Wedding hair accessories - 1920s Gatsby theme

So after quite a long (okay, very long..) break from writing we are getting back into the swing of things with some more 1920s themed posts!

Today we are taking a look at accessories to go with those gorgeous dresses from our last post!



This headband looks absolutely decadent! It is under £10 so a bargain if you are looking for something that will really stand out on your big day!

This ebay seller has 13 different styles of hairband to choose from! I thought this one was beautiful but there will be one to go with any dress in this line-up! Another bargain at under £10.

If you want to go really OTT then something with a feather might be for you! Again at under £10 you really don't have to spend a lot of money to look like you've stepped right out of the Jazz Age.

Would you choose to have some 1920s glamour at your wedding?

Irma xo

Wedding flowers - Sunflowers

I've said before that I love sunflowers. I would love to have sunflowers everywhere on my wedding day.

My mum is going time it just right to start growing sunflowers in her garden for my wedding to save on costs!

This little centerpiece would be so easy to create yourself.. I've already started collecting jars for lots of little projects!

How cute are these Sunflower cupcakes?! Cupcakes are a great alternative to a huge tiered cake and it means everyone can just help themselves to one! If you have some talented family members or friends then it wouldn't cost too much to make something similar for your own wedding!

If you are having an outdoor wedding, I think this simple idea is gorgeous! 

I love how simple and rustic a bouquet of sunflowers can look. I think this is something I will be doing at my wedding. There is something so lovely about the colour yellow that I just love for a wedding!

You could give people a little hint of your sunflower theme with the invitations. These could be a great DIY project for you can your bridesmaids to do!

Why not have your bridesmaids in gorgeous sunflower yellow dresses. They would tie in beautifully with your bouquet and with all the flowers during the day! This one is available on ebay.

No matter the weather, even if it is pouring with rain, sunflowers will brighten up your wedding day!

Irma xo

Decor - a touch of Disney magic

What bride wouldn't want a touch of Disney magic at their wedding?! (Well maybe not every bride, but at averybrokebride we are all for a bit of Disney!)

How gorgeous would these Disney paper flowers be as a bride's bouquet? You can buy these ones on Etsy or if you are super creative you could try your hand at making something similar yourself!

Paper crafts are so popular on Etsy at the minute! This gorgeous garland would be a lovely decoration for any wedding venue.

How amazing would it be to cut your cake with this pretty cake knife and serving set?! 

I just love this subtle nod to Disney.. Not all of your guests will understand the Beauty and the Beast reference, but those who do will be very impressed!

This is something I would 100% do at my wedding! Best part is, my husband-to-be is called Andrew and is obsessed with Toy Story. Perfect! 

There will definitely be more Disney to come on our blog, but for now we hope you have enjoyed this little selection!

Would you include some subtle hints of Disney or go for a full-on themed wedding?

Irma xo

Do me a favor! :)

So after months upon months of planning that big important day you are setting those final, personal touches :)

You have spent an enormous amount of money, everything is perfect...just one last niggle...the favors!

These don't have to cost the earth and add to your expanding bill and can still be perfect and personal adding that final bit of magic.

How about some magical fairy dust?

I found these on here but next week we will be showing you here how to DIY little fairy dust bottles.

Another cute, yet inexpensive idea is to give your guests little seeds to plant in memory of your special day. Adorable!

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What a lovely memory for your guests :)  Or perhaps for the party animals out there you could put together your very own little hangover kit like this one below. This is featured on tulletales.

These are just a few ideas for you to mull, but next week we will be showing you some gorgeous, unique little DIY favor ideas! So keep watching :)

Let us know what you think by leaving a comment. As always, your feedback is appreciated!

Kelly xo

Think pink!

What girl doesn't love a little bit of pink? So why not on your special day theme your wedding pink?

There are so many ideas to chose from out there. Some pink bunting...perfect for a barn or marquee wedding. We will be showing you at a later date how to DIY your own bunting! The one featured below is available from Amazon.

You could also use the pink paper rose wreath we handmade and featured on a previous blog post:)

There are some gorgeous vintage cake designs to tie in with this theme. Irma is keen to have a naked wedding cake. Here is a gorgeous one decorated in a beautiful pink floral design.

These cakes below were featured on cakegeek. Very fabulously vintage.

Or perhaps this one decorated in lace would be a better alternative? 

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I sourced this beautiful pink bridesmaids dress for a bargain price of £10 on ebay

And these pink shoes...well I might have to invest in these myself...just because! I found these featured on weddbook. Totally lush!

Would you consider thinking pink on your big day? Let us know what you think. As always we appreciate your feedback!

Kelly xo

Will you be my bridesmaid...?

As cheesy as it may be, it might be quite fun to actually 'propose' to your bridesmaids. I've sourced some cute ideas and will definitely be doing some DIY posts for you in the very near future! All of today's ideas have come from Etsy, a great place to look for unique ideas for all aspects of your wedding day.

The idea behind this bridesmaid proposal is that they will pop the balloon and amongst lots of pretty confetti will be your little note. 

This one can be found on Etsy here but we will show you how to make it for yourself with a little DIY very soon here on averybrokebride.

For something simple and chic this card from Etsy could be a cute option for only £2.67. Alternatively, you could also make your own DIY version with a little bit of imagination ;)

This rope bracelet could represent you tying the knot and would be great for a nautical themed wedding. You could also think of something similar in a colour that matched your theme so that the maids could wear them on the big day!

For an eclectic, vintage wedding these keys would make a lovely gift for your prospective bridesmaids, especially with their initial on. Again, with a bit of imagination (and a collection of old keys) something similar could be achieved on a tight budget.

If you want to keep an element of surprise, why not give them a locket with your message inside, this way they wont know what you want to ask them until they look inside!

I think it is nice to give your maids something they can keep as a memory but also something they could wear on the big day makes it extra special. What do you think? Let us know by commenting, we love to hear your ideas and feedback!

Irma xo

And they lived happily ever after....

Inside every little girl, hides a little princess. So why not bring out your inner princess on your wedding day with a gorgeous fairytale themed wedding! This idea brings me no end of happiness I don't mind telling you!

There are an endless stream of ideas for a wedding with this theme.  I found this guest book idea on etsy. This particular one isn't available to buy at present but I'm sure cheaper versions could be sourced elsewhere and I'm sure we could show you a DIY version (watch this space!). It is beautiful though don't you think?

There are also a couple of cute fairytale ideas for the tables I found. How about this beautiful centre piece of Cinderella's carriage if you have a good budget to play with?

These are available from etsy again at $178. They are just Disney fairytale stunning.
And another hint of Disney dreams come true can be created with these table numbers/names.

These particular ones were again available to buy on etsy at $17.50 each. However watch this space again and we will be doing our own version very soon! 

And no fairytale wedding is complete without a castle of course ;). So if you can't get married in one, why not put one on top of your cake?!

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Isn't this just dreamy!! 

What do you think of a fairy tale theme? Would you consider it for your big day? Bring out your inner princess! Let us know what you think by leaving a comment. As always your feedback is greatly appreciated 

Kelly xo

Colour scheme - Yellow

Yellow is one of my favourite colours. It can be so perfect in Spring and Summer but can also brighten up an Autumn or Winter wedding too!

Why not add yellow pieces to the tables at your reception? You can get creative and do some great DIYs in any colour scheme. We have one similar to this gorgeous 'love' sign coming to the blog soon!

These little DIY felt hearts would make lovely favours, you could even stitch the initials of the bride and groom onto them! They would also make gorgeous little decorations all around a barn or outdoor wedding.

I LOVE sunflowers! I would love to include them in my wedding. A bouquet of sunflowers would be beautiful and look especially lovely with hints of blue or purple!

Staying with my love of sunflowers, how gorgeous is this naked wedding cake with sunflowers?! I have already said in a precious blog post how much I love naked wedding cakes, so pairing them with my favourite flower is definitely a winner in my eyes.

How amazing are these shoes?! If you are planning a vintage themed wedding and want something that is sure to stand out and get people talking then something like these might be perfect!

Irma xo

Do you think yellow is a pretty colour scheme for a wedding? Are there any other colour schemes you would like us to post about? Let us know by commenting, we love to hear your opinions!

Wishing you Luck! :)

A while ago I picked up a horse shoe 6" template tile, naked and ready to be decorated. Today I am feeling lucky so it's time to decorate the lucky horse shoe :)

I have decided to go with blue to fit in with Irma's piece on a blue themed wedding.

I began by painting the material in Annie Sloan Antoinette paint which I had lying around. It makes a nice background. I gathered together my 50 shades of blue! ;)

Then with a bit of imagination and a glue gun I created this very cute little horse shoe :)

Perfect to decorate your wedding venue/party or perhaps you just want to present one to the bride and groom to wish them well. All the products used can be purchased from any good craft store. I even found the gorgeous silver heart clasp at a craft show! Beautiful!

  

Would you consider this little cutesy for your wedding day? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Kelly and Irma xo

Reception - Drinks!

So, if you're planning a budget friendly wedding with a vintage feel then these are the perfect way to serve your guest's their drinks! Better still, it is self-service! 

These mason jar drinks dispensers are gorgeous and add a really quirky feel to your big day.

You can make your drinks look extra pretty by adding fruit to them. You could even do totally homemade cocktails or mocktails! 

These can be found on ebay for the bargain price of £17.99!

It would also be really cute to add little DIY labels in front of these drinks dispensers telling guests exactly what is inside.

Maybe some little blackboard labels like these ones might be up your street. They could be stuck onto the glass itself or onto a little card in front.

Kelly and Irma xo

I love to hear your feedback, please leave a comment :)

DIY - flower girl paper flower and lace hairband

Here's another hairband DIY that could make a lovely hairpiece for any flower girls and the best bit is they can keep it after the wedding!

How gorgeous is our little model?!

This can be made simply with a simple hairband (which can be bought from any bargain store or chemist), a small length of lace or ribbon (you may have some lying around the house or it can easily be bought from any craft or bargain store) and some paper flowers (most craft stores stock these or they can easily be found online). 

We chose to add a button and gem onto our flower just to add some more detail but this is totally optional.

What do you think of this hairband option? Do you prefer this to the last one or do you think the hairband from Monday's post is more your style? You can see that post here!

Irma and Kelly xo