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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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Kelly
Invitations
Kelly, on August 11, 2023 at 5:58 PM

We made the regrettable decision 18 months ago to make our own invitations with our silhouette (die cutting machine). It was so stressful! I absolutely do not recommend it unless you have to make less...

Kelly, Aug 13, 2023 13 191
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diy brides!
Ashlei, on August 9, 2023 at 1:53 PM

What did all are you doing to cut cost and save money?! I’m planning on doing decor and flowers in my own, and I have a cricut, so hoping I can find something I can do with it! I haven’t decided if a...

Kelly, Aug 9, 2023 5 176
Mrs. S To Be
CHEAP Koozies???
Mrs. S To Be, on August 9, 2011 at 1:27 PM

We are looking for cheap personalized koozies. Our wedding will have wine and beer only , and the beer will be in bottles. Don't want water dripping all over people's clothes, so I would like to...

Custom, Aug 4, 2023 11 3,998 1
Devry
Bamboo Plates Tacky??
Devry, on June 25, 2012 at 9:30 PM

HEY! My mother is driving me nuts when it comes to my plates! Everything is DIY in my wedding even the food/catering part for over 112 people because even doing it that way with buying all cups,...

Mgriceli, Aug 1, 2023 24 2,973
Caroline
Propping Up Large Welcome Mirror
Caroline, on April 22, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Hi everyone! I found a steal of a deal for this large antique mirror that we want to use as a welcome sign. It weighs 32-35lbs (maybe more) and the dimensions are 54x32 inches. Because of its height...

Jada, Jul 30, 2023 4 199
Lauryn
Buying used diy wedding decor
Lauryn, on June 12, 2023 at 10:32 PM

Hey guys! I am going to DIY a lot at my wedding to save money. And I see all of these TikTok videos of people doing their diy wedding decor. Do y’all know of anyone or a Facebook group of brides that...

Jada, Jul 30, 2023 7 260
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Envelope Seals
Taylor, on April 19, 2023 at 9:24 AM

I am trying to jazz my invitations up a little bit. They are really nothing fancy because I know people are just going to throw them out and it seemed like a waste to spend upwards of...

Jada, Jul 29, 2023 9 198 1
Hannah
Extra Wedding Dress Fabric - Flower Girl Ideas??
Hannah, on July 16, 2023 at 8:27 PM

I need your help! I’m removing the sleeves from my wedding dress. They are mesh full length sleeves floral appliqués. My daughter (1yo) is going to be out flower girl and I want to incorporate it to...

Jada, Jul 29, 2023 4 152
All Smiles
How would you feel if you were asked to PAY to attend a wedding??
All Smiles, on March 27, 2013 at 7:56 PM

One of my co-worker's boyfriend Aunt has gotten married and she did not attend the wedding. When I asked why? she said that the Aunt was has asked anyone who wished to attend to pay $60 per...

Jada, Jul 29, 2023 57 2,267
Stodges2024
diy Tent or Professional?
Stodges2024, on July 6, 2023 at 11:56 PM

Hi, I am planning a backyard wedding on November 1st, 2024 in Savannah, GA. Getting a professional tent is expensive, and honestly me and my fiance don't even like the look of having a tent, so we...

Jada, Jul 29, 2023 4 145
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Did my own flower girl baskets.
Liza, on July 17, 2023 at 7:40 PM

What do we think?

Jada, Jul 29, 2023 6 91 2
Emma
diy flowers?
Emma, on April 12, 2023 at 1:25 AM

I'm planning to DIY all my own flowers for the wedding. where is a good place to start? does anyone have any recommendations of where to get decent priced fake flowers?

Heather, Jul 24, 2023 15 324 1
FutureMrsB (Aussie Bride!)
Vista Print postcards vs invitations.
FutureMrsB (Aussie Bride!), on September 25, 2011 at 8:22 PM

So I am going to print my engagement party invitations via vista print. I have ordered quite a few things off there, including their postcards. I haven't ordered any invitations before, so I was...

Jake, Jul 16, 2023 21 2,974
Maramayo
Sola Wood Color Test
Maramayo, on June 26, 2023 at 5:39 PM

Just sharing my sola wood flower journey. This was a color test. The last pic is a screenshot from Pinterest and my inspo. I found a few colors I love and I’m gonna go back to the store for another...

Maramayo, Jun 28, 2023 7 208 3
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Wedding
, on June 22, 2023 at 10:50 AM

What's some ideas for a wedding flowers and stuff I can do myself I have a nabor that can do photography

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How important is wedding planner?
Lilly, on April 28, 2023 at 11:29 AM

Hello ladies, I got engaged in Feb, 2023 and wedding is in October 2023. We are having small wedding (50 guests) and I'm doing almost all my self. venue booked, I got my dress, bridesmaid dresses...

Lilly, Jun 23, 2023 17 434
Jenhandlady
Cream Cheese Mint Molds diy
Jenhandlady, on June 14, 2023 at 1:18 PM

We want to make our own or have family assist us. Someone said these molds are too big! I think they are adorable! I'd appreciate your opinions. They are silicone at Joanns and on sale this week......

Hannah, Jun 21, 2023 10 522 2
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Diy Microweddings
Nichoal, on June 10, 2023 at 8:27 PM

Everyone knows what diy means but what about microwedding? If you're like myself you Google it. Microweddings consist of 20 guests or less. So we decided that an outdoor, diy, microwedding/reception...

Nichoal, Jun 10, 2023 79 3
sjkuffel
Photo Frame Charm for Bouquet
sjkuffel, on October 6, 2014 at 2:18 PM

Has anyone made photo frame charms for their bouquet? I'm having a hard time finding a place to get the pictures printed. Did anyone just print them themselves?

Ashlee, May 31, 2023 7 544
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How to diy ceremony program booklets?
Tia, on May 13, 2023 at 1:05 AM

Where can we find free templates and designs for creating our own ceremony program booklets ? Can local print shops print these booklets and assemble them ? What is the best type of paper to use for...

Jenhandlady, May 30, 2023 2 96
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