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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![Ashlie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/1/0/9/utbp_7403109.jpg?r=28294)
Hey everybody! I bought a giant satin bow to add to the back of my dress which I hoped would be off white and close enough to my dress but when I got it it turned out to be much brighter white. Anyway...
![Madison](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/5/1/9/utbp_36637519.jpg?r=12681)
Where did you get ring insurance? Reccomendations?
Hi all! My FH is a graphic designer and wants to design our save the dates and invitations. We would love guidance on what is typically included in an invitation suite, where / how to get it printed,...
Has anyone had any experience with dropping a first name? I go by my middle name and want to drop my first name and take my husband's last name. I have heard that you have to see a lawyer to do this?...
Hiiiii ladies! I am hoping to be a 2022 bride but I’m having difficulties finding a venue! Contemplating renting a tent and creating my own! Has anyone done a tent reception? Is it super expensive?...
![Stacy](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/3/8/9/utbp_37029389.jpg?r=80496)
My fiancé and I are looking to do our own DJing for the reception and ceremony. The venue can pipe in the music over their speakers. Has anyone done this? looking for advice on how or where to...
![Jennifer](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/9/1/1/utbp_36858911.jpg?r=77009)
Does anyone know of online floral companies that send flower samples? I found a Garland company that sends samples (WholesaleGarland.com). They are wholesale prices with no minimum quantity. I would...
![Jennifer](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/9/1/1/utbp_36858911.jpg?r=77009)
Has anyone here made escort cards using retro/vintage hotel or motel keychains? I'm trying to look for the most cost effective way to do this without just using cardstock. I'm attaching skeleton key...
![Suzanne](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/2/4/6/utbp_37165246.jpg?r=70364)
I am wanting to make these for my daughter’s wedding but can’t find anywhere how to do it. Any thoughts? We are not allowed to use releasable lanterns.
This is just a prototype but I'm in love!
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![Michele](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/6/8/1/utbp_36882681.jpg?r=32257)
Alright.. we are currently waiting on the quote from a couple florists, and I've stumbled upon Flower Moxie. They have a couple DIY sets that are the colors and style that I'm looking for from the...
![W-K](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/2/5/7/utbp_30054257.jpg?r=80309)
I made the boutainaires, corsages, and bouquets for my own wedding. I found it relatively easy for hand tied arrangements. I did them with silk flowers for our wedding just in case I needed a long...
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Does anyone use online bouquet constructors like this to pre-build a wedding bouquet before buying a real one ? Or you just buy one from a list of wedding agency ? At first glance, the result looks...
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Does anyone have any hobby lobby inspired things they’ve made? Or similar?? I want to see!!
![KYLIE](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/1/0/0/utbp_9975100.jpg?r=63135)
I've always been pretty firm on the side of absolutely not asking friends or family, including bridal party members, to work your wedding. In my circles, it's common to have a DOC, wedding at a hotel...
Sorry this is a long post!! Our wedding was July 2, 2021! After a year of postponing, I had plenty of time to look up flower choices! I considered Costco, but worried about the reviews that said...
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![Erin](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/5/6/1/utbp_35720561.jpg?r=59539)
Is anyone else with not-so-great handwriting addressing their save the date's and invites themselves? I have pretty messy handwriting unless I write quite slowly so writing out all of these names and...
![Darby](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/6/5/5/utbp_35439655.jpg?r=27108)
I’m working on a project for my fiancé. We are getting married in a week, and I still need a few states to finish his wedding gift! I need: -Maine-New Jersey- Delaware-Nebraska-Hawaii -Oklahoma-Nevada...
![Courtney](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/1/6/1/utbp_36325161.jpg?r=43440)
Hi everyone! I have these teacups that I love…except for the print! Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can maybe get rid of/cover the print on these so I can use them? My wedding is next fall,...
![Jessica](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/0/9/7/utbp_30087097.jpg?r=69697)
So, I fell in love with these giant paper flowers (thank you Pinterest). And decided this was what I wanted as our backdrop for the ceremony. We're getting married on the front porch of an old...
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