasons.
If I got the measurements even slightly off it can take longer to cure or maybe never sure - so need to be more careful measuring.
If it was too cold (which I think it might have been) one part of the 2 part mix becomes too thick to mix properly, so next time I have to dip the sealed container in warm water for a little while.
I might just have been a bit too impatient and not mixed for long enough before pouring.
So next time do all 3 things and hopefully it will work better.
Also I was a little excited and poured too quickly and ended up with bubbles, but I figured that out early and the end had a fewer and I'm sure it will be better.
When I pulled it out of the mold it seemed really tacky in places. I've done some research and it could be for a few reasons.
If I got the measurements even slightly off it can take longer to cure or maybe never sure - so need to be more careful measuring.
If it was too cold (which I think it might have been) one part of the 2 part mix becomes too thick to mix properly, so next time I have to dip the sealed container in warm water for a little while.
I might just have been a bit too impatient and not mixed for long enough before pouring.
So next time do all 3 things and hopefully it will work better.
Also I was a little excited and poured too quickly and ended up with bubbles, but I figured that out early and the end had a fewer and I'm sure it will be better.
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