DIY bride

The Chiffon Dress Every Cosplayer Needs to See

April 30, 2018

When looking at a one-of-a-kind gown created by JoEllen Elam of Firefly Path Bridal, you might just think you’re dreaming. Blending reality with fantasy, JoEllen has mastered the art of fantasy gowns for brides-to-be and cosplayers across the world. Today JoEllen is visiting the blog to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the dress every cosplayer needs to see: a stunning Twilight Lily Chiffon dress featuring an ombré design from her Spoonflower shop. Keep reading to find out how this dreamy dress became a reality.

25 Projects for Your Blissfully DIY Wedding

January 31, 2018

Wedding planning season has arrived and we’re highlighting 25 of our favorite projects to help you achieve the DIY wedding of your dreams. From unique ways to jazz up your dancing shoes to inventive photoshoot backdrops and custom bridesmaids dresses, we’ve got all skill levels and time commitments covered. Get comfortable, relax and enjoy the inspirational view—then don’t forget to bookmark your favorites. We promise there’s something for every crafty bride on our list!

This DIY Wedding Send Off is Venue-Approved!

January 2, 2018

The venue is booked, the dress has been selected (bonus points for me-made!) and the cake tasting is complete, but have you thought about how your guests will send you off to newlywed bliss? We love a festive sparkler exit but more and more engaged couples are finding that venues are putting out the fire before the sparklers are even lit. Lucky for you, the wedding experts at Ruffled have solved your wedding woes with a venue-friendly (glitter and flame-free!) DIY send off that any member of your bridal party can create in just a few easy steps– no sewing required.