We all know that the floral budget for a wedding can be quite hefty. So for all of you green thumb brides who would love a DIY project that can easily save big bucks, here are some gorgeous ideas for your reception table flowers from the experts at ibulb.org. The secret is to keep the look simple, pretty and clean using white tulips and daffodils… the perfect blooms for spring and summer celebrations!

I love this crisp, bright display made with seasonally-appropriate seashells:

How-to: To create the tightly bunched effect, gather 15-20 tulips (leaves stripped) in a cluster and wrap the stems so they are securely held together (use florist tape or a plastic tie). The stems should be cut 3 inches long so they are not seen in the vase. Fill the vase 2/3 full with small- to medium-sized seashells. Place the bunch of tulips in the vase. Carefully fill the remaining vase with the seashells. Gently add water to the vase using a watering can. Refill water level as needed.

This next creation is so easy to do, and it’s an ideal display for an outdoor wedding:

Guest blogger: Patrick Kelly is the co-owner of JJ Kelly Bridal, Oklahoma's premier bridal salon. For over 30 years, the store has helped thousands of brides find their dream wedding dress. They carry exclusive designers such as Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier, Lazaro and more; gowns range in price from $800 to $10,000. Kelly also co-founded the website idoappointments.com, a service that allows brides to make appointments with important vendors instantly, without waiting for phone calls to be returned or e-mails to be answered.

He shares his experience working with Randy Fenoli on a recent taping of the hit show Randy to the Rescue, which was filmed at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Hotel.

Randy Fenoli knows wedding fashion like no one else. He started out as a wedding gown designer (an extremely talented one, I might add) and has three reality TV shows, but above all, he loves to make brides look (and feel) beautiful on their wedding day. 

Here at BG, we have a soft spot for Barbie weddings (case in point: this and this). Barbie and Ken are one of the most iconic couples in pop culture history, after all. So when aspiring wedding planner Jervon Mackey reached out with not one but three Barbie weddings showcasing different wedding styles, we couldn't wait to share them with you. Let's jump in and take a ride into Barbie's world with a look at these fabulous Barbie dream weddings!

1. Hollywood Glamour

Mackey's first Barbie wedding is a lavish affair filled with sophisticated touches — the bride wore a Chantilly lace gown, and the bridesmaids donned black dresses with pink bouquets. After a friend read the classic 1 Corinthians 13:4. "Love is patient, love is kind..." Bible verse, surprise guest Beyoncé serenaded the couple with "At Last." 

Each week, we feature music recommendations from Scratch Weddings, the nation's leader with the best wedding DJs at affordable prices. This week's post comes from DJ Schuller, a NYC native who  has been mixing for over a decade and has spun at a number of coveted hotspots in his hometown, as well as in LA, Philly, Atlantic City and Miami. Whether it's a jam-packed venue fitting thousands or an intimate private gathering, Schuller brings the crowd to their feet every time. With his attention to detail and amazing skills shining through, Schuller keeps a wedding dance floor packed every time.

Photo Credit: Chris Jorian Fine Photography

In the moments before your wedding, the last thing you'll want is a silent room to get ready in. Keep the mood light with a chill yet fun soundtrack to soothe those pre-wedding nerves. These gender-neutral tracks will do the trick while you're putting on those finishing touches and hanging out with your bridal party in your final moments as a single lady (or guy).