One of the things I feel really strongly about in regards to the wedding is that we spend our money wisely. Too many people spend their money on (what I think are) frivolous things like ice sculptures, hordes of favors, or an abundance of flowers and candles that you are begging your guests to take at the end of the night. It's one of the reasons I am asking reception venues if we have the ability to not take some of the options (like an ice sculpture or a "toss bouquet" or whatever) and roll that money back into the cost of the reception and get the things I do want (like an open bar, or maybe an extra hot appetizer). It's also why I am very much into the idea of DIY and/or buying through Etsy.
Something that's been helpful in idea-gathering is the Wedding Wednesday Etsy Find posted weekly by Amanda at MrDrew Photography. One of my favorites was her post about a woman that makes headpieces, bouquets and boutonnieres using handmade flowers and vintage pieces. I can't say I'm definitely going to buy anything from this shop, but seeing Amanda's post made me start to think about some options I have for flowers that aren't just faux flower centerpieces. She hasn't been doing this feature very long, only a few weeks, but I'm excited to see what she blogs in the future.
Something that's been helpful in idea-gathering is the Wedding Wednesday Etsy Find posted weekly by Amanda at MrDrew Photography. One of my favorites was her post about a woman that makes headpieces, bouquets and boutonnieres using handmade flowers and vintage pieces. I can't say I'm definitely going to buy anything from this shop, but seeing Amanda's post made me start to think about some options I have for flowers that aren't just faux flower centerpieces. She hasn't been doing this feature very long, only a few weeks, but I'm excited to see what she blogs in the future.
Thanks for the shout out Jessi! Glad to hear you like the Etsy Finds, it's fun to dig through the wedding category to find things that I think are unique. If you have any ideas for things you'd like to see me feature let me know.
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Hi there, Jessi! I'm an old pal of Ellie's from QU. I love reading your blog! I completely agree about the unnecessary frivolous spending and the value of DIY. Prior to my wedding (and still today), I got a great deal of inspiration from the ladies over at Weddingbee.com. For my wedding, I made all of our flowers (and am just finishing doing the same for my sister). If you'd like more info on that, drop me a line on Facebook or check out my blog. I link to my site a few times on there. I wish you both all of the happiness in the world, and look forward to reading more of your plans!
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Hi Nancy! Ellie has actually shown me your flowers before, and I remember really liking them a lot.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about Weddingbee.com, will have to check that out.
The DIY stuff is tricky. For Katy's wedding we had a hair fascinator-making extravaganza a few weeks ago. And since none of us were really experts with glue guns and feathers I think the whole endeavor took 3 times as long as it would have for some of those Etsy folks. Though now--after the accomplishing the feat--I think I could whip them up much faster ;)
ReplyDeletep.s. Those flowers are pretty!
Well Karina, you're just going to have to come out and help with the DIY then!! I'm definitely making the boutineres, and it would be cool if the girls were wearing similar fascinators. Three or four hands will make easy work of 3 boutineres and 2 fascinators.
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