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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![Emily](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/0/8/3/utbp_36402083.jpg?r=48387)
We are DIYing most of my accessories and bridal/grooms party accessories. Does any one know any places with good deals on fantasy themed items? And where i can find a plain white pirate hat?
![D'erricka](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/9/6/9/utbp_36471969.jpg?r=47350)
This is my first time being married and to save money we decided to plan it ourselves. But to be honest this makes me nervous. Where do I start?
![Sarah](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/2/2/5/utbp_33422225.jpg?r=26162)
What is everyone's opinion on these center pieces. We are doing a theme wedding. Mad Hatters Tea party. No true color scheme bc nothing makes sense in wonderland.
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![Jennifer](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/9/4/1/utbp_29829941.jpg?r=38114)
Does anyone who made a raw piece of wood food safe for a cake stand have any tips? We just picked up a raw 5 inch thick slice from a local lumber yard to hopefully use for our cake stand. But since...
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![Britt](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/7/9/5/utbp_36305795.jpg?r=21634)
I’m having a hard time deciding if I should get real flowers or artificial flowers ? I am paying for everything for my bridesmaids, wedding etc. I just don’t know which would be a cheaper route, what...
![Jessica](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/1/3/1/utbp_29939131.jpg?r=96202)
I’m really excited that I found these super cute coasters that sit on top of your drink when you’re dancing! I want to use them also for the seating chart. What should I put them in or on so they...
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![Tina & Darren](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/9/6/5/utbp_35438965.jpg?r=47331)
My sis in law made all my bouquets for me. Got to love her she did a beauitful job.
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Hi there! We are planning a wedding with an expected 150 guests. We are trying to stick to our budget and stay as frugal, but also as practical, as possible, by doing what we can ourselves. I have...
Hi ladies! I'm considering using fake flowers at our wedding because it fits a lot easier into our budget. Does anyone know any good sites that I can order them from?
![Britt](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/7/9/5/utbp_36305795.jpg?r=21634)
My wedding has been changed to semi formal, what are y’all’s opinions on these centerpieces? Feel free to share y’all’s !! I’m getting married in the fall of 2023!!
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Does anyone have any suggestions on where to buy silk flowers in bulk? I am looking for the blush, burgandy combo. I am getting married about 2 hours from where I live so I don't want to try and mess...
![Elizabeth](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/9/5/9/utbp_35997959.jpg?r=57981)
For those of you who had programs that were booklets and had several pages, how did you print them? We will need a longer program for my wedding so that people can follow along with the ceremony, but...
![Michelle](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/0/4/7/utbp_35478047.jpg?r=21629)
While DIY is not always cheaper, it does give a unique personal touch that you can’t buy from a store. What have you decided to make on your own?
![Elizabeth](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/6/1/5/utbp_29143615.jpg?r=73936)
So I decided on a guest book with instax mini photos. Im worried about the pages getting too think with photos and throwing off the book since its not an actual album with space for photos in it. Has...
![Elizabeth](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/2/1/3/utbp_30707213.jpg?r=20294)
I know this is season specific. Mostly a possibility for summer and fall brides. Is it something you're considering? I can't believe I found a bridal mix of dahlias! It has great reviews and I'm...
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HELP! I am buying a slab of maple wood with live edges on the 21st for my untraditional guest book. I need help determining how to go about sealing it so it doesn’t crack or seperate from the edges,...
![Ann](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/3/9/7/utbp_36121397.jpg?r=69821)
I finally choose my wedding dress after buying two of them and now all we have to do Is decorate the yard for the big day our cake is paid for and the place where we are getting the hot food is paid...
![Nilda](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/7/9/7/utbp_36212797.jpg?r=23466)
So my Fiancé is a Jack of All Trades, he hates that term because he says he hates the "Master or None" part; but I like to finish it with a Master of All because he really is amazing at all he does....
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![Healani](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/9/7/7/utbp_31729977.jpg?r=94351)
I’m my own wedding planner & coordinator. Because I work on computers in designing, I’m doing my own wedding invitation, RSVP, programs, etc. A year before our wedding I’m gonna start everything...