Discussions from Do It Yourself

Has anyone on here used a site like wedding-recycle.com to sell decorations after their wedding? My mom and I were joking about all the hurricane candle holders we're going to have and not knowing...

I am looking for a private residence with a very large backyard/farm land (I want grassy and/or cement patio) to have my wedding. I need large enough for approximately 75 people somewhere in the...

Out guestbook is going to be our picture on a canvas and people sign around it. I'm trying to figure out what the best pen would be. Someone at Michael's said a gel pen, but I'm not convinced. Anyone...

Hey everyone! I am looking into my rentals and renting gold chargers is almost $200. Has anyone used plastic chargers? What are your opinions about plastic vs glass chargers from the rental...

So I found these cute socks that have a little tux on the front and say "to have and to hold" on them and I'm going to use them as groomsmen gifts for the request. I'm going to put them in a little...

Been using Febreze fabric refresher for the last few days and it seems to have reversed what I wanted it to do. I've used it before, but I never put two and two together- that after I use it, I can...

I received several small chalkboard signs from a friend's sister that were used at her wedding that we'll use for our wedding, plus a large chalkboard that we'll use for our seating chart. All items...

Hi all! So my fiance and I decided a while ago that we didn't want to hire a DJ for our wedding. He can make a good playlist and knows what to do (crossfade, get good equipment, play music other...

Does anyone have awesome bug bite remedies? I have exactly 5,000 bug bites (mosquitos and no see ums) and over the counter itch cream does nothing for me! I've tried an aveeno cream and a cortisone...

I checked out groupon today and they had a deal for 5x7 invites 110 invites( including envelopes) for $44 and ink garden has 120 post cards for $20. So invites and rsvp cards are done!!!...

Has anyone ever used Bloominous for their wedding florals? Or are you planning on using it? How is/was your experience with them? It seems like a semi-DIY kit for florals, but I'm worried that they...

So, we have decided to do a hand fasting, and I have seen the prices on the cord, and feel like it's a bit excessive. Have any of you made your own? What helpful hints can you throw my way?? Thanks in...

Anyone have a tried and true sangria recipe they'd share with me? Or an idea how to make 5 gallons of sangria lol? Thanks!

I know there were a couple people on here that said they made their own out of a shadow box. Just curious if anyone has a link to instructions or can tell me how you make them?! I tried You tube but...

Has anyone used the WeddingDJ iTunes app? My fiancee and I are thinking of utilizing it and asking my uncle to introduce everyone for the reception. It's going to take a long time to create the...