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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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Erin
DIY Centerpieces? Please share PICS!
Erin, on September 26, 2015 at 1:36 PM

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,...

FutureMrs.Jacobs, Aug 17, 2018 30 1,722
nicolemrobbins
Rigged my Cricut to Address Envelopes Today! So Happy!
nicolemrobbins, on August 7, 2017 at 11:30 AM

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! ...

Brynn, Aug 16, 2018 27 1,948
Caitlin
Advice for addressing gold envelopes?
Caitlin, on August 15, 2018 at 11:57 AM

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...

Alexis, Aug 16, 2018 16 833
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Wanted: Cheap Dinnerware
Samantha, on January 8, 2013 at 8:02 PM

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...

Debbie, Aug 15, 2018 9 2,223
Savannah
Gazebo wedding ceremony
Savannah, on August 14, 2018 at 1:54 PM

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...

Maren, Aug 15, 2018 5 184
Lalaluna
Geeky table names!
Lalaluna, on August 2, 2018 at 8:17 PM

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...

Lalaluna, Aug 15, 2018 10 817
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DIY Fan Programs
brittani, on September 4, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Need ideas for DIY fan programs... we are paying for everything ourselves, nothing too expensive!

The Richards 2019, Aug 14, 2018 19 1,369
AmandaK
Picture/Canvas as Guestbook
AmandaK, on June 12, 2017 at 10:23 AM

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...

Natalie, Aug 14, 2018 22 921 1
Jess
DIY silk flowers for wedding arch
Jess, on September 4, 2016 at 12:06 PM

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...

sandra, Aug 13, 2018 11 1,163
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Wedding venues that allow outside catering
Carrie, on August 12, 2018 at 12:53 AM

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...

latasha, Aug 13, 2018 4 404
Lorilla
Table runner
Lorilla, on June 23, 2017 at 1:59 PM

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...

Emily, Aug 11, 2018 25 1,235
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Printing of Etsy signs for frames/tabletops??
Becca, on August 8, 2018 at 4:30 PM

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...

Katie, Aug 9, 2018 3 615
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Hashtag help
Stacy , on August 8, 2018 at 8:28 PM

Help! We need to figure out our hashtag. Stacy Thomas Stephen (pronounced like Steven) Oommen (ooo-men)

Kelly, Aug 9, 2018 2 176
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Greenery centerpiece ideas for round tables
Jade, on August 4, 2018 at 3:25 AM

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...

He Put A Ring On It, Aug 4, 2018 4 4,773
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Taco Bar
Kayla, on August 3, 2018 at 12:27 AM

I’m trying to come up with creative and cheap ways to do a taco bar at our wedding reception. Please don’t post about unsafe or not wise. My grandmother has been serving big groups for years and she...

MOB So Cal, Aug 3, 2018 10 312
Rachael
Real candles vs battery operated
Rachael, on October 15, 2017 at 10:23 PM

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?...

charlotte, Aug 3, 2018 23 3,588
Maria
Vintage Luggage Card Box diy
Maria, on July 2, 2018 at 1:12 PM

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...

Maria, Aug 1, 2018 14 265
Taylor
Tulle in Pole Barn
Taylor, on July 31, 2018 at 12:21 PM

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...

OG Gretchen, Jul 31, 2018 13 963
Kaitlyn
Ikea Mala Easel Help
Kaitlyn, on July 20, 2018 at 6:58 AM

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...

Jo, Jul 30, 2018 2 191
Alexa
Clear plastic charger plates
Alexa, on May 16, 2018 at 5:53 PM

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...

jenna, Jul 28, 2018 11 3,273 3
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