Doing the DIY

Doing the DIY

April 8th, 2011 @ 3:15 pm by Ms. Gazelle
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I’ve been hinting that I’m keen to tackle a few projects for the Gazelle wedding, but I haven’t actually said too much about what they are! So, what is on the list?

Save the Dates – Our engagement photos will play a big role in our save the dates, and I’m excited to get the design done once we’ve got our photos!
Invitations – I have a big vision in my head, complete with pocket-fold invites, ribbon detailing, an embossed bicycle, and this amazing bicycle scrapbooking paper.

Hair Flower/Fascinator – I haven’t spotted a hair flower I love enough to purchase, so I plan on making mine instead.
Flower Girl’s Accessory – I have a fun way for our flower girl to say “Here comes the bride!”
Programs, Menus, Table Numbers – You can bet that the embossed bicycle will be making an appearance on some of these items!
Guestbook – I purchased a Groupon for Photobook Canada with the intention of using it for our guestbook. Once again, I’m sure our engagement photos will play a big role in this project!
Photo Booth Accessories? – Mr. Gazelle and I both love the idea of a photo booth, and our photographers definitely have that option! If it fits into out budget, we hope to have one. Fun fake moustaches, anyone?

Image via Sakura Photography

There we go—that is the list so far! I’m sure that I’ll find a few other things to add to the list along the way.

Did you decide to tackle a lot of DIY projects for your wedding?

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9 Responses to “Doing the DIY”

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stephbonthego (message) 687 posts, Busy bee

Miss G,

I’m curious as to your flower girl’s idea, what are you planning? I’m starting to line up my DIY’s and am leaning heavily toward letting them blow bubbles instead of throwing petals. For a somewhat traditional bride, I’m twisting things up a bit to create a more unique day.

Thanks!!

4/8/11 @ 3:38 pm (reply)

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RayRayFurious (message) 1,922 posts, Buzzing bee

Not sure if you’re interested, but Wedding Chicks has a free download of a really pretty bicycle invitation:

http://www.weddingchicks.com/freebies/invitation-suites/custom-bicycle-wedding-invitation-set/

I think it would look lovely with your scrapbook paper and a pretty stamp on the envelope!

4/8/11 @ 3:49 pm (reply)

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Miss Ostrich (message) 1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

Bicycles & Wedding invites? You’re my kinda gal, Miss G!

4/8/11 @ 4:01 pm (reply)

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Miss Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

I love the bicycle motif you have goin’ on. It’s so charming! We tackled quite a few DIY projects, and are still working on checking them all off the list.

4/8/11 @ 4:03 pm (reply)

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vintagemodernbride (message) 316 posts, Helper bee

LOVE the bicycle idea!

4/8/11 @ 4:24 pm (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

Can’t wait to see how your DIY projects turn out! We had fun with our projects, but thankfully are coming to the end.

4/8/11 @ 5:54 pm (reply)

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Miss Hyena (message) 1,881 posts, Buzzing bee

Weeee … kind of unintentionally DIYed a lot of things…

4/8/11 @ 10:00 pm (reply)

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Kcoleybear (message) 683 posts, Busy bee

I can’t wait for your posts about embossing. I am currently working out logistics in my head of how to emboss our invites with our custom Las Vegas Skyline drawing.

4/9/11 @ 1:28 am (reply)