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.
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!
Source: instructions for the project pictured above – DIY Teacup Cake Topper, washi tape via PuglyPixel
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.
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.
Remember you can download our cootie catcher template that we posted a few years ago!
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.
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!
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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