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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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Jose
PAYPAL
Jose, on September 5, 2011 at 6:03 AM

Does anyone know how to add paypal to the website? I want to give the option to friends and families if they want to give money instead of items for the registry. Many thanks! Jose

Tatiana, Feb 23, 2021 21 8,819 1
Kelly
Save The Dates
Kelly, on February 23, 2021 at 5:07 AM

I just wanted to thank everyone for your help last week regarding electronic Save The Dates and Invitations 🤗 I took your advice and purchased an $8 Etsy template and plan to get them printed...

Melle, Feb 23, 2021 16 241 1
Ada
diy Proposal Boxes
Ada, on February 22, 2021 at 5:10 PM

Hi Brides! I I hope to DIY my proposal boxes for my bridesmaids and the rest of my wedding party (Flower girls, Ring Beares, etc.) I love the pre-packaged ones, but they are...

Shalla, Feb 23, 2021 6 189
Jules
Morning of - getting ready at hotel!
Jules, on February 20, 2021 at 8:26 PM

I'm getting ready at the hotel I chose for my guests (staying price conscious bc everyone is flying in and mostly young couples and families) but I have my cinematographer and photographers all day...

Donny, Feb 22, 2021 9 290
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Changing the wedding location after Save the Dates are out
alyssa, on August 2, 2017 at 5:36 PM

I was originally going to have a destination wedding in Bermuda, but because of some recent family situations and medical reasons for some important guests we wanted to include, I am moving my wedding...

Sara M, Feb 22, 2021 16 447
K
Centerpieces
Katelyn, on February 11, 2021 at 11:56 AM

When is a good time to start buying stuff for your centerpieces if you are doing it yourself? My wedding isn’t until August 2022 but we did just book our venue. My fiancé said that I couldn’t start...

Meghan, Feb 21, 2021 10 283
April
Speakers
April, on February 19, 2021 at 1:16 PM

We are trying to save money and considering cutting the cost of a DJ and doing the music ourselves. We have invited about 80 to the wedding, but we do not expect all of them to show up. Our ceremony...

Nicole, Feb 21, 2021 9 341
Emily
Best wedding album sites?
Emily, on February 18, 2021 at 8:54 PM

For those who printed a wedding album, what site did you use? We’re looking to invest in a leather bound (maybe 11x14) album with thick pages.

Veronica, Feb 18, 2021 4 146
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Lights for outdoor
Ashley, on February 18, 2021 at 3:23 AM

Hey everyone! What’s the best lights to hang we will have mason jars hanging from the trees but also want some extra lights around the place. Here’s my inspiration ☺️

Ashley, Feb 18, 2021 4 124
Salt and Pepper mini glasses full vs. Packets.
, on February 17, 2021 at 5:52 PM

My wedding is fall/ rustic/ bbq is the best way I could describe it. I’m currently at a debate with myself. I’m not sure if I want to get salt and pepper packets or mini salt and pepper glasses I’ll...

Tiffany, Feb 18, 2021 8 207
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Golf Tee Boutonniere
Melanie, on June 23, 2014 at 7:59 PM

Hi there! Has anyone made a golf tee boutonniere with just a bundle of 4-5 tees? I'm working on some now and wondering who had the best luck getting them to stay together and how (hot glue gun, etc)...

AngelinaRob123, Feb 18, 2021 7 175
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Food😍
Ashley, on February 17, 2021 at 11:36 AM

Hey everyone! So for the food I’m thinking of doing a crawfish boil with potatoes & corn. I know most of my family and fiancé’s family will like it but is there any other meal that I can add on...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Feb 17, 2021 13 292
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Playlist/dj
Ashley, on February 16, 2021 at 2:52 PM

So I do not have a dj I don’t plan on having a dj unless one is really needed. For the brides out there that had a backyard or outdoor wedding what did you do with your playlist? Did you use a...

Ashley, Feb 17, 2021 5 158
Suzanne
Changing the date on printed invitations
Suzanne, on December 2, 2020 at 6:07 PM

So I had to postpone my wedding from July 25, 2020. Our new date is July 3, 2021. I already printed the invitations with the incorrect date pre-pandemic, and I don't want to spend more...

Shalla, Feb 16, 2021 16 3,171
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Hangover kit bags
Patrice Nov2021, on February 13, 2021 at 10:10 AM

Hey brides! I have a 50 pack of hangover kit bags that I won't be using. Anyone want?

Gabby, Feb 15, 2021 13 233
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Dance floor
Ashley, on February 14, 2021 at 3:43 PM

Hello everyone, I am a little bit stressed out about the dance floor. We have 55 guest and it will be in a outdoor setting backyard type wedding. I was looking at dance floors they are very expensive...

Ally, Feb 14, 2021 9 255
Kristina
Etsy Invitations???
Kristina, on April 12, 2016 at 3:49 PM

So has anyone purchased a pdf wedding invitation from etsy??? If so, did you end up buying your own paper to print them on? What kind of paper did you purchase to print them on? I'm thinking about...

Rebecca, Feb 14, 2021 28 31,703 1
Ken
Small sized, low budget wedding
Ken, on February 7, 2021 at 3:40 PM

Hello all. My fiancé and I are 60ish and looking for tips on how to go about planning an intimate (probably less than 20 person), second wedding. We really don't want to spend a lot as we are starting...

Shalla, Feb 13, 2021 28 461
Finished Bouquet!!! Total cost $35 Shhhh Fake Flowers
, on February 12, 2021 at 2:16 PM

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What was your experience with flowerfarm.com?
, on June 5, 2019 at 3:49 PM

Has anyone ordered flowers from FlowerFarm.com? If so, what was your experience like? What did the flowers look like when you first got them? How far ahead did you order them? How many days before the...

Rebekah, Feb 12, 2021 8 1,821
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