To end the week, a few last DIY tips and ways to personalize your day.

Look for sales and specials wherever you are. Hobby Lobby was my personal favorite for great bargains and fun décor elements. I purchased plant stands, candles, baskets, wreaths, picture frames, and more all for next to nothing. There are many other unexpected places where you might …

Nearly six months after the fact, it is fun to look back on the day and see what still stands out. Thomas and I each made a list of a few of our favorite things from the day. Maybe you could use some of these ideas as well.

My List

Greeting guests

Rather than having the guests go through a formal receiving line …

Photography was the first area where Thomas and I decided we would really place a large portion of our budget. Both of us have dabbled in photography as a hobby since high school so it is something that has a high level of significance to us. We appreciate a good eye for composition, saturated color, and rich black and whites. …

When you are carrying out a wedding on your own with many DIY projects, the more help you can get the better. We were very fortunate to have ready and willing friends and relatives (our VIPs) who were up to the challenge. All of the personal time and effort each of them put into making our day special gave it …

Today Thomas is going to share a little bit about how he and his friends put together our personal DJ set-up.

The music:

For months, we compiled great dance songs. A few days before the wedding both the bridal party and the groomsmen went through the list and determined the best and most dance-able songs. The songs we looked for …