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Get the Look: DIY Painted Mason Jars

At Weddingstar, we’ve been loving the look of rustic weddings with DIY projects all around – and our favorite project of all has been the array of painted mason jars we’ve been seeing! In today’s blog I am super excited to show you guys how to create 3 different looks for your wedding using three separate painting techniques. With easy to follow tutorial steps and all the tips we learned along the way, find out how to create the perfect painted mason jars for your wedding (or home!).

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Parisian: Black & White Lookbook

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Be immersed in the romance and whimsy of Parisian streets with the fifth release in our Weddingstar Style Lookbooks, Parisian: Black and White. With its’ timeless color palette, learn how to design your own French inspired wedding with the tips, tricks and products featured throughout. Continue on to READ MORE >

Equestrian Love Feature: DIY Miniature Pie Favors

With the launch of our latest style lookbook, Equestrian Love we featured a ton of great homespun inspiration for your perfect rustic wedding. And, nothing says charming or country better than pie! Keep your own rustic wedding in theme by giving guests a wedding favor they’ll love (and devour!) by making miniature pies. Heck, we even have an adorable Miniature Pie Packaging Kit that will give you everything you need to package your pastries so they’re pretty as a picture! You just need to whip up a few batches of mini pies and today we are showing you how – our designer Tara has even included her secret recipes for you to print!

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20 Unique Wedding Favor Ideas for Under $2

Every Bride knows that sticking to a wedding budget can seem like an impossible task at times.

So, to help your budgeting journey along, I thought I would show you some of my favorite Weddingstar guest favors that won’t break the bank. Here are 20 inexpensive, unique and totally fun favors for every wedding theme.

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Wedding Accessories for Lovers of the Great Outdoors

Whether you are adventure seekers or just love being outside, Weddingstar has wedding accessories to suit your style. I have created two inspiration boards: one for true nature lovers and the other for all of the campers out there. Enjoy!

For the Tree Huggers & Nature Lovers

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A Fairytale Wedding Theme

An incredible ball gown with rhinestones, beading and pickups; twinkle and sparkle everywhere; and feeling like a princess for a day  that’s the magic of a fairytale wedding.

Here are a few of my favorite princessy accessories to make all your fairytale wedding dreams come true.

Creating the Theme

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Our 5 Fave Summer Wedding Accessories

Here are 5 must-have wedding accessories to make your big summer day truly magical. I’ve included the perfect cake topper, guest favors and decor accessories. Enjoy!

1. Mini Picnic Baskets

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Designer Spotlight: D.I.Y? Because you are Amazing!

Hi there lovely readers — Rita here! So excited for my annual post! I’m now well into my second year designing for Weddingstar, and just to let you know, the excitement doesn’t dissipate. It’s been thrilling to see products that I’ve designed used in real life weddings and featured on blogs and in magazines. So keep on sending us images, it always makes our day:)

Last year I gave you my Insider Tips To Creating A Theme. Today I’m going to do it a bit differently, sharing my prowess at a hands on level, so that you too can experience the magic of making. You guessed right, it’s a D.I.Y project! I’ll be showing how to create gorgeous terrariums (doubly fun if used as echo friendly favors). Oh happy day! PLUS if that’s all too much work, I’ll show an even easier way to get on your green goddess. Integrating succulents into table décor. Continue on to READ MORE >

A Vibrant & Fun Easter Wedding Theme

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With a rainbow of pastels for a color palette and adorable favor ideas that exude the beauty and fun of spring, weddings with an Easter theme are undeniably charming and never fail to impress.

So in honor of the chocolate-frenzy holiday weekend, I’ve put together a few of my fave springtime favors, table decorations, cake toppers and even yummy treats to help inspire your very own Easter wedding. Enjoy! Continue on to READ MORE >

“What are Escort Cards, and Do We Really Need Them?”


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With all the varieties, shapes and sizes out there, wedding stationery can be a bit confusing. And yes, some of it is just for aesthetic use but most do serve a purpose, so be careful not to back away from all of it so soon.

Through your wedding planning travels you’ve likely come across the term “escort cards” (or “table sign cards“) and went, “Huh?” Am I right?

Escort cards aren’t as well known as say invitations or place cards, but if you’re planning to have assigned seating at your wedding, they are definitely just as important. Continue on to READ MORE >

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