Crafting Paper Flowers for Your Wedding with Cricut™

Guest Contributor

January 15, 2025

Forget wilting bouquets and fleeting floral arrangements, modern couples are turning tradition on its head with this rebel wedding décor idea - paper flowers. Economical, enduring, and timeless, paper blooms offer a savvy and sustainable twist to wedding aesthetics. With a Cricut™  crafting machine, you can create personalised petals that not only pop on your big day but also blossom into beautiful home décor to cherish forever. Big on bows and bold statements, these DIY darlings harmonise with the latest wedding trends: micro weddings, extravagant flower displays, and the desire for a sustainable celebration. Let your love story bloom with a Cricut-crafted garden of your own design!

Top 10 Most Popular Real Weddings of 2024

Kat

January 5, 2025

Its the time of year where everyone likes to look back on the last 365 (or in this year's case, 366!) days and reminisce. We feature incredible real weddings almost every single day on the website, our social media platforms, and of course exclusive ones in print too! So, we thought we'd take a moment to look back through and see all the couples and stories which made the biggest impression.

Mid-Century Meets Colourful Fiesta Wedding with Only Eight Guests

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Lu & Lo

December 12, 2024

On a sheep farm in the small Tasmanian town of Buckland, Zoe and Clint said their vows surrounded by just eight guests and their greyhound, Pearl. Twamley Farm provided the perfect backdrop for their wedding, which Zoe describes as “vintage with a modern twist, with a sprinkle of Mexican fiesta vibes.”

A Vibrant, Pink & Orange, Eclectic Garden Party Wedding

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Kylee B

November 21, 2024

With a theme idea of either Eclectic Garden Party meets Sophisticated Children's Party, Sara and Zac had an absolute blast planning their October wedding. Instead of following tradition, they created a celebration that was colourful, guest-focused, and full of personality.

Homemade Rustic Yet Colourful Garden Party

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Melinda Aimee

November 15, 2024

When Oceana and Matt tied the knot, they weren’t looking for grandeur; they were after something personal and true to who they are. With a £5,000 budget and a creative, DIY approach, they transformed Lower Hardres Village Hall into a rustic, garden-party-inspired celebration. From the sunflower-themed garden games, vintage doily backdrop, and a ceremony led by Oceana’s mother—the day truly reflected the couple’s likes and values.

Personal, Thrifted Wedding with Lots of Greenery & Vintage Charm

Kat

Finder Seeker

November 12, 2024

Cody and Liliana, who have been together since high school, wanted their wedding to be all about their family, friends and who they are. Held in May at Montsalvat Artists Colony and Botanicah, both in Melbourne, they thrifted EVERY SINGLE ITEM for their DIY reception dinner. Liliana wore a Selkie dress customised by a friend, while Cody was in a thrifted suit.

Baz Lurhmann Inspired Wedding

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Erin Schmidt

November 8, 2024

For Lucy and Kyle, creating an unforgettable celebration meant blending cinematic romance with a night-long dance party inspired by Baz Luhrmann's signature film style. Their wedding paid homage to iconic movies like Romeo + Juliet, The Great Gatsby, and Moulin Rouge featuring custom neon signs (made by the best man!) vintage Versace champage flutes, wearable florals for the groom and a vintage inpired cake.

Nerdy Wedding with Games & Fantasy Movie References

Kat

Dan Waters Creative

November 7, 2024

Zoe and Stephen didn’t just plan one wedding—they planned two. First came a private legal ceremony, held a month ahead of their big day, where Zoe wore a dinosaur print dress. But the main event was an immersive, nerd-tastic celebration centred around all the things and people they love. “Each week as we planned, we’d come back to the same question,” Zoe said, “Does this choice fit our ethos of having the things we love with the people we love?”

Personalise Your Gothic Wedding With Cricut

Guest Contributor

November 6, 2024

elebrate the extraordinary and personalise your wedding with all of the gothic mystery and elegance you could possibly wish for. Keep reading for details of how you can conjure up the perfect wedding experience that’s exactly how you want it to be – all you need is plenty of imagination and a little Cricut™ know-how to turn your gothic wedding fantasy into reality…

Issue 59: DIY Wedding Special – Design Your Dream ‘I Dos’

Kat

October 26, 2024

Anyone can have a beautiful wedding if they have an endless budget, but only when you have less to spend do you truly have to flex those creative muscles. Creativity on a budget has always been our jam; we’ve championed a DIY, ‘you-centric’ approach to wedding planning since the inception of our magazine. But – can you believe it? – we’ve never actually had a fully DIY-focused edition! It is time to remedy that immediately.

Cheetah Print, Vintage Valentine’s Day Wedding in their Own Backyard

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Naida Lindberg

October 25, 2024

This is the story of a rock 'n' roll singer, and a bombshell of a babe writer. Matty and Sid locked eyes during one oh hist sets, and the rest was history.  The next year was spent planning their backyard wedding in Santa Cruz, CA, for their one year anniversary.

Their Big Fat Emo Wedding (Planned in Just Three Months)

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Hey Babe Photo

September 24, 2024

When Jaci and Bryce set out to plan their wedding, they had one mission: make it unapologetically theirs. Describing their theme as a "big fat emo wedding," the couple wanted their day to have the perfect amount of rebellion without being too 'out there'. They also did everything in just three months!

Colourful Sunset Dinosaur Disco Party

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Camille Marie

September 20, 2024

Andy and Brandi had just $8,000 to spend on their sunset-inspired dinosaur disco wedding, but that didn't stop them from having one hell of a party! Second time around for the bride, this time she knew exactly what she did—and did not—want.

Shadowhunter Meets Harry Potter Themed Wedding

Kat

Photoluminaire

September 19, 2024

When Agata and Michael began planning their 'Magic and Science' wedding, Agata’s love for Harry Potter, Shadowhunters, and crafting blended perfectly with Michael’s enthusiasm for animals, metal music, and Doctor Who.

Minimal and Laid Back Wedding in Hull

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Alex Bates Potography

September 17, 2024

When Rachael and Bear began planning their wedding, they knew exactly what they didn’t want: stress, pressure, and anything overly conventional. Instead, they aimed for a day that was, as Rachael described, "All about us. Minimal drama, minimal planning—just pure celebration.

Whimsical & Nerdy Castle Wedding

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Kayla Duffin

September 9, 2024

For Shelby and Sam, who met on the marching band field in high school, Landoll's Mohican Castle in Ohio was the perfect setting for their whimsical and slightly nerdy wedding. Wanting a day which reflected their passions and personalities, they were mostly inspired by some of their favourite fantasy games.

Create Your Own Disco Ball Place Settings with Cricut

Guest Contributor

September 4, 2024

Your wedding day is the ultimate celebration - make it as groovy and unique as you, with the help of Cricut™, pioneers in home crafting and smart cutting technology. Embrace your inner disco queen and create a wedding that dazzles with personality and pizazz. Ditch the ‘cookie-cutter’ wedding, and let disco fever inspire you.

70s Retro Meets Country Western at The Old Coal Yard

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Amelia Jane

September 3, 2024

What do you get when you combine retro, 70s vibe with a cowboy aesthetic and a Newcastle coal yard? Why, Jane and Rob's epic country western wedding of course! With the bride working in fashion and the groom being in an Americana band, their wedding was never going to be boring, but they made it even more awesome by DIYing almost everything!

Budget Friendly Homemade Wedding in Bristol

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Kerrie Palmer

August 27, 2024

Pete and Rhian didn't have a theme for their west country wedding - all they knew was that they wanted to keep things thrifty. With a budget of just £6,500 they were able to strip things back, make clever choices and have a wedding which still felt like 'them' without costing a fortune! They had a register office ceremony, followed by a DIY reception at The Radnor Rooms, Bristol.

Low Fi Jewish & Romanian Orthodox Wedding at Home

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Moodi Photos

August 16, 2024

AJ and Mara were married at the groom's parent's home followed by a casual dinner at a local restaurant. The combined their Jewish and Romanian Orthodox faiths to create a one-of-a-kind ceremony, which was witnessed by close friends and family only.