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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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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 15 823
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 3,755 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 1,489
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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 10,475
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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 5,811
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 14 505
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 1,170
ArizonaDreaming
Alternatives to flowers?
ArizonaDreaming, on January 3, 2018 at 4:43 PM

I love flowers, do not get me wrong. I am not judging others that choose to have flowers placed around their wedding. I personally cannot justify paying hundreds and thousands of dollars for flowers....

Mrs Abbey, Mar 23, 2018 61 2,164
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Sola Wood Flowers
QuinnCee, on November 18, 2017 at 12:54 PM

Hello! This is my first time posting and I am planning my wedding for May 2018! I am just looking for some advice and opinions from any ladies that used Wood Flowers for their bouquets! We ordered a...

Melissa, Mar 23, 2018 15 613
Alison
Sale on David's Bridal Preservation Kit
Alison, on January 20, 2017 at 1:26 PM

So I was researching dress preservation after having my first fitting today, and I saw where David's Bridal is having a flash sale on the preservation kit right now, so it's only 99.95. Just a PSA in...

Melissa, Mar 23, 2018 12 448
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Vistaprint Ultra Thick Matte Paper
Bride2B, on March 22, 2018 at 2:15 AM

Hi there! I'm a paper snob with a frugal budget. Just wondering if anyone created their wedding invites on Vistaprint with their Ultra Thick Matte paper? According to the website the paper has quite a...

Amanda, Mar 23, 2018 8 1,084
Jennifer
diy Elopement Ceremony
Jennifer, on January 12, 2018 at 2:58 PM

Hi everyone! We are eloping on March 10th to the North Georgia mountains. We will say our vows and have the ceremony on a little island in the middle of a river. Very cool and beautiful scenery. We...

Ariana, Mar 21, 2018 4 297
Kim
diy Ring Cleaning
Kim, on March 20, 2018 at 3:09 PM

Stopped off at Shane Co last week to get my standard 6 mo ring cleaning. I was talking to an employee about wedding bands and I asked how often they clean the rings in the display case - he said EVERY...

Summer, Mar 21, 2018 29 657
Hannah
Where to get Welcome Bag items
Hannah, on March 19, 2018 at 1:30 PM

My SO and I want to make welcome bags for our guests, since many are from out of town and we love getting welcome bags when we travel to weddings. What stores/websites did you get your welcome bag...

earias, Mar 20, 2018 14 1,038
Paola
Boutonniere size
Paola, on March 17, 2018 at 9:18 PM

Hi all, I just started making groomsmen boutonnieres but my mom says it's too big. What do you guys think? Is it too big? What size should it be? I put a quarter next to it as a reference. Thanks! ...

Paola, Mar 19, 2018 15 4,937
Eva
diy magnet Save the Date
Eva, on February 26, 2018 at 2:49 PM

Can anybody help me or give me ideas how I can diy magnet save the date. I just bought a printer and have an idea of what i want. I just don't know how to start making them or what template I need.

Kristina, Mar 19, 2018 12 2,020 1
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Guestbook photobook- tips?
Elizabeth , on March 16, 2018 at 7:38 PM

Hello All! I’d like to use our engagement pictures to create a photo book online (probably Shutterfly) and then use as our guest book at the wedding. Planning on leaving plenty of white space for...

Elizabeth, Mar 17, 2018 10 403
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