Do It Yourself
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I don't know if I should worry about typing/ printing the addresses on the envelope or handwriting it?
So I said yes and we're getting married on Dec 31st at midnight. Starting the new year as man and wife. We have a VERY small budget and this is my 2nd wedding. I need color ideas and help
pipe and drape double-layer wedding backdrop I really want a drape backdrop for my wedding but they're on the more expensive side. I've seen several alternatives to DIY one using a photography stand,...
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I wanted to gift my FH a bridal boudoir album, but my budget isn’t going to allow for it. I did a diy boudoir shoot (thanks tiktok lol) and I was going to have them printed in a book but it’s just too...
![Starsallalign](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/7/8/9/utbp_36796789.jpg?r=35167)
Is anyone using a QR code on your invitations? I’m wondering what the best and cheapest QR code maker out there is. I want one that will direct to my wedding site.
![Kassie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/5/1/8/utbp_7527518.jpg?r=54990)
Does anyone have any good ideas for covering a chain link fence? I'm going to get married in FH parents backyard and they have about 200 ft of chain link fence that will be visible from the ceremony...
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I have been considering doing Lings Moments or other fake flowers for our wedding to keep things cost effective. I now have concerns over who is going to decorate the wedding arch, inside of the...
![Amber](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/9/1/5/utbp_6290915.jpg?r=85920)
Has anyone out there DIY’ed a dance floor and was it even worth it?
![Caroline](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/4/5/7/utbp_39815457.jpg?r=94860)
Has anyone been successful in decorating their reception tables with bud vases and flowers? If so did your florist who did your bouquet supply you with the flowers or you buy wholesale? Did it really...
Is it cheap of me and my soon to be husband to print out save the dates on paper and give it to people like that? We are getting married next year and can't afford to spend a bunch of money on save...
My fiancé and I recently got engaged and really want to do the cheapest wedding ever. (Im a huge money stickler, seriously.) I’ve been researching venues in San Diego...ridiculous prices for a small,...
![Danielle](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/8/9/7/utbp_9023897.jpg?r=15303746)
Has anyone ever done this? I have seen Taylor Ann Art (love her) but she isn't taking orders and I'm sure its $1000+ anyways. I ordered a sample dress and I'm going to attempt to spray it ombre...
![Iris](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/7/1/0/utbp_2088710.jpg?r=3141640)
I know it's all the hype right now, the sex appeal, "it makes your eyes pop". But here's my opinion: When I do my makeup everyday (& my trial runs for DIY) I already focus on making my eyes pop & so...
![Brittani](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/3/8/9/utbp_41004389.jpg?r=45390)
Be honest: how difficult is it to DIY your own wedding arch? My MOH said her cousin could make one for about $100-$200, but Hobby Lobby sells a metal frame for $20 (not counting...
I am trying to print out my addresses on my envelopes but every time I try to print an envelope it smears the ink. I have tried going through settings and changing the settings from regular paper to...
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![Jane](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/3/2/9/utbp_41052329.jpg?r=94871)
How do I throw together a last minute reception on a very low budget?
![Bella](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/8/0/5/utbp_6224805.jpg?r=11491835)
Okay I know this isn't the norm but I'm just wondering everyone's opinion. Nobody would be cooking the day of the wedding. It'd be a couple days before and it'd be stored then re-heated in the oven....
![Alyssa](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/1/4/1/utbp_33263141.jpg?r=61390)
I'm looking for recommendations on your favorite non bleed non smudge writing utensils. Our guest book will be a large book that people can place their photo booth pictures in and leave us a message....
![Giselle](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/4/3/3/utbp_39146433.jpg?r=39954)
Hi everyone! Just looking for some guidance on what timeline to follow. I’m planning myself & every app or website has a completely different wedding timeline. Some say to get the dress 1 year or...