The lovely folks over at Smitten on Paper are back with their second DIY feature for The Loveliest Day- a darling hand-stitched burlap table topper! I am a complete novice when it comes to sewing, but even I could do this. So simple and the result is totally adorable!
Supplies:
Burlap, yarn, silk ribbon in varying sizes, large gauge needle + scissors.
Instructions:
1. Plan out your design and then draw it onto your burlap with a sharpie. It does not need to be perfect, the sharpie will be covered up with your stitching.
2. Thread your needle with the yarn and use a running stitch to complete the basic part of your design.
3-6. To make your flowers, thread your need with the silk ribbon and then make 3-4 stitches in a starburst pattern, depending on how large you want your flower. Tie the ribbon off on the back of the burlap and cut the excess ribbon.
7. To make sure that your petals are nice a pretty the ribbon needs to be flat, not twisted. Place your finger under the ribbon as you are pulling the it through.
8. Repeat with as many colors and sizes of ribbons as you would like!
We used this stitched burlap as table topper or runner, but it would also be adorable as a hanging flag or banner.
Big huge thanks to Smitten on Paper for creating another awesome DIY for us!!! Make sure to check out their website, facebook, twitter + pinterest to see more of their amazingness:)
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First of all, I can’t believe it’s already June!!! Where did Spring go? Time is really flying by this year, flying by so quickly that it seems nuts that this wedding I’m going to share with you today took place almost a year ago!
I worked with Jenna + Eric on designing their wedding from the very beginning of the process, soon after they were engaged. They only had several months to plan their wedding, and Jenna wanted tons of detail, so there was a lot to get done in a short time. Luckily, Jenna and her Mom are very crafty and were able to bust out tons of the handmade details we came up with very quickly. The venue was The Stonehouse at the beautiful Temecula Creek Inn, which was the perfect setting for the rustic feel Jenna had dreamed of. There was lots of burlap, lace + mason jars, with pops of turquoise and orange.
There was a freak thunderstorm mid set-up on the day of. That paired with 100 + degree temps made for a bit of a stressful moment for everyone, but luckily the rain and thunder died down just in time, and the wedding went off without a hitch! It was a pleasure working with Jenna + Eric, and I’m excited to share their big day with you:)
Below are a few photos I snapped on my iPhone during set-up…
Lastly, here is Jenna + Eric’s wedding video if you want to see a bit more…
Eric + Jenna | Wedding from Andrew Wickham on Vimeo.
Vendors:
Photographer: Brightwood Photography
Design + Styling: Melissa Elise Event Design + Styling
Venue + Caterer: Temecula Creek Inn
Hair + Makeup: Bethany Ruck
Cake: Le Petit Kupkak
Cinematography: WickFilms
DJ: Brian Stodart
Bride’s Dress: David’s Bridal
Flowers: Enchanting Blooms
Bride’s Boots: Ariat
Stationery: Sea of Love Studios
Bridal Party Favors: Mason Jar Cookie Company
Cake Topper: April Hiler Designs
Bridesmaid Dresses: Macys
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I am SO, SO, crazy excited to share this with you today for a couple of reasons. Reason number one: because this gold paper bow DIY is both wildly adorable + simple. Reason number two: because this is the first installment of a DIY series I’ll be sharing from the wonderful folks over at Smitten on Paper!!! I can’t get enough of the creativity they are churning out, and I know you will feel the same:)
To start, download the Paper Bow Template.
Supplies: cardstock, scissors, hot glue gun, adorable dog (optional)
Instructions:
1. Print out the bow template on cardstock and cut out the three pieces for each bow.
2-5. Place a dot of hot glue on the back of the longest bow piece. Fold each end of the bow onto the glue to form the loops of your bow.
6. Glue your loops onto the middle of the medium sized bow piece.
7-8. Take the smallest piece of your bow template and wrap it around the middle of your bow and secure in the back with hot glue.
We used our bows to wrap up some adorable party favors and also add a little fancy to Oliver’s wardrobe!
Oh, Oliver! I am dying for you and your fancy gold paper bow! Anybody else with me?
Now, go craft up a gold paper bow storm and enjoy:)
Lots of love to Smitten on Paper for sharing this awesome DIY with us. Stay tuned to see more goodness from them soon!
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It’s time to announce the winner of our giveaway with Epiphany Chocolates. The lucky winner will receive an 18pc box of Epiphany Chocolates and a $25 gift card!
The randomly selected winner is….Kristin!
Congratulations! I will be in touch soon:)
Don’t forget, you can use the code BRIDAL30 for a discount on Epiphany Chocolates! Just enter the code at check out.
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I love a plantation wedding, I mean seriously LOVVVVVE!!! Needless to say, I was completely taken by this one. Christen + Andrew were married at Richwood Plantation in Milton, Kentucky . It is not only breathtakingly beautiful, but also over 200 years old! The couple wanted their wedding weekend to be romantic and personal, and they got just that. The location paired perfectly with their rustic decor- and check out all those homemade desserts and that s’mores station! Adorable! Big thanks to Ariel Renae Photography for sending this lovely wedding over.
Vendors:
Photography: Ariel Renae Photography
Venue: Richwood Plantation
Bride’s Dress: J.Crew
Groom’s Suit: ExpressMen
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It’s giveaway time, ya’ll! This is a particularly fantastic giveaway, because it’s for chocolate. Decadent, delicious, deliriously good chocolate from Epiphany Chocolates!
Epiphany recently added a dedicated section of their website for weddings. Brides can order a batch of their favorite flavors or mix it up and create the perfect assortment for their special day. In addition to creating a personalized message to accompany the chocolates, Epiphany also has customized packaging and keepsake box options available in 4pc, 10pc, 18pc and 36pc sizes. Epiphany is currently offering a complimentary sample box for brides who are interested in Epiphany Chocolates for their weddings. Brides can email info@epiphanychocolates.com or call 1.888.726.3137 to order their free sample.
To celebrate they are offering an awesome giveaway- one reader will win an 18pc box of Epiphany Chocolates as well as a $25 gift card! I was lucky enough to receive a box to review, and let me tell you…you DEFINITELY want to win this!!! With truly delicious flavors and fun names like “Party Girl”, which is cake batter crème topped with sprinkles, you can’t go wrong!
To Enter:
{Please leave a separate comment for each entry, and also include your email address with each entry so I can contact you if you are the winner.}
- Check out Epiphany Chocolates flavor assortment and leave a comment telling us which one you are dying to try!
- Like Epiphany Chocolates on Facebook and leave a comment here saying you did.
-Follow Epiphany Chocolates on Twitter.
- Tweet about this giveaway! Include a link to the giveaway along with @epiphanychocs + @theloveliestday in your tweet. Comment here with a link to your tweet.
That is four chances to win! One winner will be randomly chosen and will win an 18pc box of chocolates and a $25 gift card. The giveaway ends Tuesday, April 30th at 11:59 pm PST. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 1st.
Lastly, Epiphany Chocolates is currently offering a discount for all you brides and grooms-to-be out there! All you need to do is enter the code BRIDAL30 at checkout.
Good luck!!!
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How many of us have dreamt of a Hawaiian wedding? I’m willing to bet a whole lot. Jenny + Denton had the same dream, and it became their reality. They went on a weekend getaway to the Big Island where Denton proposed on a secluded beach, and because much of his family is from there, they decided to head back to Hawaii to tie the knot- in Honolulu this time!
Jenny, with help from family, made all the succulent bouquets, centerpieces, and the majority of the decor. Denton made his own wedding ring out of two quarters, and he made Jenny’s ring as well. Impressive stuff, huh? Big thanks to Rachel Robertson Photography for sending this lovely wedding our way!
Vendors:
Photographer: Rachel Robertson Photography
Venue: Loulou Palms
Event Planner: Weddings by Grace + Mona
Hair + Makeup Artist: Hair + Makeup by Beverly Kaneshige
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