Bloominous

I am always looking for ways to help cut costs, keep it beautiful, and make a wedding unique.  So, DIY is my middle married name!  The problem I run into with DIY is finding all the pieces to create my masterpiece.  I found a company that helps out a little bit in the flower department.

How to Make a Flower and Brooch Flower

I love the look of the fabric flower bouquet with brooches!  It has a classic elegant look and I won't have to worry about them staying fresh looking or making sure I dry them properly.  So, I figure others will love this look as well!  Problem is, some of these bouquets can cost upward of $1,000.  Naturally, I took to doing what I do best and made it myself, here is how:

Flower Girl Dilemma

So, planning 2 weddings holds a ton of issues.  I have to get a dress that I not only fit into once, but twice, at least a year apart.  Add to it that everyone needs to fit into their stuff twice and you have a monster issue on your hands.  Especially, when your 2 year old flower girl daughter is growing like a weed.  Not only that but right now she insists on wearing heels, so do I get a slight heeled shoe now and then get another one later in a different style or get two of the same in different sizes?  How about this, can a flower girl dress be let out or will I need two of those?  If anyone has any solutions or tips definitely let me know and I feel like I run into more issues than solutions with every turn of planning a wedding.