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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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Last minute decorations
Kip, on April 8, 2018 at 10:24 PM

So excited about these luggage stacks for our travel themed wedding!!! I may switch the order and flowers a bit. It’s just a mock up trail

Kip, Apr 12, 2018 8 266
Claudia
Covering hay bales
Claudia, on April 8, 2015 at 11:40 AM

We are using hay bales at the wedding as seating for our guest. Thing is I am not sure how I want to cover them or if I even want to. Any ideas on a budget friendly way to cover hay bales??

Connie, Apr 11, 2018 62 29,255
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1950's theme diy?
Kayla , on April 7, 2018 at 3:07 AM

Does anybody have possible ideas for a 1950's themed wedding reception, tips and ideas are totally welcome!

Pirate & 60s Bride, Apr 9, 2018 12 267
Raven*
My first DIY - Photo Booth Frame Inserts/Place Cards
Raven*, on November 13, 2013 at 12:16 PM

So I did my first DIY - place cards/favors - its a really neat and simple design. Baby steps Let me know if any of you need the template. I made my logo at designmantic.com Looking forward to my next...

Shalonda, Apr 9, 2018 52 414
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Cruise Wedding Favors
Kelly, on April 9, 2018 at 4:04 PM

I’ve been going back and forth with all sorts of favors for our wedding (if any at all). A little background: 1. We’re getting married aboard the Carnival Victory on the 3rd day of the cruise 2. 40...

Kelly, Apr 9, 2018 4 410
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Vistaprint Spanish Invitations
Katy, on April 8, 2018 at 9:06 PM

I made my invitations at Vistaprint! I had trouble finding Spanish invitations that I liked, but they were really easy to customize. I just googled the wording. I can't wait for them to get here! I...

Katy, Apr 9, 2018 4 204
Kelsey
Bridesmaid lantern bouquet
Kelsey, on April 8, 2018 at 12:21 AM

So excited for our diy lantern bouquets! This was the first one made and I love it! Fits our November barn wedding so well! Three more to make. First picture is inspiration and the others are the one...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Apr 8, 2018 15 783
Carol
Pusheen Cake Topper diy
Carol, on April 8, 2018 at 3:37 AM

Hi all!! A WHILE ago I posted about thinking of doing a customized cake topper with pusheen cat. It’s somethkng super cute and fun for my FH and sentimental! Anyways, most of the feed back I got was...

Caytlyn, Apr 8, 2018 24 656
Shante
Wine Bottle Guest Book
Shante, on April 5, 2018 at 9:26 AM

Has anyone went to a wedding with wine bottles as guestbooks? I like the idea and we can always drink wine! I am going to our local wine store to see what wines they suggest. Wine Bottle

Noelia, Apr 5, 2018 17 2,667
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Small Limoncello Wedding Favors: wwyd?
Cristina, on April 3, 2018 at 8:06 PM

I have started making limoncello for my wedding favors and I am second guessing myself. I originally bought 72 small (2 oz) bottles to fill with my homemade limoncello. We have 100 guests and I...

Cristina, Apr 4, 2018 16 937
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diy flower drape
Anna, on April 2, 2018 at 2:07 PM

Hi all- more DIY questions here! i am working to make a flower drape for the archway we’ll be under. Any idea what i could put the flowers on and how to make it go on the arch? we can’t nail/staple,...

Deborah, Apr 4, 2018 7 296
All Smiles
Help me decide..Purple signature drinks??
All Smiles, on April 24, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Hi ladies I need help with naming our signature drink...Ok.. I actually have 2 that I like -Key Lime Martini which includes half and half or heavy cream to give that creamy consistincey, vanilla...

Tricia, Apr 2, 2018 15 804
edecker
Welcome Signs! (show me yours! where to buy? Diy?)
edecker, on January 26, 2018 at 1:45 PM

inspirationamazon example ($$&dollar Todays Focus: My welcome sign. I have my 3 inspirations and am looking to merge the three into something I love. However, chalkboard signs seem to...

futureMrsG, Mar 31, 2018 36 3,734 1
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Adding levels to centerpieces
Junebugstreet, on January 15, 2017 at 4:35 PM

Hey everyone, so I am doing my own centerpieces/table arrangements. I've been to a few other weddings that have used either books or wood slices to add height/dimension to their table arrangements, by...

Junebugstreet, Mar 30, 2018 7 1,338
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diy Cocktail Hour - Advice needed!
Ashley, on March 29, 2018 at 2:13 PM

My FH and I are planning a casual fall barn wedding. We are doing BBQ style for the reception (very informal) but the problem is cocktail hour is not a package option with the caterer we are looking...

Katie, Mar 30, 2018 13 515
Naijell
Reception after a courthouse wedding ?
Naijell, on May 12, 2017 at 1:26 PM

Have anyone gotten married at the courthouse and then did a reception?

Kaneesha, Mar 29, 2018 12 10,467
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Best way to get wrinkle out of Satin table covers
Rosa, on March 28, 2018 at 11:19 AM

Hi, so I just recently bought satin table covers from another bride that used them previously, the table covers are clean, but are wrinkled. Taking them to the dry cleaners to press is super expensive...

EngineerInLove, Mar 28, 2018 8 5,546
Alondra S.
Custom Stamps From Zazzle Are Here!
Alondra S., on March 26, 2018 at 9:35 PM

I ordered custom stamps from Zazzle last week and I love them! What do you all think?

Pegs, Mar 27, 2018 14 504
Sara
Best silk flowers?
Sara, on March 18, 2018 at 2:13 PM

Hi everyone! I'm creating my own flower bouquets and I'm having a hard time finding some blue denbrobium silk orchids to buy. Did anyone buy silk flowers that you would recommend? If so, from what...

Amanda, Mar 26, 2018 14 376 1
Chelsea
Videographer alternatives
Chelsea, on April 13, 2016 at 5:04 PM

Is there anyway to sort of DIY videographer... Or is it best to just stick with the pros, and if so, who's the best?

Precious Stone, Mar 24, 2018 10 1,134
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