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Weddings are a wonderful and joyous occasion, but can get expensive real quick. By learning wedding crafts you can save a lot of money, learn wedding skills for future friends and family, plus keep the cost of your own wedding to a realistic figure. The following ideas for wedding crafts will help add sparkle and creativity to your big day.
Wedding veils are one of the easiest crafts to learn. To start with, you will need to choose a bridal illusion to fit your desired length. Along with the bridal illusion, you will need a comb to attach to your hair, as well as a headpiece to cover the comb. Next, you will need to sew large running stitches an inch (give or take) from the end of the illusion before gathering it tightly. Now sew the veil to the comb topped with a hat or a headpiece. Another alternative would be decorating a wide-brimmed straw hat with silk flowers, ribbons, and pearls.
An additional wedding craft includes the bouquets and floral arrangements. If your wedding is outdoors, consider wild flowers. Not only are wild flowers free, but they also have a charm all their own. In addition, bouquets can be arranged in large clear vases, with a bow tied around them to add that touch of elegance.
Favors for the guests are also appropriate wedding crafts. A simple idea could include refrigerator magnet frames which include a photo of the bride and groom. Be sure to decorate the front of the frame with foil heart stickers and a monogram of the couples last name. This will create memories that last a lifetime.
Another one of my favorites is creating bows for the end of the pews where your guests will be sitting. Seasonal choices include wide velvet ribbons for fall and winter weddings, while satin is more appropriate for spring and summer weddings. Include flat lace lining on the inside of the ribbons, while attaching some silk flowers and pearl sprays in the center of the completed bow. This can easily be done with a hot glue gun.
Next, why not try your hand a decorating your own wedding cake. By checking the craft section of your local department store, you will find pans and gadgets that will help you create a cake to remember. Make sure that your hands are steady before the decorating begins. You may even want to practice on a few samples before starting on the real cake.
By using and learning wedding crafts, you can save a lot of money while preparing at the same time. Plan early also. This will give you time to make favors for everyone invited, plus you can take care of the smaller details involved in this big day. These wedding crafts are also known to help calm the wedding day jitters, and learning these crafts is a way to have a personal, beautiful, and less expensive wedding.
