Dylan List member Bliss Event Planning did a great blog post yesterday on eco-friendly bouquets. If you are a bride looking for alternatives to the traditional flower bouquet Bliss came up with 5 eco-bridal bouquet alternatives.

First up: Wood

Balsa wood bridal bouquets. They are handmade from tapioca wood peel, also called sola wood, a naturally derived paper product. Since  they aren’t technically a live flower, they never die making them the perfect eco-friendly alternative to a floral bouquet.

Bliss encourages you to contact your local florist and see where you can get them. If for some reason your florist can’t find them check out Save on Crafts, they offer art and craft supplies at discounted prices!

Second up: Buttons

I personally love this trend. This trend started a few years ago and is only getting bigger. You can either find felt and button bouquets or buttons (like the one above). The one above came via Really Bad Kitty. You can also check out more Etsy finds and Princess Lasertron.

Bliss has 3 more great alternatives, so make sure you CLICK HERE to check them out!

Photos courtesy of Bliss Event Planning.

Pinwheels aren’t just for kids anymore. I love how we’re seeing pinwheels incorporated into every aspect of weddings and engagements now. When I came across the above photo by Cheyenne Schultz I knew I had to do a post on pinwheels. Instead of balloons this couple used pinwheels to make their engagement session fun.

The Cupcake Chronicles showed how pinwheels can also be used as escort cards for your wedding. Isn’t this the cutest idea!

This esty find gave pinwheels an updated makeover. Their fancy and all grown up with lace, elegant paper, and vintage buttons.

Pinwheels can also be a great alternative to flower bouquets, boutonnieres, or cupcake toppers

Photo courtesy of Cupcake Social on Etsy.

These pinwheels by rule42 on etsy can be custom made just for you!

If you want a little project you can visit Once Wed for an easy to follow DIY Wedding Pinwheel tutorial!

Back in February I did a post on An Updated Trend: Updos. Now its time for DIY hairstyles. Here are 5 easy hairstyles that will make a BIG impression when you walk down the aisle. And. You can do it without breaking the bank.

The Classic Bun. This simple style can be stunning by adding a little bling. Finding a jeweled hair clip or stick will give it that extra little touch.

The Twist. Not only will large drop earrings dress up this look, but you can never go wrong with the ballerina look.

The Casual Look. I love this. Its casual, simple and perfect for the outdoor summer wedding.

The Side-Sweep. Loose curls, swept to the side. Yes, please! Its the classic beach girl look and I love it.

The Loose Curls. You women who have naturally curly hair… this is a great style for your wedding. But it isn’t just for women with curly hair. This look will look great on everyone, so why not flaunt those curls!

Make sure you check out Wedding Channel’s 15 Amazing DIY Hairstyles for more ideas and tips.

All photos courtesy of Wedding Channel.

As you know I love the small little details. Signs are one of those details that can give your wedding that extra touch. They are also a great little DIY project (more on that later ).

Help your wedding guests find their way by having a sign pointing to the ceremony or reception.

Photo courtesy of STYLEINSPIRED.

They are also great for your portraits.

Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Messina.

Don’t forget to incorporate them into the reception. You can also do a big wedding chalkboard for the seating chart or menu.

Photos courtesy of Southern Living and Elizabeth Anne Designs.

Signs don’t always have to be just for weddings. They would be perfect to incorporate into an engagement session.

Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Messina via Inspired By This.

Don’t forget to check out Etsy.com, you can always find great signs on there.

Happy Planning!

In case you missed it yesterday make sure you check out Carrie & Gergely’s Real Engagement!

Today, I’m swooning over save-the-date cards and letterpress invitations. When Taylor Glenn Photography sent over this DIY save-the-date card I instantly feel in love. They aren’t your average DIY cards. When Lindsey found a postcard in the visitors center at the entrance to the Grand Teton National Park, she knew she found the perfect card that would represent her wedding in September.

She wanted something fast and easy. She was able to find similar typeface and added a wedding couple and here’s what she came up with:

Isn’t this SO cute! I can’t wait to see what this New York couple comes up with for their wedding in September.

Our Dylan List member cloud 9 Weddings & Papers also has stunning stationary. I’ve been swooning for almost a week with the letterpress invitations that they just got in. As all of you know paper has become a bit of an obsession for me. I can’t help but love it. Back in February I did a post on My Love of Paper and I posted some of my favorite eco-friendly stationary lines.

Well, now you can add Spark Letterpress to that list. This eco-friendly line has me thinking about throwing a party just so I can order some invitations!

Isn’t it divine? I just love how elegant their stationary is. Make sure you check out Spark’s website and well as cloud 9 Weddings & Paper’s website for more information.

Photos courtesy of Taylor Glenn Photography & cloud 9 Weddings & Paper.

They represent trust and patience. Having a 1,000 homemade cranes at your wedding is a symbol of good luck for a happy marriage. They’ve become an easy Do-It-Yourself project for wedding decorations.

Couples find colors that are important to them and match their wedding colors. It will take hours and even weeks to finish, but in the end you will have a beautiful DIY project.

What you’ll need:

If you haven’t made cranes before there are kits out there with easy directions. The kits can get you started and you can buy additional origami paper and string for the cranes.

The first few might not come out the way you want as you can see with the yellow and pink one above. Don’t get discouraged the cranes will get better the more you make. The end result a beautiful garland for your wedding day.

Photo courtesy of San Diego Wedding Insider via Once Wed.