DIY Wedding Project: Make Your Own Bridal Veil

Materials

Fabric Tulle

Beads/Gems

Comb

Feathers

White Thread, Sewing Needle

Fabric Glue (that dries clear)

Cost

$20 for one veil

A friend named Nicole discovered while planning her September 2008 wedding in Sonoma, that pretty veils, clips, and combs can be more expensive than you expect. She loves making jewelry for friends so decided she was up for the challenge of creating her own veil. And she was nice enough to let Jillian of the popular wedding blog 100 Layer Cake come over one Sunday to watch her recreate her veil for those of you considering a project like this.

How To, from Nicole:

First, I have to preface by saying there is no right or wrong way to do this project. It’s all about your preference how long or short you want to make your veil.

Step 1: Gather the materials and lay them out. You’ll want to cut the tulle in a few different sizes. This way you can play to see what combinations you like best.

Step 2: Once you have the combination you like, gather the tulle in a bunch on the comb so you can stitch the two parts together. Make sure it’s stitched tight. Play with the tulle to make sure it’s falling nicely across your face.

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Almost Anything Goes with Wedding Attire for the Groom

From a snappy dress suit with a distinctive tie and handkerchief pattern to western wear to a formal tux - there's a wide range of attire for today's groom. Weddings are as unique as fingerprints; no two will be exactly alike, even though there are similarities. What we do know is that good taste and style is always in fashion for the modern groom, and I thank the 100 Layer Cake blog for giving us these great examples of diverse attire. Click on each photo for more information.

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Wedding Planning Special Touches: Invitations and Printing

It's the details that count in wedding planning, and I've selected some of our favorite wedding invitations and other printed wedding pieces as examples of how great wedding planners help their clients create a special mood, look, and feel for their special day. Here are some of our favorites, all taken from one of our favorite wedding blogs, 100 Layer Cake. Click on each photo for more details.

We love the looks given to these super-sharp invitations (see photo above and below) of a Bay Area wedding. It's a great idea to create a logo for the bride and groom and use it to embellish all the invitations and other printed materials. Event planning & design: Alison Events Planning & Design

The look of the wedding invitations (below) are romantic, and in perfect harmony with the romantic French garden wedding theme chosen for one of 100 Layer Cake's inspiration shoots. Stationery design: Paper Doll Printing

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Wedding DIY Project - Feather-Topped Drink Stirrers

If you're thinking of great wedding and event planning inspiration for this summer or early fall, look no further than 100 Layer Cake - one of our favorite wedding and event blogs. They cover a variety of weddings and feature top wedding vendors, from the best photographers to the best florists. The folks at "the Cake" are serious about helping you create special accessories to make a special day even more special. We found this do-it-yourself project that added a great touch for very little money and effort.

We did this cute little DIY project for our Boho Summer Party shoot  – yummy feather-topped drink stirrers! Such a fun addition to any girly, festive occasion. Bridal showers, baby parties, dinner parties, and obviously weddings!

Materials

Feathers - varying colors and sizes, bamboo skewers, gold trim, glue gun

Firstly – assemble your supplies. If you’re purchasing your own supplies, gather a bunch of feathers (in different colors and sizes), a handful of bamboo skewers, and whatever trim you’d like to use to finish them off. We used gold, because we love gold. But you could totally use anything you like.

You can make a bunch of the exact same stirrer, or you can make all sorts of different ones that go together, like we did. Purchase feather sizes and shapes that vary, and figure out which go together best.

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5 Favorite Summer Wedding Finishing Touches, from Cakes to Decor

If you're thinking of great wedding and event planning inspiration for this summer or early fall, look no further than 100 Layer Cake - one of our favorite wedding and event blogs. They cover a variety of weddings and feature top wedding vendors, from the best photographers to the best florists. The folks at "the Cake" are serious about covering the latest inspirational trends in weddings, and we've picked out 5 of our favorite summer finishing touches. After all, it's those little details that make weddings so special.

Our first favorite is this amazing garden-inspired wedding cake. The pink ruffles frosting and floral accents are stunning, and the colorful cake stand conveys a high-spirited, yet relaxed summer gathering to us.

Number 2: This DIY wedding wreath is fabulous! It's made of elements that can be echoed throughout the decor, in centerpieces, boutineers, and the bridal bouquet: magnolia leaves, artichoke foliage, peony, tulips, lilies, and fern.

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