Comments on: "Did you know" centerpieces + tons of DIY inspiration

By: Katie Sue

Katie Sue — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:15:16 +0000

that is exactly what the back said i think. the bride bridesmaids wore dresses to confuse the spirits. then, somewhere, a bride decided that she wanted to stand out…and look more beautiful for her groom so she wore a different dress than them. what a weird way to wind up with that tradition!!!

By: Katie Sue

Katie Sue — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:13:15 +0000

) thanks. my husband doesn't know it yet…but ive been trying to seek out other brides and help them plan their weddings too! it's was so much fun and i miss it!!!

By: Katie Sue

Katie Sue — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:12:08 +0000

isn't it gorgeous!? i absolutely LOVE that picture. the lil boy is my nephew and godson, so it was a huge treat to get such an amazing picture of him! she also got a FABULOUS photo of my neice. it was so cute that her parents special ordered it and used it for her birthday invitations last month!!

By: Katie Sue

Katie Sue — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:10:35 +0000

Aislinn – the boutonnieres were pretty simple to do. you'll need feather, leaves, flowers, or whatever other decorations you can think of. i used raffia for EVERYTHING in the wedding. raffia and hot glue! start with a stick or flower & stem as a base. take a little hot glue at the base of the flower (in back) and attach an end of raffia. (you can find this stuff at any craft store!) wrap the raffia around the stem, adding/weaving in feathers and leaves or whatever you want along the way. tie or glue the bottom and you're done! for a dramatic look attach a big leaf in the back with some more hot glue.

the baby's breath bouquets were so inexpensive! i got mine from the floral dept. at pick n save. i used 2-3 "bunches" for each bouquet. i had so much left over, that i let my brother make little…"forests" with the rest and we put those by the cake. I made them with my sister/matron of honor the day before the ceremony and let them sit in water overnight. my husband even gave my bouquet a "pistol grip" handle with yarn!!!

if you need anything else, let me know!!!

By: Shanygirl01

Shanygirl01 — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:14:59 +0000

It's also the same reason that brides wear veils. To hide their faces from the evil spirits.

By: jessie

jessie — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:19:51 +0000

I think it's to intentionally confuse anyone who was coming to kidnap the bride.. evil spirits, you know how they always show up at weddings (it has its roots when ALL the maids and the bride used to wear the same dress)

By: Fran

Fran — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:07:07 +0000

Me too! The internet doesn't seem to have the answer, how is that even possible?

All looks beautiful, loving the charm of it all, it looks so warm! In spirit that is!

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:57:29 +0000

I want to know what was on the back of the bridesmaid trivia card. Please share?

By: Sunny

Sunny — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:20:03 +0000

Love the centerpieces, so unique with a vintage charm. The wedding site looked amazing too. Congrats!

By: Hope Victoria Brett-Bowen

Hope Victoria Brett-Bowen — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:58:41 +0000

You look divine. It's all breathtaking!