I am so excited to share this post! It was a community effort to bring such a cool little project together.
Super-talented Marla J Designs contacted me about possibly reviewing her jewelry designs for this blog. Now, I’m super -picky with fashion and art, so it’s not as simple as writing a glowing endorsement about everything that comes my way. I thought to myself, "Well, let’s see" and I looked into her selection. Can you imagine how thrilled I was to find that I just loved Marla J’s designs?! Not only did I find her to be a super-cool person, she’s an all-around entrepreneur and eco-conscious businesswoman! Those are two things that speak right to my heart. She sent me some samples while I arranged a photo shoot.
I asked the lovely Miss Broke-Ass-Bride herself if she’d consider modeling, and to my delight she said yes! She’s a terrific model! I have to say, the camera loves her.
Next was finding the right photographer. I contacted the multi-talented Alexandra Breckenridge , crossing my fingers that she might be available. She agreed and we were on our way!
Oooh, so much fun!!! Check it out!
In the first pic, Miss Broke-Ass-Bride is on her way to meet the parents. A dash of old-time elegance goes a long way! Looking the part, she feels confident it will go smoothly. She’s modeling a Satin Chocolate Fascinator embellished with Black Onyx and Feathers.
At her wedding shower, it’s time to feel pretty and fun. She can goof around with her bridesmaids sporting a Silk Red Rose Fascinator embellished with Swavorski Cyrstals and Guinea Feathers.
When she goes for bachelorette night with her girls, Miss B-A-B takes no prisoners. The gorgeous Peacock Earrings highlight her eyes in vibrant green and blue. Eat your hearts out, boys!!!
Drama at the reception? Not for long!! Miss Broke-Ass-Bride puts every other girl to shame wearing a classic Ivory Open Rose Fascinator embellished with Swavorski Crystals and Coque Feathers. Completing her look are sheer White Peacock Feather Earrings , embellished with Swavorski Crystal and hung on Sterling Silver.
This all was sooo much fun! Please check everyone out individually via the links below. I’m so lucky to be surrounded with such talented people!
Jeweler – www.MarlaJDesigns.Etsy.com
Photographer – www.AlexandraBreckendridge.com
Model and Wedding Extrodinaire – www.TheBrokeAssBride.com
xoxo Siena – Follow me on Twitter
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When the weather is dreary I always think of vacationing, and one of the most beautiful places I’ve been is Maui. While staying there, you see signs asking people not to take the beach home with them. In fact rumors were created saying if you take any of Hawaii of the island, you’ll have bad luck for 10 years! And I can’t blame them for being so cautious, because if I could, I’d plop the island in my pocket and take it home with me!
I met Jamee Jones, jewelry maker and owner of Jonara Blu Maui , who runs her business out of Maui on the side of the Volcano. Imagine the view! She draws all her inspiration for her jewelry from her breath-taking surroundings. She mixes shells, pearls, silk and beads into delightful pieces that are perfect accessories for any beach wedding. This is a excellent way of taking a piece of Maui without offending the islanders.
While scheming my imaginary Hawaiian wedding, I picked out my favorite piece called "Champagne Circles ," (love the name also) which is made with mother of pearl shell, Swarovski crystal, silk, gold and freshwater coin pearls. The freshwater pearls are an added bonus for me, because it was my husband’s first gift to me! And I also handmade freshwater pearl necklaces, as gifts, for all by bridesmaids.
Love Siena Heart
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I feel really lucky to be able to work in the industry I do. The way people are with each other when they are at the height of love is truly inspirational!
We went and interviewed Aimee and Mike about how they met, and the stories they told still keep me smiling! We projected the video at their wedding and the smiles on everyone’s faces were priceless.
It makes me think, being married myself, how you can forget to be that way every day around your spouse, and even your loved ones. A video like this is something that can bring back those wonderful emotions. I read in a book once that someone’s Love Story saved their marriage… amazing! We are really in a new era, with people discovering the importance of documenting their most precious moments. When you get married, consider a Love Story from your Videographer, don’t let your truly special moments slip away!
And even with all those documented moments, let’s not forget to express how much we love the people in our lives…every day.
Watch Aimee and Mike’s Love Story
Here.
by Digital Princess Productions
xoxo Siena HeartDiyWeddingGirl.com
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I think the nicest gifts you can give someone are handmade. Really, instead of sugar-coated almonds or little chachke you decided on in a panic, how nice would it be for your guests to give them something lovely, from the heart? Here, I’ve made a Dragonfly Box that is a great gift by itself or you can fill it up with your favorite treat! I will walk you through how I did it:
What you need: (I purchased everything at Michael’s )
1. Small Box
2. Ornamental Dragonfly or Butterfly
3. Ribbon (Martha Stewart has some nice ones!)
4. Glass Beads
5. Glitter
Glue
Scissors
1. Twist the included wire (on bottom of the insect) in the shape of a flat circle and glue to lid of box.
2. Cut enough ribbon to fit over lid of box. Trace the length of the ribbon with a small stream of glue and attach it to lid.
3. Put small dabs of glue inside lid and wrap ribbon so that the ends of the ribbon curl around the lip of the lid. Cut excess ribbon to look tidy. Let dry.
4. Put lid on box and use a pencil to trace where the ribbon will go on box. Cut and glue ribbon around the box to match up with markings so that the ribbon looks like it’s wrapped around the whole box (when lid is on).
5. Put a spot of glue on the center of the lid and add beads to it. Then put more glue around beads and add glitter, carefully shaking off any excess.
You can place your new gift box directly on top of place settings, which can add another decorative element to your tables!
xoxo Siena – Wedding Videographer
www.digitalprincessproductions.com
p.s. Feel free to contact me. If you want to try to make something or need an idea, let me know… I’ll help you out! DiyWeddingGirl@gmail.com, diyweddinggirl.com
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