DIY

You’re Gonna Love this Chill Backyard Wedding for $16K

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We haven't covered a backyard wedding in a long time, so we are super excited about this one! This couple had a smaller budget to work with, so decided to have the wedding at their home and recruited their friends and family for help. You'll see that much of the wedding expenses were donated and gifted, which saved them money on their costs. Also, their smaller guest count … [Read more...] about You’re Gonna Love this Chill Backyard Wedding for $16K

A $15K Wedding – From Riverwest to the Urban Ecology Center

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This couple considers themselves nontraditional so it goes without saying they wanted a nontraditional wedding. The Urban Ecology Center on Milwaukee's east side fit the bill perfectly. And the bikes helped too :) For $15K they had some amazing vendors and 160 guests. Read on for the full cost breakdown of this completely awesome Urban Ecology Center wedding. And don't miss … [Read more...] about A $15K Wedding – From Riverwest to the Urban Ecology Center

This Boston Couple Got Married at The Box MKE for $22K

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This Boston couple started their relationship in Milwaukee and came back for their wedding - we love that!! This fact drove a lot of their vendor decisions and made them want to create an authentic downtown Milwaukee feel for their big day. For just under $22,000 they had an awesome wedding at the The Box Milwaukee with all of their venues and hotel in walking distance. We … [Read more...] about This Boston Couple Got Married at The Box MKE for $22K

DIY Wedding Flowers from Milwaukee’s Belle Fiori

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There are many things to consider if you are debating creating your own fresh flowers for your wedding. Even the initial decisions of ordering the correct number of flowers to the receipt and storage of the flowers prior to the design phase can be overwhelming. Luckily, one of the top florist in town, Belle Fiori, takes care of all these initial DIY logistics for you. … [Read more...] about DIY Wedding Flowers from Milwaukee’s Belle Fiori

My Milwaukee Wedding: 4 Things I’d Do Differently

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While doing Married In Milwaukee research I've had the opportunity to meet some truly amazing wedding vendors in our fine city. They are creative, kind, friendly, fun and trustworthy people and I absolutely love sharing their story every time I write a Married In Milwaukee article. I've also learned a few things I would do differently if I were currently in the thick of … [Read more...] about My Milwaukee Wedding: 4 Things I’d Do Differently

Score! DIY Wedding Decoration – TJMaxx

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Check out this deal I picked up from TJMaxx. Martha Stewart Crafts - tissue paper pom pom kit. Makes 4 smaller / 3 larger beautiful, fluffy pom poms all for $4.99. They are listed on the Martha Stewart site for almost $19! I bought both of the ones they had at the Grand Avenue location in downtown Milwaukee, but TJMaxx usually has the same type of inventory throughout their … [Read more...] about Score! DIY Wedding Decoration – TJMaxx

Do It Yourself Wedding Flowers

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Update April 2013: We've found a great way to get great DIY Wedding Flowers from Milwaukee’s Belle Fiori. Check out the article and their awesome service! Last month, I undertook a most fortuitous task. I did my own wedding flowers. You see, I live in a rural part of the country and was having a wedding far from the city lights and most florists. I did locate a city florist … [Read more...] about Do It Yourself Wedding Flowers

DIY Hershey Kiss Rosebud Wedding Favors

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For our wedding, we did not give our guests a large scale wedding favor.  Instead we donated a certain amount the American Cancer Society to each person who was in attendance that day.  To inform people of our donation on our guest's behalf I made Hershey Kiss roses and attached a note letting them know about the charitable contribution.  Here is how you make a Hershey Kiss … [Read more...] about DIY Hershey Kiss Rosebud Wedding Favors

Creative Ideas For Making a Wedding Invitation

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Many of us are trying to stick to a budget when planning our Milwaukee wedding. To help stick to this budget, or if you simply want to inject a more personal note into your wedding preparations, making your own wedding invitations can be an excellent idea. There are many sites out there that will help you with wedding invitation ideas. For more ideas on how your can save money … [Read more...] about Creative Ideas For Making a Wedding Invitation