DIY Sprayed Bottles for Thrifty, Modern Wedding Centerpieces

{Create This}Very Martha Recycled Bottle Centerpieces

Happy Tueday, Lovelies! A little something different for you than I had originally planned but I am too excited not to share this awesome DIY idea I found at The Colorful Living Project. These spray painted bottles let the thrifty, eco-conscious bride have her reuse and recycle AND modern, chic wedding at the same time! They're cute, clean, and best of all, for a few of dollars, you can have totally handmade, very Martha centerpieces for your wedding reception or bridal shower.

Instructions and Pictures by Anna Naphtali.

These recycled bottles have been re-styled to be used as centerpieces, vases or gifts. Anna used IZZE bottles, but there are many bottles options that will work just as well.

1. Remove labels from bottles. ( You can soak them in hot water and dish soap for extra help)

2. Dry and clean

3. Pick your spray paint choices: Seen above is Satin Ivory. Spray!

4. Spray paint box carrier too!

Some spray painting tips... Cover area with newspaper or drop cloth first. Wear a mask or be careful not to inhale fumes. Don't spray into the wind!!! Wait for your first layer to dry and stick the bottle on your finger to get a good coat around the bottom sides.

(Me) And now to add color and variety! Same process, different paint and bottles. I like the varying heights for centerpieces to help create visual interest and dimension.

(Anna) I usually like matte finish, but the glossy texture on some of these gives them a nice new sheen. And baby jars make the cutest little mini vases or containers! Another idea for a centerpiece would be to take tons of different sized items and paint them one color and or have a line of vases down a table... you get the idea.

I do have to note, these are not "safe" to use for any type of liquid consumption. They just look cool and won't damage flowers or decorative pieces.

(Me) So there you have it, Lovelies! Cute idea right? Especially on a budget! You could do this for wedding centerpieces, parties, showers. Start saving your wine bottles, vases,  peanut butter jars! Check out this post using recycled glass jars for wedding decor. Thanks for Anna Napthali for the idea and photos.

What DIY projects will you be doing for your wedding? Big, small, we want to know! Check out all out DIY Wanna Do List on Pinterest. What else should we add?

 Make the world colorful,

Baby's Breath Wedding Decor - Small Flower, Big Impact

A Fresh Perspective on Baby's Breath Weddings

My husband gave me a gorgeous bouquet of roses for our second anniversary, sweet pink and white, surrounded by, I swear, an entire field of baby's breath. I thought, what a useless little flower, no smell, the blooms are tiny, the stems are weenie.  What is the point? Yet baby's breath weddings are all the rage these days - rustic, backyard, barn, practical, and vintage weddings are all bursting with this dainty, understated flower.

Photo via Mother and Daughter Wedding Chatter

There is something elegant and rustic, romantic and simple about a baby's breath bouquet or centerpiece; it isn't pretentious, over the top, or demanding of anyone's eye. Brides and florists have figured out that when bundled together, this filler flower transforms into a delicate, romantic cloud of little white kisses.

Photos via Wedding Girl

Baby's breath is inexpensive, making it a good choice for a budget wedding decorations and is visually striking when used in large volumes. Gathered and used in clusters, the new found appreciation of baby’s breath is a welcomed addition to the modern wedding world.

Photo via Wedding Girl

Photos via Sweet Sunday Events

Photo via Bridewell Blog

Photos via David and Sanna's Wedding

Photo via Elizabeth Ann Design

Tips from the Wedding Pros

• Always confirm with your florist the quality (size) of the baby’s breath as they are most definitely not all created equal! Some blooms are large and full, while others are smaller and more green than white. 
• If you’re using Baby’s Breath as a bouquet flower, keep in mind that even though the blooms are light and airy and take up lots of space, the stems themselves are very skinny. Make sure to ask your florist to add in some additional stem pieces to ‘bulk up’ where you’ll be holding.

So I take it all back, Baby's Breath is no useless flower; it is delicate, fresh, totally romantic, and best of all a good bang for your buck! What baby's breath wedding decorations would you consider including in your wedding? Leave us a comment about other under appreciated florals or accents that you think should take their rightful place in the wedding mainstream. 

Have a gorgeous day,

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July 4th Wedding Inspiration & a Happy Birthday Present to You!

Make A Declaration
You know, I always thought that getting married on the 4th of July was sort of weird. People are dang crazy on this day - gathering, eating, drinking, merriment. Wait a minute? Isn't that what a wedding is all about? Plus, being a national holiday, you get time off, friends and family can get together with a little lee way on either side...what better way to usher in beginning of summer BBQ’s and picnics, fireworks and the beach...ok fine, you convinced me.

Let's celebrate independence from your parents and the rest of the world by getting married!

Photo via Ruffled Blog

GOOD STUFF ALERT! A little gift in honor of independence and birthdays - how about 20% off the entire Wedding Paper Divas site now through July 5th? Not a lot of time but you get a lot of savings. Enter JULYWED at check out and you are in like Flynn. If you are in need of Save the Dates or Wedding Invitations, do it NOW! Seriously, how cute is this?

Via Wedding Paper Divas

Since I'm trying to dispense with the cheese factor, here are some tasteful July 4th inspired boards and photos for your viewing pleasure. Confession: As much as I'm not a fan of the ol' Red, White and Blue  wedding palette, the colors for my second wedding (I married the same man twice...joy) were turquoise and red, just a hair shy of the same color family as these patriotic goodies. Happy 4th ya'll!

Photo via Poetry Booth

Inspiration Board via Simply Stunning Nashville

I am super smitten with these sparkler wedding favors! And the matches - a perfect combo to tie up the theme! Remember wedding branding is about carrying your theme from the first Save the Date sighting to the last smoldering sparkler!

Photo via Tried and True Weddings

Inspiration Board via Wonderful Day Weddings

Photo via Ruffled Blog

Inspiration board via Wedding Bee

I am so dying for these DIY Cake Pops right now. What a super cute and delicious idea! And hey look, we've got your Cake Pop Recipe right here...man, ask and you shall receive.

Photo via Laced in Weddings

Have you ever thought of getting married on July 4th? Would you decorate Patriotic, Just Red, White and Blue, or something a little more subtle? We'd love to know your plan!

Hope you have a happy and safe 4th of July! And please take a moment to join our Facebook Fanpage and follow us on Twitter! Thanks a bunch, friends.

{Thrifty Thursday} Recycled Jars for Centerpieces & Decor

Today's thrift - Recycled Jars for Centerpieces and Decor - is inspired for my own personal search to cheap, chic centerpiece and decor options that were also all about reusing and recycling.  My goal: hunt for as many glass jars as possible, didn't matter the size, the shape, the height. I even went so far as to buy glass jarred items at the store, force my husband to be to eat them and then carefully wash and store my precious finds. I had my family, friends, co-workers scouring their fridges, recycling bins, the pantries for jars, jars, and more jars...pickle jars, peanut butter jars, those round, fat jam jars, Mason jars.  Fruit jars? We got 'em and Mr. deLovely will never eat fruit from a jar again.  Our house was over flowing with jars but the visual is so worth it!

Here are some fab inspiration photos for you here on Thrifty Thursday where we encourage all things Thrift! Recycling and reusing is great practical wedding planning; going green for your wedding is good for your wallet and the world. 

Veil Tales

I can spot a peanut butter jar a mile away.  This bride spent an entire year collecting one hundred jars!

Bravo Bride

Check out thrift stores and yard sales for old vases; they work just as well and can add a whole other layer of texture and dimension.

Elizabeth Ann Designs

I love LOVE this next picture with all the old medicine bottles and slightly colored glass....ok I admit is, I am a bottle-aholic and the only reason I wrote this post was to look at beautiful glass legally.

Hiking In Stilettos

Seriously one of my all time favorite uses of old recycled bottles - a modern retro Coca-Cola inspired wedding theme...BRILLIANT!  Of course, I'm smitten with the blue and red color palette, which I chose for my wedding.

Elizabeth Ann Designs 

I think yellow billy balls are the cutest flower ever! They work so well in any wedding setting.

Ruffed Blog

Last one - Enjoy your search, nothing is out of bounds on this Thrifty Thursday, think beyond what you see and into what can be...wow just made that up....super cool!

The Knot

You may have to start your search early in order to gather enough...this is not a new concept but done right, it never goes out of style.  Let the search begin!

Are you considering a multi bottle centerpiece? Let's us know, we'd love to show it off here on de Lovely Affair! Check out our collection of awesome recycled bottles on PINTEREST. Would you kindly follow us as well?

Have a deLightful day,

Fab Finds for Your Wedding: Middle Eastern Inspiration

The great thing about planning your own wedding is that inspiration can be found almost anywhere. Brides and wedding planning seem to be able to create amazingness out of anything! Today, dLA is starting a brand new series, Fab Finds for Your Wedding, to bring you all sorts of fabulous wedding eye candy and decor inspiration from around the web.

Today, we're featuring Middle Eastern style, so if you're looking to add a little flair to your multicultural wedding - I'm talking texture, color, light, vibrancy - look no further.  I found some amazing items over at One King's Lane that I hope spark your imagination and inspire you find to wedding possibilities out of unexpected goodies.

When I think of Middle Eastern weddings, I always think of intricate colored lanterns, beautiful glass votives and lots and lots of light.  A love affair starts with a simple glance of happenstance and for me it all started with this blue glass lantern!


Can you imagine any of these items in the gorgeous setting in Morocco?

This lovely photo taken in Marrakech came to us from the amazing French photographer Virginie Faucher, who spent seven years there as a wedding and lifestyle photographer.

 Gorgeous table decor, olive trays and dipping bowls, bread baskets and oil jars, all perfect little details.

These throw pillows are a beautiful, lush addition to an outdoor seating area or wedding lounge. I see white overstuffed couches with this vibrant slashes of color adding lots of personality!

Photo courtesy of Alexan Events

 Choose decor items for color and function, like these serving trays and centerpiece containers.

This is just a small sample of all the amazing items out there that can provide wedding inspiration, think color, light, textures - glass, metal, woven baskets, lush fabrics, all details that go into creating a cultural, vibrant and personal wedding. Let the imagining begin!

Which is your favorite item? Where do you find wedding decor inspiration? Leave a message below and then join the conversation on our FACEBOOK and TWITTER pages!

Have a deLicious day,

{Thrifty Thursday} Recycled Centerpieces and Decor...Got Trash or Treasure?

Today's Thrift - Recycled Jars for Centerpieces and Decor - is inspired for my own personal search to cheap, chic centerpiece and decor options that were also all about reusing and recycling.  And so began my hunt to find as many glass jars as possible, didn't matter the size, the shape, the height. I even went so far as to buy glass jarred items at the store, force my husband to be to eat them and then carefully wash and store my precious finds. I had my family, friends, co-workers scouring their fridges, recycling bins, the pantries for jars, jars, and more jars...pickle jars, peanut butter jars, those round, fat jam jars, Mason jars.  Fruit jars? We got 'em and Mr. deLovely will never eat fruit from a jar again.  Our house was over flowing with jars but the visual is so worth it!

All the de Lovely inspirations for Thrifty Thursday!

Veil Tales

I can spot a peanut butter jar a mile away.  This bride spent an entire year collecting one hundred jars!

Bravo Bride

Check out thrift stores and yard sales for old vases; they work just as well and can add a whole other layer of texture and dimension.

Elizabeth Ann Designs

I love LOVE this next picture with all the old medicine bottles and slightly colored glass....ok I admit is, I am a bottle-aholic and the only reason I wrote this post was to look at beautiful glass legally.

Hiking In Stilettos

Last one - Enjoy your search, nothing is out of bounds on this Thrifty Thursday, think beyond what you see and into what can be...wow just made that up....super cool!

The Knot

You may have to start your search early in order to gather enough...this is not a new concepts but done right, it never goes out of style.  Let the search begin!