This fresh stationery range is perfect for a spring or summer wedding outdoors. With a pretty grass design across the bottom and a scattering of little butterflies. Shown here in what else but grass green - or pick your own colours from a huge selection.
Available now from the 'i do' it yourself online shop.
- Paperself eyelashes in Peach Blossoms. Inspired by the art of Chinese paper-cutting these intricate designs are sure to amaze. In two sizes, small to accentuate the corners of your eyes, or go all out with the full lashes. $25
- Hindu Grass Nasomatto Extrait de Parfum 30 ml. This calming scent with notes of herbs and grass is for both men and women. $162
- Ecoya travel tin candle in lemongrass & ginger. Light this handy little travel sized candle on the wedding morning and relax. With a refreshing scent of ginger and cut lemongrass. $24.95
- Maybelline New York EyeStudio Hyper Diamonds Quins Eye Shadow in Emerald Diamonds. $18.95
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!
Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors, so why not move your wedding out there too? This month we'll take a look at some gorgeous garden wedding ideas with a colour palette of juicy greens.
Credits: Garden wedding gown by Atelier Aimee. Butterfly covered paper lanterns from Martha Stewart. Grass table centrepiece with daisies from Brides.
An amazing grass print tablecloth via the Wedding Source. Grass and butterfly cake via the knot. Spring Grass save the date by i do it yourself. Green paper butterfly wall garland by Vera Paper Lab. Shepherds hooks with boxwood balls decorate this aisle, via Down the Aisle with Style.
Fresh new craft products on our radar this month:
- Cuttlebug V2 Embossing and Die Cutting Machine. A cute portable system which uses a unique rolling technology for crisp cuts and professional-quality embossing. $115 from Fat Cats Card Corner.
- Diamond Rhinestone Ribbon Wrap Roll. Also known as Bling Mesh or Glitter Mesh, this bendable ribbon looks just like diamantes. Great for wrapping around table decorations. Sold in US but there are plenty of sellers on ebay for Australian customers.
- Sew Ribbon Tool and Stencil. This great tool makes it easy to apply threaded ribbon to even thick paper. Shown here in a pretty leaf pattern but there are plenty of designs to choose from including Shoelace and Weave. $14.99 each from the Scrapbook Store
- Martha Stewart edge punch in grass. Perfect for outdoor spring wedding details. $24 from Craft Candy
- EK Success Paper Shaper in Fall Leaf. A great punch that creates three unique shapes to make gorgeous maple leaves. $19.99 from the Scrapbook Store
It's often suggested that a great way to budget for your wedding day is to pick three things that are most important to you. Spend most of your budget on these three things and try to save on the rest. So last month we asked our readers which three things they would blow the budget on. The results are in and the wedding venue took out the top spot very closely followed by the dress and the catering! The smallest portion of the budget going to the invitations, accessories and transport. Not too many helicopter arrivals planned then?