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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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Ashlie
Dyeing a huge bow
Ashlie, on October 17, 2021 at 1:44 PM

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...

Ashlie, Oct 22, 2021 8 134
Madison
Ring Insurance
Madison, on October 18, 2021 at 5:29 PM

Where did you get ring insurance? Reccomendations?

Alexandra, Oct 20, 2021 9 189
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diy Invites Guidance
Magie, on October 15, 2021 at 3:30 PM

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,...

Michelle, Oct 20, 2021 10 164 1
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Dropping First Name
Renee, on October 14, 2021 at 10:56 AM

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?...

Megan, Oct 17, 2021 6 190
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Tent Rental
Jordyn, on October 14, 2021 at 10:45 PM

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?...

CountryBride, Oct 16, 2021 4 330 1
Stacy
dj less reception
Stacy, on October 15, 2021 at 3:19 PM

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...

Stacy, Oct 16, 2021 7 204 2
Jennifer
Online Floral Companies - Samples
Jennifer, on October 15, 2021 at 1:20 PM

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...

Michelle, Oct 15, 2021 3 84 1
Jennifer
Personalized Retro Hotel/motel Keychains
Jennifer, on October 10, 2021 at 11:59 PM

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...

Jennifer, Oct 14, 2021 5 308
Suzanne
Paper lanterns on sticks for Send Off
Suzanne, on October 13, 2021 at 8:02 AM

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.

Jennifer, Oct 14, 2021 3 1,043
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i think i have my center pieces.
Casey, on September 16, 2021 at 8:21 AM

This is just a prototype but I'm in love!

Ashley, Oct 14, 2021 17 288 2
Michele
diy Bouquets
Michele, on October 12, 2021 at 12:46 PM

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...

Lynnie, Oct 13, 2021 1 171 1
W-K
Some Flower diy Encouragement
W-K, on October 12, 2021 at 1:08 PM

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...

Lynnie, Oct 13, 2021 3 119 1
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Did you ever use online bouquet constructors ?
Alex, on October 1, 2021 at 1:22 AM

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...

Lisa, Oct 13, 2021 5 187
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Inspirational
Autumn, on October 12, 2021 at 11:50 PM

Does anyone have any hobby lobby inspired things they’ve made? Or similar?? I want to see!!

Maggie, Oct 13, 2021 1 67 1
KYLIE
Had my first experience as a "working" bridesmaid
KYLIE, on October 11, 2021 at 12:17 PM

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...

Nichole, Oct 12, 2021 7 460 1
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Low-cost Flower Bouquet Idea
Brittany, on October 10, 2021 at 3:14 PM

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...

Lynnie, Oct 12, 2021 3 325 3
Erin
Hire a calligrapher or address our own wedding invitations?
Erin, on August 26, 2021 at 9:33 AM

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...

Kiersten, Oct 12, 2021 33 1,508
Darby
My love for you…. Help!!!
Darby, on October 9, 2021 at 5:28 PM

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...

Fiona, Oct 11, 2021 3 124 1
Courtney
Teacup makeover?
Courtney, on October 1, 2021 at 7:02 AM

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,...

Courtney, Oct 8, 2021 3 138
Jessica
Giant paper flower ceremony backdrop! How to hang it? suggestions please!
Jessica, on August 12, 2019 at 11:44 AM

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...

Tara, Oct 7, 2021 10 1,955 1
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