DIY Ideas... That you don't have to do yourself

There are so many great DIY decorations that look spectacular, make a colorful impact, and are easy on the budget.  But these fun ideas all take time and resources and sometimes with all of the other wedding planning, there just isn't  time to create these spectacular looks.  Avant Garden Floral would love to help.  We enjoy creating everything from favors to decorations, which allows you to have the DIY look, without having to spend every evening on the living room floor with a glue stick and a pile of paper. 

Strings of hearts or butterflies made of newspaper, old book pages, or even hymnal pages drape beautifully over tables or look great hung from ceilings or windows.  These can be painted different colors or made from just about any material in tons of shapes. 

 

 Picture from Martha Stewart Weddings

 Picture from Martha Stewart Weddings

We love these colorful tissue paper and tulle puff flowers.  These are so versatile, they can be pinned on curtains to make a colorful backdrop for cake tables or picture spots, hung from the ceiling, used to dress up your reception tables, or just tucked here and there for color.

 Picture from Martha Stewart Weddings

Banners and signs make areas of your venue stand out.  Perfect for the guest book table, cake table, or picture spot.

Centerpieces can be created using lots of wonderful paper and inexpensive vases.  Here's one we spotted in Lincoln at a University event made by a group of very talented sorority ladies.  Can't wait to make one of my own.

The ideas are endless, give us a call we would love to discuss any project from favors to decor.

If Your Favorite Color is Sparkly - Crystal Bouquets and Accessories

I always thought it would be wonderful to get married on one of those days when you wake up and all of the trees are covered in glittery ice.  The sun plays off of the snow and makes the surroundings beautiful and almost magical.  For the same reason I love crystals and rhinestones for weddings.  The extra sparkle makes everything look gorgeous and makes the event sparkly and lively.  

Our newest jewelry bouquet is made of all kinds of blingy jewels and includes 10  pieces of vintage rhinestone jewelry.  It has a slight cascade and is all hand-wired which makes it very delicate and light as a feather. 

 

This bouquet is a perfect keepsake bouquet just as it is, but if you would like to add the romantic scent and feel of fresh flowers, stephanotis with rhinestone centers could be added for your wedding day.  Spectacular!

Crystal wedding trees can be rented from Avant Garden Floral to continue the sparkle look at your ceremony and reception.  These come in two different sizes and make a dramatic statement at any venue.

We have lots of other sparkly ideas, too.