Howe to get Married

Ok, as i'm sure you know gmjhowe and I got married a couple of weeks ago. We wanted it to be very much a DIY wedding, so it seems fitting to publish it on instructables! We have tried to put together some sage advice for anyone else planning a wedding, as well as the crafty things we did to make the wedding our own.

Enjoy!

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Step 1: Choosing a Venue

The first and most important thing is to choose your venues wisely. This needs to be done first, then everything else seems to fall into place!

We actually tied the knot at the church gmjhowe and I have been attending for many years, so that wasn't hard to organise.

However for the reception, we wanted to show where we live off to its best (Derbyshire UK) So we wanted a country house, but with out the hefty price!! We found this beautiful place in the middle of the Peak District National Park, called Cressbrook hall situated near Monsal head. It is in a breathtaking valley, and really is in the countryside!

Bobby (the manager) gave us a good deal, as we didnt have a sit down meal as such (youll see later what we did), and also as we were married in November (out of season for most weddings), she gave us a good discount!

PunKRaBBit says: Jul 18, 2011. 12:48 AM

I love this!

PunKRaBBit says: Jul 18, 2011. 12:40 AM

That blue is amazing!!

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caitlinsdad says: Dec 10, 2009. 1:32 PM

The first and most important thing is to choose your spouse wisely. This needs to be done first, then everything else seems to fall into place!

Best of luck to you both.

Rainbow_Han (author) in reply to caitlinsdadApr 4, 2011. 1:55 PM

very wise :-) I should add another step... or do another instructable about love...

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Kiteman in reply to caitlinsdadDec 10, 2009. 2:56 PM

...have you seen the list of guides to the right of the page?

First one... babies!

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caitlinsdad in reply to KitemanDec 10, 2009. 6:21 PM

and...5 minute projects!

PKM in reply to caitlinsdadDec 11, 2009. 5:43 AM

Ouch. Too soon, in all senses!

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caitlinsdad in reply to PKMDec 11, 2009. 2:36 PM

The honeymoon is not over...until she says so.

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Kiteman in reply to caitlinsdadDec 12, 2009. 10:22 AM

Hehe!

Bartboy in reply to KitemanDec 13, 2009. 2:43 PM

haha

Dark_Aura says: Jan 29, 2011. 8:48 AM

your Tiara is Stunning. I love the idea with the crystals in your hair. im trying to make something like that for my hair :)
You looked stunning:)

Rainbow_Han (author) in reply to Dark_AuraApr 4, 2011. 1:53 PM

thanks - i thought it turned out ok - especially as i havent done beading before! I hope your wedding goes well - would love to see some pics ;-)

Dark_Aura says: Jan 29, 2011. 8:43 AM

Me and my mom are busy making purple waist coats for my wedding, I love how yours came out. :)

Rainbow_Han (author) in reply to Dark_AuraApr 4, 2011. 1:52 PM

yay - purple is a great colour!

bridge47 says: Dec 25, 2010. 8:02 PM

Your wedding is so beautiful! I would have never known anything was handmade, especially the tiaras and the cake.

Kaycey1 says: Sep 24, 2010. 12:24 PM

I got married last year and this favour idea would have been perfect! We did mini spice jars with a wax seal on the top
What a lovely wedding, and it looks like it was fun too!
Congrats!

Elycian says: Dec 13, 2009. 4:23 PM

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Rainbow_Han (author) in reply to ElycianMar 18, 2010. 1:56 AM

Thanks, and Congratulations to yourself! Are you planning a crafty wedding?

theHERO says: Dec 22, 2009. 2:40 PM

Your tiara is beautiful!!

Rainbow_Han (author) in reply to theHEROMar 18, 2010. 1:55 AM

Thankyou! ;-)

ayseller says: Mar 4, 2010. 11:34 PM

I love how creative you are! Congrats on the wedding. May I ask, who makes those shoes? They are very cute.

Much appreciated.

Rainbow_Han (author) in reply to aysellerMar 18, 2010. 1:55 AM

Hey,

Thankyou!

The shoes were an ebay purchase, but they are made by Lulu Guinness. RRP around £300, but were a steal at £30!! THey were my something Old, as I bought them to go with a dress of the same colour, but they just happened to tie in with the wedding theme too!

Cheers,

R-H

sephiroth67 says: Jan 24, 2010. 9:39 PM

I can only hope that if I go through a marriage in my life, that it can be as awe inspiring as some of the images you've shown us!