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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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MrsBest2B
Coffee-stained real touch flowers--holy crap this DIY idea worked!
MrsBest2B, on November 16, 2015 at 9:07 AM

I can't believe this worked. It was a test and it worked! I decided I was going to try and create my own flower hair comb using true touch flowers from Hobby Lobby (which were 50% off last week and...

CareBear, Nov 24, 2015 18 1,331
Sara
Organizing Escort/Place Cards
Sara, on November 24, 2015 at 1:27 PM

I’m curious what the WW opinion is on this one. I’m putting my escort cards together, and I’m including couples on one card. The cards need to be alphabetized, and I’m not sure how to handle unmarried...

Elyse, Nov 24, 2015 2 245
Kelly
Invitations with Dried Flowers?
Kelly, on November 22, 2015 at 7:07 PM

Has anyone sent or received an invitation with dried flowers inside? I'm considering adding dried lavender stems inside my invitations, but I'm concerned about whether they'll hold up in the shipping...

Nancy Taussig, Nov 23, 2015 11 2,671
Heather
DIY invitations vs premade
Heather, on November 11, 2015 at 1:57 PM

I am debating between making my own or buying some. Where did you get paper/card stock for making them? Where did you buy premade ones? Why did you decide to do what you did? Roughly how much should I...

2d Bride, Nov 22, 2015 17 539
Ashley
Wine bottle centerpieces?
Ashley, on November 18, 2015 at 9:55 AM

So I randomly scored 60 free empty wine bottles from a local wine tasting and was thinking of using them somehow for centerpieces...but have no idea what to do with them! They're all different colors...

Anastasiya, Nov 20, 2015 18 6,067
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Need help with Hobby Lobby templates for place cards please!
Marci, on November 19, 2015 at 6:54 PM

I purchased place cards from Hobby Lobby and have tried to use their template but it keeps asking for a windows product key. I enter it in and it says its invalid. If I don't enter in the product key...

Lynnie, Nov 20, 2015 3 1,151
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free wedding places?
shelby, on November 10, 2015 at 6:20 PM

Im a young bride and we want to get married on 6.10.16 I was thinking of a park or something like that. just not sure where. any help?

Ruth Sternberg, Nov 17, 2015 16 2,704
mimitrue
Flower delivery or pick up
mimitrue, on November 16, 2015 at 2:39 PM

So my FH just got let go from his job and we are 55 days away from getting married. Awesome timing. Luckily we have almost everything paid off except our florist. She didn't want to take final payment...

Jessi, Nov 16, 2015 8 495
Erin and Ralph
Program Fans......NEED HELP
Erin and Ralph, on July 21, 2014 at 1:10 PM

I want to do program fans does anybody know of any free templates for Microsoft works all the ones I have found are for newer programs/ computers. Another Thing I am stuck on is what to say or how to...

BRIDGET, Nov 16, 2015 22 202
Stacey
Photo Booth Sign Template
Stacey, on July 25, 2013 at 6:49 PM

This is courtesy of another forum user completely, but I thought I would share the template that he designed. We all love DIY, editable templates! This is done in photoshop: I hope this link will...

BRIDGET, Nov 16, 2015 3 183
Yvonne
Save the Date Envelopes too small for US Mail
Yvonne, on November 13, 2015 at 12:15 PM

So yeah, I just discovered that my adorable black square save the date envelopes are too small for U.S mail. Should I just stick the square envelopes inside of another envelope? I need to mail these...

Yvonne, Nov 13, 2015 7 467
Stephanie
Bridesmaid Gifts - Dollar Tree Haul!
Stephanie, on October 22, 2015 at 9:57 PM

Hey gals, So I just found some great goodies at the Dollar Tree to give to my bridesmaids when I pop the question! I'm planning to make homemade "Will you be my bridesmaid?" cards, and give this...

Dayna, Nov 10, 2015 12 1,186 1
SpringBride16
HELP... need ideas for indoor church arch
SpringBride16, on November 6, 2015 at 9:44 AM

Can you please post pics of your DIY wedding arch? My theme is rustic/ vintage/chic ... and I have burlap and sunflowers. But I need more ideas on the arch and church pew decor!

Christina, Nov 6, 2015 4 407
Hillary
Charging station/Power bar
Hillary, on November 5, 2015 at 6:41 PM

I've recently read that having a phone charging station at your wedding is the new trend and I love the idea! I want to include this at my reception, but don't want it to look tacky. If you have done...

Soon2B Mrs Shuey, Nov 5, 2015 28 661
Almost Mrs. Smith
Ideas for Bridesmaid Flip Flops?
Almost Mrs. Smith, on January 16, 2013 at 1:11 PM

I bought some black flip flops at Hobby Lobby for all of the ladies in my wedding party. I want to decorate them somehow, and give them as part of their gift so that they can wear them at the...

Alex Angeles, Nov 5, 2015 9 308
Future Mrs. A
DIY Wedding Entrance doors
Future Mrs. A, on October 26, 2015 at 3:42 PM

Hello! The fiance and I have officially decided on a ceremony and reception venue for our wedding next spring. The ceremony space is outdoors in a wooded area and I am searching for ways to define the...

Christina, Oct 27, 2015 3 1,845
Sarah
Suburged carnation flower centerpieces
Sarah, on October 15, 2015 at 2:30 PM

Hi all, I just wanted to see if anyone out there has used the single submerged flower look with carnations? I'm picking this flower because it is overall cheaper than most (and I don't want roses)....

Leslie, Oct 26, 2015 19 755
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A for Advice, B for Bets....
Caitlyn, on October 24, 2015 at 1:18 AM

I seen this picture on pinterest. It was a filing card guest book, with the labels saying "A for Advice, B for Bets" ect, ect. Does anyone know what the rest of the alphabet would be? I really enjoy...

Pinky Winter Promise, Oct 24, 2015 12 208
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DIY Backdrops? Advice needed =)
Ashlei, on October 22, 2015 at 1:54 PM

I plan on starting my DIY projects. These are the ONLY diy projects I plan on doing for the wedding. Our venue has two locations that I would like to have a backdrop. The first location is in the...

Kathleen Smith, Oct 22, 2015 16 2,087
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Tulle as table Linens?
Hayley, on October 7, 2015 at 10:37 AM

I am on a frantic (ok I still have 8 months to the wedding) search for the best looking (and absolute cheapest possible) option for table linens. My budget is slim. I've found some colorful, pretty,...

Leslie, Oct 17, 2015 12 563
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