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6 Amazing Wedding Websites You Don’t Know About

April 14, 2014 by AllFreeDIYWeddings

wedding-sitesBrides-to-be, listen up because I’m about to reveal some serious insider information. While other soon-to-be-married ladies are emptying their bank accounts and pulling their hair out, you’ll be grinning from ear to ear and throwing your head back with satisfied laughter. I’m here to introduce the most coveted secrets for making wedding planning a walk through the park. With this knowledge, you’ll avoid bridezilla mode and actually enjoy wedding planning.

Sure, you can visit those go-to, popular wedding sites for gorgeous, inspirational photos, but what about functional sites that actively help in the planning process? These ultra-useful websites may not be all over Pinterest, but they’re all over your budget, keeping it in check. Some of these sites purely assist in keeping costs down by tracking your progress, while others are resources to find low-cost options, including dresses, decorations, and invitations. You will be shocked at how much further you can stretch your budget thanks to these incredible sites.

1. Postable.com – Your hand will thank you for finding this awesome site, and if you were planning on hiring a calligrapher, your wallet will thank you. Collect all of your guests’ addresses in a genius way (they fill them in!), and then watch the envelopes address themselves. With endless fonts to choose from, your invitations will still look exactly as you pictured them.

Postable.com

2. AllFreeDIYWeddings.com – DIY brides and non-DIY brides alike will adore this frugal approach to wedding planning. The volume of DIY ideas ensures that you will find just what you are looking for. If you’re not DIY-ing your wedding, the site still offers invaluable advice and key insights from experts.

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3. PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com – Wear the dress of your dreams without paying the price tag of nightmares. This uber-convenient site allows ex-brides to make money by selling their old dresses and allows new brides to save money with reasonably priced designer gowns. The site also sells accessories and bridesmaids dresses, turning your hunt into a simple search. *You can even set an alert if you’re looking for a specific dress!*

PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com

4. Wedding-Recycle.com – Here’s the real money saver. This site offers absolutely everything you can think of from decor to boutonnieres. What makes it really unique (and awesome!) is that you can sort the listings by color, so your wedding color scheme is safe for the keeping. Once your big day is over, log back on to sell your items!

Wedding-Recycle.com

5. IDoCam.com – Save some serious dough by allowing guests to be your videographers. IDoCam will send you high-definition cameras to get up close and personal on your big day, and then they’ll edit the footage for you. Additionally, the raw footage will be viewable online for family and friends, whereas a professional videographer would only provide you with one copy. You’re sure to get more intimate, fun, and personal moments on film when your friends and family are operating the camera.

IDoCam.com

6. Newlywish.com – Forget creating a registry at three different stores for cookware you don’t actually want. This site provides convenience and some seriously cool gifts. Besides the typical kitchenware and houseware items, Newlywish also allows you to add “experience” gifts to your registry like cooking classes, concerts, and dance classes. In addition, you can set up honeymoon funds, accounts for a gym membership, and more actually useful gifts. Get what you really want with this totally clever concept.

Newlywish.com

Have you run into a too-good-to-be-true wedding website that other brides should know about?

Filed Under: Advice, Tips, & Tricks Tagged With: Jaclyn Holtzman, wedding planning advice

11 Sinfully Easy Late Night Snack Ideas for Your DIY Wedding

April 3, 2014 by AllFreeDIYWeddings

Weddings can be exhausting for guests. With all that dancing and drinking, wedding party-goers often end up hungry before they are ready to exit the festivities. These 11 Sinfully Easy Late Night Snack Ideas for Your DIY Wedding will send your guests home with a happy stomach. Many wedding themes are ripe with easy midnight snack ideas. Having a Hollywood wedding? Serve up some popcorn. Throwing a down-home shindig? Pass out some crock pot applesauce. The possibilities go on and on. These unique wedding ideas will add an extra memorable moment to your wedding that guests will be talking about for years to come.

I absolutely love the idea of midnight snacks at a wedding. Too many times, I have left a wedding in search of some late night cheap snack ideas to quiet a rumbling stomach. All that dancing, partying, and drinking can really make you work up an appetite. These late night smorgasbords are a dream come true for out-of-town guests who are not familiar enough with their surroundings to hunt down some late night snack ideas on their own. They are perfect to pass around a party, too. Just like appetizers, they can be enjoyed while the festivities are still happening. There is no need to stop the celebration for a rumbling stomach.

Fabulous Wedding Late Night Snack Ideas

Donut Cake Dessert Table IdeasYummy donuts and a caffeinated pick-me-up for the drive home? Could this idea be any more perfect?


2 Ingredient Grilled Cheese DippersGrilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food. I would be knocking down other guests to grab a handful of these little treats. Bonus points if you pair these with a tasty little cup of tomato soup!


Midnight Snack Crock Pot ApplesauceI love applesauce, especially when it is chock-full of cinnamon. This would be an amazing healthy snack to munch on post-wedding. It’d be great paired with some cinnamon donuts and cider, too!


Down Home Dessert TableYou cannot have enough sweets at a wedding. It is a fact. This tasty Down Home Dessert Table would be an amazing late night snack to roll out, especially if you pair it with coffee and some ice cream a la mode.


Milk and Cookies Midnight SnacksCookies and milk? A classic. Plus, how cute is the milk in a martini glass? This is one of my favorite late night snack ideas.


Midnight Snack WafflesWhenever I go to a diner late at night, you can be sure I will be ordering the waffles. So, these little late night waffles? A total dream come true.


Doggy Bag Midnight SnacksA late night snack does not have to happen at your wedding. Consider sending your guests home with a doggy-bag of take-out. A little bag of popcorn or some fries would be great in the car or back at a hotel room.

Sweet Mini Blueberry Heart TartsThese Sweet Mini Blueberry Tarts taste as sweet as they look

Mini Banana PuddingHow yummy do these Mini Banana Pudding Cups look?

Little Sliders and Tiny Beer MugsThese little sliders and tiny beer mugs will definitely keep the party going.

Dainty DoughnutsThese dainty doughnuts and hot cocoa would be delicious at a winter wedding.

What do you love to munch on late at night?

Filed Under: Wedding Crafts Tagged With: DIY wedding, Kaylee Pope, recipes, wedding crafts, wedding ideas, wedding planning advice, wedding trends

Seriously Stand Out: 27 Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas

March 20, 2014 by AllFreeDIYWeddings

Be honest: how much would you kill to have the wedding ceremony that never gets forgotten: the one that is talked about at every family gathering, gushed over at every girls’ night, and envied by guests and onlookers alike? Every (honest) bride would admit this to be pretty dang cool. The best way to make it in the hall of fame is to stand out, and that requires some originality coupled with serious fun. It may seem like all the most unique wedding ideas have been taken, but we’re here to prove that wrong. In the amazing free eBook, Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas: 27 DIYs + Wedding Ceremony Songs and Outline, you are not only delivered over 25 ridiculously clever crafts but also invaluable advice.

Say, “I do” surrounded by handcrafted love that looks anything but. The projects in this free eBook look more professional than the work of professionals. (Solve that riddle.) For a truly unique ceremony, find all of the ideas you need in Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas: 27 DIYs + Wedding Ceremony Songs and Outline.

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Inside this fabulous free eBook, you’ll find everything you need to make a ceremony seriously stand out. Start with jaw-dropping attire and move your way to breathtaking flowers. Besides the decor this wealth of knowledge also offers wedding ceremony song ideas and a wedding ceremony outline to ease the planning process.

How to Make a Bouquet

how-to-make-a-bouquetNo matter your wedding color scheme, this free eBook will offer the tips and tricks you need to make your own bouquet. The flower arranging tips are easy to understand, allowing even the least botanical brides to whip up a beautiful bouquet in no time. Once you’ve mastered the art of bouquet-making, you can craft your own arrangement or take inspiration for some of the other bouquets shown in this free eBook. If you’d rather a bouquet that will stick around for more than a few days, there are also numerous non-floral options that will last a lifetime. Glamorous or rustic, classic or trendy, this free eBook boasts the perfect bouquet for every wedding theme.

 

 

What to Wear to a Wedding

Timeless-Tie-Clips4Whether you’re a key player in the day or a guest sharing in the love, this free eBook has plenty of fun ideas to spice up your attire. From classy tie clips to gorgeous bridal belts, this collection offers the perfect way to stand out. Give your groom a special gift to let him know that you’re with him always by making his tie for him. Another way to keep things personal is by personalizing your shoes to turn them into something blue, making them a special token of the biggest day of your life.

 

 

Wedding Ceremony Songs

Music evokes feelings in listeners, and therefore song choice is a great decider in the mood of your ceremony. As important as the attire, flowers, and decor are, nothing will tell the story as much as the music played. Pick meaningful songs that deliver the message you want to. With the millions of song choices out there, it can be overwhelming to try to pare it down to a few that work for you. To assist in the task, this free eBook has a collection of amazing wedding ceremony song ideas. From modern wedding ceremony songs to old favorites, the list covers music choices for every type of wedding.

 

 

Download Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas: 27 DIYs + Wedding Ceremony Songs and Outline today to make your ceremony seriously stand out.

Have you ever been to a ceremony that dropped your jaw? What about it did so?

Filed Under: Free eBooks Tagged With: DIY wedding, eBook, free eBook, Jaclyn Holtzman, wedding crafts, wedding planning advice

National Wedding Month: Craft Your Wedding in 28 Days

February 1, 2014 by AllFreeDIYWeddings

So, you’re getting married. (Or you’re not, and you just love looking at DIY wedding ideas. No shame.) Well, the most loving month is here, and in honor, we want to give you 28 ways to make your wedding personal. Put a little (or a lot) of handmade love into your day, and everyone will feel the connection. Martha Stewart says weddings have become a lot more personal over the years, and couples are achieving that through carefully picked themes and DIY aspects.

National Wedding Month: Craft Your Wedding in 28 Days

While stores won’t sell the centerpieces that perfectly speak to your relationship, you can easily create your own DIY wedding centerpieces to encompass everything that is you and your fiance. If you have a quirky relationship, then a whimsical vintage wedding with brilliantly creative touches will make your guests walk away with a real sense of you two. This fabulous collection of DIY wedding decorations and more will take you from the first step to the last, making wedding planning a cinch. In just a month, your entire wedding will be crafted and ready to go.

 

National Wedding Month: Craft Your Wedding in 28 Days

 

In true advent calendar spirit, a craft a day for a month of love:

February 1: Pretty in Pink Will You Be My Bridesmaid InvitesPretty in Pink Will You Be My Bridesmaid Invites

February 2: I Mustache You Groomsman Invitations

More bridal and groom’s party invitations

February 3: Cascading Save the Date

More save the date ideas

February 4: Elegant White Lace Invitations

February 5: Stunningly Historic RSVPs

February 6: Literary Envelope Liners

February 7: A Simple Calligraphy How To and How to Address Wedding Invitations Properly

February 8: Custom Stamp Tutorial

More invitation suite ideas

February 9: Fancy Wedding Program Fans

February 10: Make Your Own Monogram HeartMake Your Own Monogram Heart

More ceremony stationery ideas

February 11: Breathtaking Bohemian Wedding Altar

February 12: Classic DIY Aisle Runner

February 13: Graceful Flower Girl Basket

February 14: Stunning and Simple I Do Ring Dish

February 15: Darling Doily Ring Bearer Pillow

February 16: How to Make a Bouquet

More DIY wedding ceremony ideas

February 17: Nautical DIY Wedding Centerpieces

More DIY wedding centerpieces

February 18: Glitzy Free-Standing Table NumbersGlitzy Free-Standing Table Numbers

February 19: Tea Cup Candles

More table crafts

February 20: Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Guestbook

More guestbook ideas

February 21: Colorful Fringed Escort Cards

More seating ideas

February 22: Ruffled Rose Wedding Cake Design

More dessert table ideas

February 23: Bride and Groom Cake Toppers

More cake topper ideas

February 24: Seed Packet Wedding FavorsSeed Packet Wedding Favors

More DIY party favors

February 25: Something Blue DIY Shoes

February 26: Stunning Applique Sash

More bridal attire

February 27: Handsome Heather DIY Boutonniere

More groom’s attire

February 28: Peek Through Photo Thank You Cards

More handmade thank you notes

 

Comment below and let us know, which is your favorite day in February?

Filed Under: Wedding Crafts Tagged With: DIY wedding, Jaclyn Holtzman, Wedding Crafts, wedding invitations, wedding planning advice

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

November 25, 2013 by AllFreeDIYWeddings

Planning a Winter WeddingFor 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

Winter Wedding DecorIf 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?

Filed Under: Advice, Tips, & Tricks Tagged With: DIY wedding, wedding planning advice, winter wedding, winter wonderland crafts

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