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It’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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Should I print invitations?
gapeach, on August 18, 2016 at 1:28 PM

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...

LaKessia, Aug 20, 2016 20 739
mlw
Block Party Wedding!!
mlw, on August 20, 2016 at 3:47 PM

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

mlw, Aug 20, 2016 292
Jen
DIY Belly Bands!?
Jen, on August 17, 2016 at 11:36 AM

Anyone have any cute, easy ideas for making their own belly bands to go around the invitations?

OurAdventureBegins, Aug 19, 2016 13 503
CareFox
Help - Where to Print Programs?
CareFox, on August 15, 2016 at 4:38 PM

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...

Minders, Aug 15, 2016 14 2,302
Morgan
Venue Kitchen Restrictions
Morgan, on August 15, 2016 at 5:48 PM

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...

AshleyR, Aug 15, 2016 14 1,229
Tiffany
Over 1000 SOLA FLOWERS!!!
Tiffany, on November 23, 2015 at 9:50 PM

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...

Teneasha, Aug 15, 2016 11 557
Smoothie
DIY Tulle Backdrop
Smoothie, on August 12, 2016 at 9:39 AM

So I'm getting married 9/2 and the DIY projects are in full swing! I'm having the event in a local park, and there were some pretty trees we were going to be in front of, but they've been recently...

Laine, Aug 15, 2016 14 5,460
FMP
Centerpiece height
FMP, on August 14, 2016 at 1:46 PM

Hi, everyone. I need some input. I'm trying to find silver candle holders that are the same height as the ones in this picture. How tall would you say these are (the tallest piece in the middle)?

FMP, Aug 15, 2016 9 629
Kelsey
Wedding Day of Timeline Template
Kelsey, on August 13, 2016 at 6:02 PM

Have ya'll came across any good wedding day timelines? Thanks in advance ya'll are the best!!

Kristi, Aug 13, 2016 2 776
Carm
Template for seating chart
Carm, on August 13, 2016 at 10:43 AM

Does anyone have or come across any excel templates for seating charts? I want to keep the guest list, table count, and where they'll be sitting all in one place.

nautiwife, Aug 13, 2016 8 1,295
Lindsay
Number of pages in guestbook?
Lindsay, on August 11, 2016 at 8:25 PM

I'm DIYing my guestbook with blank 12x12 scrapbook pages, front and back. For ~150 guests, how many pages is appropriate?

Kristi, Aug 11, 2016 4 583
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Polaroid Wedding Guest Book
gamecock0207, on April 11, 2014 at 7:15 AM

So my fiance and I want to do a Polaroid Wedding Guest book where the guests can take a picture of themselves, put it in our book, and then write us a note instead of the traditional signing of the...

Shannon, Aug 11, 2016 12 868
MizzzCara
Seating Chart Display
MizzzCara, on August 10, 2016 at 11:55 PM

I'm trying to figure out how to display our seating chart. Nothing is really jumping out at me so I was going to go with a window and write on each pane. Our theme is rustic so I was wondering if...

Mrs. Fall Bride, Aug 11, 2016 22 344
Holly
Lantern Centerpieces
Holly, on August 10, 2016 at 7:21 PM

Ok so I am back and forth with center piece ideas... at first I made a centerpiece with a chandelier from michaels and made balls of fake flowers on the sides.. I decided I didn't like it anymore.. so...

MeetTheHamiltons, Aug 11, 2016 29 1,803
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Markers to write on mirrors?
Stephanie, on August 9, 2016 at 12:51 PM

So I have kind of a vintage glam theme going for my wedding at this historic estate, and I found this BEAUTIFUL vintage gold framed mirror at the flea market! I'd love to use it at our venue, but I...

Allison, Aug 9, 2016 6 7,537 1
Ms2MRS
Ceremony Stage Decor
Ms2MRS, on August 8, 2016 at 9:24 AM

My venue has a stage that we will use for ceremony. Can anyone suggest ways to decorate the stage? See pics below Thinking of a chuppah but we will have to use space for dj & band afterwards. Any...

Midwest May, Aug 9, 2016 8 126
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Illinois outdoor wedding
Amanda, on August 8, 2016 at 9:45 AM

I want to find the perfect outdoor forestry feel for my wedding, but not sure what the best spot would be that is inexpensive in Illinois...any suggestions?

Cat On a Hot Tin Roo, Aug 8, 2016 11 151 1
Amber
Template Insert for 2 x 6 photo booth frames
Amber, on November 16, 2015 at 8:49 AM

Hello everyone! My fiancé and I would like to use the 2 x 6 clear photo booth frames as seating place cards and also include a little message about replacing with photos from the photo booth. Has...

Jen, Aug 5, 2016 4 1,200
Karin
DIY or Self Serve cocktail hour/open bar
Karin, on August 3, 2016 at 3:38 PM

I want to serve beer and wine but I don't want to pay for a bartender since I'm having a small backyard wedding. I was thinking of having beer and wine coolers on ice near the drink station but I...

NewFutureMrs, Aug 4, 2016 58 870
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Ideas for stabilizing easels?
Elizabeth, on August 2, 2016 at 10:10 AM

I have four easels to hold framed chalkboards, but I'm afraid they will fall over from the wind, guests hitting them, etc. Does anyone have any ideas about how I could weigh them down or stabilize...

Lynnie, Aug 2, 2016 1 783
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