Weddings, Summer 2012

Your romance is one of a kind, why should there by anthing ordinary about your wedding? We've packed our annual Design-It-Yourself issue with fresh ideas and fantastic finds that feel unique, unexpected, and oh-so artisanal.

Good Things for Summer

Genius ideas guaranteed to make your day memorable.
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Projects:
Heart Escort Card Display How-To
Cake Pinwheel Topper
Shell Ring Pillow and Novel Ring Book
Gold Dresden Trim Centerpiece
Rope Chair Back How-To
Oval Guest Book Label Clip Art
Recipes:
Stuffed Peppadew Peppers Recipe
Roasted Pepper and White Anchovy Crostini
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Violet Rose
Blackberry Kir
Rose French 75

DIY Wedding Favors

Cute and clever favor-packaging ideas that are a cinch to DIY.
Bugle Favor
Flavored Salt Favor Labels Clip Art
Tea Time Favor Packaging Clip Art
Polka-Dot Candy Wrapper Clip Art
Cookie Favor Envelope Template
Tissue-Paper Flower Favors Template
"For You With Love" Favor Clip Art
Origami Wood Favor How-To
"Sweet like Love" Favor Tag Clip Art

Clip Art for Every Style Wedding

Cool fonts, patterns, and emblems you can download from our website for free.
Typography Banner Clip Art
Chevron Napkin Rings
Applause Sign Clip Art
Wine Bottle Table Number Clip Art
Customizable Place Cards Clip Art
Monogram Table Numbers Clip Art
Patterned Escort Cards Clip Art
Six Clip Art Favor Tags
Mini Barrels of Matches Favors
DIY Menu Clip Art
Place Mat and Favor Box Clip Art
Motif Program Cover Clip Art

DIY Wedding Celebrations

We recreated details from these real weddings so you can customize them for your fete.
Real Wedding: Gracia & Dan
Real Wedding: Jamie & Steven
Real Wedding: Vanessa & Calvin
Projects:
Modern Tray Liner Clip Art
Guide Post Sign Templates
"Love is the Best Medicine" Favor Clip Art
"Love is the Best Medicine" Thank-Yous
Monogram Banner Clip Art
Monogram Wreath Stamp Clip Art

Real Weddings

Three love-struck couples tie the knot with panache.
Real Wedding: Lindsay & Ryan
Real Wedding: Maggie & Greg
Real Wedding: Kelly & Lucas

Light-as-Air Wedding Dresses

Get swept off your feet by these lighthearted and swoon-worthy wedding dresses.
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Berry Wedding Ideas

Lovely to look at and downright delicious, these vibrant fruits can put a summery twist on flowers, invitations, cakes, and more.
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In Season: Farm Fresh Flowers

Florist Shawn Marie Cossette brings summer's fragrant bounty to life.
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Registry: Monogrammed Finds

Monorammed must-haves for your happy new home.
Browse the Products

Beauty: DIY Wedding Day Makeup

A step-by-step primer for simply stunning makeup.
Get the Steps

Celebrations: Unexpected Showers

Have a blast with these out-of-the-ordinary party themes.
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Perfect Color Palette: Blue

Blues that hit the right note.
Get Inspired

DIY Wedding Hairstyles

Four eye-catching ways to wear your hair, whether you like it down and flowy or sleekly swept back.
Get the Looks

Carnation Wedding Ideas

The often-overlooked flower stars in breathtaking bouquets and elegant arrangements.
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Travel: Great Escapes

Sensational spots for weddings and honeymoons.
Honeymoon Guide to Greece
Honeymoon Guide to Hawaii
Honeymoon Guide to Jamaica
Location Scout: Sarasota
Honeymoon Diary: Argentina & Uruguay

Expert Advice

Plugged-in pros share their fave treats, tunes, and tents.
Advice from a Dessert Stylist
Advice from Wedding DJs
Advice from Event Tents Pro