Monogram moss letter

As I was Pinteresting today, I came across a cute, simple DIY. Two twenty one has wonderful DIY projects. Today a  monogram moss letter was her feature, one she did herself, of course. What a cute project to do...perfect for a newlywed's front door! 

Go to her website for simple step-by-step directions. Wouldn't this be pretty on the front of a church door for a spring wedding, or hanging somewhere on the way to a reception site?

Plan ahead for your registry

Once people find out you're engaged, you'll want to go ahead and start on your registry. People will be so excited for you and will start asking immediately where you're registered. Be a planner and be able to direct them to your registry so you don't have to think of something random, or try to politely decline. No matter how much you politely decline, you'll still receive gifts- so wouldn't it be great to get something that you know you want and will use? Real Simple has a lovely checklist available here.

Plan to include extra place settings, linens, and things like coffee mugs and towels for when you have guests. Oh, you think ten towels sounds like a lot? Just wait until family decides to pop in and stay for a few days... you'll need them! Remember- people want to stock your household, and are excited to do it! Register for gifts of all price ranges so family and friends with all kinds of budgets can buy off your registry.

Have fun on your registry day or days, and remember to think outside the box.

Having a buffet-style reception?

These containers for water, tea, and lemonade are too cute, and make for a nice start for entertainment purposes after the honeymoon is over! You can find these at Steinmart, Homegoods, and probably restaurant supply stores. They're so pretty and your guests can serve themselves. These are also perfect for bridal luncheons and holiday parties. Jars like these come in all kinds of different shapes and sizes, be creative!

Peonies will make a statement at your Spring wedding

If you're looking for a bold, sweet flower for your centerpieces, then focus your attention towards Peonies.
As usual, Martha Stewart has a fabulous, simple how-to for centerpieces that double as favors for your guests. Find the how-to for the note cards here.  

What a beautiful shade of pink!

Happy Tuesday!

Beautiful baby succulent bouquet. 


What a whimsical reception! The wooden chairs are simple, and allow guest's focus to be directed upwards where the paper lanterns give a fun pop of color.


Spring is here, summer is coming, what a beautiful photograph & a great idea for beachy weddings!

Useful favors!

While browsing Pinterest, I came upon a very useful wedding favor. I love the idea of giving wedding favors that people can actually use, rather than giving a favor that will collect dust somewhere for a few years.

Most people cook at home, at least every once in a while- and when people do, they need cooking utensils, right?

In this Etsy shop, bamboo kitchen utensils are personalized with anything you might want, what a fun idea!

Chalk board signs for wedding and reception

Lately I have been seeing more and more signs in chalk board form, whether it be in engagement photos, or used at the reception site for a wedding. What a cute idea, and so easy to do. Simply make a trip to your local Goodwill, second hand shops, and hit a few garage sales to get frames. Spray paint them your color of choice, and either find a piece of chalkboard to fit the frame, or paint the existing glass with chalk board spray paint. You can reuse these signs in the kitchen for a menu board, in kid's rooms for to-do lists, and in the garage for a honey-do list. Recruit members of your bridal party to help, this would be a fun weekend project! Hunt for smaller frames that can be used for table numbers.  Here is a blog with more in-depth directions.

Cute as a button

Martha Stewart has wonderful ideas and hundreds of DIY projects for weddings on her website. Above is a button boutonniere that is just too cute. Little accents like this are fun to make with your bridesmaids. and may turn out to be a cheaper alternative to fresh flowers to use for the groomsmen's boutonnieres. Have fun!

Bridal shower refreshment idea

Warmer weather is on the way, so make way for flavored water! I don't mean that weird bottled kind that's fizzy, but the kind you make at home with a pitcher and real fruit and herbs. There are so many fresh ingredients that will be readily available in the coming weeks, so if you're planning a bridal shower, a luncheon, or even getting together with the girls one afternoon, consider cutting up a cucumber and infusing it with some fresh cool water in a pretty little pitcher. It's pretty to look at, too! Nancy Creative has several delicious recipes to chose from. I can't wait to try the lemon-lavender water!

Apothecary jars make pretty centerpieces!

I have been admiring apothecary jars for the past few weeks in stores and in magazines. What an elegant looking way to store every-day items, and better yet, what a pretty center piece?! Put seashells and sand in them to get the beachy feel, moss and greenery for the natural, woodsy feel, or fill them with old-fashioned candy and treats for the favor table. Apothecary jars come in so many different shapes and sizes- options are endless! Look in second hand shops, antique shops, and craft stores. I picked up an adorable, cheap apothecary jar at Michael's  a few weeks ago, they have a bunch of options. What a pretty piece to put on a wedding registry, too? Wouldn't a monogrammed apothecary jar look wonderful on a mantle?!

Birdseed wedding favor hearts

I love the idea of giving favors that can be used instead of being tossed aside and forgotten about. What better way to solve that problem than by giving gifts that your guests can in turn re-gift to nature?


Make birdseed hearts. What a sweet idea that will not break the bank. Perfect for an outdoorsy wedding!