Skip to main content

Do It Yourself

Join group

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!

29,305
Members

Discussions

Sort by:
Last comment
  • Messages
  • Visits
  • Last comment
  • Date
  • Unanswered
Sonia
Cheap Wedding Stuff on Amazon
Sonia, on December 20, 2011 at 12:45 PM

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...

Diana, Dec 22, 2011 6 207
Brandi
How far in advance did you order your candy?
Brandi, on December 20, 2011 at 12:45 AM

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?

Jennifer, Dec 20, 2011 5 369
Nicole
Mock up: Hand Sanitizer favors
Nicole, on December 4, 2011 at 1:09 PM

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...

Stacy, Dec 7, 2011 30 166
6 years later
Vases?
6 years later, on November 30, 2011 at 5:44 PM

Ladies, for those who made their own centerpieces. Where did you find decent vases without breaking the bank?

Celebrations, Dec 7, 2011 42 231
Kristi
Potted plants as centerpieces?
Kristi, on December 5, 2011 at 6:25 PM

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...

Linda E: Fairy Godmo, Dec 6, 2011 18 1,064
Denell
Invitation Font size
Denell, on December 3, 2011 at 7:02 PM

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...

Annette Eagan, Dec 4, 2011 3 1,907
~*Mrs.J*~
Hot dog cart for late night snack...
~*Mrs.J*~, on December 1, 2011 at 12:59 PM

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...

PJ Windle, Dec 3, 2011 23 693
elizabeth
mason jars at dollar tree:))
elizabeth, on November 29, 2011 at 8:59 AM

I know mason jars are very popular and can be a little expensive, well dollar tree now has...

~*Mrs.J*~, Nov 30, 2011 7 394
Spike
Different way to RSVP? Opinions?
Spike, on November 26, 2011 at 2:57 AM

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...

Charlotte T., Nov 26, 2011 15 960
Spring Bride
too funny, put the stamps on the wrong side of invite
Spring Bride, on November 20, 2011 at 11:09 PM

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...

Abby & Karla, Nov 21, 2011 9 808
kristen
Anyone sending celebrity invites out??
kristen, on November 16, 2011 at 11:25 AM

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

sonja, Nov 16, 2011 24 737
LaKiesha
Table and Chairs...
LaKiesha, on November 16, 2011 at 3:57 PM

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???

Mrs. S™, Nov 16, 2011 10 2,726
Honey B.
Pomander Kissing Balls vs. Pew Bows
Honey B., on November 10, 2011 at 9:52 AM

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...

FMC, Nov 15, 2011 20 225
Mrs. B for real :)
Site to rent glass cylinders
Mrs. B for real :), on November 14, 2011 at 5:10 PM

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...

Lesli, Nov 15, 2011 6 2,925
Ellen
help me bring mother's lace gown into wedding day :-)
Ellen, on November 13, 2011 at 8:45 PM

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...

Rachel W., Nov 14, 2011 18 270
Mrs.G Norwood 2be
HELP!!! Reception at church..no champagne toast???
Mrs.G Norwood 2be, on November 12, 2011 at 1:38 AM

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...

Anonymous, Nov 12, 2011 9 960
Heather
How long do LED throwies last?
Heather , on November 10, 2011 at 11:42 PM

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???...

Heather, Nov 11, 2011 7 289
Carole M (a.k.a "old tart")
Blinging Glass Votive Holders - WHere do I find the bling to DIY? -
Carole M (a.k.a "old tart"), on November 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM

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...

Mrs. S™, Nov 9, 2011 11 185
Melody
A2 Envelope Crisis!!!!
Melody, on November 8, 2011 at 3:38 PM

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...

Melody, Nov 8, 2011 12 771
Amber
UNITY SAND
Amber, on October 2, 2011 at 12:05 PM

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...

Shanice, Nov 7, 2011 13 1,534
WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Learn more

Groups

WeddingWire article topics