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IN THIS ISSUEThe Tie Magazine: Spring 2012

4 LETTER TO THE EDITOR

4 MASON JARS

5 MAKE A SKINNY TIE

6 DREAM IN CREAM

11 BLOOMS FOR GROOMS

12 HAIRY IDEAS

13 BLUSHING BRIDE

14 REAL WEDDINGS

ON THE COVERThe creamiest dreamiest dresses you can find for half the price. Photographs and styling by Brittany Long

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LETTER From The

IT”S TIME TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY!

Wedding planning can be very overwhelming and stressful, that’s why you need your girls! I was lucky enough to be able to support one of my best friends as she wed the love of her life this April. I can tell you though, once you’re in there is no turning back. From bridal shower invitations to decorations, flower arrangements, getting coffee, dress decisions, hair decisions, accessory decisions, meltdowns, you have to be there for it all! Being a maid of honor is no joke! However, being there and for your friend while they make one of the most important decisions of their life is a blessing and a privilage. So relax when it starts to get stressful, take a moment to breathe. Instead, enjoy the time you have with them and the time you get to be creative! I hope some of these ideas lighten the load and not your pockets! Get messy and down with the craftiness with your soon to be wed friend and create memories as well as fun momentos.

Hey look! That’s me!

-Editor In ChiefBrittany Eizabeth Long


Good Ideas

Mason Jars

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1. CANDLELIGHTAdd a little romance to your table by putting a tealight into a small mason jar. Let the ambiance begin!

2. DRINK IT Put a little fun into your wedding decor by using large mason jars as drinking glasses. Drop in a colorful bendy straw and slurp away.

3. TASTY TREATS Give your guests something to go home with by throwing candy into a large jar. As guest leave they can grab something sweet for the ride home.

4.FLOWER POWER Place a few of your favorite flowers into a jar to brighten up your reception tables. This is something so simple that can look so lovely!

CLEVER CRAFTSFOUR WAYS TO USE A MASON JARRemember your grandmother canning jams in the summer? Well these little jars can be of much more use to you on your big day! Move over granny!

Want a closer look?Fnd detailed instructions on how to use a mason jar and many other crafty ideas at THETIEMAGAZINE.COM/SPRING2012


Good Ideas

Skinny Tie

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1. The first step is to undo the tie that you want to use. Gently cut open the tie and spread it. Place the meaurements you want while following the original measurements of the tie.

2. After you place your measurements to give your tie it’s sinny look, carefully cut along those edges removing the extra material.

3. Use the clip-on hardware from an older tie. While you undo the tie to retrieve the hardware be aware of how it was attached. (You can find clip-on ties at your local Goodwill).

4.Sew the edges of your tie up to match it and place in the clip-on hardware. Continue to sew up the tie until complete.

Bam! Your very own skinny tie!

CLEVER CRAFTSFOUR EASY STEPS TO RECYCLE AN OLD TIESo you found a vintage tie but it’s too big and bulky to use for the look your going for. With a little tweaking we can slim that tie down in no time!

Want a closer look?Fnd detailed instructions on how to create a skinny tie and many other crafty ideas at THETIEMAGAZINE.COM/SPRING2012


Dream In

CREAMPHOTOGRAPHY BY Brittany Long

TEXT BY Brittany Long

Sometimes you can’t help but fantasize about the color of cream. Only a step away from traditional white but it

takes us to a place where everything is soft and natural and all that is lovely. In it, you feel beautiful, simple, and

happier. Behold, some of this seasons dreamiest dresses in the color that makes us drool.


WOODLAND GODDESSTwo words. Vintage lace. The lady-like features of this dress start with a cream eyelit material and end with dainty buttons to clasp in the back. You won’t want to miss all the scrumptious details this little number has to offer.DETAILS: Revolve Clothing Exchange “Lovely Lady” gown ($120, revolveclothingexchange.com).


FOND OF FLORALIf you want a flowy ethereal look, look no further. Lovely crochete lining decorates

the neck and small pearl buttons line the sleeves. You won’t be able to wait for the

wind to blow.DETAILS: Revolve Clothing Exchange

“Flowy Floral” gown ($120, revolveclothingexchange.com).


Walk lighter in this champagne vision. Its fluttery sleeves and sheen flowy material will help lift the

weight off all of the other stress.DETAILS: Revolve Clothing Exchange “Lovely Lady”

gown ($120, revolveclothingexchange.com).

SLEEK AND SHEER


Who says a bride has to be stuffy and boring? Step away from the traditional long gown and into something more short and sensual. This layered dress is perfect to wear to beat the heat in those summer weddings!DETAILS: Revolve Clothing Exchange “Sexy Summer” gown ($120, revolveclothingexchange.com).

Flirty Fun

BLOOMS FOR GROOMSMAKE YOUR OWN BOUTONNIERE You don’t have to spend a ton of money to make your sweetie and his groomsmen boutonnieres. All six of these combinations were taken from one boqouet of flowers. Mix and match away!

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1. Baby’s breath and unopened tulip bud.2. Fern and red-dyed marigold.3. Tulip petal, baby’s breath and purple wildflower.4. Daylily petal and yellow fern.5. Pink-dyed marigold and baby’s breath.6. Common fern and yellow wildflower.


Something Blue

Get this look!

Hair you can do yourself

Braided Maiden1. Make two braids on each side of your head.2. Cross each braid over seperately.3. Fasten each braid down with bobby pins.4. Pull remainding hair up into a bun and fasten.

2. Buy a vintage scarf to tie in your hair.

1. Use an old brooch as a hair clip.

3. Make a bow out of scrap material.

5. Glue feathers to a bobby pin.


Best BeautyTHIS SPRINGS SWEETEST MAKEUP

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Editor’s FavoritesThis little tin holds a heavenly amount of salvation. When your hands start to crack under pressure use a little bit to make your soo-to-be-wed hands worthy!

1. Revlon blush in “Baby Blush”.2. Sally Hanson nail polish in “Tickle Me Pink”.3. CoverGirl nail polish in “Blushing Bride”.4. Revlon lipstick in “Captured Coral”.5. Revlon blush in “Creamy”.6. O.P.I. nail polish in “Sand Tan”.7. Elf lipstick in “Coraly Cute”.8. Sally Hanson nail polish in “Pinky”.


&JohnBrittany

A creative couple set the bar high with a vintage inspired wedding set in the woodys surrounding of Titusville, FL . From pastel bridesmaid dresses to a record player they

prove that crafty can go a long way.

Not that we need any more reasons to fall in love with vintage weddings, but this quaint and calm ceremony reminded us why we cruch so hard on them. The rustic features were the perfect decor for this couple who pride themselves in knowing about all that looks lovely. One of our favorite details were the hand crafted wooden benches made by the groom, John. Each centerpiece was put together by hand and not one was the same. Each contained vintage books hand picked over time. The earthy look even made it onto the cake, which was covered in branches. To top it off the groomsmen wore plaid and the bridesmaids wore a variety of vintage pastel dresses.

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1. Benches that John handmade for the guests carved out of tree stumps. 2. Guests placed cards in old suitcases for a more vintage look. 3. Wedding reception boquet made out of pretty pastel wrapping paper. 4. Streams of ribbon and burlap were hung at the alter. 5. Guest signed a wish tree instead of a book.

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New Maiden

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