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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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ThatGirl
Sola wood flower progress
ThatGirl, on March 19, 2018 at 1:26 PM

Hi! My FH is a woodworker so I decided to go with wood flowers as a nod to him. I wasn’t sure I would be able to pull it off but I started dying them this weekend and while I still have a lot of work...

Emma, May 29, 2020 41 1,065 2
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diy Wood Signs
Christina, on May 31, 2019 at 10:17 AM

My FH and I are planning to make wooden signs this weekend! One is for the seating chart, one is a directional sign for the ceremony, and the last piece will be our guest book. I really need help!!!...

Circularzzsaw, May 27, 2020 7 813
MommaKeysMOG
Help ? Flowers Foam? Silk? Latex? Real touch?
MommaKeysMOG, on January 14, 2018 at 12:30 PM

Help I'm the MOG helping with the whole wedding and been doing research for good fake artificial flowers. Anyone know what is the difference between all of these different type and which once seem to...

Tammy, May 26, 2020 11 2,834
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Acrylic Dye Suggestions for Sola Wood Flowers
Rebekah, on February 25, 2019 at 10:08 PM

Color example 1Color Example 2 I am making boutineers and flower crowns out of sola wood flowers but am struggling with acrylic paint colors. I agonized over arcylic colors at Joann's for hours and...

Adra, May 25, 2020 5 4,008 3
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Where to buy alcohol in bulk for reception?!
Amanda, on July 9, 2015 at 10:33 PM

We are having an open bar and we are supplying the alcohol. Where did everyone buy their liquor in bulk on a budget? I am looking into Costo but wanted to see what worked for everyone else as well. I...

Jana, Apr 29, 2020 10 59,752 4
SamsOldLady
Best Bulk Flower Website?
SamsOldLady, on July 30, 2016 at 2:26 PM

For anyone who has ordered flowers in bulk online or knows someone who has. Which site would you recommend? I can't decided between Costco, Sam's Club, and Blooms By The Box. If you ordered from any...

Kimb, Apr 28, 2020 16 541 1
Kim0423
Dream bouquet complete - Sola flower DIY
Kim0423, on November 11, 2015 at 5:36 PM

I had been planning on doing these for months, and I'm so in love with how all my sola flower bouquets came out! The bouquets are actually simple to put together, but definitely time consuming. I...

Jessica, Apr 25, 2020 91 4,648 4
Kentucky Bride
flower girl wagons
Kentucky Bride, on April 13, 2011 at 3:14 AM

Hey ladies! I've decided that I want my flower girl to come down the aisle in a wagon. Shes a toddler that is easily distracted and there is a big age gap between her and her brother (the ring...

Audrey, Apr 22, 2020 5 947
whitneyjoy
Deckled Edge Invitations
whitneyjoy, on August 23, 2018 at 11:52 PM

Finally finished my invites and I’m so excited about how they turned out!! Everything that I liked was at least $800 and the invites I loved were more like $1500. Those special details...

Ana, Apr 18, 2020 12 1,117 4
Shelby
Costco flowers/greenery round table pics a
Shelby, on April 21, 2019 at 4:42 PM

Yesterday was the big day and it was AMAZING it was like a dream so fun. I thought I’d share my diy decor real quick on here for people thinking of doing Costco flowers and greenery on round tables. I...

Kelsay, Apr 17, 2020 25 2,197 13
Annie Adams
KWR - Changing your name on your resume?
Annie Adams, on May 23, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Work sucks and Im looking to move on from this company. But my DH brought up a good point. If I use my legal name & the concidering company calls my references, some of my old managers and coworkers...

Julia, Apr 16, 2020 10 656
Chantelle
How to Decorate Ceremony Arch
Chantelle, on April 7, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Hello! I am planning to DIY decorate my wooden circle arch/arbor thing with faux flowers. It will be a fun flower project for me, my boyfriend, and my parents We are planning for it to be semi...

Alisha, Apr 15, 2020 4 1,259
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Quarantine Bride
Gloria, on April 8, 2020 at 2:12 PM

Hi Ladies! My fiancé and I decided to still have our wedding April 17 and have the reception on a later date. Any suggestion or videos you recommend how to have my hair done (just want soft long...

Gina, Apr 13, 2020 6 155
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Lings Moments
Samirah, on April 13, 2020 at 7:13 AM

Have anyone ever used lings moments or a place similar to make your own bouquets? Their flowers look amazing and are a great price but doesn’t have the colors I was hoping for. Are there any...

Victoria, Apr 13, 2020 9 614
Emalee
diy Burger Bar - Any Tips?
Emalee, on October 16, 2019 at 11:05 AM

So my and my beau are trying to save as much as possible without holding back our special day (duh aren’t we all??). So to still have yummy food without the catering cost (we’re expecting about 100...

Kaitlyn, Apr 8, 2020 12 2,669 1
Christina
Hula Hoop Cake Stand
Christina, on January 10, 2020 at 7:30 PM

I have been trying to DIY what I can for my wedding and have decided that I want to make the cake stand ! Who has done a hula Hoop cake stand ? Please share pics and advice !!!

Laree's, Mar 30, 2020 11 2,016 1
SoontobeJB
What's that thing under the centerpiece called?
SoontobeJB, on September 22, 2015 at 3:35 PM

I see a lot of centerpiece pics that have a piece of paper or fabric below the centerpieces to make them stand out what do you call that?

Jon, Mar 16, 2020 13 6,568
Carey
Buying your own alcohol for 250 guests
Carey, on January 15, 2019 at 9:14 AM

Hello I have a venue that allows me to purchase our own alcohol. We will have 250 guests that love champagne, wine, whiskey and vodka. For 250 guests how many bottles should I purchase so we don’t run...

Serj, Mar 11, 2020 11 927
Bianca
Giant Paper Flower Wall
Bianca, on May 16, 2016 at 12:14 PM

Hi Ladies! I'm still looking for some decor for my ceremony and came across the flower walls. They are like $1500 JUST TO RENT! I was wondering if anyone had attempted on recently or found...

Alex, Mar 10, 2020 29 2,141
Amanda
Chiffon fabric draping
Amanda, on March 3, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Hey girls! I am trying to figure out how much fabric to get for my Bamboo Arch: 7’ high, 8’ wide and 5’ deep and have researched endlessly. The picture above is my inspiration. Anyone have any...

Amanda, Mar 5, 2020 8 329 2
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