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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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Rachel
Canva vs Vistaprint std quality?
Rachel, on January 8, 2019 at 2:09 AM

I know a lot of people here like Vistaprint; I have never used them. I've only used Blockbuster Print for work, but I do a lot of designing on Canva, from which I could also order. Does anyone here...

Tiffany, Jan 11, 2019 12 5,998 1
Kiah
Is anyone else not hiring a florist?
Kiah, on March 15, 2018 at 3:37 PM

I was never big on the idea of spending thousands on a disposable thing like flowers, and they were never top priority on my list. For centerpieces, I really love candles, twinkle lights, and tall...

Augusta, Jan 10, 2019 60 1,632
Amanda
How to decorate poles
Amanda, on January 9, 2019 at 7:30 PM

My wedding is outside at a shelter house at a lake. There’s a deck off the back where we are hoping to be married but the rain plan is to use the inside of the shelter house. We’ll also be eating in...

Maria, Jan 10, 2019 7 2,912 1
Alexis
diy Blankets as Favors
Alexis, on January 8, 2019 at 9:34 PM

Hi all! So I'm having an outdoor ceremony in December, so I wanted to do blankets as party favors for our guests! Inspiration taken from a few pins with the caption, "To have and to hold in case you...

HayMrsO, Jan 9, 2019 10 3,424
Lauren
Sola Flowers
Lauren, on January 7, 2019 at 12:26 PM

So, I just started dying my Sola flowers. I'm not terribly worried, but just want to ask others who have dyed Sola's... Is it normal for the first coat to look splotchy? (Pics to see what I mean) I'm...

Lauren, Jan 9, 2019 20 463 2
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Dance Floor
Elizabeth, on January 8, 2019 at 3:54 PM

I'm considering using a family friends home as my venue but they have a huge pool that would take up a lot of space so I wanted to rent a pool cover that also serves as a dance floor but they are so...

Maria, Jan 9, 2019 16 1,520
Meagan
Trial bridesmaids bouquet hoops!
Meagan, on January 5, 2019 at 11:31 PM

I decided to test out the foral hoop bouquet and I think Im in love! The bridesmaids would carry this durring the ceremony and then they can take them home with them of they want since they are fauz...

Sam, Jan 8, 2019 42 800
Sagan
Cricut to address envelopes
Sagan, on January 4, 2017 at 5:47 PM

I bought a cricut machine a few months ago, and I admit I've struggled with it a little bit. (I welcome any tips on working with vinyl and creating fun projects!) The one thing I've been able to...

Alisha, Jan 7, 2019 8 8,450 1
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Disney themed wedding favors
Shana, on January 6, 2019 at 4:54 PM

Have any ideas of Disney related favors?

Gloria, Jan 7, 2019 4 652
Tessa
Can i cater my own wedding?!?
Tessa, on December 19, 2018 at 2:19 PM

Ok, I am struggling with the food for our wedding. We need dinner for 28. So far I cannot find any caterers that will do a Saturday wedding without at least a 40 person minimum. I've been searching...

Keji, Jan 6, 2019 27 1,525
Kemmie
Macarons as favours?
Kemmie, on October 16, 2014 at 5:25 PM

I was thinking of doing macarons for favours and holy they can be pricey ($2 each $3-3.50 packaged) but I found a steal of a price literally pinching myself of $125 for 200. I...

Joann, Jan 5, 2019 13 201
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$1000 wedding?
Amanda , on January 13, 2018 at 9:34 PM

Trying to diy a $1000 wedding. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated

Jane, Jan 4, 2019 69 2,758
ariana
uplighting for wedding reception
ariana, on February 28, 2017 at 11:59 AM

I am having a little trouble in trying to get uplighting for my wedding in june. i do have a dj but he does not have any uplighting. I'm looking for either a good website that allows people to rent...

Eric, Jan 2, 2019 13 510
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M&ms in Organza Bags Favors
Christine, on December 28, 2018 at 9:36 PM

I'm planning on putting M&Ms in organza pouches as our wedding favors. Since we're having a traditional HUGE Vietnamese wedding and because I'm on winter break (I'm a teacher), I'd love to get a...

Christine, Dec 29, 2018 11 303
Melissa
Printing envelopes at home
Melissa, on December 27, 2018 at 12:10 PM

Hi all! I am trying to print my wedding invitation envelopes at home. I downloaded a template from Etsy that I really want to use however my printer at home does not print on A7 envelopes. I tried...

Stephanie, Dec 29, 2018 13 1,500
Sara
Cricut Ideas
Sara, on December 24, 2018 at 10:33 AM

Hey everyone! My dad bought me a Cricut Explore Air 2 for Christmas this year to do some wedding DIY projects. What kind of projects are you doing for your wedding and/or anticipate doing? Any...

Lesly, Dec 26, 2018 10 795 1
Kelci
Diy wedding invitations and rsvp cards
Kelci, on December 21, 2018 at 9:49 AM

Has anyone made your own rsvp cards? If you could show me some pictures of yours that would be great. I’m making all my own wedding invitations and want to make the rsvp cards as well but not sure how...

Anna, Dec 21, 2018 5 262
Taylor
New Diy! Wedding Hangers!
Taylor, on December 18, 2018 at 2:09 PM

Happy Tuesday everyone! I have a new DIY to post! Yay! This was a very simple one. Basically I didn't want to pay up to $20 for hangers for me and my MOH's dress that could easily be made for...

Shannon, Dec 20, 2018 23 443
Tina
My first attempt at making Sola wood flower centerpieces!
Tina, on December 16, 2018 at 5:29 PM

Finally gave it a go today! Burned my finger badly on the hot glue gun but oh well! 😁 Im trying to stay at 7 flowers per bouquet with no fillers just the flowers. This is how they would look on the...

Rebecca, Dec 18, 2018 18 317 1
ashley
Centerpieces for December Dungeons and Dragons wedding
ashley, on December 9, 2018 at 1:38 PM

A while back I asked how to make my centerpiece https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/diy-where-to-shop-for-this-terrarium-centerpiece/c3ea0feaf80b7a31.html Well I did it. 😤😭💖 Flowers are made...

Sam, Dec 14, 2018 11 231
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