Bridal body autonomy: My body is none of your business
…I looked at my mother and calmly but firmly said something along the lines of: “I am well aware of what my body looks like. I need you to not talk to me about this anymore. I don’t talk to you about your body. My body is not any of your business, only mine, so please don’t bring it up again.”
DIY Mirror garland brings the pretty shinies to your ceremony
An eagle-eyed reader spotted the mirror garland hanging in the trees behind Matt and Jescia’s outdoor ceremony and demanded to know (okay, truth: politely and graciously asked) if the couple could share their DIY secret. Here’s what Jescia had to say.
Don’t have a vintage suitcase? Use a guitar case card box
Card boxes are a cute lil avenue for you to release some creative wedding energy. We should know — we’ve seen tons of the adorable things y’all have come up with. But let’s say you’re more into the idea of a vintage suitcase than creating your very own Card Monster. If you don’t have the time/energy/finances to seek out an elegant, timeless Samsonite, never fear. Do you know anyone who plays the guitar?
Potluck bouquet: Build a bouquet from flowers that guests bring
Instead of putting the bouquet together herself on her way to meet Martyn, Jess requested that a few loved ones arrive to the wedding with small bouquets of flowers that were special to them. Her sister arranged the many different flowers into one huge bridal bouquet right before Jess walked down the aisle.