DIY wedding

I promise not to turn this into a wedding blog, but as that particular event is occupying about 98.7 percent of my brain power these days, it could get very wedding-y here at the Daily Bacon.

Just a warning.

Anyway, I like to be crafty, so I'm currently scouting DIY projects for the ceremony and reception. So far, I have decided to make my veil using the tulle from my mom's veil. I also am planning to make a version of these awesome Ann Wood cake topper birds.



So friggin' cute, but expensive and really difficult to come by, as Ann apparently isn't really producing much these days.

We are collecting jars from friends over the next few months to use as hanging votive holders during the ceremony. We're planning to have the service under the trees in the yard of the venue, so votive candles hanging from the tree branches will be lovely.

Meanwhile, Etsy is saving my life. So far, I've ordered the corsages and boutonnieres for the wedding party there. Those links are only approximations because I'm having the artists make them in our colors (light green and dark brown). I'm also looking there for thank-you gifts and other decorations. It's a little addictive.

We're headed to Memphis this weekend to get a good look at the venue and to meet with a cake vendor. I want to do a tiered cupcake display instead of a traditional wedding cake because a) cupcakes rock and b) cupcakes are cheaper. Plus, I can get a lot of different kinds rather than just a couple of kinds of cake.

That is enough wedding for now. Stop yawning.