Do It Yourself
Join groupIt’s time to flex those crafting muscles! Bust out the sewing machine, master the art of the glue gun, and show that cricut who’s boss - this section is all about getting creative and customizing your wedding day decor. Share your DIY tips and progress here!
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![Emily](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/9/4/8/utbp_5144948.jpg?r=10036327)
I was curious to know if anyone else used wood slabs as a base for their centerpieces. FH uncle cut some up for us, but the smell is terrible. They are in my basement now, and we have a fan on them...
![Brooke](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/2/1/8/utbp_5458218.jpg?r=12599277)
Anyone make their own ribbon wands? Was it a giant pain in the ass? Should I just buy them? I can get 100 on etsy for like 75 bucks but that seems like a giant waste of money for ribbon on a stick. At...
![Katie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/0/0/0/utbp_6319000.jpg?r=11692117)
The only alcohol I really like is vodka, rum, and red wine. My bridesmaids are requesting we have mimosas the morning of the wedding. Most sites I look at just say to use a bottle of champagne. As I...
Hi there! I've found that purchasing napkins and tablecloths from some sites online will be cheaper from renting them from a vendor, and gives me a little more flexibility in terms of color. Has...
Has anyone had any experience with building a wedding arch using the PVC Pipes? I've found a few sources on Pinterest and I've priced out all the materials need to build it.. It's less than 20...
How do you use the hashtag generator? I can't find it on my mobile app? Help!
![Maui K](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/9/6/1/utbp_6340961.jpg?r=12857551)
I am thinking about trying to DIY something similar to the photo below. Dollar tree has a 9 inch vase and a 7 inch vase, both 3.25 inches in diameter. Do you think those would be a little too narrow...
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![Priscilla](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/0/3/2/utbp_6960032.jpg?r=12823874)
Hi everyone, I'm a newb. Wedding is scheduled for 04/22/2017 and all we have reserved is the venue. My Fiancee and I both work part time at the Botanical Garden in town and oversee plenty of weddings...
I'm wondering if anyone has used a Silhouette (I have the Cameo) to address envelopes? I've just purchased a pen adapter for it (the Amy Chomas one) and wondered what pens you used, how well they...
![JRA12216](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/0/6/7/utbp_6386067.jpg?r=13589070)
Hi everyone! I need some help!! I am not having a professional photo booth at the wedding because of cost restraints, but I LOVE the idea of doing something like a little selfie station. Does anyone...
![Bianca](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/2/7/2/utbp_6128272.jpg?r=12147737)
I'm not sure if this is a tacky subject on this site or if I can share files with you all...but I created song request cards for my invitations and can share with any DIY folks who want one less...
Hi ladies. I'm contemplating buying either a Cricut or a silhouette for some wedding crafts and was wondering if anyone had a preference of one over the other. I'd mostly be using it for paper crafts...
Hi! I am a Canadian bride living in Canada. I want to make my own tropical bouquet out of artificial flowers. I am looking for real touch flowers. For this wedding I am looking for turquoise, mint...
Does anyone have personal experience as to whether it is more cost effective to print invitations or just buy the suite flat out? I'm trying not to spend 1000$ just on invitations, but idk if...
![mlw](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/6/9/3/utbp_1551693.jpg?r=13326283)
Now this is what I'm talking about!! It's nice when everyone can come together and contribute http://www.countryliving.com/life/inspirational-stories/a39557/neighborhood-wedding/?src=socialflowFB
![Jen](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/0/5/5/utbp_6940055.jpg?r=12614226)
Anyone have any cute, easy ideas for making their own belly bands to go around the invitations?
![CareFox](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/6/1/9/utbp_5238619.jpg?r=11058723)
Hey guys - I ordered a cute program design off Etsy that I have to print/cut myself. I have access to a huge color printer and paper cutter at my mom's office so I could bring my own cardstock and do...
![Morgan](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/5/6/3/utbp_6815563.jpg?r=12452353)
Hi everyone! We've just started the long road of wedding planning (eeee!) for a November 2017 wedding. At first, we were going to go with an all-inclusive venue, but have decided that with the length...
![Tiffany](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/0/1/4/utbp_4556014.jpg?r=11076146)
Hey guys! This is my first post and I wanted to share my sola flower project with ya'll. After researching different ways to do flowers at a lower cost than fresh I stumbled across these sola flowers...
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