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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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Tiffany
What type of glue to use for my invitations??? Hayley!! please help!
Tiffany, on July 15, 2011 at 9:37 AM

I am (finally!) Putting my DIY pocket fold invitations together and I was wondering what type of glue should I use to mount the actual invite to the pocketfold?? Also, I have a 2inch by 2 inch...

Niki, Jul 20, 2011 13 2,581
Julean
I wish I had thought of that!
Julean, on July 15, 2011 at 4:20 PM

Any married brides ever see stuff on here and think to yourself, "Wow! I wish I had seen or thought of that for my wedding!" I spent so much time on this site planning my wedding, and now I think it...

Hayley C™, Jul 16, 2011 8 90
wilma
Why I do I feel I don't deserve it?
wilma, on July 15, 2011 at 11:04 AM

I usually the party coordinator in our family ( never witness the "now you can kiss the bride or in any ceremony photos" cuz me and my fiancee are the one usually set up the receptions for the family...

wilma, Jul 16, 2011 14 528
Kristyn
Painting wine glasses DIY!?
Kristyn, on July 14, 2011 at 3:32 PM

I'm off for my weekly round to my favorite craft stores and I'm going to purchase the supplies to ATTEMPT painting my own wine glasses for the wedding party. This could quite possibly end up a...

Kristyn, Jul 14, 2011 12 309
Alondra
Reception at the church gym, Help?
Alondra, on July 8, 2011 at 5:08 PM

Okay, so my wedding reception will be held at the church's gym which is pretty large. I was wondering if anyone could maybe up load pictures of their reception that were inside a gym that way i could...

Alondra, Jul 14, 2011 9 10,127 1
Natasha
Favor Wording!
Natasha, on July 14, 2011 at 12:40 AM

Im having Honey Jars for favors and trying to figure out a cute saying to put on the labels along with our Monogram and Wedding date..so far I have "Meant to Bee" "Thank You for Bee-ing here" and...

Hayley C™, Jul 14, 2011 6 351
Kaylin
What is the EASIEST way to transfer a certain font onto wood to paint?
Kaylin, on July 12, 2011 at 7:30 PM

I am trying to find out what is the easiest way to transfer a specific font onto a peice of wood so I can paint it my wedding colors. Do I need transfer paper? I dont even know where to begin?

Adrienne, Jul 13, 2011 8 8,794
Sara
Draping the Ceiling
Sara, on July 11, 2011 at 6:54 PM

The ceiling at our venue is just an old drop ceiling, its turned yellow from years of the A/C vents running across it, and I really want to cover it. What would be the best fabric to cover this with....

Len Woelfel, Jul 12, 2011 8 796
Heng
Is my ceremony aisle too short?
Heng, on July 11, 2011 at 5:35 PM

I am having the ceremony inside the reception hall. The aisle is about 25-30 feet long. Is this too short...? I mean, at this point, it's too late for anything, i'm 2 weeks from the wedding. Just...

His Rib, Jul 11, 2011 18 1,236
Racquel
Young Couple Paying for Wedding Themselves
Racquel, on July 7, 2011 at 8:34 PM

How are you doing it? What is your budget? What exactly are you spending the money on?

mychal, Jul 11, 2011 51 295
Alondra
Polaroid Camera's
Alondra, on July 11, 2011 at 12:20 AM

Where does one get them and what other supplies are needed in order to work these vintage camera's? At first I was going to put disposable camera's on each table but I haven't seen any good feedback...

J&R, Jul 11, 2011 10 251
B
has anybody ever used edible arrangements?
Bre, on July 10, 2011 at 2:32 PM

I'm trying to configure my wedding to go as cheaply as possible. i currently have about 70 guests on the list, going to get fh to narrow down his guest selection within the next few days to try to...

HRH Mags, Jul 11, 2011 24 4,005
Sandralyse
DIY Spanish Fan
Sandralyse, on July 10, 2011 at 3:34 PM

So i though about using my venues historical Spanish theme and create a favor form it...so because my ceremony will be outside in the terrace of the venue on a hot November day (in Puerto Rico it is...

Lalita, Jul 10, 2011 4 132
Tiffany
Wallpaper table runners??
Tiffany, on July 5, 2011 at 11:57 PM

I've heard of ppl using wallpaper as table runners. Anyone on here thinking of doing it??

Jamie, Jul 9, 2011 19 381
Cindy
What are you putting IN your favor boxes??
Cindy, on April 21, 2011 at 1:38 PM

I couldn't pass up favor boxes at Ollie's- 50 boxes for $3! Now, I don't know what I want to put in them. It's an outdoor wedding in July. I was thinking sponge candy or molded chocolate but...

DaSweet, Jul 9, 2011 27 8,673
beth2606
STD Envelopes?
beth2606, on July 8, 2011 at 3:13 PM

I purchased my STD postcards from vistaprint and I don't like the envelopes that came with them. What size envelope would I need to purchase is the postcard is 5.47" x 4.21"?

Pumpkin's Sunshine, Jul 8, 2011 5 63
Mrs Gonzales
Need a guest book poem.
Mrs Gonzales, on July 7, 2011 at 12:28 PM

I picked up our geust book yesterday, it is not a traditional book, but a Leather Bound Journal. We want people to leave a little note or special words for us not just there name and address. Anyone...

Mrs♥In♥September, Jul 7, 2011 8 3,973
Dancing
DIY Here comes the bride sign
Dancing , on July 6, 2011 at 7:35 PM

I need help making a here comes the bride sign. Can someone please give me tips or a link.. IM not very creative at all.

Ali, Jul 6, 2011 9 603
M
Vase filler options
Melissa, on July 3, 2011 at 8:47 PM

I am having a difficult time finding what I want to fill my vases with. I rented a 10" square vase and I have silk orchids I would like to submerge in water with a floating candle on top. I have been...

Hayley C™, Jul 4, 2011 4 227
KRISTINA
DIY card box question
KRISTINA, on July 2, 2011 at 7:32 PM

I am going to give DIY card box a try, but I really have no idea how to start one except that you can pick up the boxes at Hobby Lobby lol. To those of you who have made your own card boxes - 1. Is a...

Elizabeth, Jul 3, 2011 16 310
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