Do It Yourself
Join groupIt’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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![FutureMrsWhite](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/5/1/7/utbp_8420517.jpg?r=14484345)
We're exactly 5 months away from our big day, and our STD's just arrived today. We opted for postcards through Vistaprint instead of traditional cards, as postcards were less than half of the cost of...
![Kylie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/9/1/3/utbp_8636913.jpg?r=45939)
So FH and I have been talking for a while, and we've decided to record our first dance song ("Such Great Heights" by Iron and Wine, if you'd like to take a listen) ourselves. Does anyone have advice...
Hi! Can anyone provide any advice/pictures of what their reception tent looked like with paper lanterns hanging from the tent? I am about to purchase 200 8" lanterns (with lights) in them and getting...
![TeamGrz](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/7/1/3/utbp_7270713.jpg?r=13518588)
Does anyone know of a site to print free signs for the ceremony/reception? I am thinking about signs for informing guests to sit anywhere, bar menu, memorial table, photo booth, etc. I know there are...
Has anyone done their own ceiling draping and backdrops? Is it easy to do ?
![FutureMrsKC](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/3/2/9/utbp_8811329.jpg?r=14912697)
Hi y'all! I'm not getting married until Jan. 2019, but I've been looking into florists and getting quotes and they are EXPENSIVE! Our budget isn't huge, and our quoted flowers are close to what our...
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I'm wanting to make a welcome sign with mirror just like the one pictured. However, everywhere I find them is crazy expensive. Does anyone know where to find something similar? It doesn't have to be...
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![Kristen](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/7/8/1/utbp_1680781.jpg?r=1558876)
I'm thinking about getting one to use as our "Choose a seat, not a side" sign for the ceremony, but I can't find any information on the VP site about what these signs are made of. Can anyone who's...
![Dava](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/9/3/1/utbp_8520931.jpg?r=14648005)
Has anyone made their own wedding invites using a Silhouette or Cricut? It will be much cheaper to make them myself..but I dont want to compromise the look of them. If anyone has made their own...
![BrooklynBride](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/4/9/4/utbp_6624494.jpg?r=14337644)
I'm ordering chocolates for our favors, possibly Ferrero Rocher or Lindt truffles. I was going to order them earlier but FH is afraid that the chocolate would appear old or cracked if stored for a...
Where is the best place to buy real touch flowers. I have checked Michael's they don't have them, and neither does the hobby lobby near me. Also does anyone know where to buy pink baby's breath? I am...
Hello all, I am just looking for some advice on how many plastic cups to order for my wedding. I have having glass water glasses and wine glasses and remainder for beer and cocktails will be plastic...
![FutureMrs.M](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/7/4/9/utbp_8529749.jpg?r=14965719)
I need help finding pretty artificial baby's breath or even something similar to it. I've looked at hobby lobby and found maybe one brand I could possibly use but all the others look horrible. We are...
![WeirdoWithACat](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/9/4/4/utbp_8654944.jpg?r=14511796)
Good morning! I've been to several weddings where there's been assigned seating and open seating. I enjoyed open seating the best, but I think assigned seating is more organized. Our wedding will...
My fiancé and I want to throw real autumn leaves for our wedding send-off. The wedding is about a month out, and there are tons of beautiful leaves falling now. Does anyone have experience using real...
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![Jillian](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/4/2/1/utbp_7399421.jpg?r=14624711)
I've Googled and I can't find a decent answer short of "Just let it get hard with age and keep it out of sunlight" (so maybe that's the answer?) and I figured I'd ask WW because you all were a big...
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Does anyone know if Hand Cancelling envelopes still exists in California or LA to be specific at USPS? Does it depend on the Post Office? I just went to 1 and they said we don't hand cancel anymore....
![WeirdoWithACat](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/9/4/4/utbp_8654944.jpg?r=14511796)
My fiancé and I have been thinking of ideas on what to pass out as wedding favors. We're thinking of personalized m&ms in tins that's attached with thank you cards for those who attended... but then...
Do water beads float or sink?? Does anyone know! Thanks!
![Laura](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/4/7/2/utbp_8303472.jpg?r=14333310)
I plan to print our invitations and RSVP cards through Vistaprint when they have their Black Friday/cyber Monday sale. Has anyone used any other online printing companies that were cheaper without...