Glitter and Ribbon

I had the privilege to be a bridesmaid in my friend Britnee's wedding in July. It was at the Humphrey's Estate, down in beautiful Temecula California wine country. Her wedding was full of DIY projects and every little detail really added to the wedding!

 

While working full time as a special education teacher, Britnee crafted away for months leading up to the wedding. Boy, did all her hard work and creative ideas come together!

 

Here are some gorgeous pictures of the wedding courtesy of her amazing photographer: Leah Marie Photography 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What a beautiful wedding it was. I had such an amazing time being a part of this special day!

 

Britnee enjoyed all the crafting and DIY-ing so much that she started her own Etsy shop! It is called glitterandribbon. Be sure to check it out if you are looking to add some specials touches to your wedding or next event!

 

Here are some of the DIY projects she did for the wedding:

 

Fork & spoon glitter seating chart

 

Personalized matches

 

"Love, laughter & happily ever after" koozies

 

Stained wood and burlap table numbers

 

Wine cork bar sign

 

Lace burlap 'Gifts' banner

 

Dessert bar burlap banner

 

Penny jar to make a wish for the married couple

 

Chevron print envelope liners

 

Wedding dinner menu

 

Wedding programs

 

Glitter wooden table numbers

 

Great job Britnee!

 

I know that I will definitely be using her to help me with some special projects for my wedding!

 

For more pictures of Britnee and Joel's gorgeous wedding, be sure to check out Leah Marie's blog and Facebook!

 

 

XO,

Brittney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28 days until Britnee's Wedding day!

One of my very good friends and former roommate is getting married in July. I am so honored to have been asked to be a bridesmaid in her wedding!
 
 Her twin sister Aubree (Maid of Honor) and I recently put on a bridal shower for her in beautiful wine country, Temecula California.

 

We held the shower at her parents amazing Tuscan inspired villa!



I think special creative touches and details are a great way to set the shower apart from any other shower.  After all it is all about the bride!

Here are some things that we crafted for the shower: 

 

 Wood letter monogram & Tissue paper pom-poms

 

Painted wooden Signs from Michael's

 

Notecards for 'Recipe for Love for Britnee and Joel' : guests would write advice for the couple.
Popsicle sticks for 'Can of Dates' : fun date ideas for them to do in sunny San Diego area!

 

Fun heart clips for labeling food and drinks...yummm

 

 The beautiful food table!

  

Some pictures of the bride to be!

We couldn't believe there were only 28 days to go! 

 

 

Thank you to Aubree Bond for capturing amazing pictures of the shower! xoxo

 

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Putting on a shower can be a lot of work! Not to mention a lot of time and money. Proper planning and organization will give you time to add special touches, and can even help your pocket book!

 

 Don't rush to buy the first thing you see, there is a lot of mark up on bridal supplies! Some details can easily be achieved with a little paint and some scissors!

 

The bride is going to be so elated that day, it won't matter if you forgot the stickers for name tags or meant to have that game you played at the last shower you went to.

 

 Focus on things that will make it a special day for the bride; have things she can look back on and truly appreciate! After all, you're putting in a ton of effort, be proud to show off your work!

 

 

XO,

Brittney