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.

So how do you get deluxe designer details on a basic budget? You can make your own luxurious couture wedding invitations with the addition of a little sparkle and ribbon.

What you will need:
Diamante buckles
Ribbon
Card
Printed invitations
Double sided stick tape

DIY project:
Step1. Start by printing up all your invitations.
Step2. Cut some pieces of card, that compliment the colour of your invitation, about a centimeter bigger than your invitations.
Step3. Cut a piece of ribbon long enough the wrap round the front of the invitation with a little extra to tuck behind. Thread the ribbon through the buckle.
Step4. Place some double sided sticky tape around the edges on the back of the invitation. Position the ribbon and buckle and fold the extra around to the back of invitation, fixing in place onto some of the sticky tape.
Step5. Stick the invitation onto the centre of the card and press firmly.

Damask invitation with additional diamante buckle and ribbon

Bear in mind your envelope sizes when adding a backing card in this way. You might need to trim a bit off the invitations edges, or you can request a custom size just a little smaller than usual.

Cakes via Wedding By Color and Creative Designs for Cakes

These damask inspired desserts are certainly fit for a royal wedding. If you would like to try your hand at making your own, check out Designer Stencils who have a huge range of cake stencils including some lovely damask designs. There are even how to videos for everything from iced cookies to fondant covered cake sides!

It seems a while since we did a free wedding download! So this month we have a lovely damask template to help you make your own personalised votive candles. Just visit our website to download the free PDF file. Open it up, and the best bit - it editable! Type in your names and wedding dates and hit print. Click here to download.

You'll need to print onto vellum, a thick translucent paper that will allow the candle light to shine through. Plain vellum is available from most craft and art shops and depending on your printer, can sometimes be a little fiddly. If your printer allows, set the paper type to 'transparency' or 'photo' paper and make sure each printed sheet is set aside to dry properly to avoid smudging.

You will need:
Small glass votive holders
Tea light candles
Vellum
scissors
Double sided sticky tape
Home printer

DIY project:
Step1. Print out your personalised file following the instructions above or those provided on the pack of vellum paper if available.
Step2. Cut round the templates.
Step3. Wrap round the outside of the votive holder and trim accordingly. Fix with a little double sided sticky tape, pop in your tea light and your done!

Add an instant touch of glamour to your dessert buffet or cake display with beads, crystals, lace, ribbon and even fringing. All you will need is some plain cake stands, your decorations and a glue gun (or for lighter details, double sided sticky tape will do the trick.)
Beaded fringing, available from fabric shops, is perfect. All the hard work is done! Just wrap it round the edge of your cake stand secured with glue.

Here are a few other great DIY examples: a crystal cake stand and a diamond wrap cupcake stand

Well the tap in the bathroom has finally had it and we need to move the bathroom renovation forward. Here are a few ideas Ive been collecting for a while.

A palace wedding via OMG I'm Getting Married, black and white damask dessert bar, a hint of hot pink shot by Anna Kuperberg, an amazing white and silver winter wedding via Simply Posh Design

A little opulent black and white eye candy today. Add some colour to make it pop, yellow or pink look amazing with black and white. Or keep it elegantly simply with silver or gold - and candle light is a must!