Artful Bride

by Paffrath, April L.; McFadden, Laura

• ISBN13: 9781564969613
• ISBN10: 1564969614
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Quarry Books

Summary

Every bride-to-be wants her wedding to be unique and spectacular. Savvy, stylish brides are looking for ways to add their own style and sophistication to their wedding without relying on tradition-heavy standards. This idea-packed guide contains everything you need to personalize a wedding beautifully and elegantly-but also simply and inexpensively.The Artful Brideincludes more than 30 fashionable and fun-to-make projects, from novel wedding invitations to cool gifts for the wedding party, and from playful seating cards to a glamorous tiara. For those of you short on time but high on style, this guide will help you create a wedding that reflects you and your fiance exactly.

Table of Contents

Introduction	8	(10)
Correspondence	10	(22)
The Right Buttons Invitation Enclosure Envelope	12	(4)
Say it With Flowers Pansy Envelope Invitation	16	(2)
Time to RSVP Organdy Ribbon Vellum Invitation	18	(2)
Eco-Invite Leaf Window Invitation	20	(2)
Material World Fabric Invitation	22	(2)
Flocking Together Origami Announcement	24	(4)
Blossoming Thanks 3D Note Cards	28	(2)
Budgeting Time	30	(2)
Gifts & Goodies	32	(36)
Field of Flowers Photo Pebble Resin Frame	34	(1)
When The Party's Over Album Mini Portfolio of Party Picnic	35	(7)
Jordan Bomboniere Tulle Bundles with Style	42	(2)
Flower Power Jewelry Beaded Ring, Necklace, and Bracelet	44	(6)
Mooning Over Memories Paper and Moonstone Frame	50	(4)
Guest Survival Kit Hotel Room Goodies	54	(2)
The Beat Goes on Music CD	56	(2)
Cuppa Quiet Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Tea Kit	58	(2)
Knickers With a Twist Personalized Panties for Your Pals	60	(4)
Maybe, Baby! Retro Ball Bearing Toy	64	(3)
Adapting Style	67	(1)
Ceremony Details	68	(20)
Cushion of Love Ring Bearer's Pillow	70	(4)
Practical Princess-Wear Subtle Tiara	74	(4)
Twinkle Toes Shoe Decorations	78	(4)
Dynamic Collier Metal and Bead Choker	82	(4)
Guided by Ancestors	86	(2)
Reception & Decor	88	(36)
Hunka Burnin' Love Photo Votive	90	(2)
The Ties That Bind Japanese-Style Photo Album	92	(6)
Zen Centerpiece Sleek Bamboo Garden	98	(2)
A Garden of One's Own Zen Rock Garden	100	(2)
Toying with Guests Wind-up Name Cards	102	(4)
Tiers of Joy Wedding Cake Card Box	106	(4)
Chapel of Love Sacred Table Topper	110	(4)
Sticky Guest Book iZone Booklet for Each Table	114	(2)
Kiddie Confections Lollipop Bouquet	116	(2)
Where do I Sit? Miniature Seat Assignments	118	(2)
Mini Frame to Go Place Card Frame in Organdy Sack	120	(2)
Crafty Ways of Finding Help	122	(2)
Templates	124	(2)
Resources	126	(2)
About the Authors	128	(1)
Acknowledgments	128