Ventura Wedding

If you and your future spouse are artists or are inspired by art and out-of-the-box ideas, why not have art be a part of your wedding? Check out three of our art-inspired wedding ideas. Images: Silver Abstract , Golden Spike Sphere , Wood Wall Sculpture Creative Centerpieces & Décor Forget flowers! Why not invest in centerpieces that will last and can be used later? Pick out a unique three-dimensional free standing abstract sculpture (or a variety of sculptures in a uniform color). You can add a base like a chunky candle holder, or a rustic log stump, a painted cake platter, or a painted or covered box (you can use flowers if you like for adornment or embellishment) to add height to the sculptural piece or pieces you select. Or choose a wall sculpture and create a base for it to make a unique and versatile centerpiece you can decorate your home with later. Images: Classic Topiary Inspiration Pic , Little Hen Topiary , Hydrangea Topiary Design Floral Fantasy If ...

Have some fun with your bridesmaids at your bachelorette party creating this wedding-worthy pieces, or put them together yourself to give as bridesmaids gifts! Pretty, sparkly, and extremely affordable these three DIY jewelry projects are suitable for even the most un-crafty ladies out there. Blog post, image, and instructions from SheKnows Girls Get Your Guns! Glue guns that is! This project couldn’t get any easier, plus you’ll end up with a dazzling hairpiece to show off at the wedding or for everyday wear. All you need is a piece of cloth cut in the shape of your desired design, a hair clip or comb (available at most drug stores or arts & crafts stores), gem stickers (you can find them in craft stores, in the sticker/scrapbook aisle), and some glue. For more instructions and pictures visit SheKnows blog article “DIY jewel-embellishedhair clips.” Image, blog article, and instructions from In Honor of Design Blog Sweet & Simple Another super quick and ...

Looking for a reason to get all the girls together? Why not browse the ideas below and be sure to add your own in the comments section! Pancake Breakfast( or Lunch or Dinner) Who doesn’t love pancakes? I once called up a friend on a whim and offered to bring over some pancakes. I didn’t realize how this unexpected surprise could brighten someone’s day or that it would turn into an awesome party where we were joined by neighbor friends and called up any others who were available to come join us. It led to laughing and sharing memories over a mountain of my fav chocolate chip pancakes, several cups of coffee, and even meeting new friends. Overall it was a fun, laid back time with friends I would highly recommend! Pinterest Party All right all you Pinners out there, you’ve been plenty inspired now lets put those projects to the test! Have your friends select a couple of Pinned projects they really want to try and do them as a group. This could be anything from hom...

For those of our VW fans who are busy dreaming of their wedding day, dream away. . . but if you haven’t found your other half yet, we’ve got some great dating tips to get you off to a good start in the New Year! 1) One Date, One Chance First impressions will tell you a lot about people, so pay attention! Any annoying habits like repetitive checking texts while talking, bad toenail hygiene and body maintenance, constantly talking about themselves while not asking about you, etc. should automatically disqualify a person from getting a second date. Period. Anything that annoys you now will just get worse! Respect yourself and respect your time by following this simple dating tip. 2) Date A Lot of People If you follow the one date, one chance advice above be prepared to go on a lot of dates! You have the right to be picky about who you choose to spend your time with and should obviously consider very carefully anyone you hope to have a long term relationship with. Always try...

For the bride and groom who like to think outside the box, this one’s for you! We thought of some unconventional spaces to have a wedding and then Googled them to find out if they existed. Even if these specific sites are not located near you, they are a jumping off point of inspiration for you to either approach a site (and see if they will work with you), or to search for similar venues close by. Some locations may be less expensive and they will definitely all be more memorable than the usual cookie-cutter wedding ceremony banquet hall. Donut Shop Who doesn’t love donuts? Plus think about all the money you’ll save on that over-frosted buttercream and fondant covered wedding cake! In all honesty, we selected this location type at midnight. . . while hungry! BUT IT TRULY EXISTS! VooDoo Donuts located in Eugene, OR; Austin, TX; and Denver, CO offer affordable wedding packages ( http://voodoodoughnut.com/voodoo-doughnut-weddings.php ) for 9-40 guests Packages range from $30...