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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![Sonia](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/3/0/7/utbp_2123307.jpg?r=2798768)
After my wedding I discovered I could have bought things in bulk on Amazon more cheaply than I rented them for (vases, votives, candles, and aisle runner). I made a list! Thought I'd share here in...
![Brandi](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/2/5/2/utbp_1751252.jpg?r=1497327)
I'm wanting to do a candy bar at the wedding. How far in advance can I order the candy and expect it to be fresh?
![Nicole](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/3/2/8/utbp_1709328.jpg?r=1277506)
This is just a mock up. The actual gels will be clear with blue specks or blue with blue specks. FH likes this as it is, I feel like its missing something or even need to cut down the paper more. One...
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Ladies, for those who made their own centerpieces. Where did you find decent vases without breaking the bank?
![Kristi](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/8/9/7/utbp_1689897.jpg?r=1936960)
What are your thought on this idea? I thought it would be kinda cool. Maybe tape a "winning" ticket under 1 chair at each table & that person gets to keep it! I just can't see spending so much money...
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![Denell](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/9/7/4/utbp_1282974.jpg?r=990716)
Hi ladies! I've been working on my invites and was having a little bit of trouble with the font and everything fitting on the one page. My invite will be a 5x7 card, printed landscape. What sizes did...
![~*Mrs.J*~](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/8/0/8/utbp_2058808.jpg?r=2131662)
So there is a lady in our town that has a traditional hot dog cart and she does weddings....we thought it would be neat to have her come around 9:30..once everyone has had their fair share of...
![elizabeth](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/9/4/8/utbp_1363948.jpg?r=1384872)
I know mason jars are very popular and can be a little expensive, well dollar tree now has...
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![Spike](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/4/1/8/utbp_2086418.jpg?r=1713710)
Soooooo i'm not sending out RSVP's with the invites cause we have had TOO MANY people to tell us that it's a waste of money because no one sends them back anymore and me and Fh was talking guest list...
![Spring Bride](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/3/4/0/utbp_1712340.jpg?r=1409891)
So FH was helping me with our Save The Dates tonight. I put on the address labels and return address seal...he was putting on the stamps. Simple task right? I pick them up to match our list to make...
![kristen](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/9/5/3/utbp_771953.jpg?r=1384784)
I'm wondering how many of you are doing this and who you are sending them to?? I saw someone sent an invite to Mickey and Minnie and I thought that was so cute
![LaKiesha](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/0/5/6/utbp_1266056.jpg?r=1871674)
So we are having our wedding in our backyard, that means we need tables and chairs!!! I have called and got some quotes, but I was wondering if there is a cheaper way to do this?? Any ideas???
![Honey B.](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/4/5/0/utbp_1724450.jpg?r=2142333)
Which do you prefer for a church wedding- pomander kissing balls or pew bows? I would be DIY either but I thought I liked the pomander kissing balls until I thought about how pew bows would be equally...
![Mrs. B for real :)](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/6/3/7/utbp_1366637.jpg?r=2108709)
Ladies, I am trying to DIY my centerpieces and looking for different sizes, with the tallest being about 24" of glass cylinders for the centerpieces...well those suckers are expensive when purchased...
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![Ellen](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/4/4/8/utbp_1705448.jpg?r=1426277)
My mother has given me her wedding dress and told me to do as I please with it :-) I absolutely want to somehow incorporate it into the wedding! It is a beautiful lace gown, about 44 yrs old, so some...
![Mrs.G Norwood 2be](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/9/9/0/utbp_1719990.jpg?r=1422444)
Hello!! this is my first ever post on Wedding Wire!! So ladies and Gents I have a question...my wedding is at a church in Fayetteville NC. To "help out" my in laws want us to have our reception at...
![Heather](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/6/2/1/utbp_1714621.jpg?r=1573678)
Hiya friends! I've got 200 lanterns for my wedding to light (HOLY COW!) and I'm using throwies. We have the venue reserved the day before to put our decor up, but how long do throwies stay alive???...
![Carole M (a.k.a "old tart")](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/9/6/9/utbp_1245969.jpg?r=2219667)
Hi everyone....I am attempting my first DIY project for my daughter's wedding. She would like 4 blinged votives around her centerpieces. She doesn't like the mesh bling, but would rather have a single...
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![Melody](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/1/6/1/utbp_1408161.jpg?r=854444)
I'm having a bit of a melt down, and may not be thinking clearly. Hopefully there is a solution I just haven't thought of yet. I just received the lovely linen A2 size envelopes to mail my handmade...
![Amber](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/2/2/8/utbp_799228.jpg?r=1816053)
We doing unity sand instead of the candle. But i don't know how much sand i will need?? Using a mason jar as our holder. will 1lb of ea color do fine??? 3 colors of sand.. THANKS! Unsure if we will be...