Printable wedding invitations are an affordable option to custom wedding invitations. In fact, one of the most popular posts on the Hindsight Bride is the vintage bicycle printable wedding invitation kit by e.m. papers. (You can also download the entire suite for $10 bucks! The suite includes, RSVP cards, escort cards, thanks you cards, and a menu. Find it HERE.)

Yes, they’re free, but keep in mind you’ll also have to pay for materials. You’ll also want to practice and buy enough paper and materials to allow for mistakes. Figuring it all out can be tough, especially if you’ve never printed on such a large scale before. (more…)

Wedding Timeline Worksheets

This post is a practical one, dedicated to all of you who have decided to forgo a professional planner, or day-of coordinator, and to those of you who are arranging a college student or friendor to serve as your day-of coordinator. (Ehem, Rogue Bride!)

If you haven’t already heard, I have agreed to do the day-of coordination at Rogue Bride’s wedding this June. This is your classic situation where I’ve only planned one wedding before – my own.

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Have I told you I met a Mammoth Lakes mountain bride? Her name is Caroline, and she’s the creative force behind a crafty little blog called c.w. frosting. I’m thrilled. I was even more thrilled to find a DIY tutorial for making wedding maps using only Google Maps and Powerpoint (If you have a tablet and Photoshop, bonus! But you really don’t need them!)

Check out step-by-step directions HERE

Read This First

Today I have a most special guest post from a longtime Hindsight Bride favorite, e.m.papers. You’ll recognize her work from one of the most popular blog posts on HSB: free download of the Vintage Bicycle Wedding Invitations.

Like me, Eleanor, the creative force behind e.m. papers was a DIY bride, and like me Eleanor had two weddings. And like me, Eleanor has a little hindsight advice for you today.

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Did you know I’m an Amazon Prime member? I get free 2-day shipping, which means I can have the best of both worlds when shopping online: I get my purchases in a timely manner, and I get that Christmas-like feeling waiting for my package.

Image from Save-on-Crafts via Pinerest

Yesterday I bought a roll of burlap ribbon. Despite what others may say I think burlap is a classic design element for casual rustic mountain brides. So I bought some Burlap ribbon. Don’t know what I’ll do with it, but here are a few ideas: (more…)