Sunday, 9 February 2014

Heart centrepieces - £4.50

Since it is the Month of Love and all..
Lets go for something with hearts!

Silver and Black Wicker Heart Crushed Glass Centrepieces!

Super cool, Very Simple & Versatile! Can be used with most themes!






















Materials used/ You will need:


IKEA:

KĂșlort - Crushed glass in the silver/clear colour. (1 tube does 2/3 vases) £1.75
Rektangel vase - £1.75

TESCO:
Silver 3 pack wicker hearts - £1

Extras: Ribbon of your choice for the bow - £1 for 3 meters @ The Range

Tools:
Sharp Scissors - Be careful!


Instructions:

*Fill the Rektangel vase just over 1/3 to 1/2 full with the Kulort Glass
*Insert the wicker hearts
*Trim carefully the stems down to size with the scissors until they freely stand in the vase
* Attach some ribbon and tie a bow to the front
* Stand back and admire!

    


Thanks for looking, hope you have enjoyed the tutorial..
Will See you very soon! 


Budget-Belles X.O
















 














Thursday, 6 February 2014

Vendor Rave!

Something new today..

Vendor Review!
*****
When choosing your photographer, cake shop, hairdresser, DJ etc..  it can more times than not seem all too easy to pick the cheapest just to have that  ticked off of your never ending list!

NEVER EVER EVER Choose somebody without looking into their reviews, customer feedback and asking for a comparable quote with your own wants/requirements if you are interested, there are many companies who would cater for you if you only ask.

NOW, time to give an amazing newly established DJ Company their time to shine




MIXIMUS are by far the best DJ/Entertainment company that we have come across, anywhere! They are getting bigger and bigger and are easily on their way to being the best!

The staff are super friendly, very professional, have everything covered and really get your party started!
There are many different options and combinations they can offer giving you that truly perfect experience for your perfect day:

Singers - Joey James is just incredible!
Karaoke - Huge song database!
Music for every theme, venue and couple out there!

BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT!!!

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/miximusavltd

Telephone enquiries:
0800 689 0688

Website:
www.miximus.co.uk/

They truly are like no other and will make your day complete come rain or shine! - MIXIMUSAV - Essex Event Services!! 5*

Wednesday, 5 February 2014

Bow Favour jars! under £1!

Todays project: 

Bow sweetie favour jars under £1!!!

From this! 
To This!

Materials you will need: 

Ikea Ratjan Jars - 4 for £1.90
Silver Glittery Ribbon- 3M - £1.00 at The Range
Silver Glittery polka Dots - 100 pack - £1.00 at The Range. 
Sweeties Of Your Choice - I used Milk bottles 10p from BP.
Sharp Scissors - Use Carefully!

Instructions:

*Remove and set aside the lid of the jar, 
*Apply the glittery polka dots to the glass areas of the jar (i have done 2 different patterns as an example)
*Measure enough ribbon around the neck of the jar to tie a bow,
*Carefully cut the length from the ribbon reel
*Fill the jar with the sweeties of choice,
*Reattach the lid on the jar and tie a big bow using the loop, swoop and pull method!

Voila! you are done! very pretty and effective sweetie jars perfect for favours at a cost of about £0.80! 



See you soon with a haul post! 

Sunday, 2 February 2014

As If By Magic!

So,
so far things on the old blog front have been a little quiet..
a few simple tutorials here and there, BUT that is all about to change! 

You see, here at Budget-Belles we are not only a wedding planning blog no no no, we offer many different services and work with every budget out there, no matter how big or small. 
We have a very large stock of many different wedding items that are all waiting to be used by some lovely bride or groom out there! 

We offer (in a nutshell):

* Planning and timescaling guide,
*Honest and trustworthy vendor reviews,
*Provide wedding venue decor 
*Attend appointments/fittings/viewings/tastings with you,
*Make those appointments,
*DIY our projects personalised for you,
*Custom order personalised stationary,invites etc..
* Make up and Beauty
& Many Many More! 

We are very excited to be sharing the current progress of one of our couples who plan to marry in a Vintagely Glam Gothic affair! it is fabulous! 

Dont forget if you would like to message us for advice, questions, our services etc.. just pop over to our Facebook and leave a message! 

www.facebook.com/Budgetbellesblog   X



Monday, 27 January 2014

Guest book Alternative: Message in a Jar!

Hi guys!

Not every bride out there wants to have the bog standard guestbook, i mean as pretty as they are EVERYBODY has one! why not go for something a little different that can be styled many ways to perfectly fit your theme?

Todays DIY - Simple Message in a jar! An alternative to the guestbook.
**Sparkly - Glam Version tutorial coming soon!**


Materials Used:

IKEA:

Korken Jar (Small 0.5L) £0.80
Korken Jar (Medium 1L) £1.25
Korken Jar (Large 3L) £3.00

Kulort Crushed Glass -£1.75

EBAY:
Blue Satin ribbon -  (20 metres) £1.99

Additionals:

White paper -  (500 sheets) £2.50 @ Tesco

A really Simple Tutorial today, but something that is different, cute & very effective on the big day and also can be displayed at home afterwards!

* Empty the crushed glass into the bottom of the big jar -- may need 2 pots depending on how many guests you have attending!
*Cut the A4 paper into strips smaller than A5 in size,
*Fan the strips out inside the medium sized Korken Jar,
*Cut strips of blue ribbon about 8-10cm long,
*Write out a cute note to each other and place on top of the glass at the bottom of the jar,
*Finally place personalised wedding stickers on the top of the lids seal the clasps and your done!

- Ribbons can be added around the necks of the jars and tied with a big bow in your colour scheme! (from the same reel as the scroll ribbons!)




















** Tutorial for a Sparkly Glam version coming soon!**

Saturday, 25 January 2014

Facebook Giveaway!

So..
we have a Giveaway on Facebook for when we reach 50 likes..
we're almost there!

Here are the prizes which you could be in with the chance of winning!
Handstamped tags x10 - in your colour choice and ribbon choice! 

Personalised print - Framed and in colour of your choice!

Personalised to you - Honeymoon jar - in either simple style or Glamour style!
Silver/Black Rotera lantern & Candle!


Rimmel space dust nail varnish Available in 4 Shades!


******REMEMBER THERE ARE 3 CHANCES AT WINNNG IN THIS GIVEAWAY!******


Thursday, 23 January 2014

Pinterest!

You can now follow Budget-Belles on pinterest!

www.pinterest.com/BudgetBellesx/

There will be daily inspirations, Sneak peeks of upcoming projects, Recaps of completed projects & Things that we are pinning and liking everyday!

Pop over and have a look, dont forget to say Hi!

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