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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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Meagan
Krispy Kreme favors
Meagan, on March 7, 2013 at 5:03 PM

So i saw this idea on an old post on here and fell in love with the idea. I knew I wanted something edible that didnt cost an arm and leg ( looked at carmel apples- $8 each- no way). I was...

Mrs. G, May 23, 2018 20 5,516
Lalaluna
Sola flowers -process and progress!
Lalaluna, on March 11, 2018 at 6:11 PM

I’m experimenting with sola wood flowers for my bouquet. I’ve tried to find dried eucalyptus for the past few weeks and it’s always been out of stock, so I was able to find some fresh silver dollar...

Mrs. G, May 23, 2018 17 655
Allie
diy Catering
Allie, on December 18, 2017 at 11:52 AM

FH and I are thinking about DIY catering if we find a venue that allows it. We do have a lot of guests but it would be a lot cheaper if we did it ourselves. We were thinking something simple like...

MrsV1027, May 22, 2018 175 10,579
Kendell
Martha Stewart Explore Air 2 Cricut
Kendell, on May 20, 2018 at 1:01 AM

Does anyone have the Martha Stewart Explore Air 2 Cricut? I was wondering what some of the included projects are if you have it? Thanks!

Kendell, May 20, 2018 4 1,162
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In need of fake grass
Erica, on May 19, 2018 at 12:21 AM

I finished the groom cake topper, but it looks weird on wood alone. I need to get a thinner piece, to heavy now, was using it for sizing! Need to go look around, but I'm just not sure about grass? Any...

Red Queen, May 19, 2018 5 157
Kiersten
ISO mismatched China plates and an affordable cost.
Kiersten, on November 27, 2016 at 9:46 PM

I am on the search for mismatched China at an affordable cost. If anyone is selling any please let me know! I am looking to have a guest list of about 200 so any and all dishes will help.Also I am on...

Carly, May 19, 2018 17 343
T
Plastic Cups versus Glass Cups?
T., on February 22, 2013 at 1:44 AM

Our rental company provides glassware that's around the same price as if we got disposable plastic glassware. Every where I read plastic is the better deal. But if we get plastic glassware it will be...

Raven, May 18, 2018 34 4,361
J
Using phone to play music at wedding
Jandaia, on May 17, 2018 at 7:49 PM

Is it okay to use your phone to play music at the wedding... Setting it up to the speakers that is???

Katie, May 18, 2018 13 7,457 1
amandaaok
DIY $1 "fancy frames" for printed wedding signs!
amandaaok, on April 13, 2018 at 5:52 PM

*That should say DIY..NOT "sit", but it wont let me esit the title. *sigh* * So I really wanted cute frames to put certain signs in..and I did NOT want to spend more than $2 each, since A) I...

Jen, May 16, 2018 28 794
Midwest May
OMG......... Cost to have table runners and tablecloths just pressed is OUTRAGEOUS. Update: Problem solved!!
Midwest May, on May 6, 2016 at 11:39 AM

They want $15 per runner and $25 for each tablecloth. I guess I'll be ironing this weekend. Any tips on steaming or ironing satin? Friend just shared to put it in the dryer on no heat...

Ching, May 14, 2018 15 5,563 1
Mrs R.
Good calligraphy font?
Mrs R., on August 17, 2013 at 12:35 AM

We are looking for a good calligraphy font that is downloadable , preferably for free. Paying for a calligrapher has been scrapped from the must have list! I would rather print the envelopes with a...

Basic, May 14, 2018 7 243
GoneAndMarried
Anyone DIY'ing A Petal Aisle Runner??
GoneAndMarried, on October 24, 2014 at 10:03 AM

I reeeally want to do this. We are being in married in a very plain outdoor space and I love this idea to make it a little nicer. Has anyone done this? How did you accomplish it? Did you buy the...

Rosalinda, May 13, 2018 17 3,489 1
Matty
Stained Glass Favors
Matty, on April 9, 2018 at 5:35 PM

I do stained glass and am planning on making the favors for ~90 guests. I’m looking for ideas for fairly simply sun catchers with just a few pieces. We’re getting married on Halloween, we’re a queer...

Matty, May 13, 2018 13 297
joey
Diy selfie wall / backdrop
joey, on May 11, 2018 at 9:43 AM

So I decided to have a selfie wall for the guests since my girlfriend was really encouraging me to do this and thought it would be fun for the guests. I thought about it and was like 'you know that...

joey, May 11, 2018 9 383
Vanessa
Address labels
Vanessa, on August 23, 2017 at 12:47 PM

Is there a program or way to make address labels for invitations to each guest? Like an excel type thing? Trying to save time and hand cramping for when we send out invitations. Every time I look...

Alvie, May 10, 2018 14 4,541 3
SRD
Wedding arches diy
SRD, on May 10, 2018 at 9:50 AM

I am looking into doing my own wedding arch with some 2x4 wood. Is anyone else doing their own arch? I plan to add fabric and fake flowers but still looking into those two things as well. Does anyone...

SRD, May 10, 2018 4 825
A.
No open flame at venue - help!
A., on May 9, 2018 at 9:44 PM

Hi all, my venue has a no open flame rule. this stinks because when i envisioned my wedding, it was filled with candles! i know there are no flame candles, which is what i will probably have to do....

R, May 10, 2018 8 10,738
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How many diy are you doing and how are you transporting it?
Kat, on May 6, 2018 at 9:27 PM

Hi! I am doing a lot of things for the wedding: Centerpieces, flowers for bridesmaids, best man, the groom, my bouquet.. basically everything for the decor. Plus I wanted to do a glass stand which I...

Kat, May 8, 2018 37 1,504 1
Dominika
Has anyone printed wedding things such as invites or bridal shower games at Staples?
Dominika , on November 13, 2017 at 12:23 PM

I love that Etsy has so many great things that you can purchase where you get a PDF file and you can print yourself. I know you can print at Staples, has anyone done this before ? I'm looking to do...

Xandria, May 7, 2018 1 1,052
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Wedding Planner Notebook
Gabriella , on May 4, 2018 at 7:10 PM

So I decided to make my own wedding planner notebook and I'm trying to decide what/how many sections I will need. Suggestions? Have any of you done this?

joey, May 7, 2018 7 227
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