Minneapolis Black Tie Wedding

Posted February 3, 2012 | ♥ Leave a Comment!

Jennifer and Damon’s Minneapolis black tie wedding is something you won’t want to miss. Their elegant Minneapolis wedding has the perfect combination of class and DIY details. Some of Jennifer’s DIY details include the handmade table number cards with favorite quotes and cake topper college mascots, Wisconsin’s “Badger” and Nebraska’s “Herbie Husker”. Jennifer’s handmade earrings were from an artist on Etsy. Photographing Jennifer and Damon’s Minneapolis black tie wedding was Natalie from Natalie Champa Jennings Photography. Check out the full wedding after the jump…

Wedding Vow Art

Posted February 3, 2012 | ♥ 1 Comment

Happy Friday! Today, we’re talking about wedding vows: are you writing your own, opting for traditional vows, or a little bit of both? Either way, you’ll love this wedding vow art by the lovely folks at B is for Brown. This wall art makes a brilliant gift for the bride and groom, who can submit the answers to the statement: “I promise to…” When reading one couple’s custom example, I couldn’t help but smile and get a bit teary-eyed as I read what the groom wrote to his bride. His promises included things like, “open all the jars with difficult lids”, “let you borrow my sweatpants”, and “sip your cocoa first to make sure it isn’t too hot for you.” The bride’s answers were sweet, too, with promises like, “I promise to… make your birthday a big deal”, “give you the last bite (most of the time)”, and my personal favorite: “play halo with you even though I’m bad at it”. Read on for more…

Fabric Covered Love Letters

Posted February 2, 2012 | ♥ 2 Comments

Love is in the air today! The Groundhog walked out and saw his shadow (6 more weeks of winter, folks) only to climb back into his bed and tag Cupid as “it”. To kick off the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, we’re sharing these adorable fabric covered love letters by the lovely people at Duryea Place Designs. These paper mache letters are covered in a beautiful vintage-style floral paper with the edges slightly distressed to achieve a sweet, shabby chic look. This particular pattern features pretty pinks, reds, blues, and greens, but can be customized to suit a specific pattern or color scheme you have in mind – just ask! Read on to see more…

DIY Burlap Placecard Inspiration

Posted February 2, 2012 | ♥ 2 Comments

It seems the simple wedding details seem to make the largest impact. When we spotted this adorable heart-shaped diy burlap placecard via Style Me Pretty (photographed by Tanja Lippert Photography), we thought it would be a fun weekend DIY for you to craft with your lovely bridesmaids. Read on to find out how you can craft this DIY burlap placecard for your rustic wedding using just a few simple supplies.

5 Reasons Why Bridesmaid Earrings Make a Great Gift

Posted February 1, 2012 | ♥ 2 Comments

It is customary for the bride to give a gift to her bridesmaid to say thank you for being a great friend and for standing up in the wedding. We’ve recently received a few emails from brides asking what we’d recommend for handmade bridesmaid gifts, so today we’re sharing one of our favorite ideas: bridesmaid earrings! Read on to find out five reasons why bridesmaid earrings – particularly handmade earrings – make a great gift for your bridesmaids. PLUS, check out a few pretty pairs by handmade artisan, Ava Hope Designs, for inspiration.

How to Plan a Robot Themed Wedding

Posted February 1, 2012 | ♥ 9 Comments

In a wedding world full of tulle, taffeta, and pink peonies, we understand not every bride in the world swoons at the mere sight of a wildflower bouquet or a doily-wrapped mason jar. At Emmaline Bride, we get it – everyone’s taste is different! Today we’re channeling our inner geek to share with you some unique ideas on how to plan a robot themed wedding. These handmade wedding items – the best robot inspiration around! – will steal your heart and suit your style. After all, it’s no one’s wedding but your own!

Robot Themed Wedding

How to Write Wedding Thank You Cards in 5 Easy Steps

Posted January 31, 2012 | ♥ 2 Comments

After the cake is cut, the last song is played, and you’ve unstressed at the beach on your honeymoon, the first task you’ll want to tackle is writing your thank you cards. Wedding thank you card writing isn’t just a to-do on a list; it’s an artform. Make sure your notes leave a lasting impression on loved ones with these five tips for how to write wedding thank you cards:

Guest Book Alternative… for Parents of the Bride + Groom!

Posted January 31, 2012 | ♥ 3 Comments

Looking for a special keepsake gift for the parents of the bride and groom? We found it! This adorable guest book alternative for parents allows guests to leave signatures + sweet sentiments for the parents of the bride and the parents of the groom, each with their own separate take-home book. (The bride and groom have their own, too, of course.) After the wedding, while you’re basking in the hot sun and sandy beaches on your honeymoon, your parents can relive the beautiful wedding day through messages inscribed just for them. Read on to get a closer look:

Veil Giveaway: Enter for a Chance to Win!

Posted January 30, 2012 | ♥ 116 Comments

It’s Monday, which means a new handmade wedding giveaway is underway at Emmaline Bride! This week, we’ve teamed up with Tiffani Saxton Designs to offer this FREE veil giveaway to one lucky bride-to-be! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to win a beautiful handmade wedding veil for your special day? The best part: you can select your favorite from her collection! Read on for more details…

5 Custom Wedding Stamps Under $20

Posted January 30, 2012 | ♥ 3 Comments

Did you know you can add a personal touch to your wedding day correspondence with custom wedding stamps? A custom wedding stamp with your initials inscribed onto it is a fun + easy way to go the extra personalized mile for your wedding day. Use your custom stamp to dress up your wedding invitation envelopes, return cards, favor tags, programs, and more! After the wedding day, you can re-use your stamp on things such as thank you cards, note cards, and greeting cards. Today, we are showcasing five custom wedding stamps by Doodlebug Design which offer a sweet, simple, and clean design – and, at a great price! Each stamp shown below is available for $20 or less! Read on to find out more…

How to Decorate with Pinwheels

Posted January 30, 2012 | ♥ 2 Comments

Happy Monday! We hope you had a beautiful, relaxing weekend. To kick off the week (and what a jam-packed week of handmade wedding inspiration it will be!) we are sharing inspiration on how to decorate with pinwheels. I remember how fun it was to craft these accordion fold paper pinwheels in grade school with just a few simple supplies – colored paper + a dab of glue – to create brilliant decorations. Who knew years later these pretty paper pinwheels would be popping up across the wedding scene? Pinwheels are a great way to add bold pops of color to any entertaining space… and, it’s easy to DIY, too! Read on for more…