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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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Coffee&tea335
Is it okay not to have a limo?
Coffee&tea335, on May 31, 2014 at 10:32 PM

FH thinks it would be an awful lot of money just to look nice getting in and out of a car. We were discussing maybe having just our own cars and driving ourselves. Is this completely crazy? It would...

Michelle, Jun 4, 2014 58 1,436
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Ice Cream Bar?? Suggestions please!
Patti, on May 20, 2014 at 11:23 AM

Hi, I know this is a bit........unusual, but.......we were thinking of doing a soft-serve ice cream bar-type thing at our reception. I know, it sounds a bit juvenile, haha, but we thought it would be...

Aisha, Jun 4, 2014 30 449
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Centerpiece ideas for people that don't like centerpieces. Ideas please!
Alyssa, on May 12, 2014 at 8:27 PM

Hi! My fiancé and I are marrying on June 21st 2014. Everything is going great other than centerpieces. We have no idea what to do because neither of us really like centerpieces. I feel like cut...

nikki, Jun 4, 2014 21 644
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kmsfloral.com
Tina, on June 2, 2014 at 1:55 AM

Has anyone heard of this site?

Hannah, Jun 2, 2014 1 979
Sarah
Liquor - Help Please!
Sarah, on May 29, 2014 at 6:17 PM

I need help to stock the bar for my wedding. I'm not a big drinker, I mostly drink wine and the occasional beer. What are you serving at your wedding? I'm thinking aside from wine and beer, we will...

Sarah, Jun 1, 2014 19 799
Private User
Help please! Looking for a free template to create an alphabetical seating chart
Private User, on May 28, 2014 at 11:44 AM

Help please! I'm looking for some help in finding a free template to create an alphabetical seating chart w/ table #s for my upcoming wedding to post at the wedding reception to display . I'm in...

Rachey, May 28, 2014 1 223
FutureMrsKruse
Married and finally back from our Honeymoon!!! UPDATED w/ Pics
FutureMrsKruse, on May 27, 2014 at 1:56 PM

Wow, 3 weeks is a long time to be away from work and friends/family! We had a great time on our vacation and the wedding was so fun. It was worth all the stress and chaos because everyone who came had...

KTizzle, May 28, 2014 20 204
Keisha
Picnic Basket Centerpiece Ideas
Keisha, on May 27, 2014 at 1:17 PM

We are having an October Rustic/Daisy/Picnic Wedding theme, and my mother in law wants to put the food into the picnic basket for a centerpiece, but the food will be cold by the time everyone gets to...

Katie&Mike9515, May 28, 2014 5 667
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Favor saying - creativity needed!
FutureMrsF, on May 26, 2014 at 9:01 AM

My fiance and I are going to do wedding favors combining candy from both of our home states - I'm looking for a sweet saying to the effect of sharing and combining both of our loves into one. Does...

FutureMrsF, May 27, 2014 8 240
E.
DIY~I strassed my own wedding shoes using genuine swarovski crystals and saved a TON of money!
E., on June 29, 2011 at 1:37 AM

Here are my wedding shoes that I DIY strassed myself using E6000 glue and 5 different sizes of swarovski crystals in AB. I also bought a bow shoe clip from etsy and strassed it as well to go with the...

Vanessa, May 27, 2014 144 767
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Hydrangeas in August?
Miss S., on May 27, 2014 at 12:04 PM

Hey ladies, is anybody else using hydrangeas in their flower arrangements? I have read some horror stories about them wilting pretty fast, which freaks me out a bit. My florist didn't mention anything...

FutureMrsBaker, May 27, 2014 15 642
JuneBride2014
Floating Candles frustration UGH
JuneBride2014, on December 5, 2013 at 6:08 PM

So I have done a very unscientific study on floating candles to see how long they should last, so I know if it is going to be a problem during reception. I read that it is suppose to last at least...

Candles, May 25, 2014 13 2,660
Christina
how do i change my wedding date on here?
Christina, on March 9, 2011 at 12:26 PM

My date has moved up to march 10 2012 and im not sure how to change it on this site help thanks

Laura, May 24, 2014 5 1,138
Amae
Engagement Photo Shot List
Amae, on May 22, 2014 at 12:48 AM

Hello, So I have a friend at work who is a hobbyist photographer and will take our engagement photos. Can anyone share a shot list if they have any? Thank you!

Mrs. S (Amanda C.), May 22, 2014 7 292
Shannon
cupcake stands?
Shannon, on April 28, 2011 at 11:04 PM

So we are doing cupcakes instead of a cake.. but i am haveing trouble with cupcake stands any ideas what to do with that? i am considering having my dad build something that will look like a tiered...

Jenna Whitt, May 22, 2014 16 351
Rynni D.
Dafont.com--anyone used this site??!
Rynni D., on May 22, 2014 at 12:55 PM

Has anyone used Dafont.com? At the start of planning I ordered a customized rubber stamp with our return address for invites & STDs from Etsy. Well, I didn't think about the font for my guest address...

The Mrs R, May 22, 2014 15 960
Thecane428
How to- create a map insert for invitation?
Thecane428, on May 21, 2014 at 4:41 PM

I am making my own invites. I am having my ceremony 5 minutes away from my reception and want to include a small map but have no idea how to do it. Any ideas or btides who have done it that are...

Mrs. S (Amanda C.), May 21, 2014 7 18,224 1
AngelaA
My Lobster Trap Card Box
AngelaA, on May 21, 2014 at 11:23 AM

So the one thing I was obsessed with having for our DW was a lobster trap card box. Then I found out what those suckers cost! Everywhere was $75 and up that I could find, plus shipping. I had...

AngelaA, May 21, 2014 4 534
Thecane428
DIY invitation smudging. ;(
Thecane428, on May 20, 2014 at 2:12 PM

I had read previous posts regarding invitations smudging and types of printers but i dont even know what type of printer i have at home. I printed my sample today that looked amazing until all of the...

Matthew & Kathleen, May 21, 2014 11 455
Kyle
Co-Ed/Gay Wedding Shower Games/Activities?
Kyle, on May 20, 2014 at 11:30 AM

Good Morning, My fiance's best man is "hosting" our shower this weekend, but we are helping out as much as we can, as he is also throwing my fiance's bachelor party in a few weeks. Our friends are all...

Macksgirl, May 20, 2014 4 1,539
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