Category Archives: DIY Wedding Ideas

19Sep2011

Satin Ribbon Rolls. The Perfect DIY Wedding Decorations

Satin Ribbon is a great way to decorate and accessorize, adding a pop of color to the ceremony or reception. That pop of color can go a long way, which is why bargain brides should check out 100-yard satin ribbon rolls — the next best thing to wholesale ribbon!

Just think, 100 yards is 300 feet, which equals 3,600 inches of satin ribbon all on one convenient roll. You’d have to buy ten, 10-yard rolls at your local craft store, and that only works if they have 10 rolls of the color you’re looking for.

 

Let your imagination go wild! You can do great things with that much ribbon. Choose from 15 gorgeous colors available at Ann’s, and don’t forget to check out personalized ribbon and curling ribbon. Even more ribbon options are coming this fall!

 

Here are a few Google search terms to help unravel your creativity.

• Ribbon Centerpieces

• Decorate Tables with Ribbons

• Ribbon Wands

• Decorating with Ribbons

• Make it with Ribbons

• Roses with Ribbons

 

What are you doing with ribbon for your wedding?

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15Aug2011

A New Trend in Wedding Colors: Passionate for Purple

A color without limits, purple has become a new trend in today’s wedding colors. It can be dressed up for formal affairs or dressed down for casual ones. Best of all, it’s not limited to any season.

Purple is the result of combining the warmest and coolest of colors, red and blue, and is believed to be the “ideal” color. Purple has been used to symbolize evocative themes, such as magic, mystery and royalty. Favored by most artists, this color encourages fantasy and imagination — no wonder it’s a new romantic favorite for today’s couples!

Try pairing purple with one of these meaningful colors, and you’ll really make a statement:

Yellow — Symbolizes wisdom and evokes feelings of joy and happiness.
Green — The color of nature, fertility, life and harmony.
Red — Symbolizes life and vitality.
Brown — Reflects a wholesome feeling and an appreciation for nature.
Pink — The universal color of love.

Flowers and Flourish Grapevine Wedding Invitations

We recommend adding accents to your wedding invitations to bring out your wedding colors. Consider tying satin ribbon around your invite card or adding rhinestones to draw attention to the design element.

Tell us what color you would pair purple with and why?

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04Jul2011

Get this look! Outdoor Bridal Showers in 5 Easy Steps

The season for outdoor celebrations is upon us! If you’re planning a bridal shower, move it outdoors — the venue is free and the activities are fun. Here are 5 steps for getting the perfect look at your outdoor bridal shower.


Step 1: Decide Your Theme

We’re choosing to celebrate the Fourth of July for obvious reasons, but you can pick any theme or convert any event into a bridal shower. First and foremost, think about what the bride likes: her hobbies, her favorite holidays and her favorite types of food are just a few areas to start with.

Step 2: Choose a Central Location

Once you’ve chosen your venue, consider where people will naturally congregate and mingle. Where’s the most convenient spot for food, drinks, napkins, etc.? Don’t worry about having an abundance of decorations everywhere. Just focus on your central location. One well-placed, well-planned table is all you need to pull of a great outdoor look.

Step 3:  Add Impressive Details

Add some unexpected details for pizzazz! Napkins are an inexpensive way to add bright color and personalization to the celebration. Follow your theme through every aspect of the table right down to the disposable dinnerware — it comes in all kinds of colors and themes these days. Our designer even added coordinating labels to the water bottles, as you can see in photo #1.

Step 4: Give Creative Favors

Aside from the food, bridal shower favors are the most memorable part of the party. Create something fun! Seasonal favors are clever and impressive. We’ve put together s’more kits in photo #3 and sparklers with personalized matches in photo #4. Both ideas are easy to throw together with clear favor bags and ribbon.

5. Present Food with Flair

Presentation is key! You don’t need an elaborate spread that takes hours to put together. You just need fun ways to present simple snacks and on-the-go foods guests can carry with them as they move and mingle. Glass vases are inexpensive, attractive options for holding treats. We also found cheap baskets and wrapped them in plaid cloth to coordinate.

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23Jun2011

DIY Wedding Favors: Get 6 Different Looks with 1 Favor Box

Finding a wedding favor that’s both adorable and affordable can be challenging, which is why our house designer came up with some beautiful options using our cheapest wedding favor box and we want to share them with you!  You can create the perfect wedding favors and still have it fit into your wedding budget.  Enjoy!

1. Simply Autumn

Chocolate malt balls secured inside our Clear Favor Boxes with Flourish Favor Labels create a fabulously simple look for autumn.

 

2. Seaside Beauty

A mixture of seashells beneath shimmering aqua Satin Ribbon and secured with the Initials and Heart Favor Labels creates romantic, seaside appeal. (Check out QualitySeashells.com for great prices on shells).

 

3. Poised in Pink

Pink jelly beans add a fun, pretty touch to our Clear Favor Boxes with pink Satin Ribbon wrapped in a charming bow at the top.

 

4. Bold Elegance

Put your wedding colors on display by wrapping two colors of Satin Ribbon around our Clear Favor Boxes filled with candy to coordinate. We chose to add White Favor Cards to create affordable, personalized wedding favors.

 

5. Purple & Periwinkle

Purple and periwinkle is a lovely color combination. The candies filling this Clear Favor Box coordinate perfectly with the purple Satin Ribbon tied to our Butterfly Favor Tag. A great personalized wedding favor for spring or summer weddings.

 

6. Orange Brilliance

A vibrant, stylish summer look! Orange candies fill this Clear Favor Box with yellow Satin Ribbon wrapped around the outside and an orange mum secured to the top.

 

What could you create with the clear favor boxes?

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10Jun2011

And the Wedding Favor Challenge Winners Are…

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who submitted wedding favor ideas for our Favor Challenge! We loved reading all of your ideas and were quite impressed with your creativity. It was tough, but we have narrowed it down to three winners that really inspired us.  We will be contacting you soon via email to notify you of your winnings!

Jen P – Autumn Apples

“We’re being married in the fall and I originally knew exactly what I wanted to do – fall-themed candy and/or caramel apples! That being said, I’ve been sort of scared away from it because it’s a bit of work to make sure they look great – I have perfected my technique, and done the taste test (my fav part!) but I was mostly concerned about packaging options, and how well they will keep during the reception. I thought that more people would do this for favors, but so far I haven’t seen any wedding sites selling a “kit” of any kind – maybe you guys should look into it!”

 

Shannon J – Sunflower Power

“We are getting married next July and our colors are sunbeam yellow and ivory. I want to go with a sunflower theme for the wedding but I am having a hard time finding favors for my theme. One idea that I had was to take wine glasses and fill them with yellow gel candle wax and cover with a sunflower shaped label with our names and wedding date. The label is the hardest part of this task.”

 

Sara P – Jammin’ Favors

“Our wedding theme/colors are champagne and lavender! I had the idea to buy Mason Jars and fill them with grapes and blueberries (just for decoration) and wrap champagne ribbon around the top. Then find a good recipe for homemade grape and blueberry jams and make labels for the tops of the jars. Our wedding is in March and I can remember as a child going to my grandparents’ house in the winter time and there basement being filled with all different types of fruits, vegetables and jams canned in Mason Jars. So it seemed very fitting to tie an old family tradition into our wedding.”

 

Ladies, our accessories expert and designer are working hard to find exactly what we need to fit your visions! We’ll post the final creations in early July, on the same day they’ll be available for purchase at Ann’sBridalBargains.com!

 

Here’s a sneak peek at a few favors that were inspired by your ideas!

Clear Wedding Favor BagsYellow Wedding Favor BoxesMason Jar Drinking Mug

 

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06Jun2011

Ann’s Wedding Favor Challenge Starts Today!

Let the pros at Ann’s create the perfect wedding favor for you and you could WIN $50 in FREE product! We are excited about this wedding favor challenge and hope you join the creative fun.

All you have to do is tell us your wedding theme, colors and your favor idea or what you’re looking for in a wedding favor. We’ll choose our 3 favorite ideas, create or search high and low for the perfect favors and then we’ll offer them on our website, www.annsbridalbargains.com!

You have until midnight on Wednesday, June 8, to post your ideas. We’ll post the 3 winning ideas on Friday, June 10 and contact them via email. Check back all week to see the great ideas brides are contributing.

Need a creative jump start? Check out these ideas!


1. Crazy for Cookies

Everyone loves a good cookie! Create a cookie kit for a super cute and tasty favor. Name them something fun and create favor labels that fit your wedding theme.

 

2. Bottled with Love

Bottled beverages make a refreshing wedding favor, especially for summer weddings and destination weddings. Add favor labels or DIY labels for a stylish, personal touch.

 

3. The Perfect “Pear”

If you’re the perfect pair, create the perfect “pear” favor to match! All you need is a few boxes of fruit, ribbon and favor tags! Simply sweet.

 

Now that you’ve been inspired, share your ideas. We’re ready to tackle any challenge, and we’re very excited to see what you have in mind!

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02Jun2011

Spotlight on a Trend: Signature Cocktails

Signature drinks have become a popular trend in today’s wedding receptions. They’re a stylish, personal touch that adds to the ambience of your celebration. We like to see couples highlight their signature drink throughout the reception. Here are a few ideas for you!

1. Get creative with the two lines of personalization available on Personalized Wedding Napkins. Use a fun verse like “Eat, drink and be married!” or “A Toast to…[your names] or “Cheers!…[your names]” You can write anything you want in those two lines.

2. Name your signature drink(s) and create cute DIY cards to be placed at the bar and on reception tables so guests know their options.

3. Make your signature drinks colorful and eye-catching. Drinks that coordinate with your wedding colors and reception decoration create a stunning atmosphere sure to impress.

4. Place a DIY drink menu at the bar that explains what’s in your signature drink(s) and/or any special stories behind the drinks.

5. Stay classic and have your wedding napkins personalized with your names and wedding date, but also choose a design that coordinates with your signature drink. Also, consider Ann’s Personalized Coasters. You can use the leftover coasters long after the wedding!

 

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31May2011

Cheap DIY Favor Idea from Ann’s — Just 77¢ Each!

Check out our recipe for a cheap DIY favor that is sure to fit your budget AND impress your guests! We’ve even created a how-to video to show you exactly how to put this adorable wedding favor together.

Each DIY Favor Includes:

• One Blank 2-Piece Favor Box (36¢ each per 25 ct.)

• One Personalized Label (25¢ each per 36 ct.)

• One Satin Ribbon Strip (16¢ per 21” strip/$26.99 per roll)

• One Cupcake Liner (Optional)

• A Tasty Treat!

 

Watch the video below to see how it all comes together!

 

 

You can use this same DIY recipe to create literally 100s of combinations and looks:

• The 2-Piece Favor Boxes are one of many options available at Ann’s. Our Favor Box selection includes a variety of shapes and colors, which allow you to create something fun and unique.

 

• Personalized Labels come in a variety of different shapes, colors and designs, so you’re sure to find one that fits your wedding style beautifully. And they are ALL super affordable!

• The Satin Ribbon is a great purchase because you can use leftover ribbon for adding coordinating accents to bouquets, floral arrangements, centerpieces or bridal party gifts.

• Cupcake liners can be found at any grocery store or super market. For 5¢ or less per liner, you’ll be adding a pretty detail to your favors that protects both the treats and the favor box.

• The treat is completely up to you! Whether you choose something that coordinates with the wedding theme or a special treat made by a family member or friend, you can find something both tasty and affordable.

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23May2011

Get this look! Trendy Wedding Cake Alternatives

Ann’s shows you how to create an affordable, stylish dessert buffet your guests will find absolutely delectable!  So, if you are looking for fun wedding cake ideas, we have some great alternatives for you.

1. It’s all about variety and presentation. Ask close friends and family members to bake different desserts for an affordable way to supply your dessert buffet. Also, keep an eye out for cheap ways to display those treats. Cake stands, shiny new cookie pans and glass vases for creating “shelving” are all great ways to add dimension and creativity.

2. Cupcakes are a huge trend right now! Add a little sparkle to yours with silver-tone Cupcake Picks from Ann’s.

3. If you include pies or smaller wedding cakes in your display, choose this beautiful Heart-Handled Serving Set for serving your guests. If your dessert buffet is a large table of small cakes and pies, consider ordering two serving sets and place one at each end.

4. Incorporate your wedding theme into your dessert table. The wire cornucopia filled with cookies (shown above) is a nice touch for an autumn wedding reception.

5. Napkins are a necessity for any dessert buffet. Ann’s offers Personalized Wedding Napkins in a variety of colors. They’re super cute and cheap — you can’t go wrong!

6. This homemade creation oozes with tasty goodness. Make sure the desserts you choose reflect the style of your event, whether its classic country or city chic.

7. Satin and chiffon bows add soft romance to this Simply Sweet Serving Set, meant to grace your dessert table.

8. Marshmallows are an inexpensive treat that you can dress up with all kinds of chocolaty goodness and colorful sprinkles. Check out OurBestBites.com for some easy instructions and creative ideas.

9. Cheesecake is a delicious choice for your dessert buffet that offers tremendous flavor and chic style! Choose several kinds to satisfy the craving of any guest.

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19May2011

Affordable Satin Ribbon Adds Color and Style

Invites a little pale? Décor a little dull? All you need is satin ribbon from Ann’s! Our bulk satin ribbon is available in lots of different colors for a great price. Add it to any number of things throughout your wedding for a soft, romantic touch.

Wedding Ribbon Rolls

Here are a few ideas to get you started!

Accent your wedding invitations with ribbon. Choose an inexpensive wedding invitation, like our All in White invitation, and spice it up with colorful ribbon.

Tie ribbon around your wedding favors. Satin ribbon adds the perfect finishing touch to any wedding favor.

Add ribbon to bridal party gifts. A beautifully wrapped gift with all the trimmings means you took the time to make it truly special.

Incorporate ribbon into table centerpieces. If your centerpieces are looking a little dull, colorful ribbon is sure to add a little pizzazz!

Wrap ribbon around stems of bouquets. Satin ribbon complements flowers beautifully. Consider adding it to all of your floral arrangements.

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