Project Wedding Blog

I am so excited about the fantastic response we got for our $750 DIY Wedding Challenge. The winner was chosen by you – our awesome community! Thousands of people voted, and the winner of the $500 grand prize by a very slim 1% margin is … the Message in a Bottle Invitations, with 26% of the vote! The $250 first runner up prize goes to… DIY Calligraphy, with 25% of the vote!

Layout by Hostess with the Mostess

Congratulations to the two winners! =) And thank you to everyone who participated and voted!!!

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We all love a little J.Crew in our lives, but its not always so easy on the pocketbook. Well, we did a little digging and have found a beautifully economically-saavy ensemble not only for you, bride-to-be, but also some very cute ideas for your bridesmaids that won’t break the bank!

For the bride…total cost under $850.00

Silk tricotine Sophia long dress, $295.00

Carmen Satin Peep Toes, $265.00

Pearl Garden Bracelet, $75.00

Pearl Stud Earrings, $55.00

And for your Bridesmaids…each outfit is under $150.00!

Option One:

Silk chiffon Sophia dress, $49.99 (regularly $165.00!)

Martine two-color satin heels, $79.99 (regularly $245.00!)

Option Two:

Strapless Florence dress, $59.99 (regularly $250.00!)

Martine two-color satin heels, $79.99 (regularly $245.00!)

Option Three:

Silk chiffon twist-tank dress, $49.99 (regularly $170.00!)

Tabitha T-strap satin heels, $79.99 (regularly $235.00!)

And there is even something for the little darling of the bridal party…and under $110.00!

Girls' cotton eyelet Liya dress, $69.99 (regularly $158.00!)

Girls' Millie satin ballet flats, $39.99 (regularly $118.00!)

Want a coordinated look? J.Crew has got you covered!

Grenada palm pleated halter dress, $139.00 (regularly $198.00!)

Girls' silk palm-flower Beatrice dress, $59.99 (regularly $158.00)

Happy shopping!

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You appreciate your best friends being there for you as you embark on your journey towards wedded bliss — wouldn’t it be great to treat them to a special bridesmaids gift from the designer who has a special place in every gal’s heart, Marc Jacobs? I had to share this quilted baby blue evening bag from his latest line, Marc by Marc Jacobs. It’s adorable, perfect for Spring and the best part? The cost! At $35, this expense won’t push you over the wedding day budget!

Tags: bridesmaid gift.

Los Angeles hasn’t been the same since Sweet Lady Jane opened its doors in 1988. We now only demand the very best when it comes to indulging in something sweet. Jane Lockhart is the sweet lady we have to thank for raising our confectionary standards and introducing to some of the most beautiful cakes out there.

Check out this wedding cake inspiration:

Not a cake person? Not a problem. We doubt your guests will complain when you serve up SLJ’s Hazelnut Mousse Cups, Lemon Bars or Mini Cheesecakes.

Sweet Lady Jane

(323) 653-7145

8360 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90069

Tags: Inspiration, Wedding Cakes.

You want your wedding day to be perfect, and that includes everything — right down to satiny, smooth looking skin, right!? I have to share this beauty product that my girlfriends are all wild over: Decollette Pads.

You put them on right before you go to sleep and wake up with a wrinkle-free chest! They are especially helpful if you tend to sleep on your side and notice those pesky creases on your chest the next morning. So there you have  it – one less thing to stress over before your big day!

Tags: Beauty.

Looking for something a little different than the traditional monogrammed cufflinks?  What about a personalized tie for your groom?

Etsy’s own FieldGuided creates customized “sweetheart” ties, which are absolutely amazing!  Have his name (or yours!) hand stitched on the back of his tie or even the date of your wedding as a special something for your husband-to-be.

Tags: groom style.

I invited Ashley, one of our most valued community members, to guest blog for us today! Ashley planned her wedding here on PW, and has since started her own coordination business called Ashley Kohler Events.

A little bit about Ashley…

Chris and I met about four and a half years ago through a co-worker of his that was actually trying to set me up with someone else and not Chris! Ha ha! I was actually the one that asked if he was single, he was, and the rest, as they say, is history!

We live in the valley…suburbia, but its nice and we like it and its so central to everything! We are about an hour or so away from San Francisco and Tahoe so that makes planning weekend trips fairly easy. We are minutes away from the lake, which is where we spend the majority of our time in the summer, on the boat. Chris is an avid wakeboarder. Me? Not so much.

Career wise, on paper, we have such serious sounding jobs, but we’re actually really goofy and nerdy and have a great time with one another. He is truly my very best friend.

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