On Something Old, New, Borrowed, & Blue

Let's face it, we all want to be a creative bride when it comes to wedding traditions and the infamous verse associated with them:

Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.

(To learn more about the original verse visit the following sites: http://ask.yahoo.com/20031027.html Or http://ezinearticles.com/?Wedding-Tradition---Something-Old,-Something-New,-Something-Borrowed,-Something-Blue&id=690931) 

Here are some ideas of how to incorporate these ideals in to your wedding day.

Something Old

Incorporate pictures from your parents or grandparents wedding day

 

OR

Rent a classic 

Something New

A gift from a friend or family member

Something Borrowed

A necklace or bracelet from a lady in the family

Something Blue

Monogram Shoes, Monograms inside your dress, Sapphires, blue rings, A blue tattoo (temporary or permanent),  blue garter, blue lingerie, blue dyed crinoline, flowers, gifts

On Making a Difference: Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Jump on the bandwagon ladies and host a breast cancer awarness themed bridal shower! Or even provide your bridal party with a breast cancer themed thank you for being a part of your big day!

You can have a Pink theme:

 Oriental Trading

(http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/shared/sharedFlowController.goToHelpController.do?&requestURI=link.staticContent&documentKey=mlp_1_cancerAwarenessFunnel&categoryFromSearch=true&categoryFromSearch=true&rd=breast%20cancer)

             

Pink Treats:

Recipes available on Manolo Brides Blog

http://manolobrides.com/2008/12/09/diy-wedding-favors-edible-and-pink/

Bridal Party Thank Yous

Tote Available at Stylehive.com

(http://www.stylehive.com/tag/breast_cancer_awareness/recent/grid/9)

Goodies:

(http://www.giftsforyounow.com/breast-cancer-awareness-gifts_331.aspx)

   

 Also try finding your gown at the Brides Against Breast Cancer Tour

“FIND THE GOWN OF YOUR DREAMS AND MAKE A WISH COME TRUE”

(http://www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/)

On Do It Yourself Projects: Sometimes it's the personal touch that counts

Why not do some crafts on your own? Tap into your creative bones and muster up enough Elmer's glue, glitter, and card stock to create a wedding fit for a queen. As long as you do it correctly your guests will never know. And you my friends will be in a win win situation by saving money and being able to say "yes, I made those!"


Here are some links and images to get you started:

http://www.diywedding.org/

On this site you can venture through hundreds of ideas posted by Mette a bride herself. You are also given the opportunity to post your own wedding.

http://www.diywedding.org/

This website is part of the infamous the Knot network. Each blog post boasts around 5 do it yourself projects that you would've never thought of. Definitely a must see!

You can even create your own invitations through using Walmart's website http://www.walmartchecks.com/line.aspx?lineid=90
You get to interact electronically by changing text colors and wording AND get this ladies, they are only 18.95 for a pack of 25 invites!


You can print your own at home by purchasing the kits at your local  Walmart or Michaels craft store!

(an example of the Michael's Kit)

Video tutorials:

Invites: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NP6kq29nCk&feature=fvwk

birdcage veil: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-plC2fwt5EA

Birdcage veil: http://hiphostess.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-make-birdcage-veil.html

Birdcage veil option 2: http://www.designsbymeganturnidge.com/blog/?p=844

Go to the Thrift store for Centerpiece Items