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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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FutureMrsWade
Mason Jar Centerpieces w/pictures (updated)
FutureMrsWade, on April 18, 2014 at 10:57 PM

These are what I came up with today! I wanted to change a few things (maybe burlap/burlap bow around tallest mason jar, more carnations, and cut down on baby's breath height) the color of carnations...

Tiki67, Apr 19, 2014 8 120
Pancakes
Fun Sayings for Photo Booth Frame Placecards
Pancakes, on April 18, 2014 at 10:03 AM

I can never remember what they are called. Place cards, escort cards, seating cards, you get the idea! We decided to use our photo booth frames as the escort cards for our guests. We will type up a...

Kimberly, Apr 18, 2014 4 659
Mrs.Droopy
Decorating our own wedding broom! Share your pictures and DIY tips!!
Mrs.Droopy, on April 15, 2014 at 4:56 PM

Ladies, have any of you decorated your own broom to jump? FH and I were given a blank broom and the crafty side of me can see the potential, but it is honestly a project that I can't even imagine...

Mrs.Droopy, Apr 16, 2014 14 738
Annie & Javi
"Before we say 'I Do' BBQ - Suggestions Needed!
Annie & Javi, on April 14, 2014 at 7:41 PM

So originally my FH and I had the intentions of having an Halloween theme e-party (we're the couple who has our wedding all planned and paid for and our immediate families know about our 'engagement',...

LizzieBabe, Apr 15, 2014 15 212
Erin&Mark2015
What wedding trend do you hate?
Erin&Mark2015, on April 11, 2014 at 6:59 PM

My vote? anything burlap, or rustic or the brooch bouquet.. i just can't get into it and I think they are overdone… but then again trends seem to do that, thats why they are a trend!

Private User, Apr 15, 2014 157 788
Mrs. Wise
Tent Wedding!!
Mrs. Wise, on October 14, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Hey ladies are there any other Brides out there that are having a tent wedding and if so then what are some of your decoration ideas for it?

Erin, Apr 15, 2014 18 877
M
Help with flower girl basket and ring bearer pillow
MrsRoupp, on April 15, 2014 at 10:36 AM

Hello! I recently purchased a basket/pillow combo at David's Bridal that was just white and they both have white bows. I also bought a 6ft long ribbon from them that matches my blue wedding color....

MrsRoupp, Apr 15, 2014 57
Kathryn
What are you putting on your shepherd hooks?
Kathryn, on April 14, 2014 at 1:49 PM

My venue is allowing me shepard hooks to use during our ceremony. I spoke with my florist to see about buying those balls of flowers that hang from silk or ribbon on the shepherd hooks (she called...

Jessica, Apr 14, 2014 9 769
Aftan
Reserved Signs--DIY
Aftan, on April 13, 2014 at 12:09 PM

I finished my reserved table signs...what do you think?? What is everyone else working on today???

Stephanie, Apr 13, 2014 12 298
M
Good combo song for Mother/son and Father/daughter dance
Miss S., on April 12, 2014 at 1:30 PM

So, apparently I was wrong and my Dad does want a Father-daughter dance. However, we are thinking about combining it with the mother-son dance to not have to do one million different dances. Anybody...

Emma, Apr 13, 2014 7 271
S
DIY Wedding Venues
Sarah, on April 12, 2014 at 8:38 PM

Hi Everyone, I am trying to find a laskeside OR country wedding venue that allows you to bring your own bar and catering. Basically, I want somewhere that will rent the space for a flat rate and let...

Cait, Apr 12, 2014 2 150
Lacey
Up! Mailbox DIY - Went OK! ;)
Lacey, on April 9, 2014 at 10:39 AM

So, Zach and I love the movie Up! and I wanted to try to re-create the mailbox that was in the movie. It took me many tries with our names (the definite hardest part) and it turned out OK. This means...

MnDex, Apr 9, 2014 41 1,487
C
Wooden Discs
Cody, on April 8, 2014 at 7:32 PM

I wanted to know if anyone has tried to make their own wooden discs to use as decor. I am wanting varying sizes and have had little luck finding reasonably priced ones online. The price to ship these...

Becky, Apr 9, 2014 13 631
Rach
NWR: BCBS cancelling insurance out of the blue??
Rach, on April 4, 2014 at 9:20 AM

It happened to a coworker of mine recently...he took his son to the doctor only to find out BCBS had cancelled his insurance months ago with no notification. This morning, FH found out BCBS had...

Brivinah, Apr 8, 2014 19 40
Northern MN
Tall Bread Baskets? Rustic yet Fresh Centerpiece
Northern MN, on April 7, 2014 at 2:14 PM

Hi All, I am looking for a bread basket (could be a vase I suppose) that fits a rustic theme that would be able to hold flatbread and bread sticks (thicker not thinner) to put on the tables as part of...

CeCe, Apr 7, 2014 4 284
Wendy
Belly band template
Wendy, on April 4, 2014 at 9:32 PM

Anyone have the template for a simple DIY belly band for invites?

Wendy, Apr 6, 2014 5 270
KM
Free wedding printables!
KM, on April 5, 2014 at 3:31 PM

So I just discovered this website with templates for cute bows (for favors), place cards, save the dates, etc! It's amazing! http://printableweddings.com/

Celia Milton, Apr 5, 2014 5 77
E + K
Publix flowers
E + K, on April 1, 2014 at 6:40 PM

Has anyone ever used Publix for their flowers? I buy their $4 bunches all the time and they last for weeks, literally, and are gorgeous so I was thinking about talking to someone about doing a...

Kimberly N, Apr 5, 2014 7 461
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For those of you planning to use the invisible ink pen...
csquid, on December 10, 2013 at 4:22 PM

I know some people mentioned the trick of using an invisible ink pen on the back of the RSVP cards in case a guest forgets to write their names. Well I was at the Dollar Tree earlier today and found...

csquid, Apr 4, 2014 19 1,126
mara
sharing a website i have found for cheap linens.
mara, on April 3, 2014 at 9:53 AM

Hi everyone. I just wanted to share a website I have used for my linens. The prices were great! http://tablelinendirect.com/

mara, Apr 3, 2014 6 141
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