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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![Erin](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/0/8/3/utbp_4768083.jpg?r=10025155)
My mom and I have finally chosen a florist that is our favorite out of 5 we've met with. We are having a wedding of about 300-350 guests and all of the floral arrangements (centerpieces, bouquets,...
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I found a way to address all my envelopes using my cricut today so they look hand written without the cramps or price tag. If anybody wants to know how to do this let me know and I can let you know! ...
![Caitlin](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/4/0/6/utbp_7611406.jpg?r=14838750)
I ordered these gorgeous antique gold envelopes for our invitations. I used clear labels to address our STDs and was going to do the same thing for our invitations, but I tried one and they look...
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I'm looking for cheap dinnerware that looks nice. For example, the plastic cutlery that looks real before you pick it up and plastic dinner plates that you can hardly tell are fake. I've found a lot...
![Savannah](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/2/1/0/utbp_9658210.jpg?r=92907)
Wanting to do the sheer drapery like the one listed above on the gazebo to the right. The only catch is we can’t use nails or anything that will damage the wood. How should we go about obtaining this...
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![Lalaluna](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/3/7/0/utbp_8187370.jpg?r=14086587)
Wanted to share our DIY table names! Here are just a few, representing some of our favorite literature, tv show, movies, etc! How is everyone incorporating their love of nerdy/geeky stuff into their...
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Need ideas for DIY fan programs... we are paying for everything ourselves, nothing too expensive!
![AmandaK](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/3/1/3/utbp_7480313.jpg?r=14630521)
Has anyone had an engagement/couples photo printed on a large canvas to use as an alternative guest book? I'm interested in doing so I can frame & hang it up after the wedding. We have some beautiful...
![Jess](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/1/5/7/utbp_6242157.jpg?r=12410136)
So I prefer real flowers over fake and that is what I'm going with for my centerpieces, but for my wedding arch real flowers were out of my budget and my skill level. I wanted something simple for the...
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Hello! Does anyone know of any venues in the Nyc/nj area that allows for outside catering? We really want to serve authentic caribbean food for our wedding. Our budgey is around 20,00k. Please let me...
![Lorilla](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/9/2/9/utbp_7406929.jpg?r=14177659)
Do you have to have table runners? We have round tables for our wedding and it is outside so we don't want anything to blow away. I am having trouble coming up with an idea for our tables. We are...
I am looking on Vistaprint/FedEx Office/etc. and there are so many "products" but can't find one that makes sense with what I want. I downloaded signs from Etsy and now they are in the form of jpg. I...
Help! We need to figure out our hashtag. Stacy Thomas Stephen (pronounced like Steven) Oommen (ooo-men)
Im doing a wedding with pretty much all greenery, but not sure how to make the centerpieces look nice. All the ideas Ive seen are for the long rectangle tables, but none for circle tables. Do you all...
![Rachael](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/7/1/5/utbp_7950715.jpg?r=14824167)
Anyone using battery or LED candles versus real candles? I love real ones but understand fire hazards and wouldn't want anything to happen even if we are careful. Anyone doing battery operated ones?...
![Maria](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/5/8/3/utbp_8494583.jpg?r=15005355)
Hello! I would like some ideas / advice for restoring this piece of vintage luggage that I purchased inexpensively. It is a Samsonite luggage in faux crocodile. ( The vinyl is separating from the...
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![Taylor](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/5/8/4/utbp_9391584.jpg?r=74204)
Hello all! FH and I are having our reception in a large pole barn on the family farm. Since it is a new, metal building, it does not feel rustic at all. I’d like it to be formal and very romantic, so...
![Kaitlyn](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/6/9/3/utbp_6931693.jpg?r=32294)
Hello! I am just now starting to work on my welcome sign and I am wanting to buy the Mala Easel from ikea. Can ANYONE please tell me how big the chalkboard area is?! I can find the dimensions for the...
![Alexa](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/5/8/4/utbp_8741584.jpg?r=15035880)
Hey ladies/gents I’d like to create this look with clear plastic charger plates because the glass ones are RIDICULOUSLY expensive, even to rent! Have any of you found any clear plastic charger plates...
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