Wedding Quickie! - Do It Yourself Wedding Invitations by Pretty Paper Invitations

Everything Wedding DIY is all about do it yourself wedding ideas so what better than to feature do it yourself wedding invitation options. Sometimes brides have a theme in mind and then they start the hunt for the perfect invitation to pull it all together, or the invitation itself inspires the rest of a bride's wedding vision.

Pretty Paper Invitations has a great selection of DIY wedding invitations and I love how easy it is to find exactly what you are looking for by narrowing the search by theme, colour combos, and colour. Pretty Paper Invitations offers complete DIY kits, as well as other wedding stationary and party invitations for the Bridal Shower, Engagement Party, and Rehearsal Dinner... 

Everything you need in one spot, makes wedding planning so much easier!! 

Pretty Paper Invitations offers a unique and creative way to provide customers with an opportunity to print and assemble their own wedding stationery by using their exclusive DIY designs. Just purchase one of their stylish templates and download the PDF file to your computer. Next, you’ll customize the text with your own wording. The final step is to print...which you can do from your printer at home or at your local print shop! It’s really as easy as that. Being a DIY bride not only saves you tons of money, but it gives you more control and more options, so you can have the wedding invitations of your dreams at a cost that is affordable.

Now go find exactly what you are looking for! ;) 

Wedding Quickie! - Don't Settle for Boring Wedding Photos...

Your wedding photos are one of the only visual windows into your special day; they should be captivating, emotion provoking, and just plain fabulous!! I have seen the work of many wedding photographers and have even featured a number of photographers on my blog in the past. Today I would like to feature William West Studio which is a collaborative group of wedding photographers. I am just blown away by the details, creativity of work, and juxtaposition of their photos! I can't even do their work justice with words so I am going to share a collage with you of my all time favourites and you can check out his website for more!! William West Studio is easy to navigate so if you just know these are the kind of wedding photos you want contact them ASAP!! The great ones get snatched up quickly... William West Studio's photographers are based in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Seattle (as of March 2015). They work on assignments throughout the United States and abroad.

"All I have to say is wow!"
 

Want to check out past wedding photography blog features? Click the links below:

Redfern Photography
Doerman Photography
Wedding Snapper
Marogani Wedding Photography
Blue Martini
Steve Gower Photography

Wedding Quickie! The Art of Accessorizing with Cassandra Lynne

When planning a DIY wedding your budget does not need to be large to create a gorgeous and memorable wedding. Often times the most simple weddings, with well thought out special details create the biggest wow factor... even more so than a wedding that goes over the top with glitz and glam because you miss all the fine details. I believe less is more when it comes to showing off the natural beauty of a bride and complimenting a gorgeous wedding dress. With a few accessories to really make the overall look pop you can stay on budget and still look like yourself on one of the most memorable days of your life!

Cassandra Lynne is an online wedding accessory shop that has an amazing selection that is beautifully categorized to help you find that perfect finishing touch to your look. I love, love, love the Vintage & Bohemian Collection... I can envision a whole day planned around this one piece!!

Cassandra Lynne offers moderately priced wedding hair accessories and jewelry. You will have no problem finding the perfect piece to match your wedding theme or the look you are hoping for in your wedding dress whether simple or extravagant. Check out some of these looks to get an idea of some of the amazing accessories you can purchase without going to multiple bridal stores that only carry a select few varieties of each accessory.

 This hair comb would look gorgeous in a woodland or garden themed wedding.

Finish off your sun kissed tresses with this starfish hair comb at your beach themed or destination wedding.

 How amazing would this headband look with a bride's beautiful flowing hair.

This is just a small sample of some of the amazing options of wedding accessories that Cassandra Lynne offers... trust me you will want to check out the rest!

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Non-Traditional Wedding Dresses for a Non-Traditional Wedding by Wish Bridal

Who says your wedding has to be filled with traditional wedding aspects including a white dress, getting married in a church, and having a formal sit down meal followed by speeches and dancing the night away. Gone are the days of cookie cutter weddings and now there are more options than ever when planning your wedding including your bridal gown. I am excited to share with you some awesome wedding dresses that will perfectly compliment your off-beat wedding!!

Wish Bridal is a factory specialized in high-end custom wedding dresses, tailored bridesmaid dresses and custom prom dresses. In addition to selling stock dresses, they are a professional wedding dress maker and can make designer quality dresses from pictures, colors and brides' inspirations. Prices are very affordable and they ship anywhere in the world. With 20 years experience making wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses you are sure to get just what you are looking for. Check out some of these amazing non-traditional wedding dresses from Wish Bridal!!

Aren't these dresses amazing, there are many more to choose from and don't forget... if you have something in mind and want a custom dress made Wish Bridal can work with you to bring your vision to life! I hope this gets your creative juices flowing and makes you even more excited about having a non-traditional wedding.