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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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Courtney
Best Ink for Fingerprint Guestbook
Courtney, on March 19, 2016 at 6:57 PM

I've been looking online and haven't been able to find solid advice on this one...we're having our wedding at a vineyard so our guestbook will be a grapevine thumbprint guestbook (our guests'...

Courtney, May 8, 2016 18 2,806
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Uplighting
FortyandFabulous, on April 22, 2016 at 6:34 PM

I really want uplighting at my wedding but ultimately it is a want not a must for the wedding with the costs of everything else. I've priced it around from our chosen venue to some rental places, I...

FortyandFabulous, May 7, 2016 22 403
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Hashtag help
Molly, on May 6, 2016 at 9:09 PM

I am decorating my friends wedding that is quickly approaching. I cannot come up with a clever hashtag. Her name is Victoria McCracken and his name is Daniel Fraser. Their wedding is May 27th.

MrsInSeptember, May 6, 2016 8 236
Allee
Need help with wedding hashtag!
Allee, on May 2, 2016 at 11:22 AM

Can't think of anything catchy for our hashtag, were getting married in Santa Rosa Beach, FL Oct 1st My name: Allee Blackburn Grooms: Austin Coleman

Nonna T, May 4, 2016 16 506
Ameline
NWR: Can you send Amazon packages to a hospital room?
Ameline, on May 4, 2016 at 9:51 AM

My brother is having surgery, and Amazon has some cute care packages. But I've only ever sent things from flower shops to hospital rooms. Does anyone know if Amazon will deliver there? I'm a few hours...

Staci, May 4, 2016 1 7,993
Cynthia
How much did you spend on your decorations?
Cynthia, on April 27, 2016 at 10:22 AM

As a DIY bride I am curious as to how much has been spent, and/or will be spent on the decorations of your venues? ceremony? reception?

patches, Apr 27, 2016 16 736
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Do it Yourself Wedding Program
Samantha, on April 26, 2016 at 11:45 AM

Hey! So I found a couple wedding program ideas that I liked on pintrest and made a personalized wedding program for our wedding coming up June 30th! Its about 7 pages long because we wanted to write...

OG Matt, Apr 27, 2016 16 180
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DIY photo booth with laptop?
Brandieb123, on April 26, 2016 at 9:04 PM

Has anyone done this? I was just looking at things online and came across it

Jess, Apr 27, 2016 6 611
Hollyberry
NWR: Anyone here crochet or knit?
Hollyberry, on April 26, 2016 at 1:17 PM

I am making my mom, step mom, and FMIL blankets as part of their thank you gifts for the wedding. I learned to crochet a few years ago but have never finished a blanket (I'm one of those "stop reading...

RobotCat, Apr 27, 2016 20 72
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Foliage Identification HELP! Wedding Flowers!
Nikki, on April 26, 2016 at 8:59 PM

Hello! So I have been planning on doing my own wedding flowers for quite some time and have been diligently working on identifying everything in this bouquet! While I have all the flowers and fillers...

BicycleBuiltForTwo, Apr 26, 2016 2 186
Private_User804
Advice needed - did you use/remake family rings?
Private_User804, on April 25, 2016 at 5:41 PM

My family have generously offered me family rings to use as our wedding bands, with the intention of saving us money. We were so happy to accept, and I love the sentimental boost of wearing heirloom...

JennV, Apr 26, 2016 21 2,117
Crazyinlove<3
What type of pens should I use to hand address our invitations?
Crazyinlove<3, on April 21, 2016 at 5:49 PM

Anyone have tips about which pens to use to address invitations? I don't feel like paying anyone extra to do it and I feel like printing them would take forever. Plus, this way it is more personal. ...

None, Apr 23, 2016 38 7,834
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Backyard Wedding Search!
Kadey, on April 21, 2016 at 2:51 PM

I would LOVE a backyard wedding, but my FH's yard and mine are either too hilly/sloped or there's not enough space. How did y'all work with hills or pools in the backyard? Did anyone use ~someone...

m, Apr 22, 2016 23 7,036
April
DIY Watercolor Placecards!
April, on April 21, 2016 at 11:31 AM

Has anyone DIY'd or partially DIY'd their placecards? I really want to have some floral or watercolor accents as well as have each card be a little bit different but don't want to pay close to...

Nicole, Apr 21, 2016 6 241
Andreya
Getting the Food to the Reception
Andreya, on April 18, 2016 at 1:26 PM

Before we were even engaged, my FH and I decided we wanted chicken fingers, mashed potatoes, and tons of gravy at our wedding. None of the caterers in the area would do that for us, so we're going to...

Marleen P, Apr 19, 2016 190 2,361 1
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Lavalier Lapel systems for wedding
Brooke, on April 19, 2016 at 9:42 AM

Has anyone had any luck with store bought Lavalier Lapel wireless systems for wedding sound?

mimitrue, Apr 19, 2016 4 145
FutureMrsJ
Lanterns for reception
FutureMrsJ, on April 13, 2016 at 12:10 PM

Anyone know where I can find lanterns similar to this in bulk?

2d Bride, Apr 18, 2016 31 271
Midwest May
DIY question.................aisle runner
Midwest May, on April 13, 2016 at 3:21 PM

Standard white aisle runner. Blue satin table runners. What is the best way to attach the satin runners to the center of the aisle runner? Does it have to be sewn? Are the fabric glues really good...

OhCarol!, Apr 14, 2016 29 102
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Tent draping
Daydra, on April 13, 2016 at 3:50 PM

Hello my wedding is set for June 11th 2016......we are having our wedding in my mothers back yard its rustic backyard themed and we are renting a 20x40 tent and expecting around 50 guests. I plan to...

Daydra, Apr 13, 2016 251 1
LauraM
DIY Save the Date magnets?
LauraM, on April 12, 2016 at 1:46 PM

I just watched a YouTube video on diy save the date magnets and it seemed relatively simple. Has anyone else done this before? Is it worth it to just have someone do it for you?

Silk, Apr 13, 2016 7 280
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