Do It Yourself
Join groupIt’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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Hey everyone! Hope the planning is going well! 💍 Let's talk veils... Last month I bought a veil off Amazon... Reviews were spotty in either it was great or poor.. but to only pay $14 in...
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![Happy In Hawaii](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/6/9/8/utbp_3357698.jpg?r=11594155)
I'm a little clueless when it comes to printing things and doing DIY save-the-dates. We knew we wanted to create our own save-the-date because we had a unique idea in mind. We put together a file in...
How do I make water pearls float and/or stay in the middle of the water?? I am trying to make centerpieces and need advice on how to keep the pearls floating on top of the water and how to stay in the...
![Danielle](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/8/7/5/utbp_3859875.jpg?r=3989693)
If you are having a theme for your wedding, is your bridal shower going to be the same theme/colors?
![Leslie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/3/0/7/utbp_29852307.jpg?r=15175)
I am looking for the script font here. I am in need of help because I love it and no Etsy people will help me. I will buy the font if they would help me. Please in desperate need! I was thinking it...
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Alright ladies, I just ordered my sola flowers! (Super early I know, but I have the space to store them and couldn't pass up the deal!) Post pics of your sola flowers, bouquets, boutonnieres,...
![Nicole](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/4/6/7/utbp_9560467.jpg?r=15444820)
Hi guys! Has anyone DIY'd their wedding arch using artificial flowers? This is the arch that is at my wedding venue (obviously without the decorations): Does anyone have any suggestions, or examples...
![idania](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/0/9/4/utbp_9370094.jpg?r=15092911)
Have any brides out there set up & decorated the reception themselves or planning to? I'm having the ceremony & reception in the same room & plan on having everything set up the morning...
Hello! Had anybody DIY’d a round arch like the ones pictured? I know there has to be a way to make one, just looking for some advice! We are getting married indoors and I have struggled to find...
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![L&G](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/8/9/1/utbp_4261891.jpg?r=6187800)
What did you use for sealing a pocket-fold invite? Belly bands, stickers, wax seals, twine? Right now I'm loving the look of twine and wax seal!
![Caitlyn](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/4/4/7/utbp_30770447.jpg?r=16404)
Hey ladies! I finally started our wedding planner since we’re finding there’s so many ideas and questions that our brains cannot contain and need to be written down for further discussion. I decided...
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We have a really small budget compared to a lot of yous but I really want to give my guests an amazing experience of beauty and hospitality and gratitude. That said, I'm trying to imagine every way...
![Christine](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/0/9/5/utbp_6053095.jpg?r=13101605)
Has anyone ever heard of preserving their bouquet in a clear resin sphere? I keep seeing this picture on Pinterest, but they are in the UK. I'm obsessed with this idea if it actually works. I'm...
![Tay](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/6/2/6/utbp_6078626.jpg?r=13878640)
Hey so my FH's last name is Shaw, which is obviously very common and I am running into a problem with all of them being used already. any ideas? Its a summer wedding in CO but not in the mountains....
![Emma](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/0/2/1/utbp_29434021.jpg?r=74711)
Hey everyone! I still have a lot of time to plan, but I've been looking around lately and those wooden flowers caught my eye (Sola flowers I think they're called?) I want to use those when I get...
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I’m looking for all my fellow brides who have done a DIY hot chocolate bar at their wedding! We really want to have this be a part of the reception, but we are really unsure as to how to do it...
![Liz](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/4/7/1/utbp_6372471.jpg?r=11777361)
Any ideas? Are these favors tacky? All of our guests drink and alcoholic favors are one of the few things I would enjoy as a guest.
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So I definitely want to know more about the family style dinner alternative to plated or buffet style dinner. From the images on pinterest i've seen, everyone is sitting at one long table and the food...
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My bf thinks he is gonna get his friends to do photography & dj. Im not sure- but I was wondering if anyone hired non-professionals or people without a company for your wedding.. i know some...
Hi y’all!! I am aware after some research that most people outside of the south (from what I’ve seen, at least) aren’t familiar with a proxy bride, but for those who are, I need some alternatives to...