Skip to main content

Do It Yourself

Join group

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!

34,264
Members

Discussions

Sort by:
Last comment
  • Messages
  • Visits
  • Last comment
  • Date
  • Unanswered
Evelyn
Red roses from Sams club and Costco has anyone use them lately? Would you recommend?
Evelyn, on April 1, 2021 at 1:16 AM

Would you recommend them? I’m doing my centerpieces red roses in a vase and I want to do my own bouquet and my bridesmaids bouquets and boutonnières.

Jocelyn, May 16, 2021 9 1,184 1
Taeran
Decoration trouble
Taeran, on May 15, 2021 at 8:56 PM

So I'm doing all my decorations for my wedding and I'm having a really hard time figuring out what I should do for the decorations. It's kind of a modern wedding but not sure how else to describe it....

Taeran, May 16, 2021 7 197
Ana
I'm starting to regret not hiring a wedding planner...
Ana, on May 14, 2021 at 11:29 PM

Three months til our wedding and I am still working on decorations. Been pinning stuff on Pinterest, but can't get myself to build and create my vision. Any tips for pushing through and continuing to...

Lw, May 15, 2021 10 484
Kelley
Ways to repurpose a donut wall?
Kelley, on May 8, 2021 at 11:07 PM

My mom picked up a used donut wall for free. It's in great condition, I would love to do something with it, but we aren't really into the idea of a donut wall. We may turn it into a ring toss game,...

Kelley, May 14, 2021 7 1,257
A
Wedding decorations
Adam, on May 11, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Hey everyone, my fiancé and I wanna start getting things ready for our wedding and the reception. She’s wanting to do some DIY center pieces for the tables and some wedding favors. Any ideas? Btw it’s...

Lynnie, May 12, 2021 4 178
Cayla
Wedding Card Box
Cayla, on June 9, 2011 at 10:17 PM

Any ideas of what i can make a wedding card box out of. I want it to be nice yet inexpensive since we would just be tossing it after the wedding anyway. Any ideas ladies? Or even if you have seen some...

Van, May 12, 2021 20 276
Jennifer
Rustic Decorations
Jennifer, on May 11, 2021 at 9:44 PM

I really need some unique ideas for rustic wedding decorations that I can do myself

Jennifer, May 12, 2021 6 126 1
Carole M (a.k.a "old tart")
Chair Sashes - - How To Care For And Get Wrinkles Out - A Few Words Of Wisdom
Carole M (a.k.a "old tart"), on July 22, 2012 at 2:07 PM

I need to go on record in admitting I hate chair covers & sashes. I think they are ugly. I prefer chiavari chairs. Cate's venue provides chair covers as part of the pkg. However, they do not provide...

Diana, May 11, 2021 9 2,592
Danielle
Unused wedding stationary
Danielle, on May 8, 2021 at 1:11 AM

Hi everyone! I was originally supposed to get married February 2021 but like a lot of brides had to postpone due to covid. Unfortunately I had already ordered my wedding invitations and now have...

Katie, May 10, 2021 7 247
Kim
Show me your diy bridal bouquets!
Kim, on May 2, 2021 at 12:38 PM

Sorry for the typo should be "Show me your diy bridal bouquets" Just finished putting my faux floral bouquet together and so happy with how it came out for my first time doing this, thanks youtube!...

Savannah, May 9, 2021 6 217
E
Setting Up???
Erika, on April 29, 2021 at 10:52 AM

We are having about a dozen guest tables, a sweetheart table, dessert table, misc table (little favor bin, guest book, etc), and a few cocktail tables to set up. Plus the ceremony are to decorate....

Vicky, May 7, 2021 11 248 1
Tori
Where to buy Welcome Bags??
Tori, on May 5, 2015 at 9:45 AM

Anyone know where I can find cute reasonably priced welcome bags? I looked at Etsy but everything is more expensive then I wanted to pay. We bought a couple from the Dollar store to dress up. We have...

Thomas, May 7, 2021 22 466
Emily
diy centerpiece ideas?
Emily, on May 6, 2021 at 3:53 PM

I am thinking I'll end up saving a lot of money and pressure to do diy centerpieces but not sure what to do. I feel like I'm pretty crafty and I enjoy doing artsy stuff but have no idea what do to. We...

Grace, May 6, 2021 13 649
A
Recommendations for Star Wars Wedding?
Ashley, on February 2, 2021 at 1:55 PM

Hi all!!! I've been planning our wedding for a while now and originally had an idea in my head about making lightsaber center pieces which ended up coming out to be way to much for the amount of...

Jennifer, May 5, 2021 10 1,892 1
Alexandria
Hotel Welcome Bags - What to Put In and Where to Buy Items
Alexandria, on May 5, 2021 at 5:29 PM

Hello fellow brides-to-be! I live in Nashville, TN and my wedding is quickly approaching (May 28) and I'm working on a lot of last minute details. I found cute gift bags that say "Welcome" on the...

Alexandria, May 5, 2021 16 273
D
Escort cards and meals
Dani, on May 4, 2021 at 6:55 PM

So I am using escort cards to direct guests to their seats and the venue suggested I use the escort cards to differentiate the meals guests got. Does anyone have ideas of how to do that or can anyone...

Lady, May 5, 2021 9 238 1
Shara
diy Wedding Invitations
Shara, on May 2, 2021 at 4:19 PM

I just wanted to share my invitations! I had a friend draw up the birds and palm trees and we plugged it into VistaPrint. I am so obsessed! Anyone else have DIY Invitations? These are front/back. ...

Lynnie, May 4, 2021 6 237
Leighann
Need ideas to hang/suspend lights without trees or structures
Leighann, on May 1, 2021 at 5:41 PM

Hi all! We are having our reception around the back side of the house. It is just empty fields in the back. I've found some rods for hanging lights at Lowes but they are pretty pricey for a pole.......

Leighann, May 3, 2021 10 215
Bird
Bathroom basket kit or diy
Bird, on May 1, 2021 at 3:11 PM

I’m thinking of purchasing already assembled bathroom baskets on etsy. 1 woman’s basket and 1 men’s basket is around $100. Do you think if I went out and bought all of the different supplies it...

Sarah, May 3, 2021 7 353 2
Krissy
diy Open Bar
Krissy, on January 14, 2019 at 12:56 PM

Has anyone done this? I plan on hiring bartenders but buying my own alcohol... what kind of problems did you run into doing it yourself? How much should I purchase? Thoughts and tips needed !! Thank...

Krissy, Apr 30, 2021 9 350
WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Learn more

Groups

WeddingWire article topics