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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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Jasmine
Manzanita Branch centerpiece question
Jasmine, on November 4, 2011 at 12:40 PM

So I've seen a few posts on other sites, including videos, of how best to glue/plaster/weigh down with rocks, manzanita branch centerpieces. My questions to all you ladies are: 1. What type of...

Celia Milton, Nov 4, 2011 8 357
Meredith
Wax Seal on Invitations
Meredith, on October 24, 2011 at 12:00 PM

So this weekend FH and I were walking around the village this weekend and we saw the item in this picture. We were wondering if any of you had ever used (thought of using) a wax seal on your...

Kelly King, Oct 24, 2011 8 142
Lisa Marie
DIY Bouquet vs. Bouquet from Florist
Lisa Marie, on October 14, 2011 at 8:08 PM

So, I haven't really looked around at actually florists too much yet, but I did find some bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, etc. on Bridedesign.com - overall with shipping it would be just shy of...

MandC, Oct 21, 2011 14 141
EdieKristen
Marriage Announcements- Misspelled Word!! >:(
EdieKristen, on October 19, 2011 at 7:31 PM

Oh My God I am soo mad at myself right now. I made up my marriage announcements, and they look great, and I bought some linen cardstock at Joann's, printed them all 2 on each page and cut out all 65...

2d Bride, Oct 19, 2011 10 222
elizabeth
branch centerpieces
elizabeth, on October 18, 2011 at 9:51 AM

Am not big on flowers but i am getting married in 8/5/12 and everyone is telling me i need to use flowers on my centerpieces i want tall branches with maybe some lights and a few flowers i need help i...

Mrs. Montoya!!!, Oct 19, 2011 22 1,116
Evelyne
Charger Plates
Evelyne, on October 17, 2011 at 10:26 AM

Anyone know where I can get charger plates for really cheap--- like $.50 a piece?

Brandy Blackford, Oct 17, 2011 12 1,037
LadyL
Round Table - Square or Round Mirrors?
LadyL, on October 14, 2011 at 12:07 PM

Which is better as part of a centerpiece for a round table: Square or Round mirrors?

Charlotte, Oct 17, 2011 9 916
M
Bringing in your own alcohol/bartender
Marlene, on October 14, 2011 at 4:27 PM

Does anyone have any ballpark figures/recommendations on bringing the alcohol to the event instead of going through a caterer? Was hoping to supply enough alcohol for 80 people. That would include...

Thomas Mills, Oct 14, 2011 7 418
Alondra
Direction Maps for invitation
Alondra, on October 12, 2011 at 2:32 PM

Okay long story short, my family & friends do not need RSVP cards because 1) Not going through the hassle knowing they won't send them in 2) I don't have strict rules (example: Adults only reception)...

Honey B., Oct 13, 2011 14 1,672
Melissa
Best Wedding/Bridal Magazine
Melissa, on October 10, 2011 at 10:41 PM

My aunt has offered to buy me a year subscription to any bridal magazine that I want, but I don't know which one to choose. It seems like most of them are just made of up adds. Ideally, I want a...

DallasBride, Oct 11, 2011 9 66
Shelby
Flower Experts!
Shelby, on October 8, 2011 at 11:07 PM

Does anyone know the difference between babys breath & queen anne's lace? They both look the same to me online...anyone like one better over the other? Ordering tonight, would love some help

Shelby, Oct 10, 2011 14 960
Mrs. S™
Decorating votives?
Mrs. S™, on October 1, 2011 at 7:39 PM

All those who are much craftier than I am - so pretty much everybody :-), I'd like to decorate my votive holders with some ribbon, but I have no idea what to use to glue the ribbon onto glass, and...

Mrs. S™, Oct 8, 2011 18 677
Julie B
The great sealing wax debate...
Julie B, on October 6, 2011 at 10:24 AM

Hey girls. I would LOVE to do sealing wax envelope seals on our invites. I have read a lot of old posts and plenty of interweb info about these things. Has anyone used this? Of course I want something...

Lesli, Oct 6, 2011 10 991
Lisa
DIY Kissing balls
Lisa, on October 3, 2011 at 5:42 PM

So ive seen a ton of how to make a kising ball but no ones has ever put how many flowers you need for each one. I plan on order the flowers online but i dont know how many bushes i will need.

Lisa, Oct 4, 2011 10 189
Rae
DIY Bouquet Cuff--is this possible?
Rae, on October 2, 2011 at 8:54 PM

I basically bought out Dollar General of all of their white flowers. 2 different Dollar General stores, in fact. Thanks for such a great tip everyone! I feel pretty confident that I can make some...

Rae, Oct 3, 2011 11 719
Future Mrs. R
DIY table numbers
Future Mrs. R, on September 29, 2011 at 10:14 AM

I'm trying to DIY my table numbers in Microsoft Word 2007. I was going to print them from home, I wanted the font in some sort of script. But all the scripts I tried are super tiny. Even when I put...

Hayley C™, Sep 29, 2011 4 567
Resha
WORDING FOR FLIP FLOP BASKET...HALEY where are you??
Resha, on September 17, 2011 at 12:09 PM

And should i spray paint the basket black. (flip flops are black)

Cortney Clifford, Sep 29, 2011 20 300
Kadisha
Wording in Wedding programs
Kadisha, on September 28, 2011 at 4:48 PM

My mother was never married but my father is some what still in my life. My maternal grandmother passed away (we are dedicating to her) and my maternal grandfather is still alive and will be at the...

Kadisha, Sep 28, 2011 3 136
 Mrs.Watson
Flowers for peacock theme
Mrs.Watson, on September 28, 2011 at 2:33 PM

Ladies I know absolutely nothing about flowers....please help me with figuring out what flowers goes better with a peacock theme

Mr. & Mrs. Froebe, Sep 28, 2011 8 188
Cora
Ladies I need your help!!!! Jack & Jill Bridal Shower!!
Cora, on September 26, 2011 at 12:12 PM

So as a Bridesmaid at my brother's wedding I have been asked for the Jack and Jill bridal by the MOH to put together some prizes/gifts that will be raffled off (the $$$ will go to...

Kristen, Sep 26, 2011 7 91
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