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The Pinterest Wedding

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Author: Makena Cummings

The social network we all know and love, Pinterest, has revolutionized the DIY (do it yourself) wedding. On the site is not only endless choices of craft ideas, but also infinite pins of dresses, decor, color schemes, ideas for bridal showers, bachelorette parties, receptions, photography, everything. Pinterest is a fantastic outlet for sharing and discovering new ideas. It is a convenient way to find and share “(p)inspiration” and the crafts can end up saving you a lot of money. Because of this great pool of choices, it’s incredibly easy for a bride-to-be to become incredibly overwhelmed. I’ve compiled some tips to prevent this from happening.

  1. Craft in moderation. Yes, the crafts are adorable and cute. Yes, burlap can be used in an elegant fashion and mason jars are rustically irresistible, but don’t let these trends take over the theme of your wedding. If you are especially talented at crafting then go right ahead, but if you’re anything like me, crafts sound like a great idea but in reality they look as if a kindergardener finger-painted on a thrifted stool. My advice is limit yourself to three crafty elements into which you can put your heart and soul.
  2. Plan ahead. Note that you’re going to be very busy planning this wedding. Make sure you factor in all the crafting you want instead of making everything last minute and it turning out to be the opposite of what you had envisioned.
  3. Last of all: Stay original. There are so many adorable ideas on Pinterest, but there’s also a lot of brides using these ideas. Stay true to yourself and your personality. Example: If you’ve never touched a Mason jar in your life, I’d say refrain from using them in your decor.

I hope these tips have helped you in crafting your ideal “Pinterest wedding”. I wish you the happiest of weddings. Best of luck to you!

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Good examples of wedding craftiness!

 

That Was Fun! Now What Do I Do After the Baltimore Bridal Show?

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Baltimore brides, thank you so much for joining with us this weekend at Baltimore Bridal Show! We hope you enjoyed your one-stop shopping experience, filled with fun memories and plenty of productive wedding planning. Delicious cake tasting! Free giveaway prizes! Fabulous fashion shows! Need we go on? ;)

Brides, remember what you most loved about your experience. As you reflect, we’d like to invite you to also take action after the bridal show. This week, revisit the pamphlets, information packets, brochures, and magazines. Flip through the business cards you received, and review the notes you took. Look at photos you snapped at the show, and sketch your favorite decor displays on paper.

Now make some decisions. What wedding dress styles would you further consider? Do you know what colors caught your attention? Which vendors are your going to contact?

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I Said “YES!”: How to Start your Baltimore Wedding Planning

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Congratulations, Baltimore brides! You’re engaged and ready to begin your wedding planning process. But where do you start? If you’re recently engaged, take a look at these tips to start the planning process and skip the stress.

  • Celebrate! Before you begin planning for the big day, take time to soak in this special moment that started it all. You said, “Yes!” Alert your friends and family of the big news. Make phone calls, send text messages, host an engagement party, and change that Facebook status. Whatever your style, share the joy with your groom and the people closest to you.

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