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A Gorgeous DIY Wedding in Kelowna, British Columbia

Posted April 5th, 2012 | 3:15 pm | By Angela Rotundo | No Comments

Ashley Balfour and Tyler Willan, September 30, 2011, Kelowna, British Columbia.

Photography courtesy of Janine Sept Photography, (www.janineseptphotography.com).

Vendors
Ceremony and reception location: Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Dress: Victoria Lane Bridal
Groom’s tux: Collins Formal Wear
Bridal party attire: Alfred Angelo from Victoria Lane Bridal
Hair: Holly De Leenheer from O’Hairas Salon
Makeup: MAC Cosmetics
Music: The Young’uns Band
Cake: Made by bride’s grandmother and aunt
Caterer: Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Favours: Heart-shaped wine stoppers from Favourwarehouse.com
Flowers: Downtown Safeway (local supermarket)
Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas
Others: DIY photo booth by the bride and groom

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Weekend Project: Make Your Own Lilliputian Dipped Vases

Posted April 4th, 2012 | 2:49 pm | By Debra Norton | No Comments

We used vintage spice jars from a thrift shop and acrylic paint to create these custom miniature flower vases. Tie tags around these pretty table toppers and use them as place cards or group a few vases of differing heights together to create stunning centrepieces.

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An Elegant, Rustic Wedding In Prince Edward Island

Posted April 2nd, 2012 | 9:00 am | By Angela Rotundo | No Comments

Susan Lynn MacPherson and John Norman Carruthers, October 22, 2011, Belfast, Prince Edward Island.

Photography courtesy of Rachel Peters Photography, (www.blogbyrachel.com).

Vendors
Ceremony location: St. John’s Presbyterian Church
Reception location: Memorial Hall, Confederation Centre of the Arts
Dress: Maggie Sottero
Groom’s tux: Moores
Bridal party attire: J.Crew
Hair: Aveda Senses
Makeup: Aveda Senses
Music: Muddy Buddy
Cake: DIY by bride and bridal party
Caterer: Mavors, Confederation Centre of the Arts
Favours: Cookies made by bride, bride’s mother and groom’s mother
Flowers: Bernadette’s Flowers
Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas
Others: Bride’s shoes by Nine West

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A Fredericton, New Brunswick Wedding Inspired By A Love Of Literature

Posted March 21st, 2012 | 9:00 am | By Angela Rotundo | No Comments

Nancy Edgar and James Agnew, September 3, 2011, Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Photography courtesy of Julie A. Whitlock Photography, (julieawhitlock.com).

Vendors
Ceremony location: Memorial Hall at the University of New Brunswick
Reception location: Killarney Lake Rotary Centennial Lodge
Wedding Planners: Event coordination by Live, Love, Laugh
Dress: Bought at a local boutique
Groom’s tux: Moores
Bridal party attire: Each bridesmaid chose her own black dress
Hair and makeup: Avalon Salon Spa
Music: Mike Mattatall (revmojo@gmail.com)
Cake: Cupcakes by Bella Baked Goods
Caterer: Brewbakers Catering
Favours: Books bought from the public library
Flowers: Bought at a local market
Stationery: DIY by bride and groom

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10 Fun DIY Wedding Projects That Anyone Can Do

Posted March 15th, 2012 | 12:00 pm | By Laura Downs | No Comments

Do-it-yourself (DIY) touches are a fun way to show off your creativity and style on your wedding day. Pick a few projects (not too many!), gather the girls and get crafting. Many of these projects are budget-friendly and use materials you may already have around the house. Here are a few of our favourite DIY wedding project tutorials.

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A DIY Barn Wedding in Durham, Ontario

Posted March 15th, 2012 | 9:00 am | By Angela Rotundo | 5 Comments

Vicky Pratt and Ryan Becker, September 24, 2011, Durham, Ontario.

Photography courtesy of Sara Wilde Photography, (sarawilde.com).

Vendors
Ceremony location: Knox United Church
Reception location: Grandpa Keith’s old chicken barn
Dress: Augusta Jones from Kleinfeld Bridal
Groom’s tux: Gorman’s Menswear
Bridal party attire: Dresses made by the mother of the groom
Hair: Kristen Whetham (kristenwhetham@hotmail.com)
Makeup: Jenna Voss
Music: Sensational Sounds
Cake: Cake Creations by Renee van der Heide
Caterer: Green Door Café
Favours: Donations to Canadian Cancer Society
Flowers: Durham Florists
Stationery and Décor: Vicky P Design

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Our Favourite DIY Real Weddings

Posted March 13th, 2012 | 11:52 am | By Bailey Spagat | No Comments

Looking to incorporate some hand-made elements into your wedding? Check out these DIY real weddings for inspiration. These couples tackled everything from escort and place cards to favours, and bouquets.

Interested in having your real wedding featured in Weddingbells? Send us your submission.

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A Celtic Wedding on the Beach in British Columbia

Posted March 2nd, 2012 | 9:00 am | By Angela Rotundo | 1 Comment

Michael Lee Marks and Jesse Christopher Joseph Fraser, July 24 2010, Campbell River, British Columbia.

Photography courtesy of Brawns Photography, (brawns.ca).

Vendors
Ceremony and reception location: Strathcona Park Lodge
Dress: Made by the mother of the bride’s best friend
Groom’s tux: Custom-made kilt from Tartantown
Bridal party attire: Dresses from RW&Co.
Hair: Styled by the mother of the bride’s best friend
Music: DIY playlist by groom’s brother
Cake: Cupcakes made by Bocca Cafe
Caterer: Strathcona Park Lodge
Favours: Shortbread cookies provided by Bocca Cafe
Flowers: Tara McHugh Flora
Stationery: DIY by the bride and her mother