Browsing through second-hand shops, antique stores and garage sales, and even around the house for family heirlooms, you may find some silver treasures that make elegant wedding pieces. The slightly tarnished, but classic look adds an antique touch you will want to cherish after the wedding by giving the pieces to your guests as gifts or even displaying them in your home.

Similar to many antique treasures, succulents are a rustic plant that can last in harsh conditions in the same container or place for years, which is why they pair wonderfully together with vintage silver, like these succulent and silver centrepieces.

Who doesn’t love Instagram?  I’ve only recently discovered this wildly popular photo app and I’m already hooked.

Why not Instagram your wedding? There’s no doubt that some of your guests will be capturing your event with their smartphones anyway, why not encourage them to use Instagram so you can see all of their photos?

How to Instagram your wedding:

Happy 2013 and congrats to all the couples who just got engaged! 2013 is going to be an exciting year here at Intimate Weddings. We’ve got some awesome changes in the works. Stay tuned!

Photo: Sea Glass

Make paper snowflakes with magazine ads. Here’s a tutorial.

Want to add a little ‘wow’ to your holiday festivities? Make some ice shot glasses.

While you’re at it, make some ice candles to place on your porch.

Make a beautiful bowl out of ice and flowers.

Use herbs and edible flowers to make gorgeous ice cubes.

Make winter decorations by freezing berries in ice.

Amazing what you can do with a little creativity and some frozen H2O!