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DIY Cornhole Game

Summer weddings call for being outdoors, punch cocktails and shorter dresses. They can also call for outdoor games to entertain your guests while the reception sets up. If you didn’t get to make it to Bliss’s Summer Shindig and got to play with our DIY Cornhole Game made by The Fairy Godmothers Weddings & Events, then here are some inspirational diy sites!

wedding lawn games


wedding lawn games

Project Found On: style me pretty

Martha Stewart   |   Bliss Bridal Magazine – Summer Shindig   |   DIY Network

 

Wow Weddings : Brendan & Courtney | Urban Vintage

We couldn’t help but notice this new take on ceremony and reception venues with bride and groom, Courtney & Brendan! In a urban paradise such as Austin, nothing is too unorthodox. Pull together a cityscape, persian rugs and a candelabra and you have yourself an urban vintage wedding such as the one we are about to show you. Courtney’s dress is a custom design by Bliss vendor, Linda Asaf! Captured by Geoff Duncan Photography, this wedding is the right mix of grunge and comfort for these newlyweds!

To write something about each and every wedding I shoot is no easy task. My wife on the other hand, is a naturally gifted writer, whereas I would much rather step back and let my photos speak for themselves. I love what I do. Mostly because I love the people I get to work with. Brendan & Courtney are two of our closest friends, and I could go as far as saying that their wedding was the most anticipated of my career. Maybe this explains why I find it so difficult to write after each wedding? Because it’s nearly impossible for me to find the right words to accurately describe how I felt that day. Or how much love I have for this couple.

So when you add it all up: The coolest wedding ever on top of a parking garage in downtown Austin, two of my favorite people, a Cinco de Mayo dance party with a thousand glow sticks, and fajitas for dinner… my words won’t do this day any justice! Brendan & Courtney, we love you guys and wish you the best!

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Wedding Dress | Linda Asaf

Wedding Coordinator | Rachael Duncan

Photography | Geoff Duncan Photography

Reception | Pine Street Station

DJ | Texas Pro DJ

Inspiration | Bejeweled and Beguiled by India

The Indian culture is known for some of the most elaborate and ornate wedding celebrations and this styled shoot from Bliss’ summer edition pays homage in a big way. The gorgeous jewel tones and luxe appeal are sure to inspire brides of every background. Even right here in Austin, it is possible to take a trip half-way around the world for a night of intrigue and mystique…WHO TO HIRE
DESIGNER // Cari Wible
FLORAL DESIGN // Zuzu’s Petals
VENUE // Antebellum Oaks
PHOTOGRAPHER // Todd White Photography
STATIONERY // Details Austin
HAIR + MAKEUP // Green Alley Salon
MODERN WARDROBE // Unbridaled
TRADITIONAL WARDROBE, JEWELRY + HENNA // Henna Arts
MODELS // Erica Brown & Kristi William

DIY Romantic Up-Do

Curly, straight, up or down, your hair can be a statement on your big day! Hairstyles can change your entire wardrobe from sophisticated chic to a relaxed romantic vibe. Whether you choose to do a test-drive with your favorite stylist, or have faith in them to do it the day of, here is a great DIY Romantic Up-Do that you can try from Brides.com.

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In our search for the most gorgeous wedding hairstyles, we dropped in on stylist David Cotteblanche of New York City’s Red Market Salon and took note as he got to work crafting this utterly diy romantic up-do  Watch how he puts a modern twist on the classic up-do—no need to take notes, we’ve included the step-by-step details below.

Video by Fantasma Films

Hair: David Cotteblanche for Red Market Salon

Makeup: Gina Monte for Red Market Salon

Get detailed instructions on how to create this diy romantic up-do wedding hairstyle for yourself in the full slideshow.

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