Over-thinking It = Overdoing it

Over-thinking It = Overdoing it The holidays are prime time for new engagements, so CONGRATULATIONS to all of you who found that little box in your stocking.  You’re a bride-to-be, you’re ecstatic and you can not wait to get started planning.  Please just...

How To Pull Off An Appropriate First Kiss

Smooching in front of everyone you know at the altar is considerably less comfortable than making out on the couch. Here’s how to avoid classic wedding PDA pitfalls. ByMark Bazer| Illustrations:Aimee Levy Step 1 Smile at each other. Many brides and grooms forget this...

DIY Aluminum Lanterns + Vases

DIY Aluminum Lanterns + Vases I originally came up with this idea as a good way to practice before I made a pendant lamp for our home, using the cloverleaf pattern below, and I just had to share them with you. Inspired by Moroccan lanterns, I used perforated metal...

Children at your wedding reception

Sticky Situations: Children at your wedding reception: Decide Early Unlike decisions about menus or music, those related to children should be handled quickly to avoid awkward questions from parents who need to make plans. First, do not leave unattended children at...

Fun DIY wedding lights

  DIY Carnival Marquee Letters This project made by Karen, the bride from this gorgeous wedding, has to be one of my favorite DIY projects for any wedding. I had this tutorial bookmarked from Design Sponge, but I love how Karen put her twist on it inspired by these...