As this is the first Christmas for my husband and me, I’ve been searching the stores for a special ornament to portray our love for years to come. Unfortunately, I’ve left empty handed many times and decided a DIY project would be best. Photos of wedding invitation ornaments have been all over Facebook, Pinterest and blogs. I found a great tutorial on from glitter to gumdrops, located my box of leftover wedding invitations sitting in my living room, visited Michael’s and $5.00 later, I had all the supplies I needed. I chose to use ribbon from my wedding...

Today, I begin what I hope to be one of many blogs by "do it yourself" brides. On this first post, Marie Bucciano, a bride from Keene, NH, shares her wedding details, resource suggestions and DIY projects.   Marie's budget was $5,000. Her vendors included:   Venue: Keene State College Camp on Wilson Pond, Swanzey, NH Dress: Country Bridals, Jaffrey, NH Photographer: Shine with Jennifer Leigh, LLC, Chesapeake, VA Flowers: Anderson the Florist, Keene, NH Justice of the Peace: Terry Cote, Manchester, NH                       Hair: Melissa Cumings, Keene, NH Make-up: Tracy Gilpin, Waterford, CT  Marie's top 5 DIY suggestions:   1) Utilize...