Doing your own makeup on your wedding day doesn't get any easier than this. This first video shows how to apply makeup very similar to what I did on my wedding day, minus the liquid liner. This one below is my personal favorite...it's so helpful to see other girls doing her own makeup. She also list ...

Antique mailboxes can make great cardboxes.this one below is from the 30's and the starting bid is $5 (auction ends September 14th). The glass mailbox above is awesome...I want one like that for myself! Auction ends September 13th, and the starting big is $9.99. ...

Damask brides, this is your dream come true: damask cake stencils! Even if you're not making your own cake, you can have your baker use the stencils. Depending on the baker, you might even get the decoration fee waived (one of the bakers I met with would waive the fee if I chose fondant). ...

How cool are these? Here are instructions on how to make these lanterns exactly as seen below: Materials: - Soda cans - Tin Snips (or exacto knife) - nails and hammer - spray paint - sanding paper - permanent marker Step One: Collect all soda and beer cans you can get. Fill the cans with water and p ...

Some detail shots and DIY projects... Tissue paper pomanders Telegram Programs Table Numbers (photos by Jessica Johnston) ...

I just love going through them again... (photos by Jessica Johnston) ...

Our ceremony was short and sweet. It lasted only 15 minutes, but it was very emotional for us. We hired a musician to play acoustic guitar for our entrance songs. Bridal Party walked down the aisle to Dearest, by Buddy Holly. My processional song was Here Comes the Sun, by The Beatles and our recess ...

Holy cow! I can't believe it's been 6 months since we got married! Some of my favorite portraits from our wedding... (photos by Jessica Johnston) ...more to come! ...

Many of you still ask me about those infamous orange pomanders I made for my ceremony. Today I am going to share how to make them, but be warned that this is a labor of love :) What you will need: - 18 gauge wire - tissue paper - scissors - 5" Styrofoam balls - Hot glue Step One For the ribbon handl ...

I made this inspiration board when I first got engaged, back when we were thinking about having a Spring wedding... ...too bad we can't have a wedding every year! First row: Letterpress invites, from Costco, floral fabric, Purl Soho, flower cake from Martha Stewart, Lorina Soda photo, from Brides Ma ...

Wedding and engagement rings are beautiful, special symbols of a wonderful promise - so they deserve the perfect trip down the aisle on one of these adorable ring pillows by Brooklyn Bride, available at Brooklyn Pillow! Felted, stitched and be-ribboned to sweet perfection, they make a perfect keepsa ...