There's an abundance of gorgeous designs to choose from, like the beautiful 'pumpkin spice' above, from one of our favourite etsy sellers Which Goose.
If you fancy the DIY route there are no shortages here either.
- Blue bird vintage has a beautifully photographed step by step
- Kelli Murray's DIY flower crown is to die for
- And for something REALLY quick and simple check out PS I Made This
Credits: Featured, Which Goose. 1. Twigs and Honey 2. Pinterest 3. Green Wedding Shoes 4. Green Wedding Shoes 5. tumblr
Head over to Sincerely, Kinsey for a pretty little DIY project, great for the bride or bridesmaids. The simple step by step photos will show you how to make your own feather headband from leather, the perfect accessory for an Autumn wedding.
The boys don't have to miss out on the peacock feathers! This DIY boutonniere looks fabulous, and there is a quick step by step to follow on the Bride and Chic blog to make them.
Whether you're planning a peacock themed wedding or not you might have still considered peacock feather hair accessories. There are plenty of great sellers with beautiful feather fascinators and pretty hairs clip, like Astrid Crafts above.
If you'd like to try making your own, a headband is a good place to start. Colorado Mama Chic has a great step by step to guide you through the process. All you need is felt backing, a black headband, scissors, a glue gun and of course some peacock feathers.
If you loved the look of Julie and Spencer's on trend orange and grey wedding, here's how to get it.
- Glass hanging votive lanterns. Small $25.95, medium $32.95 from Artis & Grove.
- Orange Flower Brooch. US$13 from Sunny April.
- Classic fingerprint guest book tree, printable file. $20 from 'i do' it yourself
- Orange Gerbera Daisy and Ivory Silk Ring Bearer Pillow. US$44 from White Thistle Bridal.
- Dreamy chiffon gray dress. UD$46.80 from River of Romansk.
Colour palette: Vermilion, orange, light and dark grey.
It's that time of year again, the Melbourne Cup! And today we have what is becoming a bit of a tradition on the 'i do' it yourself blog, our cup picks - for hats, headbands and fascinators that is. Firm favourites for the races and weddings. We love putting this collection together, partly because of all the great designs we find and partly because we just like making racing puns. Im sure you're all chomping at the bit to see what we've found this year so without any further ado...
- Tulle Bridal Birdcage veil - Blushing Petals. Made with light ivory bridal illusion tulle, and ivory silk and light ivory silk organza flowers each made by hand. €60,00 from SIBO Designs.
- Holly and birdcage veil - with a double blossom hair clip handcrafted from satin and silk organza and a bandeau style bird cage veil. $122 from Percy Handmade.
- Hair flower fascinator and feather hairclip - MELIANA CRYSTALIA. $69 from YJ Design.
- Feathered mini bridal hat - Coco. Made from coque feathers, vintage scalloped lace, russian veiling, strung pearls, vintage velvet millinery leaves and a pearl/rhinestone brooch. US$184 from Tessa Kim.
- Pleated Victorian Bridal Hat - The Byrone. Made with ivory velvet, pleated moire ribbon and bleached peacock swords. US$294 from Topsy Turvy Design.
- Bead Bow hairband. With bugle beads and swarovski pearls, so simple but so pretty. US$235 from Anca Pe'elma.
- Cluster head piece. With hand dyed silk flowers and velvet leaf accents in silvery grey attached to a gold plated wire comb. Available in blush pinks, off white and silver grey. US$125 from Twigs and Honey.
- Bridal mini hat - Amelie. With two cabbage roses made from white silk dupion and sky blue cotton. Finished with vintage pearl tip stamens, blue candy handmade cotton leaves, and an elegant ostrich feather. US$200 from Olive Farm.
- Ethereal floral headdress - Lothiriel. A crown of hand woven vines with curling silver wire accents and cascading drapes of antique silver chain. Decorated with delicate ivory blossoms with antique leaves and pale blue accents. US$79 from Gardens of Whimsy.
- Five strands crystal chain headband. Grecian style crystal chain headband available in gold or silver. With five rows of crystal chains securely hand-sewn to silk ribbons. US$120 from Woomi.
Boutonnieres are great little DIY projects to tackle for a wedding. Not too time consuming, and if you're not using fresh flowers, a great keepsake. Adventures in Dressmaking has the most adorable step by step to smarten up your man in no time. Using beautiful rustic burlap, some feathers, buttons and a little ribbon. We think this style is just perfect for an outdoor wedding. And so much fun to put together you'll be insisting on more groomsmen just so you can make more!
If you loved the look of Eric and Bathany's beautiful floral wedding, heres how to get it. With a yummy spring colour palette of pear, grass, candy and crimson.
- Vintage fat quarter fabric - reclaimed cotton with pink, maroon and green floral pattern, £1.80 from Raven and Matilda.
- Birdcage Blusher Veil - with spring green floral and feathered fascinator and rhinestones. $79.99 from KMD Creations.
- Cream rose necklace - double stranded with vintage glass jewel, $42 from Lauren Blythe Designs.
- Potted succulents starting at $2 from your local market or garden shop.
- 'I do' Rhinestone Applique - something blue for your shoe! Complete with keepsake card and instructions, $10 from Mon Amour Boutique.
- Tree of Love - fingerprint guest book tree printable file, $20 from 'i do' it yourself
If you loved the look of David and Doris vintage travel vineyard wedding, heres how to get it...
- Antique Chic Travel Menu Cards - celebrate in style with these beautiful menus customised with your details and wedding fare and supplied via email. $20 from 'i do' it yourself
- Mint Green Bow Tie - tradition cricket style bow tie in japanese chambray. $68 from Forage
- "...and they lived happily ever after" Rustic Wedding Sign - complete with stake and screws $55 from Sweet Wedding Details
- Three Compartment Wine Box - Flourish design in beautiful unfinished birch. $69 from Wine For A Wedding
- Ring Box - handmade in combination of oak, walnut and maple using reclaimed wood. $35 from JM Craft Works
- Small Luggage Tag - this retro design is great for escort cards, place cards or gift tags for wedding favours. $15 from 'i do' it yourself
We we hope you enjoyed this months blog and are now inspired to add some regal style to your wedding. And remember, just because its DIY doesn't mean you have to sacrifice any glitz and glamour.
This month we fell in love with Feathered Designs pretty bridal accessories, like this lovely feather fascinator with French tulle, skeleton leaves and vintage jewellery. We were gob smacked with this amazing dress from Hope and Scotts beautiful black and white wedding, photographed by Callib Photography. Remember our bokeh blog post from last year? How about these cute lens covers so you can try out all sorts of effects with this bokeh kit?! Great fun for the reception.
If you don't have a queen handy to lend you a tiara, how about making one? There are some beautiful ideas for beaded tiaras, but this project is a little different, building a wire frame and then gluing crystals to it. The results will have you feeling like a princess in no time. Check out the tutorial on eHow.
