Archives for 2014
DIY Wedding Disasters: The Steam Iron Incident
A few weeks ago I began blogging about the key moments from my wedding that I wished I had caught on video. A lot of my missed moments involve DIY wedding disasters. Today, I have to tell you about the steam iron incident. Gah! I just wish I had this on video from my wedding! […]
I Had a Food Fight with My DIY Wedding Cake Before the Wedding!
I made my own DIY wedding cake. So, what could go wrong? I mean, I had been decorating cakes for years. It was a no-brainer to me to make it myself. And yet, I’m kicking myself for not getting the cake-making process and other key wedding moments on video. Especially the food fight. It was […]
4 Easy Wedding Organization Tips from a Fab Blogger Bride
I think it’s safe to say that busy wedding blogger, 50peach, is a bridal organization champ! Dig her four fab tips on easy wedding organization to make sure your wedding guests, your vendors, and most importantly YOU beat the stress and enjoy your big day. It’s all smooth sailing to wedded bliss from here! “You […]
How to Create a Wedding Photo Shotlist at a Unique Wedding Venue
No two couples are alike, so a standard wedding photography checklist will not meet everyone’s needs. Also, every venue is different, and Catalyst Ranch prides itself on being very different with our color-splashed walls, vintage furnishings, and eclectic artwork from around the world. Of course, your wedding day is something you’ll want to remember and […]
“Chapel of Love” Turns 50 – Look at How Weddings Have Changed!
Way before Pinterest, most young American girls used their imagination to picture their perfect wedding. They lived by the words of “Chapel of Love” to imagine the long white gloves, veil, and aisle. The song by the Dixie Cups, turning 50 today, beat all odds. Those three lovely ladies from New Orleans managed to knock the […]
Weekly Wedding Inspiration: 15 Fresh + Natural Wedding Makeup Ideas
Want to play up your natural beauty for your wedding? Explore these makeup looks to get the perfect ideas for your big day! Once upon a time (as in August of 2008), I naively agreed to do one of those free makeovers at the Macy’s beauty counter. I didn’t do it because I had any […]
The “I Do’s” & “I Don’ts” for Wedding Flower DIY
Creating your own floral wedding decorations can save you tons of money. Check out these tips for the perfect DIY wedding flowers! From personal experience, I specifically suggest doing your own centerpieces and table arrangements. Just as WeddingMix is a full-fledged supporter of fun, affordable DIY wedding video for every savvy couple, these DIY wedding flowers are […]
I Made My Own DIY Wedding Dress | Key Wedding Moments on Camera
Who is dumb enough to try to make their own wedding dress when they don’t know how to sew??? Me. And it was another key wedding moment I missed on wedding video. I had expensive wedding dress dreams and a teeny tiny budget. That’s when my friend lied to me. She knew how to sew and assured me […]
See this man’s surprise proposal to his girlfriend during a photo shoot | Christine + CJ
Get ready for your heart to melt — CJ and Christine’s surprise proposal pictures are too perfect for words! And if their proposal story is this amazingly candid, can you imagine how perfect their WeddingMix wedding video will be? 🙂 I always said that when the time came and my man proposed to me, I […]
Wedding Moments I Missed | Making the DIY Invitations
Yes I was crazy enough to DIY my wedding invitations. This was before the days of beautiful invitation templates. This was just glitter and craziness. And it was another key wedding moment I missed on video. Our whole family was behind our master plan. Blow the budget on booze and band. And guestlist. Large family […]
“It’s Science Babe!” Engagement in California | Kevin + Jen
Do you know any couple that has gotten engaged after connecting through Facebook or online dating? Well if the internet brought two awesome people together, such as today’s Motivational Monday couple Kevin and Jen, then this is one tech trend that I hope sticks around! Check out Jen and Kevin’s fun-filled love story, their engagement […]
8 Simple Ways to Create Your Own Rustic Wedding Details | Infographic
You don’t have to be addicted to Pinterest (points finger at self) to notice that “Rustic wedding details” have taken the online wedding world by storm! Yet, doesn’t it seem a little odd that wheelbarrows and haystacks are trending with modern, tech-savvy brides? I definitely thought so. I caught up with some of 6 brilliant […]