Crafting something for your big day will not only give your wedding a more personal touch but it will also save you money (so you can have a larger dress budget, of course). A DIY bride will find this a simple project and something uniquely you! This Unity candle looks so much better than any store-bought candle you can purchase.

Materials

Pillar candle
2 taper candles
Transparent vellum paper
Ribbon
Glue dots Double-sided tape can also work.
Gemstone scrapbooking embellishments I used buckle slides and gem dots.
Scissors
Paper cutter

Directions

Step 1: Print your wedding logo horizontally on the vellum paper. Design a simple monogram with names and wedding date using Photoshop. Cut off about 1″ from the top and bottom of the vellum paper using a paper cutter.

Step 2: Attach the vellum paper to the pillar candle using a few glue dots in the back. Double-sided tape would also work for this project.

Step 3: Slide the buckle slide (you can find these in the scrapbooking aisles at your local craft store) on the ribbon and attach the ribbon to the pillar candle using a few glue dots. If you don’t like as much bling, just attach the ribbon to the candle minus the buckle slide.

Step 4: Attach a ring of ribbon to the taper candles using glue dots, and add crystal scrapbooking embellishments to the candles for a little more sparkle.

Step 5: Determine if you need a hurricane vase for an outside wedding.

Step 6 : Enjoy your wedding day!

Craftzine

I have become a HUGE fan of S’mores since I was lucky to taste Sweet Maralyn’s Chocolates, HOMEMADE marshmallows! She was gracious enough to make an OUTREAGEOS S’more bar for one of my events and trust me, once you have these marshmallows, you will never want to open another bag!

Dessert bars are HOT right now. After your guests have been dancing the night away, it is a great treat to have something sweet (keeps their energy up to keep the party going!!)

A s’more bar may be an option if

1. There is a fire pit
   
2. You can find an inside fire station. Many catering companies can bring them.
   

I found this great blog post from Cookie Creatives that gives a great new spin on s’mores- 4 different flavors of marshmallows, raspberry, lime, vanilla, and chocolate.  There were 2 different kinds of graham crackers, 3 types of chocolate, and 2 toppings.  The toasted coconut and chopped toasted pecans were delicious add-ons and stick to the melted marshmallows perfectly! Look at the display of simple plates and bowls for the display as well an incorporating some tin pails and wicker baskets to keep it elegant but summery and slightly rustic. This can be customized to have any kind of color or platters that match your theme!

Since there were so many possible s’mores give guests some creative ideas by attaching tags with different combinations to the end of the skewers with some paper raffia.

I LOVE these suggestions

• Key Lime Pie – honey graham cracker with lime marshmallow, white chocolate, and dipped in toasted coconut:
  
• Dark Chocolate Raspberry –  chocolate graham cracker with raspberry marshmallow and dark chocolate:
  
• Vanilla Nut – honey graham cracker with vanilla marshmallow and  chopped toasted pecans
  
• Traditional S’mores - honey graham cracker with milk chocolate and vanilla marshmallows.  Yum!
  

Another option to include s’mores in your event without the work of building a whole display or making multiple flavors is to package some marshmallows with enough graham crackers and chocolate to make a few delicious treats per guest.  Leave them out by the grill or fire pit along with some skewers and let guests enjoy them at their leisure!

Or another version with simple Cello bags (from Michael’s!) and a matching ribbon

I saw this on http://www.mycakeschool.com/blog/ice-cream-cone-cupcakes/!!!!

You know how much I LOVE cupcakes, so when I saw this I knew i had to share it.  I cant wait for a chance to make this! Perfect for winding down the summer at party or a birthday celebration!

Go crazy and make them your own.  The wilder the better!

First, cut notches out of some waffle cones so that once flipped, the cones would lie pretty flat on my cake board.  It’s best to saw your cones with a serrated knife.  It’s a little tricky, but not too bad

We could have used one wide board but we decided we liked the look of three narrow ones better…

Confetti sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, & toffee bits for decorations.

That’s all there is to it!!  Three tall ice cream cones for a total of 16…but wouldn’t it be fun to make a super long cone the length of the picnic table?  Maybe another time….   But for now, these happy little ice cream cones make me smile…  :0) —

If you have been reading my blog for a week or so  (lol) , you know that i am a sweet-a-holic. I have reconnected with The Crepe Company in Orlando and when I saw this photo I started thinking about their delicious crepes filled with Nutella. Oh how my mouth just watered over this……

I can imagine a rustic wedding with an untraditional twist on a wedding cake like this!  Hmmm, now I cant wait to find a bride willing to do this one…. (cause I want the first slice of heaven!)

What do you think?  Are you untraditional to do something this unique?

Most brides are starting to plan weddings for 2012 (can you believe that 2012 is right around the corner?) I always love to see what the next year has to offer. There is an interesting trend identified in the 2012 forecast…Preservation. It is a curious reflection of our current economic and social climate. The overall desire to connect our past with our future. Perhaps context and relativity gives us a better sense of control in the future.

Romance

This palate exemplifies the romance of vintage.  While vintage has become the “overplayed” old and dated, the more modern twist appears to be more infused with the taupe and subtle jewel tones and bold neutrals.

Earthy RusticThis pallet brings a warm and elegant combination. The earthy mix of subtle corals and green are so complimentary and calming, you can easily mix this with jewel tones to elevate the elegance.

Earthy Rustic

The calming color pallet takes rustic to a new level.  The mix of earthy and pop of subtle Flamingo creates the perfect feel for a casual feel and is perfect for that garden wedding or backyard reception.

                                                                        Mixing metallics

                 Mixing metalics is a great way to add an element of sparkle and make the complimentary colors really pop.

                                                                        Elegant Romance

Everything romantic in a subtle pallet. The beauty of subtle colors with a feel of a beautiful natural garden.  This just screams romance to me!!!

                                                                         Bold Elegance

Ready to make a huge impression with bold and pretty colors. This pallet give you so many options and all of them just say WOW! Infusion of complimentary shades and running the hues of each color creates a richer yet refined elegance! I could play with these colors all day long! That Peridot is the perfect POP!