Have You Seen This Stunning Wedding?

January 28, 2014 by AllFreeDIYWeddings

Weddings are gorgeous; there’s no doubt about that. Some, though, just stand out from the crowd as sensationally special, and Autumn and Pete’s earns that title. Photographed beautifully by Frenzel Studios, this romantic vintage celebration calls for ogling. So go ahead and ogle, girls!

Here are some photos to tease you. Click here for full coverage of this vintage-chic soiree.

Printable Tutorial

Love these rustic wedding centerpieces as much as I do? You are in luck, lady. We show you how to get the look here. With just a few materials and a couple of hours, you can complete all of your wedding centerpieces. There is no denying that this combination of items looks stunning, and to think you can have centerpieces called “stunning” for mere dollars is amazing. Thank goodness for DIY wedding ideas; am I right?

There’s more where that came from! We love helping you get your favorite looks for less. Here is another full tutorial for one of the most creative ways to display your escort cards. Escort card tables are so last year, and unique ideas are in. Wow your guests with this fabulous method of guiding them to their seats. Unique wedding ideas may seem far and few between, but on AllFreeDIYWeddings.com, they’re all over the place. From dessert tables you’ve never even imagined, to ceremony surprises that guests will love you for, we’re here to make your day the most original yet.

If it’s not clear already, I adore vintage wedding themes, and I want your vintage wedding dreams to come true. Here is a collection of vintage wedding crafts from the invitations to the dessert table.

What’s your dream wedding theme?

National Handwriting Day: Free Handwriting Fonts for Your DIY Wedding

January 23, 2014 by AllFreeDIYWeddings

January 23 is National Handwriting Day, and to celebrate we’ve gathered the cutest free handwriting fonts from around the Web. These amazing fonts are perfect for any DIY wedding stationery you can dream up. Whether you are crafting your save the dates or printing out your thank you notes, these free wedding fonts are all to die for. The thing I love most about free handwriting fonts is that they give the classic charm of a handwritten note without the hassle of aching hands. If you’ve ever tried to send out a massive amount of invites or cards, you know what I mean. Plus, I have the worst handwriting in the world. I love that these fonts give me a chance to fake it. Luckily for you, we have compiled this awesome list of National Handwriting Day: Free Handwriting Fonts for Your DIY Wedding that you can use to fake it too.

All of these fonts are easily downloaded to your computer. Check out this awesome tutorial on how to download, and use these free wedding fonts. So, pick out your favorite fonts and get started on crafting those adorable DIY wedding invitations, brides. If you’re feeling really adventurous, consider using multiple fonts in multiple colors on your wedding stationery. You could attempt to recreate these free wedding fonts while scrawling your own invitations, as well.

Free Handwriting Fonts

Listed in order:
1. Always Forever by Brittney Murphy Design
2. A Gentle Touch by By the Butterfly
3. Bart Handschrift by Bart DeRuiter
4. Mary Ate A Little Lamb by Hanoded Photography
5. Anke Calligraphic FG by FontGrube AH
6. Surfboard by Des Gomez
7. Post-It Penscript by Drawperfect
8. Prophecy Script by Tension Type

Wonderful Wedding Fonts In Action

These gorgeous wedding invitations all feature fabulous handwriting and fonts. Consider using these ideas yourself or just using them for inspiration. If you’re like me and loathe your handwriting, you could craft a similar invite by using the above free handwriting fonts!eThese two went above and beyond with these adorable wedding invites. I love the cute hand-drawn map!

I just love the hand-drawn calligraphy on top of these map flowers. What a cute keepsake!

I love that this free wedding printable totally lets you skip handwriting your names over and over again. Plus, the key and crown motifs are so fancy.

The white handwriting on top of this little black envelope is so unique. If I found this in my mailbox, I would immediately open it.

Aren’t these RSVP cards just perfect? They were created with a free handwriting font, too.

This handwriting is impeccable. The art isn’t half bad either. Just kidding: it’s obviously brilliant.

Tiny envelope, adorable handwriting, and neat nature favors? Can I attend this wedding?

Bonus! If you are looking to learn calligraphy yourself, check out this Simple Calligraphy How To post.

Do you love or hate your own handwriting?

Marquee Madness: 2014 Wedding Trends + DIY

January 13, 2014 by AllFreeDIYWeddings

I’m loving this new marquee trend making its way from movie theatres to weddings. The options are endless and the result is magical. Here are some of the pretty possibilities circling around the Web. Below that, you’ll find a tutorial to make your own marquee, whether it’s for a wedding or to warm up your home. Some of these light-up letters can run you upwards of $300, but when you make it yourself, you’ll be spending less than $50.

Top Row: Etsy, Iron Accents, Rock ‘n Roll Bride Middle: Borrowed and Bleu, Cassandra Lee for Boho Weddings Bottom Row: 100 Layer Cake, Vowed and Amazed

Click here to learn how to make your own marquee!

Light up the night with words that shine. Whether you choose you and your fiance’s initials, a romantic quote, or a word that means something special to you, a marquee will add another dimension to your celebration. If you’re throwing an outdoor wedding, use the marquee as lighting. Throwing a ski lodge soiree? Place this stunner over the fireplace as shown. To point people to the dessert table (the real star of the night), hang a “Love is Sweet” marquee above, directing the way. Guests are sure to love the effect and commend your efforts. The best part about this glistening guy is that you can display it in your new home after the wedding is over. GLOW CRAZY, brides!

Tell Us: What would your marquee say?

Completely Pin Love Dream Wedding Contest – Win $100

January 8, 2014 by AllFreeDIYWeddings

Want $100 to Amazon? Me too. The difference between you and me is that you can actually win $100 to Amazon by participating in this fabulous contest.

Brides-to-be and wedding enthusiasts, it is your time to shine. We have a contest for you that you will, no doubt, thoroughly enjoy (since it’s something you probably do daily anyway). We’re asking you to browse your favorite wedding sites (AllFreeDIYWeddings.com, of course) and pin the photos that you are completely pin love with. Name your board “Completely Pin Love Dream Wedding Contest” and go to town pinning photographs that reflect what you would love your dream wedding to look like.

To see how to build a board, click here.

We will pick a winner on January 23, 2014 based on quality of pins.

Submit your board URL here.

The Rules:

17 Ways to Make Radiant Orchid Happen in Your Wedding

December 30, 2013 by AllFreeDIYWeddings

To throw the wedding of the year, you must incorporate the color of the year (as determined by the fashion gurus of the world). Pantone has declared the ultimate color of 2014 to be the rich and stunning hue radiant orchid. This purple-pink stunner is the ideal addition to any wedding color scheme. In fact, use it as your starting point and find complementary colors to fill in the blanks. The glory of this hue lies in the fact that it can be used all year long. For real. It radiates in the summer just as much as it dazzles in the winter. Here are some fabulous color combinations to get your wheels turning:

Winter-

Spring-

Summer-

Fall-

Any Season-

More radiant orchid wedding inspiration:

Wedding Stationery

Free wedding printables like this fun DIY bridesmaid invite save you tons of money!

Pair radiant orchid with black and white for an elegant invite with a pop.

The vibrant radiant orchid pairs well with other shades of purple.

Wedding Attire

Put your bridesmaids in the gorgeous color for a fun look.

If you’re okay trotting off the beaten path, dress yourself in a breathtaking radiant orchid gown. You could even wear a white dress for the ceremony and then change into this for a rockin’ party.

Purple Wedding Flowers

This combination of radiant orchid, pink, violet, and indigo flowers is awe inspiring.

Use the darling shade as an accent, as in this pretty arrangement that you can DIY!

Wedding Ceremony Ideas

Go all out with radiant orchid as your dominant color, using only white or ivory to offset the strong hue.

This wedding ceremony goes the other way, featuring white as the dominant color and highlighting with radiant orchid.

Again, pairing radiant orchid with purples and pinks creates a jaw-dropping set up.

Party Food and Drink

Tie your drinks into the color scheme with these radiant orchid cocktails. Find the recipe here.

A white cake with radiant orchid flowers makes a beautiful last course that is almost too pretty to eat.

Give dessert options other than the main wedding cake, and keep to your wedding colors while you do. Make mini ombre cakes to wow your guests.

Radiant Orchid Wedding Reception Decor

This radiant orchid-dominated reception is elegant and royal. Top it off with radiant orchid chandeliers for a party worthy of a queen. By pairing the color with white and silver, the purple hue is not too overwhelming.

This color pairs well with crystals and neutrals, as shown by this wedding reception decor.

Create an ethereal look with white and silver as your main wedding colors and radiant orchid lighting.

Chandeliers, candles, and red accent flowers make radiant orchid the perfect base for a fabulous wedding.

Are you a fan of 2014’s choice hue?

15 Creative Save the Date Ideas and Unique Invitations

December 18, 2013 by AllFreeDIYWeddings

Who knew a piece of paper could be so powerful? These invites will make you laugh, cry, cry from laughing, laugh from crying, and some might make you lift an eyebrow. No matter your reaction, there will certainly be one, and that’s what these creative DIY save the date ideas and unusual wedding invitations are going for.

The best part about creative and unusual stationery is that the much-pored-over save the date wording and invitation language is taken care of for you. The clever puns will write themselves with these witty wedding welcomes. Amongst this fabulous group of invites, you’ll find unique wedding invitation wording that will blow all the rest out of the water. It’s not just the wording, though, that will drop your jaw; it’s also the strikingly clever concepts, photographs, and edits that will have you begging your partner to make something similar for your big day.

Creative Save the Date Ideas

“Wood” You Come to Our Wedding?

The puns have started and they’re not about to stop. DIY save the dates magnets are great constant reminders not to schedule anything during the dates noted.

Please Inflate

Invite your guests to “Pop On In” for a fabulous celebration.

Vintage Victory

If you’re going vintage, these save the dates are brilliantly on point — plus they’re super simple.

Decoder

Put a little bit of mystery into your festivities by turning your save the dates into a reveal.

Madly in Love!

Put your wedding on the TV screen with this creative poster announcement of that one show you probably binged together 😉

Pack Your Bags!

If you’re planning a destination wedding, get your guests excited to pack before the big day with these super cute DIY save the dates.

Leave a Mark on Your Guests… LITERALLY!

I just think these look mighty fun, and they’re perfect for those who may not be quite as DIY-savvy as they think they are. FlashTattoosCustom on Etsy really knocked it out of the park with this one. BRB I’m obsessing!

DIY (really!) Legos

For the kid in all of us.

Error: Too Clever. Cannot Compute.

For some contemporary creativity, involve technology without involving technology with these cute cards from sthblue on Etsy. P.S. You could make these yourself if you’re up for the challenge.

Time Travel With Us

Take your guests on a trip through your time together with these DIY Save the Dates using FUJIFILM Instax Mini 70 camera Groovy.

Seemingly Simple

… but wait! Is that a velociraptor? Yup.

Unique DIY Wedding Invitations

Scratch Off Invites

They win no matter what!

Pocketfold Invitations

It’s like Russian nesting dolls but with a party at the end.

Puzzle ’em

Let your guests work for their invitation to the party of the year.

Film Strip Invites

For the couple who wants their invites to be “reel” special.

Let’s Chat:
Which unusual invitation is your favorite?

Planning a Winter Wedding? 5 Tips for Making the Most of the Holiday Season

November 25, 2013 by AllFreeDIYWeddings

For brides with November 2014-February 2015 dates, winter 2013 brides needing last-minute ideas, and dreamers who love looking at wedding ideas, here are five tips to make your winter wedding a wonderland. Despite the affinity for summer weddings, I find a certain dreaminess in snowfall, hot chocolate, and cuddling. The romanticism of winter provides the perfect backdrop for a happily ever after; these ideas will fill in the foreground. Wedding planner Beverly Farrell shares how to make your frosted fantasy come to life:

Romantic sleigh rides, snuggling by a roaring fire, sipping mulled cider — there’s something magical about the holidays, making them an extra special time to get married. According to the TheWeddingReport.com, nearly 10 percent of weddings took place in the winter months of 2010. If you’re planning on tying the knot during the holiday season, these five tips will help make your winter wedding truly the most wonderful time of the year.

1. Consider Mother Nature to be your guest of honor

If you don’t take Mother Nature into consideration as you’re planning your wedding, she can end up being the worst possible kind of wedding crasher. Make sure you have a contingency plan for inclement weather including an indoor venue with ample heating. Keep in mind some guests may not be able to attend due to inclement weather. In that case, using an app such as Ustream allows you to stream your wedding live online so family and friends can still watch the ceremony.

2. Embrace the spirit of the season

You can save quite a bit of money on decorations if you’re willing to go with the holiday flow. Churches and other popular venues such as hotels and convention centers are usually already decked out in their holiday finest. However, if you’re trying to avoid Christmas cliches, event planner Matthew Robbins suggests combining classic ivory or elegant white with metallic tones such as pewter, copper or antique gold. Don’t forget to add plenty of candlelight!

3. Take advantage of Cyber Monday deals

“Cyber Monday” and “wedding planning” are not normally two phrases found anywhere near each other. However, Macy’s and other high-end department stores offer unique promotions that can help you cross certain items off your wedding shopping list, such as your going away outfit and accessories or jewelry to complement your wedding finery. The best part is you can visit their site to get deep discounts without setting foot outside your home or fighting against crowds.

4. Ask for vendor discounts

Because winter is considered an off season for many wedding vendors such as photographers, videographers, caterers and DJs, ask for discounts. You may be surprised at just how much you can save. The one exception to this rule is florists. Most traditional wedding flowers are out of season, so if you’re not happy with holly, poinsettias, or a lot of evergreen, you may wind up paying higher prices than you would during spring or summer.

5. Play with your food

Holiday weddings are the best time to get really creative and have fun with your food. Warming food and beverages are perfect for warding off cold temps. Try some of these festive ideas for your reception:

A hot chocolate bar. Provide a variety of fun toppings and garnishes such as marshmallows, crushed peppermint candy or chocolate shavings.
A s’mores bar. Small fuel cans (the kind caterers use) are perfect for roasting marshmallows. Just add chocolate and graham cracker squares.
Mini comfort food. Stick-to-your-ribs foods such as homemade mac and cheese or meatloaf are tasty comfort foods that tend to lie in your stomach like lead. However, downsize these familiar faves into bite-size pieces for the perfect cold weather appetizer. Give desserts the same treatment with mini pumpkin and pecan pies.

Beverly Farrell is a party planner for weddings and events. She started her own business in a cabin in the woods.

For more winter wedding inspiration, check out 19 DIY Ideas for a winter wedding.

In what season is/was your wedding? If you’re not there yet, in what season would you like your wedding to be?

AllFreeHolidayCrafts Giveaway: Crafty Ideas for the Bride on a Budget

April 25, 2013 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

Lark Crafts presents a collection of DIY wedding projects from Linda Kopp. These crafts will cater to a wide variety of different wedding styles and themes, while also presenting options for different skill levels and budgets. Kopp begins her book with an informative introduction that includes a general address to brides on a budget, a twelve-month planner, and a section on bridal crafting basics. The twelve-month calendar will help breakdown wedding plans on a monthly basis. Once this introduction is concluded, the book is split up into 5 different wedding styles, which the reader is free to choose from. The format of Crafty Ideas for the Bride on a Budget makes it easy readers to navigate the book according to their individual taste.

Whether your wedding is set to be glamorous, modern, fun, bold, or another theme, this compilation of wedding crafts will supply you with more than enough options. From wedding invitations, bridal cookies, and bouquets to save-the-dates and menu cards, Linda Kopp gives you a craft for every aspect of the wedding. Make your own wedding centerpieces and decorations for less with the help of this go-to wedding craft book.

Once you have your DIY wedding inspiration, start searching for projects that suit your wedding theme perfectly in Crafty Ideas for the Bride on a Budget. Each of the 75 different DIY projects included in this book comes with an easy-to-follow tutorial and full images of the finished project. If you’re looking to throw a gorgeous wedding on a budget, this book will guide you all the way to the wedding day.

**AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com is giving away one copy of Crafty Ideas for the Bride on a Budget to one lucky winner. You could win!**

Learn more and enter to win here.

Contest ends April 30, 2013. You can enter once daily, return often to improve your chances of winning!

Create a Bridal Fantasy with these Wedding Crafts

July 16, 2012 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

We’ve all seen those crazy wedding shows in which the brides and their families try unsuccessfully to put together last-minute crafts for a big wedding. The editors here at AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com know that stress, so we’ve decided to feature some of our favorite DIY wedding projects to inspire you to make the next wedding you attend, be it your own or someone else’s, a perfect fantasy.

Our craft projects provide everything from decorations to handmade gifts, so start exploring these creative ways to make successful, easy wedding crafts.

Cute Fabric Save the Date Banner – You don’t even need to wait until the wedding to show off your crafting skills. Include this fun little fabric banner in your announcement photo and your guests will be sure to remember the date. With your choice of colors, crafting for the big day can start as soon as you’re ready.

Flower Appliqued Bridal Headband – If you’re looking for a way to accessorize your own or your bridesmaid’s attire, try your hand at this elegant flower headband. Instead of having to splurge on jewelry, you can design your own to match the rest of the elements of your wedding theme. This wearable wedding craft will save you money, match your dress, and give all of your bridesmaids a custom accessory that they’ll be touched to wear.

Fantasy Fabric Floral Bouquet – Eliminate the hassle of picking out expensive flowers that will only last you a few days, and design your own dream bouquet. With your choice of fabrics and flower designs, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind bouquet that’s also a durable keepsake capable of lasting long after your special day.

Elegant Paper Doily Wreath – No DIY wedding can be complete without a beautiful decoration for your reception. I personally enjoy this wreath because of how versatile it is; the clean color and airy material work with a wedding during any season. Who would think that you could make such an expensive-looking decorative piece with dollar store materials?

Chalkboard Message Plaque – Whether you’re soon-to-be-married or a guest at a wedding, this is one gift that someone special is sure to cherish. Commemorate a special message, song, or quote with this DIY chalkboard, or put a twist on guest books and hand out some chalk pens during the reception so your guests can honor the big day in a unique fashion.

All of the editors at AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com hope that you’ve been inspired to add some DIY to your next wedding event. If you liked what you saw, be sure to take a look at the rest of our wedding craft projects.

What’s your favorite part of weddings? We’d love to read your thoughts, so please comment below.

June FaveCrafts Radio Wrap-Up!

June 12, 2012 by FaveCrafts

I hope you didn’t miss it! It was such a good show. We chatted DIY weddings with Abby from Style Me Pretty, Jen from Something Turquoise, and Heather from Dollar Store Crafts. If you check out their profiles on FaveCrafts.com you can see all the amazing DIY projects that they have!

We started off the show on the right foot with some wedding trivia! These questions had me stumped, so test yourself and see how much wedding knowledge you have!

How many couples get married in the United States on average every year?

What is the most popular month to get married in?

What color do 1 in 5 couples include in their wedding pallet?

What to know the answers? You’ll have to listen in to the beginning of the show to get them! Also, as if that’s not enticing enough, if you listen in you’ll find out what type of theme wedding Amy Anderson would pay to attend! How for the rest of the show:

First up we had Jen on from Something Turquoise. Jen thinks that DIY-ing your own wedding has become so much easier since there is so much information online and uses Pinterest every day for inspiration. She told us that Pinterest is a perfect tool for brides since you can start a collaborative board where several people can pin to one inspiration board to help plan a wedding! How cool! Then we talked trends! Jen is seeing a lot of fashion trends carring over into the wedding sphere like neon and ombre. She gave us some great tips on how to incorporate these trends into any wedding.

Next up was Abby from Style Me Pretty! Both Abby and her husband work full time on the site making it gorgeous and easy to navigate. They are also building out the DIY section of the site, so get ready for that! Abby knows that all this content can be overwhelming for a bride, but she firmly believes that every bride should bring it back to the essence of herself and make her wedding really her own – we couldn’t agree more! Another great tid bit of advice? Enjoy the journey more! Going to find place mats with your mom means you’re getting to spend some extra time with your mom. How sweet is that?

And last, but definitely not least is was Heather Mann from Dollar Store Crafts! She shed some insights on whether or not crafting for your wedding is actually cheaper. The answer? YES! Of course it’s cheaper. What does she recommend for cutting costs? Sit down and honestly evaluate your priorities right from the start. Also, make sure that you give yourself enough time if you are going to be planning a DIY wedding, because DIY takes time and you don’t want to be stressed or rushed close to the date of your wedding. Wondering where Heather gets her inspiration for weddings? Expensive weddings of course! And then off to the dollar store. Super awesome tip? If you buy from the dollar store online, you can buy in bulk which is perfect for wedding DIYs.

Giveaway!

In true FaveCrafts fashion, we’ve got a giveaway running for you! If you listened to the show, you know there was a secret word given, enter it in the comments section below to be entered to win a wedding themed Smashbook!

Contest Rules:

Contest open to US and Canada residents 18+
One comment/entry per person.
Contest closes June 15, 2012 at 11:59p CST.
Please enter the super secret password from the radio show in the comments in order to be entered.
Winners will be posted on this blog Monday, June 18th and notified by email

Thanks all! Hope to see you next month, July 10th, for another great show!