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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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Veronica
160 Days to Re-re-plan! Ranch or pasture wedding
Veronica, on March 11, 2021 at 4:23 PM

We have to start planning our wedding all over again thanks to our venue going out of business.. our date is Aug 20,21 Sooooooo I need help! Has anyone gotten married in a field or on a ranch that...

Lynnie, Mar 12, 2021 3 136
Uplighting...DIY? Rent? Need Info!
, on September 17, 2011 at 7:51 AM

I LOVE how uplighting looks...but its SOOOO expensive! Have any of you done you're own uplighting...do any of you have money saving tips for uplighting? I want the down and dirty...Any input...money...

Robert, Mar 12, 2021 14 2,940
Katie
Who Sets Up Diy??
Katie, on February 14, 2021 at 5:44 PM

Hello ladies I'm considering DIYing my centerpieces and other reception decor. I'm thinking something very simple but still elegant like this It seems easy enough however who would I have set this up...

April, Mar 11, 2021 15 3,363 4
Kris
Ribbon-flower Bouquet
Kris, on March 9, 2021 at 10:06 AM

I finally finished my bouquet, and I wanted to share it with you guys! It weighs almost 4 lbs and is way bigger than I thought it was going to end up being, but I love it! I made all the flowers out...

Lynnie, Mar 11, 2021 10 1,140
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Budgeting
Mollie, on March 5, 2021 at 11:29 AM

What’s the easiest way to save money on a wedding? I bought a dress at a sample sale, I’m doing DIY on almost everything, and I’m getting Martin’s Deli to make the food. Any tips would help! I’m a...

Veronica, Mar 11, 2021 13 335 1
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Diy????
Dana, on March 8, 2021 at 9:31 PM

Did any of you do and DIY decor for your big day?? So far I've done an amazing cake stand and I am attempting to do my Bouquets. lol Pray for me!!

Dana, Mar 9, 2021 17 185 1
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Ling's moment flowers
Dani, on March 7, 2021 at 11:18 AM

Has anyone used Ling's Moment for greenery or flowers? I have a florist and there are a few spaces apart of my reception that could use some greenery but I cannot put more money into our florals at...

Lynnie, Mar 9, 2021 2 288
Megan
What DIY’s have y’all done for your weddings that you’d love to share?
Megan, on March 3, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Hello all! So I am a HUGE fan of any and every wedding DIY, and am planning on doing quite a few myself. What DIY’s have y’all done for your weddings that you’d love to share? I love seeing how...

Allison, Mar 9, 2021 27 670 2
Jennifer
Printing Invitations
Jennifer, on February 26, 2021 at 3:15 PM

I fell in love with this invitation suite on Etsy, asked the seller if it was possible to tweak it a bit and she did and now its absolutely perfect! But now the question is where do I get it printed?...

Jennifer, Mar 9, 2021 15 849
Marilyn
i need ideas on DIY
Marilyn, on March 7, 2021 at 12:39 AM

Hey y’all I need ideas on doing dyi! I found that decor people wanna charge me an arm and leg! Any recommendations

Danielle, Mar 9, 2021 18 225 1
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Printing your own invitations!
Arianne, on March 5, 2021 at 9:39 PM

What are the best places to have custom sized prints done for invitations (but also on a budget)? I want to do a 12" x 6" invitation that folds up but don't know if printing places allow that? If it...

Jacqueline, Mar 8, 2021 6 148
Cassidy
diy Tent Draping
Cassidy, on October 21, 2020 at 3:10 PM

Hi! So we are being gifted a wedding tent from a rental company my fiancé does business with. I really love "open air" tents and definitely want one. Most tent companies don't want to drape another...

NFountian, Mar 8, 2021 6 3,005
Katrina
Photo booth
Katrina, on February 25, 2021 at 1:04 AM

So I want to make my own photo booth with back drops and then set up a photo booth app on my iPad with a ring light.... would that be tacky ?

Katrina, Mar 8, 2021 7 144
Michelle
Website Edit
Michelle, on February 5, 2016 at 11:10 AM

So obviously the website editing on here is better than the one on TheKnot -- but we can't edit our wedding website via the app or mobile devices? We can only edit it on a computer? That sucks... or...

Michelle, Mar 7, 2021 10 971
Paige L.
Sourcing Smilax
Paige L., on March 5, 2021 at 10:44 AM

I am currently looking into buying some smilax greenery for decorating, however I am not sure of the best wholesale-style site to purchase it on. FiftyFlowers, my normal go to, seems to be rather...

Dj Tanner, Mar 5, 2021 3 130
Lisa
What Are The Best And Worst Things To DIY For a Wedding?
Lisa, on February 17, 2021 at 9:38 AM

What did you DIY for your wedding? What specific DIY projects do you think more people should do, and what would you advise people to avoid DIY for a wedding? Share some DIY advice for others, and...

Tori, Mar 4, 2021 44 893 3
Afrangram
My first centerpieces & bm bouquet
Afrangram, on March 4, 2021 at 8:06 AM

Roses from Ling's Moment Cream hydrangeas from Michael's Pearls also from Michael'sThis was my first attempt last week. Although, I liked it, I was left rather unsatisfied so I decided to add more...

Afrangram, Mar 4, 2021 8 504
Celina
Let’s talk nails
Celina, on March 3, 2021 at 9:05 AM

So are used to get my nails done religiously before meeting my fiancé. About two years in a relationship I stop working became a stay at home mom in stopped getting them done. With the wedding coming...

Celina, Mar 4, 2021 19 255
Norma Jean
Unique Save the Dates
Norma Jean, on March 2, 2021 at 3:42 PM

My fiancé and I are huge horror movie fans and this is our idea for our save the dates but I wanna make the finger look as realistic as possible. Any ideas how we can do this?

Norma Jean, Mar 4, 2021 48 606
Afrangram
The first diy project for my wedding!!!
Afrangram, on February 23, 2021 at 8:31 AM

Okay so here's the project I did Saturday night!!!! This part of the project was under $10 ($9.98 to be exact) with all the supplies I used. This would have cost me $35.25 with...

Afrangram, Mar 4, 2021 35 481 3
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