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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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Future Mrs. S
Wedding photos on a disc--places to print
Future Mrs. S, on September 29, 2012 at 1:37 PM

Lots of wedding photographers are offering their images on a high resolution disc as part of the package where you can print anywhere. Has anyone had any trouble with the images coming out badly when...

Bethany, Oct 21, 2012 11 1,009
Vanessa R.
Vistaprint paper options--UPDATE with invite
Vanessa R., on October 15, 2012 at 10:22 AM

I attempted to make my enagegment party invites on VP and was wondering what most people selected for the paper type....what do you guys think?

Pat Klassen, Oct 20, 2012 14 401
Soon to be Mrs. Z
has anyone made tears of joy packets?
Soon to be Mrs. Z, on October 16, 2012 at 3:08 AM

What was your total cost? im thinking about taking this project on i know i will need a packet or two! pics if you have them for how they turned out or your inspirations

Courtney, Oct 16, 2012 28 97
Christine
DIY Calligraphy
Christine, on October 11, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Has anybody else tried to learn calligraphy to address their envelopes? I am doing it now and it is cracking me up! I am no good at it at all. However, I've discovered that my normal writing looks...

Jamie, Oct 15, 2012 17 673
Marie
Cakes at each table?
Marie, on October 12, 2012 at 4:04 AM

I have been toying with the idea of doing a cake at each table in different flavors. My friend did that for her renewal and it was a hit. Gets some people interacting with one another etc. As a...

krisalicious, Oct 13, 2012 20 535
Tiffany Morris
Had a very busy weekend!
Tiffany Morris, on October 8, 2012 at 11:13 AM

I had my bachelorette party this weekend! It went great and I had a blast! My maid of honor had a delicious meal for us with a very naughty cake! lol She centered everything around things that I love!...

*Future Mrs. B*, Oct 8, 2012 2 52
Alicia
DIY bamboo arch?
Alicia, on October 7, 2012 at 11:45 PM

So we are having a beach DW in Florida. While there are some things (like the beach house venue, the awesome caterer, and my fabulous dress) that I am willing to spend big bucks on, flowers & decor...

Spicydeene, Oct 8, 2012 5 215
Leanna T.
Wax Seals
Leanna T., on September 30, 2012 at 2:28 PM

Hi everyone I'm thinking of using a pocket fold from cardsandpockets.com and then sealing it with a ribbon and a wax seal. Has anyone ever used wax seals for their invitations? How did it go? Did they...

Erin, Oct 2, 2012 20 424
P
Tea Party Rentals
Private User, on September 1, 2012 at 9:42 PM

I've been looking for tea cups, and torn between buying out right and giving them as favors, or just renting for the event. Problem? I have yet to find a place that does tea cup/ware (stands etc)...

Private User, Sep 29, 2012 5 367
Mrs. Del Grosso
Cupcake Stand Decor Ideas
Mrs. Del Grosso, on September 25, 2012 at 10:08 AM

So FI and I are doing cupcakes instead of a traditional wedding cake due to budget. We have 200 guests so there is a $500 difference if we were gonig to do a traditional cake instead of...

HalloweenBride, Sep 25, 2012 9 226
Kirst
HR: housewarming party cute wording - rhyme??
Kirst, on September 21, 2012 at 2:56 PM

Anyone know of any super cute housewarming party wording....im kind of going for a poem, rhyme to use...

Christine, Sep 24, 2012 6 1,701
heather
My Wedding is at my apartment....
heather, on September 20, 2012 at 2:41 PM

I have a big enough apartment to hold 20 people and still be comfortable. We have a small balcony that can hold 10 guests plus a huge door that opens and others can see. We are planning to hold the...

MK, Sep 20, 2012 13 2,481
Victoria
Hitchhikers Guide Wedding
Victoria, on September 19, 2012 at 7:53 PM

I just saw an amazing idea! It was a program for a Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy themed wedding. There's a movie about it, and entire book (which I own and have read a million times). For those of...

Victoria, Sep 20, 2012 17 689
Karyn
Does anyone have a "thank you template"?
Karyn, on September 17, 2012 at 3:51 PM

I am looking to make a thank you note to place at each table setting and have no idea how to make one on my own? This is my inspiration picture.

Cydney J (Cydney M), Sep 17, 2012 5 371
Ms. A
BYO Alcohol Questions
Ms. A, on September 17, 2012 at 1:24 PM

I'm getting married next summer and am finalizing my budget, but I'm getting stuck on the alcohol portion. Our venue lets us BYOB -- so we'll be supplying wine, beer, liquor, and mixers. We'll have...

Ms. A, Sep 17, 2012 11 222
Patrick
8 inch foam balls
Patrick, on September 14, 2012 at 5:27 PM

My fiancée is trying to do center pieces herself and is looking for 8 foam balls. They are charging $15 a piece in stores. Anyone knows where to get them cheaper??

Patrick, Sep 15, 2012 22 623
Soon2beMrs.W
Disney themed wedding centerpieces...
Soon2beMrs.W, on September 13, 2012 at 4:13 PM

HELP! I am having a disney themed wedding and cant think of any good centerpiece ideas. We were thinking "famous couples of disney" at every table....

Mrs.Englund0622, Sep 14, 2012 38 2,799 1
Liz
NWR: Swollen spider bite...
Liz, on September 13, 2012 at 8:40 AM

I got bit by...something. And it's been swollen for over a day. I've iced, used benedril, advil, haven't been itching and it's still tender and swollen. No fevers no flu symptoms and my arm hasn't...

Corinne S, Sep 13, 2012 16 1,313
Dex
Bathroom baskets...are they worth it?
Dex, on September 10, 2012 at 6:30 AM

I am on the fence about doing bathroom baskets. My DOC said usually the women's basket is empty by the end of the night because they just take everything, and the guys basket is usually not even...

Ann, Sep 10, 2012 38 192
Leisa
"Message in a bottle " vows
Leisa, on September 6, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Has anyone done this? We want to write our own vows and they suggest we do this. I'm not sure what it really is, but I don't want to feel like I'm reading to my FH. can you enlighten me?

Marilyn, Sep 6, 2012 13 451
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