Devoted to “crafting your wedding, layer by layer,” 100 Layer Cake features projects that (for the most part) do not require elaborate techniques and materials. For example, in a project taken from the book “Paper+Craft,” silhouette-shaped escort cards are cut from black construction paper using a print-out template and other everyday materials. The site also boasts a comprehensive list of vendors for calligraphy, food, fashion and more.
Always a Blogsmaid — alwaysablogsmaid.com
While updated less frequently than other bridal blogs, Always a Blogsmaid is perhaps more substantive, offering practical advice on setting a realistic budget, hiring a wedding planner, setting a date that pleases both families, and much more. Click AAB911 for advice on hot-button issues such as religious conflicts in wedding planning and loose-lipped guests on Facebook, while the AAB411 tab provides a rundown of the latest industry trends, honeymoon spots and upcoming bridal events.
Before the Big Day — beforethebigday.blogspot.com
The UK vendor listings and wedding fairs listed on this British blog aren’t useful for most people in the states. But, American brides-to-be will be inspired by the themed weddings, including “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Beach Big Day,” and, fittingly, “Being British.” But blogger Georgia Peters, a journalist planning to be married in May 2011, still caters to her American audience by including a list of American photographers and blogs.
Bridal Bubbly — bridalbubbly.blogspot.com
In-the-moment photography is the focus of Bridal Bubbly, a site run by wedding planners based in Washington, D.C., who “do everything from rustic horse farm weddings to elegant museum bashes.” With their experience, the bloggers have a knack for preparing for the worst — like bad weather at an outdoor wedding. One post features a selection of fashionable rain boots — “wedding wellies” — that are ideal for the bride and bridal party.
The Bride’s Cafe – thebridescafe.com
With a charm akin to a cozy coffee shop, Janie Medley’s “edgy, sophisticated, romantic” blog will inspire craft-loving brides of many tastes. Check out the do-it-yourself projects section for whimsical party favors, decorations and other flourishes, such as faux flowers made of crepe paper, linen and T-shirts, and bird-cage lanterns assembled with string, card stock, plastic lids and other household items.
For a list of more than 200 wedding blogs, go to getmarried.com/wedding-blog/blogroll.
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