Mar 16 2009
I can be a DIY bride (with a little help from my new favorite wedding book).
A few weeks ago I shared my excitement at opening my mailbox to a book I ordered to review on this blog. In typical me fashion, it’s taken a couple of weeks to get to the review. But, to anyone feeling the effects of the recession on wedding plans, or just hoping to have a super customized wedding, the book and the review are worth the wait.
“The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects for Your Ultimate One-Of-A-Kind Wedding” by Khris Cochran is my newest bed time read. I’ve always wished I were crafty and plan these big elaborate projects, but something always seems to go wrong. The book includes step-by-step directions that seem detailed and easy to follow.
I also liked that there were multiple examples of different projects, for instance, more than one save the date cards were included. This means there is something in the book for probably everyone. I liked about 80 percent of the projects, and the others just weren’t my taste.
Another cool feature was the comparision between the DIY price and the store bought price. Sometimes in my limited crafting history, I felt like I was spending more making something than simply buying it. This break down will motivitate me to do more at home.
While writing this post, I check out the DIY Bride Web site and was excited to see an upcoming workshop about using Photoshop to create your own invitations. I’ve been shocked at how much invitations run, so I’ve signed up for this one and will let you know how it goes. Registration for the workshop is free and is a self paced course.
And, to tie into my original theme of being a bridesmaid, I definitely hope to hook my bridesmaids into helping me with some of these projects.
What were some of your favorite DIY projects?
