BravoBride DIY Guide

Wedding Chalkboard Sign (How-To)

A new trend in the wedding industry is using chalkboards as a means of communication and guidance at both your ceremony and your reception. Whether you opt to buy or DIY, having a wedding chalkboard sign adds a unique charm to your big day. Here, at BravoBride, we have the perfect cheat sheet on how […]



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Getting Your Used Wedding Dress Ready to Sell (Cheat Sheet)

If deciding to resell your wedding dress after your big day, there are a few things that need to be prepared and decided upon before going forward with the selling process. Consignment Shop or Online Sale?: If you opt to sell locally, selling through a consignment shop would be most beneficial. Selling through a consignment […]



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Mason Jar Centerpieces

  With DIY quickly becoming a popular aspect to most weddings, choosing your centerpiece for your reception has never been more fun. The idea of using a simple Mason jar centerpiece as the focal point leaves plenty of room for personalization and imagination to make it fitting for most wedding day themes. Mason jar Floating […]



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A Paper Bouquet

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I just came across these paper bouquets on Facebook and absolutely love them! Amber from Enchanted Bouquets Paper Wedding Flowers started her business after her wedding when she was discouraged by the lack of bouquet options and wanted something other than fresh flowers. They are hand made from various paper items such as cardstock, playing […]



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Easy DIY Wedding Decorations

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I love seeing all the beautiful DIY wedding decorations listed for sale on BravoBride. Not only can it be cost effective to create your own decor but it also adds a personal touch to the big day. Below are just a few examples of wedding decorations and centerpieces created by brides. Click on the image […]



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DIY Wedding Project – Fabric Flowers

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This project was sent to us  by a very crafty DIY bride and we just the way her fabric flowers turned out. Read below to learn how to make them yourself! Martha Stewart has a pattern for fabric flowers (click here to download it) – I used the garden rose and whole peony various petal […]



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BravoBride Guide – DIY Wedding Centerpieces

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Flowers are very beautiful but they also cost a pretty penny when you are decorating an entire wedding reception. Many brides decide to break out their creative side in order to save some cash. Here is an example of one bride’s way of saving money and still having vibrant centerpieces at her fall wedding. To […]



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DIY Wedding Decorations – How to Make Paper Poofs

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For those DIY brides looking to have decorations that stand out yet are inexpensive and easy to make, the paper poof is an excellent idea. Whether you decide to make them bright and colorful or classical and elegant, these poofs can fit any theme of wedding. These are also great for bridal shower decorations or […]



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The BravoBride Guide – DIY Wedding Money Saving Ideas

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3 DIY Ways to Save Money on a Wedding Weddings are beautiful, romantic and filled with love. Unfortunately they can also be very expensive. With the average wedding running nearly $27,800 this isn’t a small price to pay for the biggest party you’ll ever throw. We’ve come up with some simple DIY wedding ideas to […]



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