Monday, February 23, 2009

How I Tied the Knot: Centerpiece Vases

Previously in the post Tying the Knot: Reception Details, you saw our lovely centerpieces. Since then, a lot of you have been asking for me to let you in on how I tied the ribbon around our centerpiece vases. Well, today is the day my little bloggity blog friends. I put together a little 3 minute video tutorial {on youtube} that you can watch here!

If you have any questions after watching, please just leave a comment or send me an e-mail!
Below are two pictures of the finished products in action at our reception. I hope yours turn out just as beautiful!
p.s. I am not a professional DIY advice giver/video tutorial expert. This video was filmed at about 2am while my husband and I were attempting to move out of our house by noon the next day. It was now or never for this little tutorial and all I could muster was one take. So it's not perfect, by any means, but I hope that you find it helpful!

23 comments:

  1. AbbieFebruary 23, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    I love the boldness of those flowers!

    BTW... I gave you an award on my blog today. :)

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  2. AdrienneFebruary 23, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    YAY! Thanks for posting this. You are awesome! I can't watch the video now, but I will tonight and let you know if I have questions!

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  3. CandicelynFebruary 23, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    You are too cute! thanks for sharing your pretty little secrets!

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  4. ElyzabethFebruary 23, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Cute. I love it!

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  5. THE RED STUDIOFebruary 23, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Love it! Looked great at the reception!

    And, congrats on the big sell! Let us know if we can help you guys with anything.

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  6. February 23, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    You are one of the best bloggers out there Jessica! Your video was an awesome tutorial for your readers who want to replicate that look :)

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  7. AdrienneFebruary 23, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    The video is great! I had been using that twist method on my trial runs so I am glad to hear that is your method as well. I think it will work great!

    So did you move?! If so congrats on selling the house!

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  8. The Southbay NewlywedsFebruary 23, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Thanks girl! I can't wait to practice this myself!

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  9. ericaFebruary 23, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Ditto on the cuteness factor of the video! I can't believe you did this at 2am the night before moving - that is true dedication to your readers! Very neat technique, too, by the way. :)

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  10. Amanda B. YoungFebruary 23, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Love the video. Especially the "...and thanks for reading my blog!" part at the end. You are too cute! Seriously though, the ribbons look stunning -- what a fabulous trick! Did you come up with it all on your own?

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  11. LindsayFebruary 23, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Love Love Love your centerpieces! I think I'm going to use your taller ones with the floating candles on every other table! Thank you for the tutorial! Very helpful.

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  12. steveFebruary 24, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    i love the video!! I might use the idea for showers and waht not...you are such a little martha

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  13. JuliaFebruary 24, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    great stuff- I am definitely doing this!!
    keep up the good work, I'm really enjoying your blog

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  14. Rachel H.February 24, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  15. Nicole-LynnFebruary 24, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    This is very helpful, thanks.

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  16. JenniferFebruary 24, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Talked to Mother last night and she said your Mommy has redone the whole house and how awesome it looks! So I want to say way to go to Mommy! On another note...I have a little something for you at my blog come on over and see! Just a little something to brighten your day. I hope its a phenomenal day!

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  17. Laura EFebruary 24, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    Hi Jessica Lynn,
    Congrats again on winning the Blurb contest on the SW Blog. I found your blog through the email you sent me and am quite excited to begin following it. Other thing, I am excited about is that your from Cincinnati. I grew up in Cincy (Montgomery/Loveland area). Congrats again and goof post on the DIY item. So cute.

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  18. February 24, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Congrat's on the win over at SWS! That's such a sweet photo from your ceremony; I hope you'll share more pictures of your wedding day on your blog :)

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    You are too cute, thanks for posting this! I may be using it for mine!

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  20. CydFebruary 24, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    I love the way these look and the tutorial video is fabulous! I've been planning some kind of ribbon action for our centerpieces and am so glad you shared.

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  21. Jessie@FitnessFamilyAndMoreFebruary 25, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Thats a great video tutorial! Thanks for sharing.

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  22. UnknownJune 28, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    What kind of vase is that ? and i admire this ^o^

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  23. Zane WooderJanuary 20, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    You filmed it at 2am? You stay up late.

    zane

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