Last week we had a Bridal Event inside of M&J Trimming and it was such a blast. With guests from the The Knot, Bridal Guide Magazine, Inside Weddings and some of our favorite bloggers we knew we would have to put in a lot of work to make the night perfect. We worked with James Abel Events to completely transform the back of the store and we were very lucky and thankful to have Alpine Creative Group, Sugar Flower Cake Shop, Izze Sparkling Juice, Jenny Yoo Collections, Johnny Gonzalez, Maison Prive and Fantasia Studios sponsor the event. Read more about the event here!

One part of the event that we were all very excited about was the Photo Booth! We got a custom made backdrop, used M&J Bridal Salon headpieces and hats and of course made some of our own props with M&J Trimming.

Materials

Hard Stock Paper (Any craft/paper store)

Wooden Sticks ( Any craft/paper store)

Scissors, Pencil ( to trace)

Hot Glue Gun

Fur, Plaid Ribbon, and Rhinestones

The Internet!

Mustashe Steps: Search the internet for paper mustaches(theres a lot) and print out the photos that you like. Then cut out the mustaches and trace them onto the black paper. Cut out those mustaches, embellish them and hot glue them on to the sticks.

3″ Genuine Fox On Tape Style# 28624 in Snowtop, Ss16 Flatback Rhinestones Item#03016

From Left to Right: Plaid Ribbon in Navy/Peach/Multi Item# 18382, 25mm Gingham Ribbon Style# 38812 in Lilac/White, 2″ Plaid Ribbon Style# 11219 in Grey Combo (to order (1.800.9MJTRIM)

Last Step! Make sure you have fun using them at the photo booth!

We are SO excited and Honored to see a full-page feature of M&J Trimming in Martha Stewart Weddings Summer 2011 Issue! “New York City’s craft mecca  is our one-stop shop for the best DIY details” -Martha Stewart Weddings. We don’t like to toot our own horn but we think so too

Links to Categories in Order Below

Feathers 
 Straight Hackle in Coral

Buttons
Half Ball Button, Mother of Pearl Buttons, Tuxedo Buttons, Fashion Buttons

Ribbons
Velvet Ribbon

Appliqués
 M&J Bridal Appliqués  (Call 212-704.8017 or visit mjbridalsalon.com)

Cords
Important Rayon Twist Cord and Mesh Tube Ribbon

Rhinestones
Navette Rhinestone w/settings, Oval R.S. W/Setting, Pointed Back R.S. W/Setting, and  Set in Rose Montes  

Glues
Unique Stitch Glue and Magna-Tax 

Fabric Flowers
M&J Bridal Salon Flower (Call 212-704.8017 or visit mjbridalsalon.com)

Pins and Needles
Large Fancy Safety Pin, Sewing Needles

We’ve got Spring Fever, Monday was such a beautiful day the weather finally warmed up and we couldn’t help but make some fun DIY’s. Since alot of parties are planned in Spring and Summer Season, we decided to create a Wishing tree in four different ways by embellishing them occording to the themes. What is a wishing tree you ask? Well what we did was put some branches in a clear vase with rocks on the bottom to hold them still. Then cut out beautiful decorative paper and leave a marker there for guests to write special messages or wishes to the person the party is being held for. Then they take there message and hang it up on the tree. 

 First up Birthday Girl Party

Materials

• Marabou Boa Item# 16785 in Pink
• Rhinestone Button Item# 19844004 28MM in Crystal Silver (1.800.9.MJTRIM)
• 1yard of 1.5″ Single Faced Satin Ribbon Item# 00299 in Shocking Pink
• (To hang the Paper) 3/8″Grosgrain Polka Dot Ribbon Item# 39004 in Pink

Birthday Boy Party

Materials

• 2 1/4″ 6-Row Stretch Sequin Item# 34650 in Lime
• 7/8″ Paillette Floral Trim Item# 30630 in Blue
• 20MM Paillettes With Hole On Top Item# 13623 in Turquoise
• (To hang the paper) 1/4″ Single Face Satin Ribbon Item# 00294 in Leaf

Baby Boy Baby Shower

Materials

• 22Mm Imported Velvet Ribbon Item# 02422 in Brown
• 10MM Mini Gingham Check Ribbon Item# 38781 in Gold/White (1.800.9.MJTRIM)
• 1.5″ NET RIBBON Item# 46935 in Blue (1.800.9.MTRIM)
• (To hang the paper) 10MM Mini Gingham Check Ribbon Item# 38781 in Blue/White (1.800.9.MJTRIM)

Wedding / Bridal Shower

Materials

• Cup Shaped Rose W/Pin Item# 41779 in Ivory
• 15Mm Imported Organdy Ribbon Item# 02115 in Mint 
• 50Mm Midori Dupioni Silk Ribbon Item# 37302 in Sea Sprite
•  1/4″ Single Face Satin Ribbon Item# 00294 in Lemon Grass 

We’ve decided to do a Fun DIY that embellishes your wedding bouquet. Simple easy steps to take your ordinary bouquet to a beautiful and glamorous bridal bouquet. See the entire post here 

Fashionable new bridal headbands, M&J Bridal Salon. These statement headbands are so easy to wear and looks fabulous, a bride can wear this type of headpiece with so many different hairstyles. At M&J Bridal Salon we carry selections from the top designers including Henderson Swar0vski crystal swirl side headband, view the head pieces here

We love seeing personal touches in a wedding, especially when it’s something our brides and grooms make themselves. M&J Bridal decided to be apart of that, we put together a beautiful invitation template for your personal use and we added the finishing touches to it. Check out the DIY steps and download the templete here…  

Here is how to enter: First, Like M&J Bridal Salon on Facebook. Second, Post your engagement story. We would love to hear how creative your Fiancé was. Were you surprised? How did you feel, etc? We will be announcing the winner on February 16, 2011.  Read more here…