Jackie is a gorgeous bride with a healthy obsession for paper pinwheels. She’s also a DIY extraordinaire with an amazing trick on how to save for the biggest party you’re ever going to throw and have all the stuff you want. You know – the small things that end up adding up to hundreds of dollars. Strict spending habits aside, Jackie was able to win over $1000 worth of items for her wedding! She’s obviously amazing.
These adorable pinwheel bouquets are just a few of the many DIY projects Jackie made. She also made the pinwheel boutonnières, pinwheel wreath (above their arch), table numbers, tissue paper poms, chalkboard drink menu, wine bottle centerpieces, wooden chalkboard program, and lemon aisle décor. Whew!
Music: She walked down the aisle to “Heaven” by Brandi Carlile, exited to “What I Got” by Sublime, and had their first dance to “Let it Be Me” by Ray LaMontagne.
The secret:
There were many items that I so coveted but simply couldn’t afford – so I set out to win some via entering giveaways. My technique? Constantly visualizing my name being announced as the winner was my way of putting the energy out there. I had NO IDEA how well this would work. Hundreds of giveaway entries later, I ended up with over $1,000 worth of items: invitations by Paper & Thread, a ring bearer bowl and custom hangers by Paloma’s Nest, a veil & feather hair fascinator, and my Mother’s dress to name a few. What a blessing!
Jackie has us inspired to enter giveaways now! Congratulations Jackie + Brandon!
Photography: Sloan Photographers / Videography: NoBox Films / Venue: Val Vista Lakes / Flowers: Jennifer Wood of Mignonne Handmade / Catering: Nando’s Mexican Cafe / Day of coordinator: Swanky Cue / Desserts: Liberty Market / Plantable placecards: Pulp Art / Bride’s dress: Allure Couture / Shoes: Miss L Fire / Bowties: Wickham House
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What a honor it is to be featured on what I consider to be one of the top blogs in the industry! We couldn’t have pulled it off without the help of friends and family that organically came together in the end to lend a hand. Shout outs to my bridesmaid Kelsey (http://www.roofresh.com) who created all the pinwheel decor. With persistence & determination you too could win a few things via giveaways. You just have to keep on entering! Thank you…
Wow that looks so amazing! I would love to have a wedding like that someday
Wow so lovely!!!!!!!
AMAZING :X
Love her colors and the pinwheels are so fun. What a gorgeous wedding this is!
Her wedding dress is absolutely stunning, and I love that it was her mothers!
Does anyone know where the bridesmaids dresses came from?
There’s so much laughter and joy in the pictures. Beautiful!
This wedding is absolutely stunning! And the vows they exchanged brought tears to my eyes instantly. Just beautiful, Jackie and Brandon!!
How fun! I love all the pinwheels for the bridesmaids, boutonnieres, and the wreath at the wedding arch!
Beautiful wedding Jackie and Brandon – thanks so much for sharing your budget bride tip of entering lots of competitions!
The ceremony photos are so gorgeous! I also love the photobook pictures.. so fun!
Oh my goodness! What a gorgeous couple and lovely wedding. I watched the video and I teared up! Thanks for sharing.