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DIY Pennant Flag Bunting

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Create lasting memories with an heirloom party decoration that will adorn your celebrations again and again. Ready for a simple DIY? Let’s make a reusable pennant flag bunting! This classic celebration staple is perfect for all kinds of events, from birthdays to baby showers and everything in between. Choosing party decorations can be overwhelming! Of…

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Real Weddings, Event Advice & More!

An Exciting Day Blog is the place for stories on real weddings, advice for hosting events, DIY projects to personalize your celebration, and more!

Real Weddings: Stories on real weddings (no AI here!) where couples share their highlights, planning/logistics and a quick Q+A. I have a focus on Northern California, with a special place for my home of El Dorado County, however I am inclusive of all story origins. Let's connect to share your wedding story on the blog! START HERE

Wedding Advice: From dreaming of your big day, to engagement, to planning and coordination, I am here to share everything I can to help with your wedding.

Event Advice: My "How To Host At Home" series is simply the beginning of the event advice category. I am looking forward to sharing more tips and tricks around successful events beyond the wedding day!

DIY Projects: From cute crafts to big builds to simple sewing, we have all the step-by-step information you will need to complete your creations! Perfect for parties, weddings and other exciting events.

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