Woohoo! You’re engaged. Now you may be wondering how long it should take you to plan your wedding. And what about a checklist? First of all, it will take you as long as you have. Anywhere from 90 days to 12+ months. The checklists for a quick, simple wedding and for a long engagement are similar. The difference is your focus and time spent on decisions. And options. (Sidenote: If you are looking for the interactive “cheat sheet” checklist, I moved it here.) How to Find Your Way Around this Article This post is long. It contains everything you will […]
DIY Giant Paper Flowers
Real flowers can quickly become expensive, but they are not a requirement for lovely decorations. Although there are many types of artificial flowers, paper varieties can be the most unique. This giant paper flowers DIY from Anna of Download and Print shows you how to make one style. Tip: These are big “statement piece” flowers; some petals takes up a whole piece of paper each. If you prefer to make them smaller or a variety of sizes, scale the template file to something other than 100% when you print. You can also find several ideas for different types of paper […]
37 Cheap and Unique Wedding Favor Ideas for Guests
Favors can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of a wedding for both you and guests. And they do not have to be a blow to your wedding budget. Unique wedding favors, for example, can save you money by serving dual purposes. Or, edible favors can also serve as centerpieces, dessert, or decoration. Here are nearly 40 ideas to help you brainstorm before deciding whether, or what, to do yourself. Note: As with most My Online Wedding Help links, the links in this post go to the site’s shop section or to a merchant website. That said, THE CHOICES […]
75 Unconventional Wedding Ideas to Help You Stay Within a Wedding Budget
There are options and ideas beyond the traditional for every wedding decision you make. Most of these revolve around getting tasks done in unconventional ways. This may be by buying a product or service somewhere else besides a wedding vendor. Or by completing do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. Or other nontraditional wedding ideas. You can use items in less-than-usual ways. Or even skip a traditional part of the ceremony or reception. And you can often save money along these less worn paths. Here are 78 ideas, plus some resources, to help you brainstorm saving money by “taking the road less traveled” when […]
Ideas: How to Embellish a Wedding Veil with Trim
Wedding veil embellishments–trim and beading–are two of the elements that make a veil uniquely yours. Whether you are going to make your own veil or buy it, below are a video and pics with close-up examples. Use them to help you decide what type of finish and how you would like to embellish your own veil. And don’t miss the steps in my DIY wedding veil tutorial below the video. Wedding Veil Trim and Embellishment Ideas As you watch the video near the end of this post, refer to this section for the low-down on each type of bridal veil […]
How to DIY Rustic Wedding Cake Decorating. 3 Simple Techniques.
Do you see pictures of rustic wedding cakes and wonder, “Could I do that?” Those textured patterns in the frosting are easier than you may think. You can do it without experience, bags, or icing tips. And the decorations are simple, too. This tutorial consists of seven videos. The main video at the end of this post shows the process of assembling all the decorations on the cake. The six additional videos demonstrate, in detail, how to make the rustic cake decorations and create the icing effects. Here are those six decorating steps … At the beginning and end […]
How to Make a Wedding Veil With Comb, Step 5
After you make your wedding veil (steps 1-4), the last step is to wrap and attach a comb. I’ve written text instructions below. You may also watch the video at the end of this post. What You Need to Attach Your Veil Comb A piece of veil material (tulle) 4″-6″ wide and about 18″ long Needle and thread the same color as your veil A plain veil comb (cheap plastic is fine) How to Wrap the Comb There are other ways to attach your comb, but for me, this seems the most reliable. By securing the comb with thread you […]
Easy DIY Burlap Fabric Flowers
There are many ways to DIY burlap fabric flowers. Some easy. Some not so much. I recently went on a mission to find the technique with the most impact. With no big talent required. I do have a rustic burlap flowers tutorial. But was craving a little more definition. My rule is to balance the time, talent, and patience required for any DIYs I publish. If you are planning a wedding or other event, the last thing you need is to get bogged down in a project! Plus I am the type who has, ummmm … let’s say rudimentary skills. […]
19 Mason Jar Centerpiece Ideas for Weddings
Mason jars can easily serve as inexpensive vases for your wedding centerpieces. They can also add different effects to your guest tables, depending on how you decorate or fill them with. Here are six different techniques you can use. Followed by 19 mason jar centerpiece ideas for weddings and other events. You will also find a few simple DIY tutorials mixed in with other jars or centerpieces you may buy. Note: As with most links on MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com, many of the links in this post go to this site’s shop section or directly to another website. My Online Wedding Help will […]
How Many Photographers for your Wedding?
If you’ve started your wedding planning, the topic of wedding photography has likely come up. And if you’re like most couples, you’ll be looking for an incredible photographer to document one of the most important days of your life. One of the most common questions that couples ask during a photography consultation is: “How many photographers will we need for our wedding?” This is a question that will get you many different answers, but the short(ish) answer is: it depends on the size of your wedding, and how concerned you are about capturing certain moments. If your wedding is of […]
5 Wedding Tax Deductions. Tips, Plus One To Avoid
One way many people overlook when thinking of ways to save on their wedding is through tax deductions. Here are the rules along with corresponding IRS resources. I’ve followed these with some ideas for getting the deductions. (Disclaimer: I’ve taken the H&R Block tax preparer’s course, but I am not a tax professional. So, please double check your deductions through a tax software or professional.) The Tax Deduction Rules If you use Schedule A to itemize deductions on a Federal 1040 tax return you can reduce your taxes. IRS Publication 526, found here, lays out the rules for what can […]
