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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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Katie
Where to find the cheapest tulle...bolt vs spool
Katie , on April 25, 2013 at 12:06 AM

I have to make 4 tutu's for my flower girls and jrMoh(daughter) for my wedding. Simple task, minus locating the tulle! I need Ivory, Light Pink and Old Willow (or sage/olive) in at least 200 yds each....

Sadie, Feb 20, 2018 18 3,261
Callie
Bridesmaid Gift Ideas/etiquette
Callie, on February 8, 2018 at 1:32 PM

Hi all! I am browsing for ideas on decent bridesmaid gift ideas. Our wedding is out of state for all except for 1 of my 5 bridesmaids, so most will have to fly or drive to the wedding, plus spend...

younglady, Feb 18, 2018 18 1,210
Elizabeth
Ribbon aisle marker for an outdoor wedding?
Elizabeth, on February 18, 2018 at 1:12 PM

Our wedding is at a venue that has this adorable little garden out front that you can do the ceremony in if you like. We love it so, so much. We're trying to keep the decor on the simple side, so we...

Xandria, Feb 18, 2018 6 265
Taylor
How much ribbon for bouquets
Taylor, on February 15, 2018 at 12:46 PM

I plan on making my bouquets and am wondering how much ribbon I'll need to purchase to wrap the handles. I'll have 4 bouquets total. How much have others used? Thanks!

Will & Tiara, Feb 17, 2018 3 5,300
Jennifer
Diy- Decorated 2 Cheap ebay veils
Jennifer, on February 15, 2018 at 6:00 PM

I bought some cheap veils on eBay and decorated them. I don’t really like how they came out...I think they might be a little too much. Maybe I need to be a little less heavy handed with the Mica...

Will & Tiara, Feb 16, 2018 7 583 1
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Donuts idea
Camri, on February 15, 2018 at 8:13 PM

The FH is taken with the donuts idea with a big donut that we cut as "cake" just for us. I am becoming more taken with it the more I scroll through some of the donut ideas I really LOVE the Holy...

Will & Tiara, Feb 16, 2018 21 606
A
Sorority Sisters: NPHC ladies especially
AB, on February 10, 2012 at 4:37 AM

I'm a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and I love it, but regardless of what sorority you are in how are you going to incorporate it into your wedding?

FutureMrsW, Feb 15, 2018 12 447
MaroneyintheMaking
Forgot to wrap the cake - is it ruined?
MaroneyintheMaking, on February 11, 2018 at 9:25 PM

Sooooo, after the wedding I simply placed the top tier of our wedding cake into the freezer in a cardboard cake box. Didn’t wrap it or anything, didn’t know I was supposed to. Is it worth even...

caitlin, Feb 15, 2018 17 1,984
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Am i ordering way too many flowers.
Jo, on February 13, 2018 at 3:01 AM

Ok, so I've got a list of floral arrangements that I need (I'm DIYing all of them with some serious help from family) 16 table centerpieces, bridal bouquet, 3 bridesmaid bouquets, 4 boutonnieres, 1...

Jo, Feb 13, 2018 5 298
M
Key seating Chart
Michelle, on February 13, 2018 at 10:23 AM

Hey guys! So we decided to use skeleton keys as the seating chart. I ordered the bottle opener keys on Amazon. But I don't have the best hand writing so I'm trying to find the best way I could have...

Erica, Feb 13, 2018 5 968 1
**Soon to be bride**
last question about jello shot (promise)
**Soon to be bride**, on April 4, 2011 at 11:42 PM

Ok last questions! 1) Im planning to make about 100-200 jello shots...this is going to take some time. Will they go bad if I make them 2 days in advance/ 2) If I do make them in advance do I have to...

PBiazinha, Feb 13, 2018 10 5,304
Kimberly
Diy: Garland/fireplace Decor Help
Kimberly, on February 11, 2018 at 10:15 AM

I've never done any DIY florals before, so I need some advice for creating a garland. We have a beast of a fireplace as the backdrop for our ceremony and our table at the reception. The mantle sits 9'...

Kimberly, Feb 12, 2018 6 373
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Skull bouquets
Shelly , on February 6, 2018 at 11:25 AM

My wedding is a little off beat from the white wedding, hence, I have had to make everything it. I’m making skull bouquets for my bridesmaids, whatcha think? Not quite finished, with the nose, and...

beccaewert, Feb 12, 2018 29 521
Carol
Creative Brides: pusheen cake topper help!
Carol, on February 10, 2018 at 10:25 PM

Hey ladies! My FH and I have something very special for us and would love to add cute little Pusheens onto our wedding cake! Pusheen is a cartoon fat cat that we love to send to each other- it’s very...

ap2al, Feb 11, 2018 9 411
T
diy Table Greenery
Taylor, on February 7, 2018 at 3:07 PM

So I was originally planning on doing all real floral and then I decided I wanted to make our bouquets, boutonnières, corsages, etc. However, I want to do either garland or loose greenery on the...

Kelly, Feb 9, 2018 18 360 1
FutureMrsC
Flower Walls...Yay or Nay?
FutureMrsC, on May 16, 2014 at 10:24 AM

So I saw this gorgeous flower wall that Kim Kardashian got for mother's day and, I want one! I'm thinking it could be an easy DIY with floral foam, and a structure to adhere it to. Has anyone tried to...

joey, Feb 9, 2018 31 4,700
Maci
Edited: How to make 4x9 Pocket Folds
Maci, on April 21, 2012 at 1:35 PM

My invites are boarding pass style, and are 4x9. All the ones I have found aren't long enough. I really don't like how they look if I shorten them and I don't want them to stick out either. I've...

Helena, Feb 9, 2018 8 178
Liz
my bouquet charm *pics*
Liz, on September 12, 2012 at 5:20 PM

My Pappy and me

Amanda, Feb 8, 2018 21 1,883
edecker
Bridesmaid's Gifts Questions
edecker, on February 7, 2018 at 3:14 PM

To begin, I know my wedding is far away, I have not asked my BP yet, I am not buying gifts yet, this is all theoretical and for planning purposes. I have a list of who I would like to be my BP, but I...

Brittany, Feb 8, 2018 21 965
Logan
Cricut
Logan, on February 8, 2018 at 12:27 PM

Who has a Cricut?? I’m contemplating getting one but just can’t decide if I want to fork over $260ish for one. I want to make wedding decorations with it and I’ve seen so many pretty things...

RZ_ToBe, Feb 8, 2018 6 670
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