Weddings Planning Ideas: Video Series

To create your own wedding invitations, use card stock cut to the right size, decorate them with rubber stamps, sprinkle embossing powder over it and glue in computer-printed wording inside the card. Put together elegant wedding invitations from scratch with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Making your own wedding veil is simple by hot-gluing some tulle underneath a decorated headband or stitching the tulle to a hair comb to stick into a bun or updo. Create a unique wedding veil, keeping it simple for the best results, with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Designing a wedding program can be done by folding high-quality paper in half, including the general ceremony information on the front and listing the ceremony itinerary on the inside. Include a list of the bridal party and immediate family members in a wedding program with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Planning a cheap wedding requires lots of time for shopping, but finding a location already decorated and doing as many do-it-yourself projects as possible can help cut down on costs. Plan a wedding on a budget with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Outdoor weddings require a bit more planning, as weather can be a huge factor, decorations need to be anchored in place and candles should be safely lit inside a tall hurricane glass. Prepare for the worst for an outdoor wedding with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

When planning a church wedding, consider the stricter rules and limitations of the facility, make sure the family is comfortable with a church ceremony and always give the church a donation for using the space. Plan a formal wedding in a church with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Making a bridal bouquet is best done by gathering together the flowers in a circular pattern, wrapping the stems in floral tape and covering the tape with decorative ribbon. Hand-tie a bridal bouquet for a simple arrangement with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Putting wedding invitations together involves placing squares of tissue paper over the wording of the invitation, placing it in the envelope facing the back and slipping in the reply card, which should be stamped and ready to mail. Assemble wedding invitations, which can consist of several components, with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Paying for a wedding can be done in a variety of ways, but allowing plenty of time to save up money and asking for contributions from family members can help with the costs. Pay for a wedding slowly over time with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Planning a wedding on a small budget can be done using a bride share method, where two brides split the cost of decorations, flowers or chair rentals. Consider having a wedding on a non-weekend to cut costs with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Gifts for wedding attendants can include commemorative jewelry, including cuff links, necklaces or earrings, that attendants can adorn the day of the wedding. Find personalized gifts for bridesmaids, groomsmen, the ring bearer and the flower girl with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

When choosing bridesmaids, consider the closest friends and family who won't be burdened by the financial responsibilities of purchasing a dress and traveling to the wedding. Choose life-long friends and family to participate in a wedding with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Planning a wedding day requires having a place for everyone to be throughout the day, including the bridal party, the family and the vendors. Create a detailed schedule of the day to help things run smoothly with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

When planning a wedding, start by establishing a budget, followed by choosing a color scheme, a theme and a wedding date. Begin with the basics when planning a wedding with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Planning a cheap but nice wedding is possible by using readily available resources, such as someone's fancy backyard as a location, antique cake stands and platters and thrift store finds. Plan an inexpensive wedding that shows character and personality with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Planning a small, cheap wedding begins by cutting down the guest list, having a wedding at a non-meal time of day and complete as many do-it-yourself tasks as possible. Create an intimate setting for a small, inexpensive wedding with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Decorating a wedding getaway car should be a fun, tasteful activity that won't create an hard feelings, but painting the windows, adding balloons and attaching signs are all fun and innocent ways to decorate a festive getaway. Decorate a car for a wedding with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Wedding sponsors are close friends and family members who are asked to sponsor an aspect of the wedding, which honors them and also helps with wedding costs. Find wedding sponsors who are able to donate some finances with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Versing a wedding invitation is reflective of the mood of the wedding, as more formal wording implies a more formal affair, and simpler wording lends itself to a more casual event. Draft the wording for a wedding invitation with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Organizing a wedding requires keeping a binder or accordion file full of the paperwork and receipts for each category, such as the flowers, music, catering, officiant and wedding party. Keep the planning process organized for better efficiency with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Maps that are included in wedding invitations should be treated in the same style as the rest of the invitation, and they can include clip art, driving directions, icons and fun facts. Create a map for wedding guests' reference with creative ideas from an event coordinator in this free video on weddings.