Flower Girl Birdcage Veils

Flower Girl Birdcage Veils

My Sister-in-Law recently got married and asked me if it would be possible to make birdcage veils for the flower girls (one of which was my daughter Ava.) I said "of course!" So after a few google searches and blog raids I came up with some options. Needless to say, as I feel this applies to most tutorials, I added my own spin, and Ta Da!

Here are a few tutorials:

Hip Hostess: How to Make a Birdcage Veil

Made By Mary Ann: Birdcage Veils, and How To Make One (Part 2)! How To Make A Birdcage Veil!

I found that for the little girls, the top corners definitely need to be cut to reduce the amount of gathering. I attached mine to some clear hair combs that I wrapped in satin ribbon to match the netting.

Once finished I made some flowers from ivory organza and the same netting.

Materials:

organza (always use a synthetic material)

netting or tulle

matching thread

sewing needle

match or lighter

1. cut circles out of the netting and organza

2. singe the edges of the organza just enough to melt them and not burn them. This is a fine line and may take a little practice.

3. Layer the organza circles and netting to create the fullness and look you want.

4. start by sewing up through the center of all your layers then back through and knotting for security.

5. I then like to pinch my layers and sew through them to give a more flower-like look.

Once you have finished you can attach the flowers by sewing them onto the ribbon-wrapped portion of the comb.

Didn't they turn out darling! I was proud!!

Ivette's "Bride to Bee" Bridal Shower

The beautiful Bride next to the desert table and candy bar.

Today I thought I would highlight my Sister-in-Law's Shower that I co-hosted with the other Maid of Honor. We had so much fun working on this shower! The theme for the shower was "Bride to Bee" and the colors were all done in yellow and black. 

Ashley, the other Maid of Honor (yes both of us are Ashley!),
made this amazing banner from scrapbook paper.

Lemonade, iced tea, and Sangria.

Everything was pulled together using a scheme of black and white damask and yellow accents. In addition we took the theme literally and added bee stamps to match the invitations. (featured previously)

Here we displayed pictures of the Bride and Groom. We also had a place set-up here for the guests to enter a drawing if they brought an additional kitchen gadget as a gift.

I made the cupcakes and topped them off with cupcake toppers
 and stamped with a bee to match the theme.

So what do you think!!!