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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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Does anyone know how to glue rosettes on top of each other for backdrop?

Shannon and Michael, on January 29, 2015 at 11:45 PM

I am doing a cardstock paper rosette backdrop. I see them all on pinterest. The only thing I don't know how to do and can't seem to find an answer online is how to glue them to each other? With...

Shannon and Michael, Jan 30, 2015 8 75

Printing at Staples, Kinko's, etc.

ValZtoB, on January 27, 2015 at 6:50 PM

I DIY'd my programs and I am very happy with the product. My question is: A. Has anyone ever taken something into a big box store to be printed; B. If so, did they let you bring in your own media...

Vanessa, Jan 29, 2015 12 27,183 1

Wedding itinerary

Anonymous, on July 20, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Good Morning WW Family. I am in the process of putting together a wedding day itinerary. Does anyone have any samples or templates they could share with me. I am a DIY bride and really would...

Kristin Thompson, Jan 28, 2015 9 1,855

Anyone make their own invites in Word? Where did you print?

Melissa, on January 28, 2015 at 5:18 PM

Hey ladies! After many hours of looking at wedding invitations online, I have yet to find something I absolutely love that is in my price range. So I've contemplated making my own in Microsoft Word,...

KarenM, Jan 28, 2015 15 212

DIY Bouquets

BreeCheez, on January 23, 2015 at 12:21 PM

I am wondering if anyone has any experience using one or more of these methods of DIY bouquet making? I have arranged flowers before but never done a bouquet specifically. Is it easier to cut the...

BreeCheez, Jan 27, 2015 11 558

Leftover invites ideas?

Jill, on January 25, 2015 at 11:07 PM

So my soon to be husband and I ordered WAY too many invitations! We were thinking 50 guests, 50 invitations, plus a little more just incase. Didn't even think about families who only needed ONE....

Lori, Jan 26, 2015 11 8,733 4

BRIDAL PARTY DANCE!!! CHOREOGRAPHED!!!

Private User, on January 23, 2015 at 11:47 AM

I NEED 2-3 SONGS THAT MY BRIDAL PARTY CAN DANCE TO ! AND FUNNY! HIP HOP R&B PREFERRED BUT OPEN TO IT ALL..CHOREOGRAPHED DANCE! AND YES IM YELLING LOL I NEED A PLANN!!!

Private User, Jan 23, 2015 24 415

Wedding Tree Guestbook?!

Mrs. BG, on January 22, 2015 at 10:36 AM

This may be posted already, but I'm new and haven't seen where to search for specific forum topics just yet. I am a DIY/Budget bride and am having a rustic theme. I strive for different and recently...

Mrs. BG, Jan 23, 2015 10 332

Tulle Shops

Private User, on January 21, 2015 at 12:25 PM

Hey everyone, does anyone have any experience with Paper Mart, Gifts International, CB flowers Crafts, or Tulle Shop? I need several bolts of fabic at low cost..and I found these places, however they...

DeniseD, Jan 21, 2015 3 128

Wooden ladder wedding arch... So this is happening!***update in comments***

Monica SC, on November 28, 2014 at 5:09 PM

I have been kicking around the idea of making an arch for our ceremony out of a couple of wooden ladders. The pic below is my inspiration. Anyone seen this done or also planning on doing this? I have...

Monica SC, Jan 16, 2015 10 599

Head Table Decor--Same, Different, Something Else?

Mrs.Goose, on January 13, 2015 at 5:09 PM

I thought I would post and see what everyone is doing for the head table decor. We are doing a traditional long table with us in the middle and our bridal party on either side. My question is, are you...

Jillian, Jan 16, 2015 27 4,090 1

HELP!! Pocketfold invites closure ideas

Hessy, on January 13, 2015 at 12:59 PM

Ok I completely goofed. I ordered my pocket invitation kit from cards and pockets and just received then in the mail today. I couldn't find the belly-bands and after checking invoice I realized that I...

BreeCheez, Jan 13, 2015 6 476

Different bouquets for junior bridesmaids?

Nicoletta, on January 13, 2015 at 12:12 PM

Hey ladies, I was just wondering, should my junior BMS carry different bouquets? They are my nieces and they are 12 years old. Right now my BMS are carrying bouquets that are muscari, peonies and pink...

Mallori, Jan 13, 2015 6 1,180

Shutterfly for Guest Book?

GoneAndMarried, on January 12, 2015 at 11:48 AM

So, I have about 7 or 8 of those $20 Shutterfly promo code cards, which I found out cannot be combined with any other promo code including free shipping. Last year, I feel like there were...

Tara, Jan 12, 2015 8 318

Etsy, Vistaprint and Wedding Invitations

Summerfield Bride, on January 6, 2015 at 12:12 PM

Hi WW ladies, so I am in the process of finalizing my wedding invites. I am ordering a template via Etsy and plan to print myself (professional printer) and I was wondering if Vistaprint as an option....

Northern MN, Jan 10, 2015 11 267

Am I crazy for wanting to DIY a Paper Flower Wall as a backdrop for my wedding ceremony?

NaShara and Milton, on November 17, 2014 at 10:49 AM

So. I stumbled across this picture as I was looking for backdrops for my wedding ceremony. It's being held in an older church and even though they are going through renovations and will be done in...

SallieB, Jan 10, 2015 33 452

Will my crepe paper flowers "wilt"?

EdieKristen, on July 10, 2011 at 6:58 AM

Not sure how many of you are familiar with this craft, but I plan on making my centerpiece flowers out of crepe paper and/or tissue paper (check out martha stewart's diy wedding section on her...

SallieB, Jan 10, 2015 4 1,575

Displaying engagement photos at wedding?

Mrs.bubs525, on January 8, 2015 at 8:46 PM

Fh and I will be taking epics in the spring (I refuse to do them in the winter.) I would really like to display them at the wedding, but I have no idea how to do so. Do i just frame them and put them...

Jay Farrell, Jan 10, 2015 20 957

Has Anyone Made a Tissue Pom Pom / Paper Lantern Backdrop?? (Pic)

GoneAndMarried, on December 1, 2014 at 2:35 PM

I am in love with the look of this backdrop and want to incorporate it somehow for my ceremony. I am curious if anyone had made one? If so, how did you do it? How labor intensive was it? Expensive?...