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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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Sara
Removing labels
Sara, on July 28, 2019 at 8:16 PM

I'm planning to diy decorations and have been saving glass jars, spaghetti sauce, jam, pickles, relish, ect. And planning on possibly using beer bottles for flowers and wine bottles maybe, have to see...

Reeshma, Aug 4, 2019 11 656
Becca
Best Printer for diy invitations
Becca, on July 31, 2019 at 7:10 PM

Hi all! So I'm trying to find the BEST printer for printing my own invitations (no budget restrictions). I'm using pocket invitations so I'll be printing on four pieces of 5" x 7" 80# card stock per...

Becca, Aug 1, 2019 3 171
Deborah
Experiences with Bloom Culture
Deborah, on July 30, 2019 at 4:24 PM

Hi all! I was curious if anyone had experience working with Bloom Culture for their flowers. They look like the perfect mix of having a professional florist and doing straight DIY where you might not...

Sinéad, Jul 31, 2019 1 163
FutureStephD
Printing on navy envelopes
FutureStephD, on July 5, 2018 at 12:25 AM

Hi everyone, This might be a silly question, but does anyone know if there are any companies that will print addresses on navy envelopes? I’m really wanting navy envelopes but don’t want to handwrite...

Desiree, Jul 28, 2019 25 4,938
Dezarae & Richard
Wedding DIY that I did yesterday!! Ring Bearer Sign!!! Pictures Enclosed!
Dezarae & Richard, on March 11, 2014 at 12:51 PM

Ahhh sue me! Personally I will be engaging in most of the wedding clichés! You only get married once so why not put a unique spin on timeless traditions. Anyway I found the sign on Etsy for $30...

Dawn, Jul 25, 2019 16 332
Alisha
Sam’s Club Eucalyptus?
Alisha, on August 29, 2018 at 3:52 PM

Has anyone had any experience with ordering greenery from Sam’s Club? I was planning to order either seeded or silver dollar eucalyptus for my centerpieces. Here is a picture of what my centerpieces...

Kelsey, Jul 24, 2019 8 1,407 1
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Glue gun wax seals on outside of envelopes for invites?
Angel10252, on July 23, 2019 at 10:46 PM

Has anybody had any luck using nostalgic impressions glue gun wax on the outside of their wedding invites? I've tried other waxes and they just break apart but this wax is amazingly flexible and...

Susan, Jul 24, 2019 6 426
Mary
Goodwill hunting: aka thrift store junky wedding
Mary, on July 15, 2019 at 4:13 PM

Are there any thrifty shoppers out there who are using, I mean "RE-USING" items from the thrift store for your wedding? I purchased a lot of my silk flowers, photo frames, and other interesting items...

Yasmin, Jul 24, 2019 34 405
Heather
Cricut, Worth the Money?
Heather, on October 11, 2018 at 6:07 PM

I’m sure I’m not the first or last one to inquire, but for those of you that have the cricut is it worth it? I’m a graphic designer so naturally this intrigues me but my concern is my creativity is...

Catherine, Jul 23, 2019 10 2,494
J
Lesbian wedding, dress or suit?
Jacqueline, on April 25, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Hi guys ,me and my fiancee have been looking at outfits for our gay wedding. My fiancee is more ofthe "boyish"type and i woud be concidered the "fem". She wants to wear suit (something casual like a...

Whitney, Jul 23, 2019 38 1,493
Michelle
Taper candle holders with covers
Michelle, on June 12, 2019 at 2:18 PM

Hi everyone! does anyone know where I can find these candle holders with the glass covers? I’m in the NJ area but my reception is in Pennsylvania.

Sasha, Jul 23, 2019 4 1,138
CourtneyBrittain
Signs & Decor
CourtneyBrittain, on June 18, 2019 at 3:20 PM

Hello ladies! We are starting to work on signs and decorations for our food table. We are wanting to spend less than $100-$200 on signage, and are fine doing some DIY. Our theme is...

Courtney, Jul 21, 2019 18 405
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DIY Cricut Inivations- What kind of paper?
Alexandra, on March 30, 2017 at 7:14 PM

Hello! I just order a cricut explore air to do my save the dates, invitations, and place cards. I was a little confused but what type, size and brand of paper to buy. Anyone who has made their own...

GLORIA, Jul 21, 2019 21 9,952 2
His #1 Lady
DIY Wedding Magazine Programs
His #1 Lady, on July 16, 2014 at 5:17 PM

I really want want magazine programs for our wedding because I think it goes with our red carpet theme, but they're so expensive. I would like to try to give it a go with DIY, but I don't know where...

Keatricia, Jul 18, 2019 8 1,735
Tamra
lawn games
Tamra, on April 7, 2016 at 5:36 PM

Ok so my mom thinks that if we have lawn games like jenga, bean bag toss and tic tac toe that it won't be enough "things to do" to entertain 50-75 ppl during the reception. She also thinks there needs...

Mooek, Jul 18, 2019 19 368
Ms2MRS
Planning Binder Templates
Ms2MRS, on March 18, 2016 at 8:38 AM

Are there any websites to print FREE wedding planning templates? Can't seem to find the free one from Russell and Hazel.

Sarah, Jul 17, 2019 48 2,563 1
Heather
How to store diy centerpieces?
Heather, on July 8, 2019 at 1:55 PM

I’m so excited I finished making my diy centerpieces and I love them! But then I just realized I have no idea how to store them safely/ without them getting all squished or breaking without taking up...

Jennifer, Jul 14, 2019 14 1,062 1
MrsNerd
Can anyone id this font?
MrsNerd, on October 7, 2016 at 11:14 PM

Anyone know what font the word "welcome" is? I don't know why I can't find it and I'm going nuts!

Maria, Jul 13, 2019 22 18,518
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hobby lobby Sale!!
Amanda, on July 7, 2019 at 7:52 AM

Valid through July 13 2019 Hobby Lobby is 50% off Table Top Decor (including glass and floral vases/containers), His and Hers Wedding Studio, Floral including garland. They are also sending out the...

Mandi, Jul 7, 2019 15 429
JMedd
Help with purchased table linens PLEASE!!
JMedd, on April 25, 2013 at 11:48 PM

I purchased my tablecloths from linentablecloth.com and they are extremely wrinkly. So far, I've ironed out two of the 15 and it takes about an hour for each. I tried putting them in the dryer on low...

Jessica, Jul 6, 2019 36 66,126 5
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