This project is a quick and beautiful way to dress up your aisle. It’s an economical alternative to flowers, and you don’t need any real sewing know-how to whip these up. These large-scale fabric flowers can also be used on the backs of the bride and groom’s chairs at your reception.… Read More

I came up with this project when my friend decided that for her wedding she wanted one large menu display.

Yes, chalkboards and chalkboard paint are everywhere these days.  But I don’t care!  I love chalkboard projects, and think they’re particularly amenable to weddings, where large, inexpensive and attractive custom decor pieces are hard to come by.  … Read More

Hello, Fall!

Over the last 5 years or so, I’ve noticed that Fall weddings now outpace June weddings in my “everyone I know is getting married because I’m in my late 20s/early 30s” experience. Heck, I got married in September, myself.… Read More

A photo booth is a great addition to a wedding. It gives you lots of additional photos of friends and family and can act as a favor for attendees. But for me, the best selling point is that people invariably act ridiculous in photo booth photos.  … Read More

I’ve been on a bit of a hiatus, busy spending time with the cutest tiny guy ever, who my husband and I welcomed in late February.  I’ll be back soon with new posts, but for now am trying to appreciate every minute of my maternity leave with this little dude. … Read More

More winter wedding ideas!  For a pretty, modern look, black and white in winter can be gorgeous and unique.  I love flowers, but the one place you won’t be saving money if you do have a winter wedding is on the florals. … Read More

I imagine these with the base of the feather in moss and standing vertically (classic),  taped to an entry table with a simple piece of washi tape (modern) or even hanging from a branch (rustic) – all depends on your décor. … Read More

Okay, folks, here is one of my all-time favorite projects.  It also survives the terrifying “Internet test” where I come up with something I think is original and super cool and then discover that approximately one million people have already done it (I’m looking at you, ANYTHING using chalkboard paint …) . … Read More

Winter weddings are my favorite.  Maybe because I grew up in Colorado, maybe it’s because they are so much less common than weddings in other seasons that they instantly become memorable and unique, and give lots of room for creativity.  I’m a sucker for a white dress in the snow, a cozy venue, lots of candlelight and warm drinks.… Read More

Hello, and welcome to One Fine Design!  Simply put, this is a blog about wedding design.  I hope it will grow into a resource for you for inspired and inspirational wedding projects, ideas, DIY and crafts.

My philosophy is that planning a wedding is like planning a birthday party before you became a boring teenager.  … Read More