Custom Made

Hey everybody. The time is really flying. I am getting more and more excited with every passing day. I have been really reflective on my life lately. It is about to change dramatically in the next 104 day. A little over 3 months from now I will be a wife. Crazy. But anyway, there is a lot to do in a little bit of time.

I posted a while ago in my "Something Old" post that I planned on wearing a pair of earrings that I found in my grandmother's jewelry box. They are very simple, classic and chic. I mean, I would expect nothing less from my grandmother. But, I wanted to have something unique to go with the earrings. One of my best friends and bridesmaids started a jewelry making business. She makes very beautiful and unique jewelry. She has a store on Etsy, check it out when you get a chance. http://www.etsy.com/people/zoereflections?ref=pr_profile Her pieces are very pretty. We brainstormed this weekend and came up with a design that I love and I can't wait to see the completed piece. Not only will this be very unique and I am sure nobody will have the same necklace, but it is also very cost effective, because I actually let her know what my budget was, and we came up with something that could be made within that budget. If you are a bride trying to save some money, you may want to play around with this kind of idea for your wedding jewelry. Maybe look around in your mother or grandmother's jewelry box instead of spending $50-$100 or more on new jewelry, you will have something sentimental and cost effective. Or, if you are crafty, try finding a design you always wanted to try and make it yourself. You never know what you will come up with.

Ok, my ribbon theme has really taken off. Here is kind of an inspiration board of all the things I plan on doing with ribbon. I found a great price on ribbon on papermart.com 100 yards for $3.00. I will definitely need a lot of it by the time this wedding is over. But anyway, invitations, seating cards, wedding programs and a greetings tree for the reception (words of encouragement for us as a new couple and/or date night suggestions). After this semester is over, I will be knee deep in DIY projects regarding lots of ribbon. The biggest one being my ribbon wands from the last post.

    

Side note: I am really enjoying this warm weather that we are having here in Pittsburgh. It makes me smile when I don't have to wear a jacket somewhere. Well, I hope you find something to smile about. Brides, remember what this is all about. The wedding is one day, but the marriage is for a lifetime. I refuse to let myself stress about things that will only matter for a day. I am a perfectionist, but if some of these projects don't turn out exactly like I want, ehhh, things will turn out beautifully no matter if its perfect or not. That has to be my attitude. Most important thing is I love John.

Have a great evening and save those pennies.