DIY Wedding Candles & Candle Holders!

Candles are commonly used in weddings.  Whether used for lighting, table decor or favors… they are a detail that can easily fit in with your wedding plans. Candles and candle holders are also a fun project to DIY! Below are some candle tutorials that can be customized for your wedding day. Enjoy!

DIY Candles - Feeling Crafty?  Why not make your own candles for your wedding day.  Use them in your ceremony, as reception decor or give them away as favors!  Here are some tutorials for making your own candles…

Custom Word Candles

diy candles

Photo Credit: CensationalGirl.com

Stamped Word Candles

diy stamped candles

Photo Credit: Suzanna March Photography

Mini Candle Wedding Favors

diy candle favors

Photo Credit: Do-it-yourself-weddings.com

Tea Cup Candles

diy wedding candles

Photo Credit: Georgica Pond

Cookie Cutter Candles

diy floating candles

Photo Credit: MarthaStewart.com

Epsom Salt “Shimmer” Candles

diy sparkle candles

Photo Credit: Red Heads Craft More Fun

Shell Candles

diy sea shell candles

Photo Credit: MarthaStewart.com

Scented Candles

diy candle favors

Photo Credit: Ruffledblog.com

DIY Candle Holders – Prefer to avoid getting waxy?  Buy your candles and use your creative energy to make beautiful holders for them!

Lace Candle Holders

diy lace candle holders

Photo Credit: BethHelmstetterblog.com

Glitter Jar Votive Holders

diy glitter candle holders

Photo Credit: DelicateConstruction.com

Epsom Salt Votive Holders

diy votive candle holders

Photo Credit: Crafts by Amanda

Twig Candle Holder

diy votive holders

Photo Credit: Blog.fossil.com

Moroccan Inspired Candle Holders

diy candle holders

Photo Credit: Matsutakeblog

Drift Wood Tea Light Holder

diy tea light holder

Photo Credit: bringrestoration.blogspot.com

DIY Stump Candle Holder

diy candle projects

Photo Credit: ReadyMade.com

Wine Cork Candle Holder

diy candle holders

Photo Credit: TwoTwenty-one.com

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Filed under: DIYs & Downloads, Design & Decor, Our Team

Man to Men

groomsmen blue ties

Photo Credit: 5ive15ifteen Photography

Q: What is the proper way in the wedding program to list the best man when there are two? My daughter’s fiancé is having two best men. Do we list the heading as Best Man, and then put both names or do we use the title “Best Men?” Thank you.

A: Congratulations on your daughter’s wedding. As you suspected, the heading would be “Best Men,” and they would then be listed alphabetically.

Jodi R. R. Smith is a nationally known etiquette expert and author. She is the president of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting. You are invited to email her your etiquette emergencies at Salem@Mannersmith.com

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Vendors We Heart: Brilliant Event Planning

Let’s face it… planning the perfect wedding proposal is no easy task! There is a lot of pressure to plan a moment that will always be remembered. Many men today are seeking the help of a proposal planner to put all of their ideas in place. I love this idea! Who wouldn’t want the help of a wedding professional to make sure all of the details are just right?

personal wedding proposals

Photo Credit: Jennifer Davis Photography

Recently we got in touch with Sarah Pease, The Proposal Planner from Brilliant Event Planning, who is an expert at helping to plan the perfect proposal. When it comes to planning this once in a lifetime moment, Sarah says the most important factor is personalization. Read more from Sarah below…

proposal planner

Photo Credit: Ziatko Batistich

What inspired you to start your business?
The idea of planning dream marriage proposals came to me when I heard that a friend-of-a-friend proposed to with a ring at the bottom of a fried chicken bucket. His heart was in the right place because he was trying to incorporate her favorite food, but it dawned on me that there had to be a better way. From there, I started designing elaborate engagements and became known as The Proposal Planner.

What options for customization do you offer?
Each proposal is unique to the couple, so the possibilities for customization are endless! I tailor every proposal to reflect their unique love story so each one is different and the only limits are as far as the imagination can take you.

If you could give one tip to couples who are planning a proposal, what would it be?
Document it! This is one of the most memorable moments and you should get caught up in the emotion, which many times means that you won’t remember the details – what you said, what she said, how it all happened. Having photos or video of your engagement allows you to re-live it, and share with friends and family! If you can’t afford to hire someone, ask a friend to help with his or her camera or iphone.

What is something that most people don’t know about your biz/you?
I don’t think most people know that I am recently engaged myself – my fiance surprised me with a very romantic trip to Jamaica, and proposed over a picnic on the beach of a private island. It was absolutely perfect for us as a couple!

What is your one must-have item/product/tool to have on-hand when you’re working?
A schedule for the entire event, including the contact numbers of everyone involved. It’s the best way to make sure everything goes smoothly!

If you had to choose one word to describe yourself/your business what would it be?
Brilliant!

5 Things that make you happy?
Travelling the world
Giant slices of pizza
Salsa dancing
Green Bay Packers (where I was born & raised :-)
My Brilliant clients!

planning wedding proposal

Photo Credit: Sofia Negron

wedding proposal planner

Photo Credit: Blue Daisy

proposal planning

Photo Credit: Pap the Question

Jump over to Brilliant Event Planning to learn more about Sarah’s proposal and wedding planning services!

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Filed under: Our Team, Planning & Resources, Vendors We Heart

Hall of Springs Wedding from Clark + Walker Studio

Betsy and Mike’s Saratoga Springs wedding was full of color!  Clark + Walker Studio photographed the wedding day and were happy to share some of their shots with us!

wedding flats

Photo Credit: Clark + Walker Studio

elegant wedding dress

Photo Credit: Clark + Walker Studio

elegant bridal bouquet

Photo Credit: Clark + Walker Studio

wedding portraits trees

Photo Credit: Clark + Walker Studio

wedding portraits

Photo Credit: Clark + Walker Studio

The ceremony and reception took place at the gorgeous Hall of Springs. The entire event was filled with all-white details and pink lighting!

pink venue lighting

Photo Credit: Clark + Walker Studio

wedding ceremony arches

Photo Credit: Clark + Walker Studio

wedding lighting

Photo Credit: Clark + Walker Studio

colored wedding lighting

Photo Credit: Clark + Walker Studio

pink wedding lights

Photo Credit: Clark + Walker Studio

pink event lighting

Photo Credit: Clark + Walker Studio

Congratulations Betsy & Mike!

pink wedding lighting

Photo Credit: Clark + Walker Studio

Vendors
Dress: Lazaro from Angela’s Bridal
Hair/Makeup: Make Me Fabulous
Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Angelo
Flowers: Renaissance Floral
Rentals: Clifton Park Rental
Cake: Coccadotts
Entertainment: City Rhythm
Video: LaRose Media

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Giveaway from Elsie J Prints!

This week’s giveaway is from Elsie J Prints!  This shop is filled with beautiful wedding invitation and save-the-date designs… all of which are offered as printable packages. This is a great option for couples on a budget as they can pay an affordable price for a custom design and then print out as many as they need! For an added price, you can also order already printed stationery.

With today’s giveaway you have the chance to win your own stationery from Elsie J Prints!! Below are the giveaway details and entry rules…

wedding invitations

Photo Credit: Elsie J Prints

wedding invites

Photo Credit: Elsie J Prints

Giveaway Details: One winner will be able to choose from the following two prize options…
1) 50 Printed Save the Date Cards – any design available in the Elsie J Prints shop
2) One Printable Collection – includes printable save the dates, invitations and response cards – any design available in the Elsie J Prints shop

Production time for proofs is up to 4 days and printed save the dates will take up to 1 week from the date of proof approval.

custom save the dates

Photo Credit: Elsie J Prints

custom wedding stationery

Photo Credit: Elsie J Prints

wedding invitations giveaway

Photo Credit: Elsie J Prints

To see all of the designs avaiable, visit the Elsie J Prints Shop.  Enter to win the giveaway in the comments below!

To enter for a chance to win, simply comment on this post! You may comment as frequently as once per day through Tuesday, January 31 by 11:59 pm EST. You can ALSO do any of the following to increase your chances of winning:

Make sure to come back and leave a separate comment for EACH action you take. Please include links to your posts, tweets etc. when possible. Good luck!

*Email addresses in comments will ONLY be used to contact the winner.  They will not be shared with the public or used for promotional purposes. It is only necessary to enter your email address into the email field and not in your comment. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, February 1.

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