Flutter boutique is located in the Uptown area of Minneapolis, MN and primarily focuses on bridesmaid’s dresses but does carry menswear, accessories, and, you guessed it, a small selection of wedding gowns. The staff was absolutely lovely and we received no pressure to make decisions whatsoever. The space was filled with beautiful gowns in all sorts of styles and made me want to be a bridesmaid just so I could try them all on. The dressing room was conveniently large and the attendants very helpful. Overall, I had an exceptional experience and what proved it was that I walked out with a beautiful wedding dress.

Again, we originally went to Flutter to find for my friend who is in my wedding, but when I realized that they carried bridal gowns I of course started grabbing things to try on. Out of the six dresses I tried on, I loved four of them (not a bad percentage if you ask me). After admitting my love for all four the next important factor came into play… price. After taking a look at all the price tags, I was happy to see that my favorite dress happened to be the least expensive one! The final price of my selection (a full length, lace, A-line wedding gown with a court length train) ended up costing *Drumroll please* … $99.00! Although I do have to get it taken in a bit and have to repair a small tear near the zipper, I must say I got a deal!

I love the fact that I found a beautiful gown that made me feel gorgeous for a very reasonable price. I knew that from the start I didn’t want to invest a ton of money into a dress that I would only wear once. I would rather spend any additional money on making the event more enjoyable for our guests and us.

I can’t wait until I am able to show you all my wedding gown, but that will have to wait until September 1…. 108 days to go!

Not only do we love the variety of these simple bouquets, but the tinted Mason jars add an extra burst of color! Willow Faire Decor offers them in a wide range of colors and finishes.

This mason jar centerpiece is absolutely charming! Polished yet rustic, this display is a perfect example of how to combine twine and lace in one centerpiece.

We love the ethereal effect of this centerpiece! Combining glass stones, raffia, and tea lights, they would be the perfect glowing touch to an outdoor reception.

Here’s another beautiful way to add light to Mason jars. This rustic firefly lantern by Brianna Paige Designs would be an excellent addition to an outdoor wedding, garden party or your next romantic evening.

Ideal for a summer wedding, the lemon slices in these mason jars are an extra burst of color! Not to mention we love yellow as a fun accent color in wedding day décor. Photo by Brittany Janelle Photography.

These mason jar bouquets are perfect to line your aisle with and then you can reuse them as centerpieces for your reception.  The soft creams and green colors would make a stunning arrangement!

For an evening reception, this table runner of glowing mason jars sets a magical mood!

Another great idea is to tie a few Mason jars together to create one larger centerpiece. The flowers all combine to make one bug full bouquet!

Lastly, a great alternative to tinted mason jars are painted ones. With such a fun and clean presentation, they can even accent the colors of the flowers they hold, like with these summery daisies!

For many brides, “DIY wedding bouquet” is a phrase that gives them the shivers or scares them to death. But, with the help of DIY flower tutorials and calming words, I can assure you that it really is more than do-able, it’s easy! This step-by-step picture tutorial will show you just how easy it is to make your very own wedding bouquet with the help of Blooms by the Box.

Just some background, BloomsByTheBox.com is online flower superstore that specifically caters to the DIY and budget bride. We know you are busy so we make it as easy as possible. All shipping is overnight to ensure your flower freshness, you can call us at anytime for wedding flower help, and we make sure that you have all the tools you need. We have an elaborate video workshop, supply section, and wedding flower blog to guide you! We also have the best prices and lowest quantities so that you do not have to over order for your DIY wedding.

Blow away your guests by creating your own tastefully modern, yet traditional, white rose bouquet using bulk flowers. We’ll take it step-by-step to show you how to make this wonderful bouquet for those precious moments.

What you need:

1. Floral scissors
2. A sharp knife
3. Green floral tape
4. White ribbon and an accent ribbon of your choice (we’re using a silver
glitter ribbon), 1.5”-3” inches wide
5. Corsage pins
6. Wholesale flowers
25 Cream roses, 50cm (we’re using Rose Vendela)
10 Stems cream spray rose
1 Bunch green hypericum
1 Bunch eucalyptus
1 Bunch white wax flower

Now, we’re going for a classic bridal white bouquet. Feel free to swap out any colors or fillers of your choice!

Flowers Left to Right Top: Hypericum, 50cm Rose Vendela, Wax Flower, Spray Rose, Eucalyptus.

Flower Preparation: When you get your DIY flowers and greens, use a sharp knife to cut the stems on a diagonal. (Don’t use scissors, because they will crush the stems and prevent water from going up to the flowers and leaves!) Place them all in lukewarm water, and keep them in a cool place overnight. If you have roses, you can leave the top packaging on until you’re ready to arrange them. If you are not sure how to prepare wholesale roses for arrangement watch our video on YouTube.

*Note: (bottom right) See that there is no eucalyptus after the floral tape, just rose stems!

Step 1: Place three roses together and wrap floral tape tightly around the stems (floral tape sticks to itself!). Then, between each rose add a stem of eucalyptus and secure them with floral tape. After the eucalyptus is secure, cut off the eucalyptus bottoms just below the tape. (Do this every time you add eucalyptus).

Step 2: Add three stems of spray roses around the rose “core”, spreading the individual spray rose flowers around the vendelas and the eucalyptus. Secure the flowers with floral tape. Next, add hypericum and wax flower in the same way, securing it with floral tape. (You’re going to be a pro with the tape in less than 2 minutes).

A good rule for arrangement is to use multiples of three (or five for a large bouquet) with each flower. Try to make an even, symmetrical design for the traditional look.

At this point you are building the shape. Continuously check to make sure the flowers are making an even surface before using floral tape to secure it. You can easily remove the floral tape if you need to re-adjust a section. Little steps at a time make it easier.

Step 3: Continue the pattern from Step 2, alternating between your flowers and fillers. To finish up, use the Rose Vendela around the entire outside of the bouquet one time. This will make the finished edge look on the bouquet.

After you have gone one full time around adding roses, tightly wrap more floral tape to secure the bouquet as shown in the above image. This is where you go a little “floral tape crazy” for security.

Step 4: Now get your ribbon, scissors and corsage pins to make the bouquet sleeve. Wrap the white ribbon around the portion of the bouquet that shows the floral tape. Start wrapping the ribbon on a downward diagonal from the top and work your way down the bouquet stems. When you reach your desired bouquet sleeve bottom, wrap upward once or twice to place the end of the ribbon at the center of the bouquet sleeve. Insert the corsage pins on a steep diagonal so that the pin is going in the direction of the stems (this makes it so that pins will not prick your hand…OUCH!). Separate the pins equally from each other inserting them like the first pin for the desired length of the bouquet. This also creates a finished and professional look.

Step Five: Use your accent ribbon to make a bow at the top of the bouquet sleeve you have created. This is a good place for sentimental pendants or any personal design you would like to add to the finished look!

See! It’s really not hard to do! You can make your own wedding bouquet! You can even use this step-by-step process to create bridesmaids bouquets by adding different colors, flowers and accents, or making their bouquets smaller.

For more DIY flower inspiration download out free DIY Wedding Flower Guide or visit BloomsByTheBox.com’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest!

The perfect wedding slogan, this “Happily Ever After” eye chart poster is a great way to commemorate your special day.

The phrase on this “You Make Me Happy” poster, pops against the equally happy and vivid color!

This poster, saying, “I Love Waking Up Next To You…” makes a perfect gift for your fiancée!

Another example of the bright colors you can choose from, this poster’s message is so sweet: “I Love You to the Moon and Back”.

Eyecharts also offers cards. This romantic one reads “ You are the only Love Song that I need,” and the inside is left blank to write your own message.

This bright poster features such an endearing proclamation of love! And we’re crazy in love with the Kelly Green as well this spring!

One of the great we love about this etsy vendor is that they offer more than love notes – though we are admittedly suckers for those! Take a look at this “ABC” eye chart in rainbow colors! It’s perfect for a nursery if you ask us.

Also a departure from romance but still on the subject of love is this adorable eyechart for a sister. We also think the soft pink heart behind the lettering is so sweet!

Take a look at all of Eyecharts items in their Esty shop and until next week’s Fab Find!

How adorable would these palm tree favor boxes be at a beach or destination wedding?!

These personalized apothecary jar favors have a hinged lid with a metal air-tight locking gasket designed to keep contents fresh. They’d be great for storing spices in after the big day!

I love these birdcage tealights because they double as favors and place card holders.

These super cute window box favors also double as place card holders and they’d be perfect at a garden wedding.

Your guests will feel ‘lucky’ to find these good fortune wedding favors at their seat! The slender card is just the right size to hold your guest’s name or a sweet message from the lucky couple.

For the more sporty couple, these personalized water bottles are contemporary, environmentally friendly and exceptionally useful.

Or if you are having a vineyard wedding theme these wine glasses are an excellent choice. These would make a fabulous bridal shower gift too!

These little Two Peas in a Pod salt and pepper shakers are so cute. They’re hand painted in garden greens and will add a cheerful touch to any special event.

This lovely pure beeswax candle has a distinctive honeycomb pattern finish and is accented with a realistic looking bee perched at its top. So sweet and would fit many wedding themes.

And finally, if you are celebrating your big day in Las Vegas these fun place card holders couldn’t be more appropriate. After the wedding you can use it to hold your favorite Vegas photo.

Just like any bride, I am on the conquest to get slim and trim before I walk down the aisle. Although I’m in pretty good shape, irregular workouts, random happy hours and drinking have definitely softened my edges over the past few months… and I am ready for that to change! I also know that getting started and staying committed can be difficult, which is why I wanted to share three helpful tips that helped get me started towards my fitness goals:

1. A Daily Routine

With life being so hectic, it’s easy to get off course when trying to eat healthy and exercise daily. Having a set routine can be a lifesaver in this category. If you know you are busy after work (or are easily convinced to go to social gatherings like me) then plan to get up an hour earlier than usual. If you’re not a morning person, make working out a must and not a back seat to happy hours and social outings.

2. Partner Up

Whether it’s your best girlfriend or your fiancé, having someone to work out with can be all the support you need. My fiancé and I have joined forces to dominate a 60-day workout program (we started this week! I’ll keep you posted on our progress over time) that will hopefully leave us in great shape.

3. Healthy Snacks and Beverages

We’re on the brink of summer, which means graduation parties, weddings and happy hours in the sun. Instead of walking to the cookie tray, grabbing that extra slice of pie or ordering those extra spicy buffalo wings, replace your regular appetizers, desserts and snacks with healthier options (hard to do, but it can be done!). Instead of fried, go with grilled. Instead of cookies, go with fruit. If you’re a snacker like me, you don’t have to quit cold turkey, just make healthy substitutions.

I would love to hear what you all are doing to get in shape for your wedding day, so please feel free to share them in the comment section below. Already married? Share what worked for you! I mentioned that Jack and I are on a 60-day workout program, so you can expect a post about our results at the end (we are only on day 4). Wish us luck!

Jane creates all the major forms of albums (flush albums, coffee table books, matted albums) from high quality sources.

Many of Jane’s albums can be covered in linen, silk, upholstered fabric, leather and PVC-free faux leather. She offers a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian friendly options as well.

Commissioning a design to be printed somewhere else, like Blurb.com, is one of Jane’s most popular options. She also offers DIY wedding album help to brides making their own albums who’ve gotten stuck.

I am in love with these little mini wave albums. These adorable pocket size albums would make a great ‘thank you’ wedding gift for parents.

Have questions? Jane offers a no-obligation phone consultation and sure to check out her blog for news and specials too.

No matter what style you choose, Jane’s professional wedding album design will make it look amazing.

This fun and unique save-the-date card can be made in any color and comes with either a sticker or magnet on the back so that your guests can keep it on display!

This beautiful butterfly design is perfect for an elegant spring wedding. We love the put together and polished look.

This is another sweet wedding invitation set. Each piece of the Tea Time invitation lets your guests know about a different part of your big day!

This elegant dolphin design is perfect for a beach wedding. It can be used for a menu as shown here or adapted for your invites!

Speaking of a beach wedding, these sea themed place cards are a great addition!

These Mustache and Lip place card holders also work great as decorations for your stemware. Such a fun idea for a bachelor or bachelorette party as well!

Available in a full range of color combinations, these pretty flowered table numbers make a colorful addition to a centerpiece.

MamaTita also makes these adorable wedding cake toppers! And because they are hand made, they’ll look just like the happy couple. Even the bride’s dress can be made to match!

1. Coral Pom Decoration 2. Coral Headband 3. Coral Earrings
4. Coral Table Number 5. Coral Mason Jars 6. Coral Ribbon Necklace

This original Mermaids Dream design is made in apple green silk dupioni and ivory silk dupioni lining, adorned with a cluster of peacock feathers. Just gorgeous!

This set of 6 clutch purses are created in black silk dupioni and peacock blue silk dupioni lining and one in peacock blue with black lining. This would be the perfect ‘something blue’ for the bride and imagine how beautiful they would be in wedding photos! These are part of their 30% sale too.

This pleated clutch is done in a jet black silk dupioni and you can choose the color of the lining. This is a bag you can use for years and many special occasions to come!

This clutch purse is striking in black cherry silk dupioni. The ruffles which adorn the front of the clutch add an whimsical yet elegant touch. The black cherry silk is a deep red with black and gold silk threads running throughout which gives a beautiful glow to the fabric.

This beautiful clutch is definitely eye-catching! It’s made in a white silk dupioni with an overlay of black Victorian eyelash lace. Perfect for a black and white wedding theme.

Soft and supple, this clutch is simply sublime! This clutch is made in a high quality lustrous silky satin in a dusty pink color. A removable flower made with organza, tulle, lace and pink pearls adorns the front.

This would be the perfect purse for a spring wedding. This original Mermaids Dream daffodil inspired design is made with lemon zinger silk dupioni and emerald green silk dupioni lining.

This set of 3 bridal clutches is on sale for 30% off and can be created in a variety of different colors. Need more than 3? Sherry can create as many as you want for your bridal party.

This is another fabulous option for a peacock clutch. The silk brocade is a rich teal with lusterous embroidered gold peacock feathers and the gold silk dupioni lining beautifully compliments the feathers.

This white silk dupioni clutch with baby pink silk lining is a perfect option for the bride. So feminine and beautiful!

If you see a design you love but need a different shade Sherry works closely with her customers to insure a perfect color match and a unique design. Take a look at Mermaids Dream on Etsy and on Facebook for even more options.