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Also on my list of things to do the other weekend was visit fabric stores. I was on the hunt for two different things.

First up? Ribbon for invites. I have a big idea in my brain for the invitations that I’m planning on DIYing. I can’t wait to share what these invitations are going to look like! I’ve already picked up almost all the materials to create a mock-up; I just haven’t had a chance to pull it together yet. I’m still looking for idea generation, though! For the closure on the invites, I found this picture for inspiration from Paper Circle.

Image via Paper Circle’s Inspiration Gallery

I hadn’t found any ribbon at Michaels that I liked, so I wanted to see what other options existed at a fabric store. I wasn’t sure what I was looking for, but I figured I would know it when I saw it. Hmm, maybe not this one with the coins…

I liked this narrow white ribbon with silver edging. It is a good possibility.

I also like the idea of bakers’ twine, though…

Image of Oyster Divine Twine via Whisker Graphics

From the ribbon I moved on to looking at fabric possibilities for the bridesmaids’ dresses. I wonder how the girls would feel about some fun fake fur?

Or maybe some purple pleather? No?

I love this Oriental fabric, but it doesn’t quite go with the style of our wedding.

The fabric I like the best is silk Dupioni, but they didn’t have any in the colour I was looking for.

There was definitely plenty of purple out there, but it was a silky kind of fabric that isn’t quite the look I’m going for.

So what look am I aiming for? The girls and I all love these bridesmaids’ dresses from Alfred Sung. In an effort to save some cash, and because my mom is an uber-talented seamstress, she’ll be making the dresses for us. Thanks, Mom!

Alfred Sung Style D444 / Image via Toronto Dresses

Alfred Sung Style D438 / Image via Toronto Dresses

I’m scoping out pattern books, but that is the inspiration!

What did you do for your bridesmaids’ dresses?