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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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Where to buy seating chart "backing"???
Sara, on May 22, 2022 at 9:11 PM

I am only DIYing one thing for my wedding... and I am already struggling :-) I am going to print of "sticky photos" of all of my guests and have their table numbers on their photos. The issue is, I...

Sarah, May 23, 2022 8 212 1
Bria
Vellum Jackets
Bria, on May 23, 2022 at 4:12 AM

Hello everyone, I am having a issue finding the right vellum paper for my invitations. Does anyone know what size I should get to my the vellum jackets for my invitations? The invites are 5.5 x 8.5...

Emily, May 23, 2022 7 518
Nicole
Did them my self
Nicole, on May 20, 2022 at 2:26 PM

Did not cost me anything to make them

Hanna, May 23, 2022 4 173 1
Sarah
Sign behind sweetheart table!
Sarah, on May 16, 2022 at 12:31 PM

So happy with how my sign came out that I plan to hang behind our sweetheart table 😍

Sarah, May 17, 2022 8 87 2
Laura
diy Arched Wedding Signage
Laura, on October 26, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Hey guys! Has anyone had experience DIYing their own welcome signs? I'm a graphic designer so I've been saving money designing our invitations and signage. I can't figure out the best way to DIY our...

Katelyn, May 11, 2022 8 2,363
Krysee
Cheese cloth table runners
Krysee, on April 1, 2019 at 10:37 AM

Has anyone bought bulk cheese cloth and dyed them yourself for table runners? I was reading that I need to buy grade 60 cheese cloth. Is this correct? Also, where have you found it for the cheapest?...

Emily, May 9, 2022 65 26,361 19
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Wedding Favors!!! Whatcha got going on???
Symmone, on April 15, 2022 at 4:34 PM

Hey, I was wondering what favors everyone is doing for their guests. I have seen several thousand ideas til that it became a bit much. Me being a creative, I decided to make my own favor guest gift...

Symmone, May 6, 2022 89 860 2
Suzanne
Bouquet 💐
Suzanne, on May 1, 2022 at 10:55 PM

Hi! For those who are doing their bouquet, what do they look like? Wanna share photos? I just made my first attempt today! But will continue to keep practicing! My problem was that I waited a few days...

Alisha, May 5, 2022 3 173 2
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diy Wedding Backdrop
Courtney, on February 18, 2021 at 10:03 AM

I am looking for any advice, tips, plans, or anything else you have found helpful when creating a diy backdrop for your wedding. I am trying to cover large garage doors as after multiple rescheduling,...

Jackie, May 2, 2022 4 1,295
Sarah
Sign
Sarah, on April 30, 2022 at 1:29 PM

I made this sign to go against a barrel outside during our wedding ceremony.. I stained the wood first then I painted it white ( I was trying to make like a white wash for it) does it look rustic...

Melle, May 2, 2022 9 261 4
Hayden
Money Savers for a Destination Wedding
Hayden, on April 27, 2022 at 11:53 PM

I’m getting married in Puerto Rico in January and since it’s a destination wedding it feels impossible to cut any corners or do any sort of budget-friendly DIY hacks I see online for decorations and...

Sara M, Apr 28, 2022 5 139
Sarah
Cake table
Sarah, on April 28, 2022 at 8:44 AM

So I’m going to have brownies cookies and a beautiful white with gold 3 tier cake … my florist is going to put baby’s breath all on the table along with eucalyptus. I made this sign last night to put...

Mrs.evans, Apr 28, 2022 6 135 1
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Where to get things printed?
Alexis, on April 12, 2022 at 10:20 AM

I am DIYing a lot of my wedding and having a lot of fun with it! However, I would like some things (like the wedding programs) to be printed on a more reliable printer than my own. There are so many...

Mayene, Apr 27, 2022 7 311 1
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Rustic Decor and wedding/reception
Queenbee20, on April 25, 2022 at 3:28 PM

Trying to figure out how to do a rustic decor for wedding and reception venues. Need ideas. Wanting to do a a candy buffet as well. Need suggestions on what type of candy to use. Also thinking about...

Queenbee20, Apr 27, 2022 6 152 1
Taryn
Disposable camera for destination wedding
Taryn, on April 25, 2022 at 1:55 PM

My fiancé and I are getting married in Italy and I love the look of disposable cameras. I really would like to bring them but I’m nervous about the film being ruin with security. I know I can ask for...

Willow, Apr 26, 2022 3 178 1
CJ
Hobby Lobby Invitation trouble!!! Anyone else??
CJ, on April 23, 2011 at 11:38 AM

So my mom and I decided to go the cheaper route and buy invitations at Hobby Lobby. They are REALLY cute, but nowhere will print on them!!!! They said that the paper isn't laser jet quality... I have...

Briana, Apr 26, 2022 19 7,339
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Self-designed Invitations
Emily, on April 23, 2022 at 6:37 PM

My fiancé and I wanted to make our own invitations to save money, but we aren't designers. Would anyone be able to review our work before we send it off to get printed? Thanks!

Gillian, Apr 23, 2022 2 96
BecomingMrsDavis
Our wedding DIY popcorn bar!
BecomingMrsDavis, on March 28, 2016 at 8:40 PM

I just wanted to share some photos of what I've been working on for our popcorn bar! I'm super proud of how cute it's turning out! It's been suprisingly therapeutic as I head into wedding crunch time...

Rachel, Apr 23, 2022 23 266
Michelle
Can't afford professional photography
Michelle, on October 15, 2012 at 1:36 AM

I was thinking about having my sister be our official photographer. She has a professional camera but only does it for fun. Any ideas/experience with not having a professional photographer for you...

Mariegold, Apr 21, 2022 41 2,724 1
Miriam
Mini bud vases / card holders?
Miriam, on April 13, 2022 at 11:58 AM

Has anyone come across place card holders like this or ideas how to DIY it? I have hundreds of mini silk blooms trying to decide what to use them for in our decor. Thanks in advance for your...

Miriam, Apr 17, 2022 2 180
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