September 2, 2010

DIY Contest

It’s that time again – I’m beyond excited to announce our next DIY Contest! If you think the last one was popular, hold on to your chairs, because this one is going to be off the charts. Our DIY Contest participants will have carte blanche to create their do-it-yourself projects (vintage, modern, it’s all game!)…which means that there is nothing stopping you from coming up with the best DIY projects.

ruffled wedding blog diy contest

Because DIY projects take some time to prepare, we’re giving extra time to participants. You will have till Sunday, October 3rd to send over your submission(s). That gives everyone plenty of time to put their crafty gloves on and get to work! Your project can be anything wedding related with the exception of wedding invitations (sorry, no graphic design-based projects at this time). You can submit as many projects as you can handle!

This time around we will be awarding First, Second and Third places prizes.

  • First place will receive $500
  • Second place will receive a $300 gift card to ModCloth
  • Third place will receive a Silhouette Machine, a $299 value

We will be posting our favorite entries starting on October 4th. Once we start publishing submissions we will not be able to accept new ones, so make sure to beat the deadline! This time around we’re adding a panel of DIY expert judges to choose the finalists, which will compete for the prizes. For general guidelines and policies, click here. Everyone is welcome to enter: brides, Etsy sellers, event designers, …everyone with a good idea!

ruffled blog diy contest projects

Source: instructions for the project pictured above – DIY Teacup Cake Topper, washi tape via PuglyPixel

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September 2, 2010

Colorado Bridal Shower

We generally don’t post a lot of concept shoots, but we always have the doors open for wedding ideas that are beautiful and that readers will love. The beautiful colors of this lingerie bridal shower shoot organized by a collaboration of several Colorado wedding vendors, are spectacular and the careful details will make you want to see more and more! Thanks to Cori of Cori Cook Floral Design for sharing with us!

Colorful Vintage Bridal Shower Tablescape
Glossy White Vintage BustPale Pink Hydrangea
Colorful Vintage Bridal Shower Tablescape
Pink Sparkling LemonadePouring Pink Sparkling Lemonade
Place Setting at Colorful Vintage Bridal Shower
Fluffy pink florals in vintage aqua pitcherVintage floral teacup and saucer
Envelope for Colorful Vintage Bridal Shower Invitation
Colorful Vintage Bridal Shower InvitationColorful Vintage Bridal Shower Invitation
Colorful Vintage Bridal Shower Attendee Gift
Colorful Vintage Bridal Shower PlacecardFlower Seed Favor in Teacup
Colorful Vintage Bridal Shower Cheers
Colorful Vintage Bridal Shower TablescapeColorful Vintage Bridal Shower Silverware
Colorful Vintage Bridal Shower Bride's Bouquet
Vibrant Daisy BouquetLilac Bouquet
Bride and Bridesmaids Carrying Gifts
Colorful Vintage Bridal Shower GiftsCrystal Necklace on White Bust
Colorful Vintage Bridal Shower Tablescape With Cake

Gorgeous Cake With Incredible Pink FlowerColorful Macarons
Colorful Vintage Bridal Shower Mini Cake
Colorful Vintage Bridal Shower Tablescape
Lingerie Clothesline

Bridal Shower Vendors (Denver and Boulder areas, CO):

Event Planning and Coordination:  Rachel at Talia Events / Floral Design: Cori Cook Floral Design (based in San Diego, CA) / Photography: Becky Young Photography / Invitations and Paper-ware: Red Tandem Studio / Cake and Mini-Desserts: Teacup Fine Baked Goods and Confections / Jewelry: Angie Star Jewelry / Linen: Chair Covers and Linens / Lingerie: Pampered Passions / Chairs: Joyful Furniture

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This editorial worthy engagement session of Tayler and Nate sent by Sheena Jibson is the epitome of late summer romance. With Labor Day quickly approaching for us here in the US, I can’t help but think about how perfect it would be to do something like this with my husband. Specially loving the last few images:

wooden row boat engagement session
rowboat editorial wedding photos
film wedding engagement session photos
row boat river paddle engagement session
aerial view row boat editorial engagement session
aerial view row boat engagement session river water
aerial view row boat engagement session river water

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September 1, 2010

A Texan Etsy Wedding

This wedding sent by Abdi of Three Photographers of his friend and Texan photographer Jackie Ray is the sweetheart of all weddings. Pinwheels were incorporated as the groomsmen’s boutonnieres and used as bridesmaids bouquets, as well as decoration for their wedding cake. Plus, I don’t think I will ever tire of the bright combo of yellow and gray.

Vintage car bride groom

bride groom barn

From the bride: The style we envisioned was fun, traditional, but with a few twists.  We tried to do things that were nostalgic and we mismatched things.

bride stylish vintage car

umbrella bride vintage car red white yellow

high heels yellow shoes chic

bride groom ceremony recessional celebrate confetti

Remember you can download our cootie catcher template that we posted a few years ago!

wooden box silhouette portrait

We used yellow and gray as our colors. Every dress was different for our bridesmaids, along with the junior bridesmaids and flower girl.  We also had a painting done of me and my Husband. Since I am a photographer I wanted to do something unique and again something that was kind of old school and unexpected.

vintage car getaway bride groom

vintage centerpiece yellow flower

pinwheel yellow boutonniere

umbrella bride groom bridal party grey yellow

Advice from the bride: Do the little details.  It makes all the difference.  Having a color scheme made my planning so much easier.  I really enjoyed the Vera Wang bridesmaids dresses.  They had an edgy look. Also, let your bridesmaids pick their dresses!  They will really appreciate it!

cake topper dot wedding cake pinwheel yellow bride groom

Wedding Vendors (Lufkin, TX):

Ceremony and reception location(s): Wisteria Hideaway and The Lodge /  Florist: Gladys Swanson (Bride’s aunt), purchased from Brookshire Brothers / Photographer: Abdi of Three Photographers (based in Brooklyn, NY) / Wedding Dress:  Maggie Sottero, Lesa’s Bridal / Veil: Etsy designer Fascinating Creations / Shoes:  Christian Louboutin /Menus: Etsy designer katskrafts / Table Numbers: Etsy designer BGDesignstudio / Pinwheels for bridesmaids: Etsy designer twirliewhirlies / Guestbook: Etsy designer cutthecakedesigns / Bridesmaids fascinators: Etsy designer LittleWhiteDresser /Painting: Shanna Crew / Makeup Artist: Leanne Modisette, 832-790-5648 / Bridesmaid Dresses: Vera Wang / Flower girl dress: Etsy designer faithworks4u / Groom’s suit: Lesa’s Bridal / Tie: Express / Ceremony Musician: Vista String Quartet, 936-569-6404.  / Reception Band:  Bryan Harkness Band and Steven James / Caterer: Traditions / Wedding Cake: Brookshire Brothers

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