Hoyby-Creating and Educating: decorations

This summer is definitely turning out to be the summer of weddings! We've got currently got four going on this summer, 2 of which are here in Pittsburgh and the other two in my hometown of Chambersburg, PA. I am honored to be a bridesmaid in one of our two weddings in July and my hubby will be a groomsman in a wedding in August. Our wedding season. kicks off this Saturday with my sweet cousin Katelyn's wedding. In honor of her wedding, the millions of weddings taking place this summer and finding true love and celebrating it with those you love the most, I've put together a round-up of all things wedding! Enjoy!

Favors

1. Gumball machine favors, featured on The Knot, Best of 2013 Weddings

2. Sparkler favors, by Marry Grams store on Etsy

3. Flip flop favors, featured on Wedding Chicks

4. Sunglasses for guests by Southbound Bride

5. S'more kit favors by Elizabeth Anne Designs

Photography

1. Bridesmiad photo detailing how each girl knows the bride, courtesy of Brides of Adelaide, featured on Buzzfeed

2. Cute pose of bride and groom framed by the flower girl and ring bearer, original post unknown

3. Remind guests of how to share pics on Instagram, by Wild Whim, featured on Buzzfeed

4. Photo of bride and groom holding their parents' wedding day pics, original post unknown

Decòr

1. Decorate the ends of the aisles with pics of the bride and groom growing up, by Its a Bride's Life, featured on Buzzfeed

2. Sweet way to place guests name under their table number, by Sortrature

3. Adorable sign encouraging guests to bust a move, by Ashley Biess via Etsy

4. Date ideas jar, featured on weddingwire.com and Buzzfeed

Flowers

1. Gorgeous pastel bouquet, courtesy of Lover.ly

2. Vibrant, jewel tones bouquet, by Erin Volante Floral blog

3. Pretty in pink bouquet, by The Full Bouquet blog

4. Beautiful, floral centerpiece, courtesy of Fleur blog

5. Colorful, hand-tied bouquet, by Houston Wedding blog

6. Perfect for Fall bouquet (original post unknown)

Programs and Place cards

1. Playbill style wedding program, by Ladybug Pixels shop on Etsy

2. Fanned wedding program, by Punky Posh shop on Etsy

3. Burlap and bows place cards, by Spools and Bobbins shop on Etsy

4. Personalized program idea, by Designs by DVB shop on Etsy

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Garfield party decorations

As promised, here are some highlights of my Aunt Rene's 50th birthday party. I mentioned in my post from last week that Rene is a HUGE Garfield fan but had a lot of difficulty finding Garfield decorations..Enter her craft nerd niece (aka-ME)! Here are some pics from the party and of the birthday girl herself.