This is a wedding decoration DIY anyone can do. It can be done in any colour theme for any occasion – bridal shower, engagment party, even your wedding! I can see this making a splendid addition to a photo booth backdrop, or even strung along the bridal table. 

The very clever Jordan over at Oh Happy Day! is responsible for this papier-mâché lit garland DIY. It’s perfect for a crafternoon with your bridesmaids. Take a peek at the full DIY instructions, you won’t believe how simple this one is. 

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If you’re anything like me, you buy all these fancy decorations and then don’t really know exactly what to do with them placement-wise to make them look as spectacular as you would like. This idea from the clever folk at Oh Happy Day! is brilliant! I love how putting all of these honeycomb decorations bunched up together in one impressive garland creates a fabulous statement. 

It frames the food table perfectly, and would also work for a sweets table adornment, behind the bridal party table, or as a photo booth backdrop. You could select colours that tie in with your wedding theme, or even use varying shades of white for a very bridal look indeed.

Visit Oh Happy Day! for the full DIY instructions,

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The Mason Jar has had its day in the sun. Now it’s time for a more modest jar. A jar we all know, but seldom pay homage to. A jar that may appear too small in stature to warrant much attention at all. A jar with very few reuse prospects.

Usually fated to be a mere button or paperclip holder, this jar has far too long been underestimated and overlooked, yet its prominent presence in many a home across the nation – nay, across the world – is evident. It has brought inside it much-needed supply of emergency food in the event of either occasional (or in my case, slightly more frequent) laziness or lack of talent for creating own delicacies of this nature. And frankly, it deserves a little more respect, and the opportunity to dream big and follow its ambitions. 

I am talking, of course, about the baby food jar. Can I get a hallelujah from the ones with the small humans, please! Often my saviour in years gone by, so boy do I know how fast they pile up in the recycling bin. Anyone else either have or recall lines of these cute little guys on your counter top, just screaming out for a use, only to be cast aside come bin day? 

As luck would have it, we once again can rely on the amazing talents of the peops over at Oh Happy Day! We just love this paint-dipped baby food jar DIY for Sunshine Coast weddings! It’s so simple, and really, what could be cuter than tiny, mini flower jars on your reception table as decoration! 

Find the full DIY instructions right about here and give a baby jar a future. 

PS. We didn’t mean it, we still love you, Mason Jars! 

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If you’ve not yet noticed, I’m a bit of a fan of Oh Happy Day, an incredibly clever blog with party + special events (wedding!) planning ideas, and stacks of almost stupidly amazing decorative DIY projects. This one I’m sharing today may just be my fave ever. 

Crepe paper wall hanging! This is such a cool design, inspired by Indian floral torans; it’s inexpensive, and so so versatile. You could do this with any colour under the sun, so it would blend with so many themes! How would you use it in a wedding? Three words. Head. Table. Backdrop. Boom! 

For the full DIY instructions, head on over to Oh Happy Day! 

PS. If anybody wants to make this for me for my bedroom wall, I wouldn’t stop you. Just saying. 

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If your wedding is coming up this weekend, I have a nice story for you to lift your spirits. On Matt and Mandi’s wedding day, not only rain, but a cyclone was predicted. However, as you can see, it turned out to be an absolutely perfect day!

A sweet ceremony was held at the “cute little church”, St Matthews Anglican in Gheerulla. Followed by their country vintange wedding reception at Kennilworth Homestead, which was nothing short of impeccably styled, creative and fun. Their 120 guests were able to enjoy live music to all hours and wander back to their on-site accommodation only when their dancing shoes had worn thin, as the homestead has ample accommodation from a self-contained cottage to spa rooms to bunkhouse options for up to 120 guests. Perfect if you have out-of-towners attending, or just want everybody to kick up their heels and relax at your Sunshine Coast wedding.

You can also rest easy with this particular location, because Kenilworth Homestead has several function rooms and a barn that are all booked out by default for your wedding day, so if wet weather does become an issue, there are plenty of Plan B options available to you.

These beautiful images from their special day were taken by Bella Designs.

“The best thing about my wedding day…. Marrying my soulmate.”

“The vintage plates were collected over time from op shops. I paid anywhere from 10 cents to $1 each and they were a big hit!”

Matt and Mandi’s Wedding Secrets Revealed

Biggest splurge: My handmade dress by Judy Copley Couture

Best money-saver: The vintage lounge was $10 from an op shop and all the little plates for bombonieres, ranging from 10 cents to $1 each.

Bridal gown and accessories: Judy Copely Couture 

Bridesmaid dresses: Forever New

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Found at Peregian Markets  

Groom and groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Voko Fashion

DIY: Matt made the fans, and they also made the bunting and doves on all the doors.

Total cost of the wedding: $25,000

Matt & Mandi's Hand-picked Team That Made It All Happen

Photographer: Bella Designs and Imagery

Florist:  A Sculpted Leaf 

Caterer: Fusion Catering   

Cake: Ideas in Icing

Decorator: Splash Events

IMPORTANT QUESTION TO ALL BRIDES: What's your wet weather Plan B option? Share your wisdom in the comments below. 

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Some, however, end up being pushed forward to the following week. Things that I give myself the impression can wait. Even if my anxiety levels rise a little more as each Sunday rolls around and the usual put off task is going back on the list. 

So yeah, I know how it's done. Brides, you cannot run. You cannot hide from me. I've got your number, and I know exactly what you're putting off. Your fun DIY project for your Sunshine Coast wedding that you haven't quite gotten around to choosing the materials for or actually figuring out how to do it yet. I say this with love – just darned well do it this week!

With all my tough love here comes a little gift for you to enjoy. Well it's not actually my gift to give, it comes from another, who is much more clever than I. Oh Happy Day! has once again saved the day with this fabulous DIY. You can create your own paper flower cones, in any which colour scheme you like, to suit your wedding day styling, or perhaps your bridal shower celebrations? 

Find the full DIY instructions here

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