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My friend is in love with Texas, and made this: http://tinypic.com/r/21dfk84/6
(we're from Wisconsin, btw)
I think it's adorable, and so crafty, and I want to make something crafty and similar for my love of Chicago, but I'm having trouble coming up with ideas. Anyone have any thoughts or ideas?
I've tried searching for something of inspiration on Pinterest, but no such luck..
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The first thing that came to mind was the CTA map. You know, the one with all the trains on it, Red, Pink, Brown, Purple, Blue, Orange, and Green lines. They have gifts at http://www.transitchicago.com to maybe give you some further inspiration, but I've always liked the graphic aspect of the route map, which was patterned after London's famous Underground map.
What's another Chicago symbol? Besides the Tommy gun, which is almost a century old and part of the past that most of the city is trying to forget. How about the Chicago Theater sign? Then there's the Cloud Gate (aka The Bean) sculpture in Millennium Park, the red Wrigley Field sign, Sears Tower (sorry, only tourists call it Willis), the Picasso statue in Daley Plaza, the Field Museum, the Hancock Building, or just the skyline? Most of those are iconic structures and would be easily recognizable in most forms, though there are undoubtedly others I've missed or that have more significance to you.
How to render them would be up to you because I don't know your level of training and experience, what kind access you have to tools, or your budget. I hope I didn't just point out the obvious and you maybe have something to start with.
The first thing that came to mind was the CTA map. You know, the one with all the trains on it, Red, Pink, Brown, Purple, Blue, Orange, and Green lines. They have gifts at http://www.transitchicago.com to maybe give you some further inspiration, but I've always liked the graphic aspect of the route map, which was patterned after London's famous Underground map.
What's another Chicago symbol? Besides the Tommy gun, which is almost a century old and part of the past that most of the city is trying to forget. How about the Chicago Theater sign? Then there's the Cloud Gate (aka The Bean) sculpture in Millennium Park, the red Wrigley Field sign, Sears Tower (sorry, only tourists call it Willis), the Picasso statue in Daley Plaza, the Field Museum, the Hancock Building, or just the skyline? Most of those are iconic structures and would be easily recognizable in most forms, though there are undoubtedly others I've missed or that have more significance to you.
How to render them would be up to you because I don't know your level of training and experience, what kind access you have to tools, or your budget. I hope I didn't just point out the obvious and you maybe have something to start with.
Is it possible to have a wedding for under 3000?
Crystal
My husband and I are finally going to have the wedding he promised me, we got married in front of the justice of the peace. Anyway we are having a wedding at Mettle beach. Is it possible to have a wedding under 3000? Also any tips? Our colors are aquamarine and white.
@the second answer, we are not asking for gifts. This is something we are doing for ourselves and our families. It was not my choice to get married in front of the justice of the peace it was my husbands and I went along with it because I love him. How dare you call it a joke, I didn't ask for you snotty b**** a** opinion. I only asked if it was possible to have a wedding under 3,000. You have no idea why we got married in front of the justice of the peace or why we are having a wedding. Oh and FYI a lot of people have second and third weddings. Your nothing but a dumb a** with stupid unsolicited opinions. Go jump off a bridge b*****!!
Oh and its called eloping not a wedding!
Why can't people stop being so damn rude! I didn't ask for your opinions about if I was already married or not. If your going to be a bitch don't answer the damn question! Jeez I hate bitches!
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Congrats! And yes, totally possible. My husband and I did our's for under 3000. Let me tell you, Pinterest will be your friend. If you aren't on Pinterest, go check it out now. It is incredible for wedding planning and ideas. Didn't exist when I got married, but I've used tons of ideas in planning friends' weddings. To keep your wedding inexpensive, plan on doing a lot of it yourself. It's a little more labor-intensive, but man, you will appreciate your wedding and love it even more when you've put a personal touch on everything.
Some things we did to keep it inexpensive:
*We designed our own invitations with Photoshop and then only had to pay for the ink and cardstock to print them at home. Look online for a design you really like, and see if you (or friends or family with computer skills) can design one like it.
*Call in favors. We had friends that did photography, floral design, wedding cake bakers, etc. As their gift to us, they gave us great deals for their trades. Everyone has something to offer.
*Catering is *expensive*. You can do it yourself. Either have an appetizer-only reception, dessert reception, or a very simple dinner. We bought a TON of huge frozen lasagnas, had all my girlfriends bake them and bring them, and popped them into rented chafing dishes. We had sides of french bread, salad, mousse, fruit salad, and a cheesecake bar. Our food only cost us $500, for 250 people!
*Instead of hiring a DJ, you can make a playlist of the music you want played, and give it to a trusted friend to man during the wedding.
Best Wishes!
Congrats! And yes, totally possible. My husband and I did our's for under 3000. Let me tell you, Pinterest will be your friend. If you aren't on Pinterest, go check it out now. It is incredible for wedding planning and ideas. Didn't exist when I got married, but I've used tons of ideas in planning friends' weddings. To keep your wedding inexpensive, plan on doing a lot of it yourself. It's a little more labor-intensive, but man, you will appreciate your wedding and love it even more when you've put a personal touch on everything.
Some things we did to keep it inexpensive:
*We designed our own invitations with Photoshop and then only had to pay for the ink and cardstock to print them at home. Look online for a design you really like, and see if you (or friends or family with computer skills) can design one like it.
*Call in favors. We had friends that did photography, floral design, wedding cake bakers, etc. As their gift to us, they gave us great deals for their trades. Everyone has something to offer.
*Catering is *expensive*. You can do it yourself. Either have an appetizer-only reception, dessert reception, or a very simple dinner. We bought a TON of huge frozen lasagnas, had all my girlfriends bake them and bring them, and popped them into rented chafing dishes. We had sides of french bread, salad, mousse, fruit salad, and a cheesecake bar. Our food only cost us $500, for 250 people!
*Instead of hiring a DJ, you can make a playlist of the music you want played, and give it to a trusted friend to man during the wedding.
Best Wishes!
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