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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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Jenny
Looking for galvanized steel buckets
Jenny, on April 20, 2013 at 5:43 AM

I'm having an outdoor wedding. Seating consists of picnic tables under a shelter. I want to place wine on each table, and since it will be summer, need a way to keep it cold. I was thinking about...

Marie, Apr 21, 2013 9 378
Alicia
Mad-Lib Template: Anyone done these? As a Postcard?
Alicia, on April 20, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Hi ladies! my FH and I are wanting to do Mad Lib RSVP cards (preferably postcards) but I don't know how to find a "template" or making sure I am doing it right (in regards to printing). I made an...

Alicia, Apr 20, 2013 4 245
C
Where to find tea length paper?
christina, on August 3, 2011 at 10:53 AM

Hi! I'm looking to print my menu programs myself, and would love a tea length size (9.25 X 4 inches). I'm having trouble finding paper that size to print them on. Does anyone know an online store who...

Michelle, Apr 20, 2013 10 1,308
Charlotte
How to make a mantilla veil (tutorial)
Charlotte, on April 19, 2013 at 2:01 PM

I am not trying to take away business from anyone, I'm sure there are plenty of brides out there who refuse to spend $300 on something you will only wear for less than an hour, and practically...

Charlotte, Apr 19, 2013 3 2,756
Danielle
DIY boutonnieres - Help needed!
Danielle, on April 17, 2013 at 5:46 PM

I am making all of the flowers for the wedding day. Has anyone made their own boutonnieres? The ones I have done, look pretty good. I am just worried about the pins. Because they can't go through the...

Jennifer, Apr 18, 2013 17 6,228
Tracey
DIY appetizer/catering under $5 per person possible?
Tracey , on April 17, 2013 at 10:34 PM

My reception is at 2pm .. so in between meals.. not requiring a whole lot of heavy foods... think $500 for 100 people is doable? (we weren't going to offer anything but punch and cake, but...

Abby, Apr 17, 2013 10 1,566 1
Danielle
DIY Invitation problem
Danielle, on February 12, 2013 at 9:46 AM

I bought wedding invitations at hobby lobby and the templates on the website is not working. We should just have to put what we want it to say in the box provided (the format is already set when you...

Danielle, Apr 17, 2013 3 225
Danielle
Table cloth length? Buy or rent?
Danielle, on January 8, 2013 at 5:36 PM

My wedding and reception are going to be outside, on the grass. I want to do table cloths to avoid it looking like a backyard BBQ, but I'm not sure what length to go with? With it look bad if they are...

Emily, Apr 17, 2013 19 350
Janessa
DIY Escort Card Help
Janessa, on April 14, 2013 at 10:09 PM

I have printed business cards from VP that I will use as escort cards. I'd rather not have the cards laying flat on the entrance table so I was thinking about making folded "tents" and mounting the...

Future Mrs. P, Apr 16, 2013 12 269
I
Help Me Decide on Some Funny Sayings Please...
Idnew, on April 14, 2013 at 8:01 AM

My finance's nephew will be walking down the aisle with a sign saying "Uncle Craig, Here Comes Your Bride." But I was thinking it might be cute to have him walk down maybe two times (in between the...

Idnew, Apr 14, 2013 3 134
Lena
Best DIY wedding magazines?
Lena, on April 13, 2013 at 9:52 PM

I'm planning on doing some DIY for my wedding and would like to gather up some ideas? What are you ladies favorites?

Combay, Apr 13, 2013 3 129
J
I cheated yesterday...
Jesyka, on April 11, 2013 at 2:55 PM

I'm terrible. I went to check out wedding bee yesterday to see what it was like. Aside from the DIY section and getting a few templates from some of the ladies there for a few different details, it...

Abby, Apr 13, 2013 22 163
Alex
Mens bathroom baskets?
Alex, on April 9, 2013 at 6:09 PM

I am making bathroom baskets, I made one for the women's bathroom but FH wants one in the men's bathroom too. So far I bought pain killers, body spray, tums, band-aids, mints, the basket looks sad...

Kayla, Apr 9, 2013 6 2,514
TheLuckiest
What do I include in a ceremony program?
TheLuckiest, on April 7, 2013 at 12:25 PM

What typically is included in a ceremony program? I know I want to include a page on all the people in the ceremony, but I have only seen one real example, and it did not include a whole lot info....

Kari Taggard, Apr 8, 2013 9 822
M
Activity bags for kids
Married, on April 7, 2013 at 11:14 AM

We're having a total of 3 kids at the wedding (Flower girl, ring bearers) I wanted to put some little activity bags together for them to help keep them occupied during dinner. Has anyone done this or...

Mrs. B, Apr 8, 2013 13 370
FutureMrsB (Aussie Bride!)
DIY lace covered votive/candle holders
FutureMrsB (Aussie Bride!), on April 7, 2013 at 5:44 AM

Hi ladies & gents ... going a little DIY crazy at the moment as I really have nothing to do!! haha Anyway, I've done a mock-up of my DIY lace covered votive holders - what do you think? I think they...

Tatiana, Apr 8, 2013 14 229
All Smiles
We're going to Pre Cana tomorrow...Why am I nervous??(Update)
All Smiles, on April 5, 2013 at 4:37 PM

This is our first marriage and FH is not Catholic I don't know what to expect at this meeting since it's mandatory..Ugghh...I've heard mixed reviews it's making me crazy.

Dawn, Apr 7, 2013 25 742
Leanna
DIY veil
Leanna, on April 6, 2013 at 12:24 AM

I am helping my non-crafty bm make her veil. She wants to add more crystals but I am a little unsure of how to get them to stick without having the veil stick to my table and possibly ruining the veil...

yeye, Apr 6, 2013 18 1,417
D1
Year on Invitations?
D1, on April 5, 2013 at 2:35 PM

What are you using? 2013 (informal) Two thousand thirteen (formal) Two thousand and thirteen (formal) Twenty thirteen (?) or 12 or 14 as the case may be for some of you! I have seen in several...

Nicole, Apr 6, 2013 33 391
elizabeth
Transporting cupcakes
elizabeth, on April 5, 2013 at 7:04 PM

For my wedding in Aug I am making my cupcakes instead of buying them or a cake. I am going to bake and freeze them a month in advance then have a frosting party a day or two before my wedding. My...

MJ, Apr 5, 2013 16 1,523
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