Corrie's Wedding Planning Thread!!! LOTS OF PICS and DIY!!!

[finleya]

Thanks! Seen them used in many projects and didn't know where to get them!

 

[nolacruiser6]

So after digging some things out from the closet and under the bed I found somethings I had forgotten about I guess that is what happens when you plan something for a year!

 

Since we have a small amount of quests traveling with us (16 in total) I was able to splurge for our OOT bags. I bought ring dishes on etsy for all of the girls on the trip.

 

 

And found some great toiletry bags on clearance (75% off) at Target just after Christmas

 

 

I bought some starfish jewelry from another BDW bride

 

 

For the guys I bought flasks and ties

 

 

 

[nolacruiser6]

If you haven't figured it out by now, I am obsessed with Vistaprint and getting items for free   Here is how I made out on items for our OOT bags and I am making a bag for each room.

 

Welcome postcard

 

Calendar Magnet

 

Canvas Tote Bag

 

Hats

 

Magnetic Note pads

 

Mousepad

Mug

 

Notepads-these are my favorite, they have lined paper inside too!

 

Keychains

Postcards

 

 

And I bought our parents T-shirts (MOB, FOB, MOG and FOG shirts).  They were $2 each so I could not resist.

 

 

I was able to place enough orders (over the last 9 months or so) so that everyone will have each item in their bag.  I was able to get all the items for free and just had to pay for shipping.  It was kind of a pain b/c you can only order one free item per order, so I had to place 9 or 10 orders and pay separate shipping.  However, it was totally worth it!  Each order for shipping cost about $7-10, therefore, I still saved a ton of money.  I also had other items in my orders like invitations, postcards, business cards, thank-you cards and others items all for free

 

Until next time!

[nolacruiser6]

One more piece of exciting news before I leave for the night.. My shoes are almost most done!  I found this AMAZING website called Figgie Shoes, they also have a facebook page.  These shoes are absolutely amazing.  You send your shoes, and 12 items or words you want painted on your shoes, and then they are hand painted.  I figured since I paid almost nothing for my dress that I could splurge on a pair of hand-painted shoes   You must check out her facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FiggieShoes .  Anyhow, I received my email today that my shoes are complete and are being shipped..Thank goodness cause I was starting to panic that they might not make it before I leave on April 12th.  YAY!

 

Here are my original shoes that I sent to be painted. Please ignore my nosy dog in the background, I cannot sneak anything past him!

 

 

I will post the new version of my shoes when they arrive!

 

[Josie Fiorda]

great job! I love the painted shells and starfish

[nolacruiser6]

Thanks!  It was an easy and cheap project and will add so much to the table decor.

Originally Posted by Josie Fiorda 

great job! I love the painted shells and starfish

 

[nolacruiser6]

Good evening Ladies, so when I arrived home today there was a nice shoe package waiting for me.....I was soooo excited and the long wait was totally worth it!!  Here is the finished project.. Sorry I must post big pictures so you can see all the details

 

Sorry should have switched the right and left shoe around so it read "I do" and "Do I"  guess I was too excited.

 

Since our dog, Yoshi could not be with us, I made sure we still have a reminder of him on our wedding day

 

 

 

Sadly the pictures just don't seem to do them justice, the colors are so much more vibrant in person.

 

Until next time!

 

[finleya]

That is so fun! I like the idea of having unique touches added to your accessories! Gorgeous!

[kristinalilly]

Wow you're the painting queen! Great job!

[laurar4444]

Where did you get the canvas tote bags from? Everything looks AMAZING!!!!!

Originally Posted by nolacruiser6 

If you haven't figured it out by now, I am obsessed with Vistaprint and getting items for free   Here is how I made out on items for our OOT bags and I am making a bag for each room.

 

Welcome postcard

 

Calendar Magnet

 

Canvas Tote Bag

 

Hats

 

Magnetic Note pads

 

Mousepad

Mug

 

Notepads-these are my favorite, they have lined paper inside too!

 

Keychains

Postcards

 

 

And I bought our parents T-shirts (MOB, FOB, MOG and FOG shirts).  They were $2 each so I could not resist.

 

 

I was able to place enough orders (over the last 9 months or so) so that everyone will have each item in their bag.  I was able to get all the items for free and just had to pay for shipping.  It was kind of a pain b/c you can only order one free item per order, so I had to place 9 or 10 orders and pay separate shipping.  However, it was totally worth it!  Each order for shipping cost about $7-10, therefore, I still saved a ton of money.  I also had other items in my orders like invitations, postcards, business cards, thank-you cards and others items all for free

 

Until next time!