Yes, today is THE DAY. In a few short hours Jeremy and I will be walking down the isle and saying our "I dos." Crazy, right? I really cannot even begin to express how excited and happy I am!
I wanted to share this sweet tutorial by Janae and Kendra as it is oh-so-wedding appropriate. Enjoy!
Hello A Beautiful Mess readers!
I am so very happy for Elsie and her upcoming wedding. I have no doubt that her wedding will be beyond gorgeous! I wish Jeremy and her the best!
My friend, Kendra and I were talking about DIY ideas for weddings. One thing that we came up with was a different twist to the traditional flower girl petals. We spent some time sewing up these sweet little leaves using vintage fabric. You can make a ton of these if you have multiple people. They each take just a few minutes!
Supplies: fabric or felt, needle & thread, sewing machine (optional)
1. Cut your leaves in various sizes.
2. Sew two sides together. Have fun and layer lots of fabrics!
3. Embellish with embroidery thread. We placed stuffing in a few leaves just to create some dimension.
The good thing about this project is that your sweet flower girl will have a cute and crafty souvenir to take from your wedding. As soon as I handed some leaves to my daughter, Hazel, she stuffed one in her pocket. I think she liked them.
They will add a beautiful pop of color to any aisle!
Happy wedding day Elsie! I am sure it will be simply marvellous and your husband {husband?!?! wow.} really loves you--the posts he wrote about you were so sweet.
And such a beautiful craft too. Kind of whimsical and ever so pretty.
Posted by: Libby | May 15, 2011 at 06:54 AM
Wishing you all the happiness in the world, Elsie! I can't wait to hear all about your wedding - I'm sure it will be magical. :)
Posted by: Kim | May 15, 2011 at 07:01 AM
Congratulations and blessings to both of you!! Such an exciting time!
Posted by: Lisa yates | May 15, 2011 at 07:22 AM
Gorgeous love this idea! can't wait for wedding pics :)
Posted by: emily | May 15, 2011 at 07:36 AM
Omg Elsie! Congrats!:D
Posted by: Sakinah Lee | May 15, 2011 at 07:36 AM
Such a happy, happy day! I love the posts that Jeremy wrote for you; musicians make the best life mates ever. (Mine is sitting beside me, guitar plugged into amp, as I type this.) Wishing you the most beautiful day of your life!
~And I can't wait to see the dress :-)
xo, Anita
Posted by: Anita | May 15, 2011 at 07:53 AM
I hope your wedding was all things wonderful and everything you ever dreamed of! Congratulations Elsie! xoxo
Posted by: Susan | May 15, 2011 at 07:56 AM
Congrats Elsie and Jeremy! You two are so perfect together and I hope you have the most magical life together! <3
This is such a sweet DIY, thank you so much for sharing! XO.
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | May 15, 2011 at 08:02 AM
I wish so much that I would have been more creative with my wedding. Everytime I see cute wedding ideas and beautiful wedding pictures in beautiful locations I wish I could have a redo on my wedding planning things would be so different. This is an adorable idea. If the flower girl didnt want to jeep tgem for some reason You could even save these and make a garland out of them. So cute. Great post. And congrats Elsie & Jeremy!
Posted by: Amy Martin | May 15, 2011 at 08:03 AM
Happy wedding day, Elsie! Congratulations! I hope you have a wonderful, magical day. I can't wait to see pictures!
Posted by: Heather V | May 15, 2011 at 08:26 AM
Good luck today Elsie!
Just take it all in moment by moment.
Posted by: ann marie | May 15, 2011 at 08:28 AM
And I agree with what Amy Martin (2 posts up) said. Every time I see cute, creative weddings done so beautifully I wish I could get a re-do on my wedding. Not the the person, just the wedding itself, lol!
Posted by: ann marie | May 15, 2011 at 08:33 AM
good luck Elsie! You will be a beautiful bride. Sending health and happiness to you and jeremy from Scotland! :)
Posted by: La | May 15, 2011 at 08:43 AM
congrats on your wedding day elsie and jeremy!!
xox
love deer donna :D
Posted by: deer donna | May 15, 2011 at 08:59 AM
Good luck today Elsie & Jeremy!! can't wait for your wedding pics!!
Kisses from Spain!!
Nerea
Posted by: Nerea | May 15, 2011 at 09:03 AM
congrats congrats congrats!
Posted by: morgan | May 15, 2011 at 09:06 AM
Congratulations! I hope you have a beautiful day :)
Posted by: Floor | May 15, 2011 at 09:17 AM
oh my gosh congrats!!!!! cant wait to see pictures and see all your hard work in something beautiful!
Posted by: kat | May 15, 2011 at 09:39 AM
EEEp...I remember when you were posting about the engagement...you truly make me feel like a valued friend. And like any valued friend, I wish you and your Husband (which he will be by the time you read this comment) the best and most beautiful life together. You really both are so inspiring...thank you for letting us (me!) be a part of your life. May the many evenings of beauty and joy in your future, carry my blessings and all those of your thousands of friends. Hearts and Wedding Bells, Janna Lynn
Posted by: Janna Lynn | May 15, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Happy Wedding Day! I wish you and Jeremy all the best and a lifetime of happiness!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa E | May 15, 2011 at 09:46 AM