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Everything You Need to Know About DIY Wedding Bouquets
DIYing my wedding flowers was hands-down one of the best decisions I made throughout the entire planning process. It saved us money, gave me complete creative control, and ended up being one of the most fun, memorable parts of my wedding weekend. I actually took a two-part approach: I used artificial flowers to design our wedding arch and centerpieces months ahead of time, and sourced fresh flowers for the bridal and bridesmaid bouquets (and a few extra arrangements) just days before the wedding. It took me months to research everything from floral arrangement styles to bulk flower sourcing—and now I’m here to pass along what I learned. If you’re considering…
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Amazon Wedding Registry Favorites You’ll Love and Actually Use
Creating our wedding registry was one of the most exciting (albeit overwhelming!) parts of wedding planning. When I started putting the registry together, we had JUST moved from an apartment into our new home, so there were plenty of things we needed as we were now looking to fill several rooms! I wanted to choose items that felt useful, beautiful, and perfect for our new life together—not just things to check off a list. So, I put a lot of effort into creating the perfect wedding registry, one that had a variety of items over a wide range of price points. I used Zola to create our registry, and they…
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How To Make Your Own Wedding Floral Arch
The Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Stunning Ceremony Backdrop on a Budget When I first started planning our wedding, I knew I wanted a beautiful floral arch to anchor the ceremony space. Have you seen the gorgeous, over-the-top ones on Pinterest??? I pictured something romantic, a little whimsical, and full of blooms. But when I saw the quotes from florists—ranging anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000—I knew I had to find a more budget-friendly solution. So I decided to make it myself. If you’re even just a little crafty, I promise: you can do this too. Below, I’m sharing exactly how we built our floral arch using a gold metal hoop,…
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6 Unique Wedding Ideas That Made Our Big Day Feel Like Us
When we started planning our wedding, we knew one thing for sure: we wanted it to feel personal—not just another cookie-cutter celebration. Traditions can be wonderful, but we didn’t want to follow them just because we were “supposed” to. Instead, we leaned into what made us happy, what felt fun, and what truly reflected who we are as a couple. Here are six ways we made our wedding day uniquely ours. Maybe they’ll inspire you to break a few rules, too. 1. Build-Your-Own Sandwich Station Instead of Formal Plated Dinner We’re not formal people, and a traditional plated dinner just didn’t fit the relaxed garden vibe we wanted. So, we…
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Why I DIYed My Wedding Bouquets (And How You Can Too)
I agonized over my wedding flowers for months. There were a few reasons why: 1. The Cost If you’ve ever received a floral quote—especially for a wedding—you know how pricey it can get. Even without Pinterest-worthy floral arches or hanging installations, bouquets and centerpieces alone can easily run into the thousands.No shade to florists (they create beautiful work and sourcing flowers isn’t cheap!), but I couldn’t justify spending that much on something that would end up in the trash the next day. 2. I’m Picky There were parts of my wedding I was super relaxed about—as long as it got done, I didn’t stress. Flowers were not one of those…
