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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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Venue that allows BYO caterer
louna, on December 14, 2017 at 10:18 PM

Hey im so super picky when it comes to good and I would love to have a venue thay allows for me to bring an outside caterer. My guest list about 130-150 . I would like the wedding in new York or new...

louna, Dec 15, 2017 3 1,060
T2018
Bulk flowers?
T2018, on December 13, 2017 at 10:54 AM

Has anyone purchased bulk flowers and created the centerpiece arrangements themselves? Is this an awful idea?

FutureMrsGSon, Dec 15, 2017 31 876
Kristen
Invitation printing: actual printer vs Office Max-type place
Kristen, on December 14, 2017 at 3:54 PM

I couldn't find invites that worked with our colors/theme that I liked, so I designed them myself and bought paper from Paper Source that matches perfectly. I'm ready to get them printed and I know a...

Jay Farrell, Dec 14, 2017 3 242
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Wedding hashtag Help!!!!
Brittany, on December 8, 2017 at 7:55 PM

Hey everyone!! Can y'all please help me come up with some good hashtags! My name: Brittany His name: Kody My soon to be last name: Petty

Anna, Dec 9, 2017 3 111
GoodMOB
Has Anyone used the Blue Hydrangeas from Costco?
GoodMOB, on December 8, 2017 at 1:07 AM

Really wondering about the blue color, and is there a way to figure out ahead exactly what shade of blue it is, for matching things?

Celia Milton, Dec 8, 2017 5 491
Jennifer
Printing placecards?
Jennifer, on December 3, 2017 at 10:48 PM

Has anyone printed their own place cards or had them printed at staples/FedEx Kinko’s? If so, how did they come out and how much did it cost?

Will & Tiara, Dec 5, 2017 7 5,462
Susan
DIY Disney Centerpieces- finally done!
Susan, on November 28, 2017 at 2:10 PM

Over the past year I've been working on 24 Disney centerpieces, each themed on a different Disney movie. So excited to say they are finally done, photographed and packed for next weekend! Just wanted...

JenB, Dec 1, 2017 149 1,577
Amy
Engagement Photos - Guest Book
Amy, on November 28, 2017 at 8:28 AM

Me and FH are planning on printing out engagement pictures into a photo book so our guests can sign it instead of doing a traditional guest book that we'll never look at. We were figuring on using...

LH2018, Nov 30, 2017 10 237
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How much baby's breath do I need
Myita, on November 30, 2017 at 1:45 PM

I have 33 quart mason jars I want to fill them with baby's breath and about 2 carnations but I'm not sure how much baby's breath I'll need to feel the mason jars. Any suggestions??

muriel, Nov 30, 2017 10 1,293
Future Mrs M
Brides who did DIY Eiffel tower vase centerpieces
Future Mrs M, on November 29, 2017 at 9:08 AM

What did you use to hold the flowers? We already ordered the vases during black Friday - 6 for 45. They are 24 inches tall and clear. My inspo picture is just a ton of flowers at the top with some...

Celia Milton, Nov 29, 2017 9 2,555
Elizabethschuzer
How to go about tent place cards??
Elizabethschuzer, on November 27, 2017 at 12:00 AM

Tent place cards! We are doing a sit down dinner (place cards will have a colored corner to show their meal choice so waiters know what entree goes with each person) and will soon be working on the...

Becky, Nov 27, 2017 8 1,000
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DIY Invitation inserts
Charm, on November 23, 2017 at 2:21 AM

Hi everyone. I am trying to design my inserts for my wedding invitations. The size is a little larger than standard and I have to design them myself. I will be ordering my paper from Cards and Pockets...

Jo, Nov 27, 2017 2 120
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WW rsvp embedded on a custom website?
Rena, on November 27, 2017 at 2:40 AM

I made a WordPress site for my wedding website. I really like Wedding Wire's RSVP tool and want to use it. Is it possible to embed the tool into my custom site?

Lynnie, Nov 27, 2017 2 251
HappilyEverSearson
My DIY "Cardbox"
HappilyEverSearson, on November 25, 2017 at 7:42 PM

Just wanted to share the globe card box I made

HappilyEverSearson, Nov 26, 2017 50 395
Megan
Photo booth opinion
Megan, on November 4, 2017 at 1:52 PM

What's everyone's opinion on paying for a professional photo booth versus a DIY one? My DJ offers a photo booth for 4 hours, unlimited prints with copies (one for us, one for guests), with props and...

Michelle, Nov 26, 2017 12 297
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Wood slice centerpieces
Maricela, on November 23, 2017 at 12:13 AM

Happy Thanksgiving eve y'all! Does anyone know of a place where I can get wooden centerpieces for cheap...I need about 20

C&N, Nov 23, 2017 13 562
Megan
Ceremony Seat Reserved Signs
Megan, on November 22, 2017 at 2:28 PM

Hello hello, I want to make reserved signs for the front row of seats at the ceremony. I definitely understand that some people may not feel this is necessary, but it's what want. For those of you who...

BrandiWeds18, Nov 22, 2017 8 1,103
FutureMrsGSon
Welcome to our wedding sign came in!
FutureMrsGSon, on November 18, 2017 at 2:30 PM

So, I ordered a “welcome to our wedding” sign off of vistaprint. I got it for less than $5 with the sale they had going on. It was a steal! It’s 16x20 and I’m planning on framing it in a nice...

Anita, Nov 19, 2017 11 120
@brd2be
Lighting Cost
@brd2be, on November 17, 2017 at 11:12 AM

So i have seen some really pretty pictures of my venue with Bistro lighting. It was more of a nice to have for me so I just emailed a few vendors to get some pricing - it came back as between...

033118, Nov 17, 2017 8 2,773
@brd2be
How did your bridal party get to the venue?
@brd2be, on November 14, 2017 at 6:15 PM

Our ceremony and reception are in one location. Most of us will be staying at a hotel about 2 miles away. We have a bus coming to transport guests from the hotel to the venue but we will be doing...

KatieMBY, Nov 15, 2017 16 1,028
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