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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bachelorette Weekend in San Luis Obispo!

What's a wedding without a Bachelorette party? Or a whole weekend for that matter!?

This last weekend I went on a fun girls trip to Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo.

Pool time, pedicures, girl talk, great food, lots of booze and dancing the night away.

Just a quick recap of the weekend!

Top: All the girls ready for a fun weekend!

Bottom: Sushi at Yanagi

(Serving you table side as you look out onto Pismo Beach!)

 

Top: Our gorgeous view at The Cliffs Resort in Pismo Beach.

Bottom: Mimosas & soaking up the sun poolside!

 

Top: A delicious dinner at Novo on their gorgeous patio.

Bottom: Ready for a night out in downtown San Luis Obispo!

The bride Britnee had a really cute idea and made us 'weekend essential' bags! It was a personal touch to show her appreciation for a wonderful weekend.

She also kept in mind that plenty of Advil, sunscreen and cases of water would be absolutely necessary! Boy did we need it ;)

How cute are these!?

 

There are plenty of resources out there to help you think of some great stuff, like Pinterest! Here are some fun ideas to make the Bachelorette party fun and personal:

 

Corset Invitations

 

Have everyone match and the bride stands out in white!

 

Essentials for the night!

 

 Who knows what the next morning will be like ;)

 

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It may not always be easy to get everyone together, especially if everyone lives in different areas! More and more you see people making a whole weekend out of it instead of just one night. That can sure bump up the expenses.
 

If you are the one planning the weekend, be sure to take into account every one's financial situation.  Sure you want to do everything you can and buy all the fun stuff, but it's better to prioritize the things you really want to do. Focus on a few personalized touches and fun activities for everyone!
 

It is such a special time for a bride with her girlfriends. I couldn't imagine looking back and not having a fun filled weekend with all my girls! Brides definitely understand the commitment and appreciate all the effort! As with a bridal shower, enjoy all of your hard work and have fun!

 

XO,

Brittney