DIY Wedding Projects

Mr. Bloom and I discussed what we wanted to give to our wedding guests as thank you favours.  We decided on giving a CD to one half of a couple and a personalized shot glass to the other half.  Here is the image that I tweaked using Adobe Photoshop. I guess I could have created my own drawing but there’s only 45 days left before the wedding!  I have my hands full with DIY projects and weekends booked with other weddings, showers, and parties.  I saw this lineart and thought it truly...Read Full Story

Hi, my name is Miss Bloom. I’m a cocktail-taster-a-holic. Yes, I’ve hit the drinks.  I’ve been trying to find a signature drink for our wedding.  It seems to have been a hit at the weddings that I’ve attented.  Not only with the women, but the men have been drinking the concoctions especially if the cocktails are blue.  On my quest for the perfect Martini, I’ve been ordering various drinks from the pub, bar, or restaurant that I’ve found myself in.  I always give Mr. Bloom a sip but he...Read Full Story

My flower girl baskets are here! They are absolutely gorgeous.  At $12 CAD a piece + combo shipping, it was a great deal.  Yes, another buy from eBay.  I was going to make the baskets myself.  However, after tallying the cost of satin, satin and organza ribbon, charms, fancy edging, and the basket itself, it would have cost closer to $22 CAD a piece.  So this time, I decided to forego the DIY project.  I’m so pleased with them!  They are the perfect size for my very young flower girls to...Read Full Story

The first thing most brides discuss with their wedding florist is budget, which is often followed by frustration and hopelessness because of comparisons with other people’s budgets and weddings. But don’t despair; it is possible to create a fabulous wedding look without a movie star budget. The first step is to be realistic with the budget given. For example, one bride might have $10,000 for a 100 guest wedding, while another bride has $10,000 for a 300 guest wedding. One might assume that...Read Full Story

It's wedding season! Do you have a wedding gift that you want to wrap in a special way or need a unique bridal shower centerpiece? This 'cake' is paper mache boxes frosted with Aleene's True Snow with silk flowers and trim glued on for color. Someone saw the photo and thought it was a real wedding cake. I love it! Here's What You'll Need Aleene's True Snow Aleene's Fast Grab Tacky Glue3 Paper mache boxes (I used 12", 10" & 8")Flat edge knife3-1/2 yards of 1/2" wide braid (color to go with...Read Full Story