Do It Yourself
Join groupIt’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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![Jenna](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/0/4/6/utbp_3571046.jpg?r=2892322)
Any ideas on how to handle cutting the cake, for the guests not the ceremonial cut, at an extremely tight-budgeted DIY wedding. I'm already double over my budget and trying to cut back while still...
![Future Mrs. Peña](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/2/5/2/utbp_3603252.jpg?r=4282480)
I love this idea of anniversary dance instead of a bouquet toss, we are already skipping the garter toss. So I was wondering what are some song suggestions for this dance/game and has anyone done this...
![Jess & Sean](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/2/7/3/utbp_3175273.jpg?r=2811214)
I need about 125 sheets of navy blue cardstock for some DIY projects I have to complete. My issue is it seems so expensive everywhere, especially when shipping is added in! I can't buy the cardstock...
![MRS Win to BE](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/6/1/1/utbp_3395611.jpg?r=3977289)
Ok. We are having a caterer but we really want a Mash potato bar. We are allowed to bring in our own food and want to this ourselves. We would order the mash potatoes from a local cuban restaurant and...
![Suzanne](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/6/6/2/utbp_3556662.jpg?r=4087925)
Just wanted to show off my FH's skills! Pinterest gave me the brilliant idea of having wooden slices as chargers. Unfortunately these jokers are like $5 a pop and with a guest list of about...
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![krisalicious](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/5/3/2/utbp_1414532.jpg?r=1486809)
Or have you used them before? Just wondering if they look super fake and tacky, or if you can hide them well with a frosted votive cup.
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![Aubrey](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/4/2/1/utbp_3962421.jpg?r=4477529)
I am really wanting to do some sort of videography, but I don't want to break the bank. I was looking at the DIY sites that give you cameras and, when you send them back, edit the wedding video for...
![Mrs.ChanelNewNew](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/0/4/2/utbp_3808042.jpg?r=4716788)
Anybody know for sure?
![SunshineJenn](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/1/9/1/utbp_3396191.jpg?r=4940511)
Since we're doing a DW, we really want to do welcome bags for our guests. I was looking on Etsy for blank canvas totes and found several stores that sell them in bulk, and the cost was quite...
Remember when I posted this link: http://www.giftsintl-us.com/ My stuff came in and its great! shipping was fast and professional and they kept me informed the whole way. It was shipped via Fedex from...
![kittyxoxox](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/2/6/1/utbp_3469261.jpg?r=3104888)
So I made so bridesmaid survival kits and my honey said you should come up with something for the guys. Here it us ladies! Liquor, Tylenol and mints
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![Bee](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/2/8/6/utbp_2920286.jpg?r=2258858)
The final decision on the napkin rings was to forgo the super cute font/stamps for the "did you know" ones. So they will still be ivory paper rings I am cutting from printed cardstock paper, and I...
Hi! Getting married in September of this year and I'm struggling with the invitation wording - here's the info: we are getting married by a JOP. The reception is the following day - a four hour...
My Maid of Honor is my best friend from high school who happens to be a gay male. Any gift ideas? I don't want to give him the same things as my bridesmaids.
![Beth](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/7/1/9/utbp_3864719.jpg?r=7260651)
Ok so I originally had my website as www.weddingwire.com/benandbeth2014. I decided to buy www.benandbeth2014 from Go Daddy after I had finished my website. I tried to follow the instructions on how to...
![NLeo](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/9/7/6/utbp_2961976.jpg?r=2939762)
I can't find a good deal on the silk flowers for centerpieces. However, I found a great deal on them in white. I'm thinking of just dying them myself to save money. I'd love to hear any experience...
![Shana](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/5/6/7/utbp_1546567.jpg?r=1580366)
FMIL tells me it's tacky to have Adults only reception to follow on invitations?...Agree or Disagree? Thoughts?
I'm making my own wedding pomanders as part of our décor. Before I become a Google zombie for the next few days, I was just wondering if anyone has any good leads on where to purchase fake roses...
![I Said Yes :-)](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/3/7/8/utbp_3622378.jpg?r=4859076)
Has anyone ever done a DIY cake plateau/stand? I am on a budget and attempting to make my own 16-inch faux gold cake plateau. I can't seem to find any youtube assisatnce on how to do this and/or what...
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![Jess & Sean](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/2/7/3/utbp_3175273.jpg?r=2811214)
Hi ladies and few gents! I am looking for inexpensive flip flops for a basket I am putting together for the dance floor. Ideally they would be white, navy, and/or silver. I am wondering if anyone...