DIY Wedding Challenge - Vote Now!
Posted on March 23rd, 2009 by Margaret. Filed under Announcements, Bridesmaids.
It’s time to announce the five finalists of our DIY Wedding Challenge and vote on the winner of the $500 grand prize and the $250 runner up prize!
We had an overwhelming response with over 160 gorgeous do-it-yourself entries from our lovely brides, each one filled with amazing creativity married with personality and style. I couldn’t possibly choose the finalists by myself, so instead I enlisted the help of the most inspirational people in the world of weddings, design, and entertaining: the ever so sweet Bee from Weddingbee, the fabulous Grace from Design*Sponge, the lovely Mackenzie from Something Old, Something New, the oh so stylish Emily from Once Wed, and the modern chic Jennifer of Hostess with the Mostess.
A very big thanks to our celebrity guest judges and all the incredible brides who entered! The finalists are announced below, after which comes the fun part… choosing a winner! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite DIY entry for the $500 grand prize and the $250 runner up prize! Voting ends on Monday, March 30th at 5pm PST.
Good luck everyone!
Bee’s Top Picks:
- (Finalist) The Panel Pocketfold Invitations because they look fantastic and can be easily customized to fit your color scheme.
- The Lantern Centerpieces for the awesome instructions and fabulous yet affordable look
- The Personalized Matches for its simplicity and personalization.
Grace’s Top Picks:
- (Finalist) The Personalized Match Boxes because it’s inexpensive, easy to do, and can be customized in such unique ways.
- The fabulous Bling Letters because they look so professional and very inexpensive to create.
Mackenzie’s Top Picks:
- (Finalist) The Lace Escort Cards because it’s a romantic look that anyone can do.
- The dramatic Cascade Bride’s Bouquet
Emily’s Top Picks:
- (Finalist) The inspirational DIY Calligraphy, because it’s just so hard to resist a way to achieve perfect handwriting and invite wedding guests in a beautiful and inexpensive way.
Jennifer’s Top Picks:
- (Finalist) The Message in a Bottle Invitations because of the over-the-top creativity and meticulous attention to detail. Fromt the drops of mango scented oil and tiny sea shells to the clever “old style map” motif and raffia ties that made it easy for recipients to get the message out. Every aspect of these invitations is amazing!
- The Bouquet with Feathers and Beads because it is just so stunning
- Sliding Nugget Favor Boxes because they are absolutely adorable and can easily be tailored to any color palette, theme, or occasion.
- Cake Box Card Holder because the concept is so clever and makes for a great bridal shower centerpiece as well!
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March 23rd, 2009 at 10:56 am
Very cute!!
March 23rd, 2009 at 11:00 am
Nice pokadots
March 23rd, 2009 at 12:07 pm
What a great idea!
March 23rd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
It’s nice to find cute things to make for a wedding that are inexpensive!
March 23rd, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Such creative people! Love it, love it, love it! Will surely help spread the word. Good luck to all the finalists!
March 23rd, 2009 at 4:08 pm
These are just adorable! You did a wonderful job!!Good Luck!
March 23rd, 2009 at 4:45 pm
They are all very nice, but it’s a little annoying it took me 3 times to vote, because we *have* to comment, AND it must be a comment of a certain length.
March 23rd, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Please vote using the poll. Voting is not done by commenting.
March 23rd, 2009 at 5:23 pm
awesome idea I would love to get that invitation..
March 23rd, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Very nice.
March 23rd, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Great idea!
March 24th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Very Creative!
March 24th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
The personalized match boxes are such a cute idea, and they can be used around the house afterwards too!
March 24th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
What a great idea for your Wedding Day!
March 24th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
great idea!
March 26th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Love the message in a bottle - very original.. very inspiring!
All of the finalists are very talented though.. hard to choose!
March 26th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
The message in a bottle was so lovely! What a great idea for a destination wedding.
Thanks!
March 27th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Love this little cheat for an impressive look!
March 28th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Love the calligraphy!
March 29th, 2009 at 11:18 am
I absolutely love the pocket fold invites!
March 29th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
The pocketfolds are great. I love the functionality. I’ve ordered them myself.
March 29th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
love these, can’t wait to see them at the wedding!
March 30th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Good luck to all the girls. Its too bad you can’t all win.
June 9th, 2009 at 5:10 am
I Love the pocketfold invite, very well put together. The Message in a bottle- creative and will keep guest thinking “whats next”.