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The DIY bride, an affair to remember : 40 fantastic projects to celebrate your unique wedding style / Khris Cochran.

Affair to remember (other title)
Do-it-yourself bride, an affair to remember (other title)

Cochran, Khris. (Author).

Summary:

"Hip and crafty brides-to-be understand the value of doing it themselves. Not only is taking a hands-on approach to nuptials a great way to save money, but it allows brides-to-be everywhere to showcase their own personal style. Author Khris Cochran, the wedding world's craft guru, understands how an engaged gal today plans and designs her wedding. The creator of DIYBride.com and author of two highly successful DYI Bride books, she has packed this third volume with 40 brand new fun and original projects. Organized by wedding theme, including Sand & Sea, Bright Lights, Big City, and A Touch of Country, The DIY Bride An Affair to Remember includes themed projects for save-the-dates, invitations, programs, favors, decorations, and more. A popular price comparison box shows how much these DIY projects can save; a budget section itemizes the costs; and a new box offers extra style variations. With 80 inspiring photos, this is the book brides will say "I do" to for a one-of-a-kind wedding"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781600853517
ISBN: 160085351X
Physical Description: 220 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: Newtown, Conn. : Taunton Press, [2012]
Copyright: ©2012

Content descriptions

General Note:

"A Stonesong Press book."

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Machine generated contents note: Introduction -- The Basics: The DIY Bride's Tools & Techniques/Troubleshooting /Top Tips for Project SuccessChapter One: Sand & Sea -- Paperclay Seashell Ring Dish -- Sand & Sea Invitations -- Rope-Wrapped Centerpiece -- Seashell Boutonniere -- Paper Boat Favor ContainersChapter Two: Fairytale Wedding -- Accordion-Fold Invitation -- Crystal-Accented Table Numbers -- Fairytale Flower Girl Costume -- Bridesmaid Sash -- Bejeweled Bouquet WrapChapter Three: Winter Wonderland -- Hot Chocolate Favors -- Quilled Snowflake Save-the-Dates -- Baby's Breath Centerpiece -- Pinecone Bouquet -- Fleece BoleroChapter Four: Exotic Destinations -- Vintage Luggage Guest Book -- Sari Fabric Cake Stand -- Out of Town Welcome Cigar Box -- Tropical Flower Bouquet -- Embellished Raffia FansChapter Five: A Touch of Country -- Crepe Paper Bouquet -- Mini Pie Favors -- Embroidered Invitations -- Chicken Wire Seating Chart -- Wooden Wedding SignChapter Six: Bright Lights, Big City -- Las Vegas Scratch-Off Escort Card -- New York City Subway Map Program -- Memphis Invitation -- New Orleans Drink Station -- Seattle Skyline Wedding Card BoxChapter Seven: Into the Garden -- Faux Letterpress Invitation -- Paper Parasols -- "Will You Be My Bridesmaid?" Card -- Tea Cup Candelabra -- No-Sew Ring PillowChapter Eight: The New Modern -- Modern Wedding Cake -- Precious Metal Clay Ring -- Ribbon Wall Curtain -- Coneflower Boutonniere -- Faux Mercury Glass and Protea CenterpieceResources.