Other Projects
Pomanders
I thought these decorations were really pretty. I have decided to make them out of tissue paper. These are a labor of love. I think I may need 14 of them for the Chapel Chairs. I used the a version of these directions, http://www.projectwedding.com/wedding-ideas/diy-tissue-pomanders
Here is a picture of them
Here is a picture of them
Wedding Jewelry and Hair Piece
I made my wedding jewelry and my hair piece(s).
Wedding Party Gifts
I made the majority of the gifts for my bridesmaids and maid of honor. Each girl is receiving a tote bag that has something on it that reminds me of them along with their Initial. A hand made paper box filled with two sets of Jewelry. One set is to wear on the day of the wedding (necklace bracelet and earrings) and the second set with their favorite color and that reminds me of them. A glass with their Initial. A tank top with Bridesmaid or MOH in rhinesones. Things I didn't make, A note pad with fun little sayings like "Housework doesn't kill you, but why take the chance?" A 3 tiered picture frame with Friends at the top.
For Girls and Guys
I purchased drinking glasses and then etched each of the BM & GM first initial into the glass. It was my first time etching and they came out pretty neat!
Flower Girl Gifts
I probably went a little over board on the amount of "stuff" for my Flower girls, but at the same time, I did not spend all that much for the amount I got. I spent the same as my BMs which is about $40. But I got them bags (which they can color), full of books and markers, pencils, pens, candy etc. I also got them little Jewelry Boxes with their names engraved on them filled with Jewelry I made. They are also getting a Flower Girl Tank just like the rest of the BMs!
Groom's Parent Gift
I really liked the idea of giving Russ' Parents the NameFrames, and I brought the idea up to him. He liked it but when I showed him what I was thinking, he thought I meant something else. He thought I was going to use a collage of photos of us to create the letters, as it would be more personal. I really liked the idea of more personal, so I created a different version of the NameFrame using our engagement pictures. It was a bit hard to find some of the letters, but I was able to make it work. Below are the pictures we used and the final product.
