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Hi ,
I am so happy to have finished the new How to Make a Veil section on http://www.myonlineweddinghelp.com. Read through it and you will learn the five steps to making your own veil. More info is below.
Are you one of increasing number planning a rustic or country wedding? If so, you won't want to miss today's Publisher's Choice, with ideas for doing it yourself, plus deals, and links to my Pinterest boards.
If you are looking for something specific--either for a client or for yourself--please drop me a line or leave a message through social media, and I can search through inventories of my 300+ merchants for ideas. There is not charge for the service and there's no up charge on the price (ie, you would get the same price as buying directly); I only ask that--if you purchase--please go through links on the page(s) I send you. My contact and social media information is here.
Enjoy!
Bobette
P.S. Have you downloaded the printable, interactive wedding timeline and budget checklist? If not, you can find out more and download them here.
An average wedding in 2012 looks much different than only a few years ago. Very expensive, formal affairs are growing more scarce, with the trend toward rustic touches and uniqueness. Today's Publisher's Choice focuses on ideas and deals to save you money while planning an informal wedding.
You will notice a blue price tag icon next to each merchant's name. Click on it to be taken to that merchant's offers page, where you can see what other sales, etc. that particular merchant is running. Also, when you see a red "P" icon, this means I have a Pinterest board with images to help illustrate whatever topic I am trying to explain. Click it to see the board.
Bobette
 Boots in a wedding? You betcha!
To some, rustic means Western, resulting in more brides and bridesmaids wearing cowboy boots in weddings.  Planet Shoes, which carries more informal dress shoes and boots than most shoesellers, is running a nice sale on women's boots and other shoes. Don't miss their Winter clearance event, which ends 2/9/2012.
For more selection, check out all of our merchants' women's cowboy boots here.
The Mason Jar
The old fashioned mason jar seems to have become the ultimate multi-functional item for the do-it-yourself wedding. You will be stunned at all you can do with them. The canning-type jar can become a light fixture, light holder, vase, centerpiece, drinking glass, and more. Similarly, use the handled variety as a candle, favor holder, or whatever your imagination suggests.
 Meijer carries mason jars by the case at a nice price.
Table Top Trees
Depending on how you decorate them, these can be rustic, elegant, or seasonal. But anyway you look at it, this type of decoration is becoming more popular. Manzania trees, with bendable branches, are an ideal start. Add wishcards to the table for guests to write on and hang from the tree and you have a special reminder of your wedding day.
Koyal, a low-priced wholesaler, allows quantities as low as two. When you order more, the per item cost is even lower. Their branches and other nature-related supplies are here.
 I am excited to announce a new section on MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com--a series of veil making videos showing, in detail, step-by-step instructions on how to make a veil yourself.
Why make your own wedding veil? There are a variety of reasons:
- You know what you want, but are having trouble finding it.
- You are on a low budget (as almost everyone is these days) and are looking to cut expenses any way you can.
- The third reason is courtesy of TwoHeartBirds.com: Making your veil together with another family member or your future MIL can be a bonding experience. "It would be an amazing gift to hand down to generations."
If you are thinking you do not have the talent to make this, let me tell you one thing: the number one rule for my do-it-yourself videos is I have to be able to do it all by myself. On the 10-point "craftiness" scale I am a 2-3. So if I can do it, you can too.
What's in the new section?
Veils.MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com/make-veil is an overview of my five-step veil making process, plus eight additional videos detailing those steps and a few considerations. There is a corresponding written page for each as well, if you are the type that would rather read instructions.
Here is an outline of the contents, followed by the overview video:
What you need to make a veil.
Step 1: Measuring and cutting veil fabric with your own, home made pattern.
Step 2: Making your blusher (if you want one).
Step 3: Gluing embellishments such as rhinestones, crystals, pearls, edging, or other decorations.
Step 4: Putting gathers in your veil.
Step 5: Sewing on a veil comb. | 
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