Penny Olson

Building a Custom Swarovski Crystal Wedding Bouquet

I have made Swarovski Crystal Wedding Bouquets for many Brides and I always find that they are amazed when they realize what we can come up with once we decide to "step out of the box" and use the medium to its fullest potential. There are many ways to... Read >

Planning a Budget for Your Wedding Day

Recently, my sister got married. The day was absolutely incredible; many memories were made by all. But being the sister and the Maid of Honor, I saw many of the bumps in the road of creating the day that my sister had always dreamed of. Planning a weddin... Read >

Creating Custom Swarovski Crystal Wedding Bouquets and Boutonnieres

My mission through writing this article is to broaden the horizons of your imagination while customizing Swarovski Crystal bouquets and boutonnieres. Many people may not know exactly how versatile these arrangements can be. The sky is the limit when des... Read >

Final Planning Tips for Your Wedding Day

Recently, I went to my home town to help my Mother and my Sister with the final planning for my Sister's wedding. Every member of my family is a ?Do-It-Yourselfer?, so we had an unbelievable amount of flower arrangements, pew decorations, garlands, candl... Read >

How To Care For Your Swarovski Crystal Wedding Jewelry

I have found that when you wear crystals on a daily basis they tend to lose a little bit of their luster. Let's face it, the reason why we choose Swarovski is because they are top of the line. There is nothing in the market that will catch your eye and sp... Read >

Creating Family Traditions On Your Wedding Day

Do you remember what is was like to be a little girl and dream of your wedding day? How many of you pictured yourself in your mother's dress or wearing your grandmother's necklace from her wedding day? Heirlooms can be anything from a bracelet to a han... Read >

Using Swarovski Crystals or Pearls as a Wedding Theme

Using Swarovski crystals and pearls is a very easy and fun way to create a theme throughout your wedding accessories and decor. Crystals and pearls can be added to just about anything to create a stunning and classic feel. Since details are the key to p... Read >

Maintaining Your Sanity While Planning Your Wedding

Not long ago, I went to my hometown to help my mother and my sister with the final planning for my Sister's wedding. About five days before the wedding, we were running errands and my sister turned to me and said that she has resigned to the fact that sh... Read >

How to Choose Colors for Your Bridesmaids Jewelry on Your Wedding Day

When designing jewelry, the sky is the limit as far as color choices, stones, shapes and over-all design. But just like a cherry on a sundae or the star on the top of a Christmas tree, no outfit is complete without jewelry. I would start with making a... Read >

How to Save Money While Planning Your Dream Wedding

Believe it or not, you can plan a wedding without throwing yourself and your families into debt for the next decade. I am going to give you a few suggestions and guidelines to make this possible without having to cut corners. All it takes is a little di... Read >

Including the Groom's Personality in Wedding Planning

I have been to many incredible weddings in my time. But the celebrations that I remember the most are the ones that include the character and interests of the groom, not just the bride. After all, we are invited to take part in these special days to cele... Read >

Tips For Chosing The Ideal Jewelry To Match Your Wedding Dress

I think that the best place to start when making plans for your wedding is turn to your dreams. Let's face it, we are women, and we've had a picture painted in our minds of how this day "should be" since we could pick buds and blooms from our mothers' ro... Read >

Crystal Wedding Bouquets and Boutonnieres vs Flowers

Swarovski crystal bouquets and boutonnieres are the ideal way to do something that is different and incredibly beautiful on your big day. They provide a perfect way to extend the theme of crystals or pearls that are in your dress and jewelry throughout y... Read >