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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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FutureMrsWhite
Labels or handwritten addresses???
FutureMrsWhite, on November 13, 2017 at 4:45 PM

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...

MrsR314, Nov 14, 2017 37 1,272
Kylie
Advice for Recording Own "First Dance" Song
Kylie, on November 13, 2017 at 8:38 PM

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...

Mrswelch, Nov 14, 2017 10 1,198
K
Decorating tent with paper lanterns??
Katherine, on November 13, 2017 at 9:04 AM

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...

Stephanie, Nov 13, 2017 7 1,631
TeamGrz
Free Printable Signs?
TeamGrz, on November 11, 2017 at 9:39 PM

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...

TugBride, Nov 12, 2017 5 2,135
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DIY ceiling drapery ?
Shelby , on November 8, 2017 at 2:16 PM

Has anyone done their own ceiling draping and backdrops? Is it easy to do ?

Bailey, Nov 9, 2017 9 613
FutureMrsKC
DIY Bouquets with real flowers bought in bulk?
FutureMrsKC, on November 7, 2017 at 4:03 PM

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...

FutureMrsKC, Nov 8, 2017 17 1,830 2
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Where to find a cheap vintage mirror for a welcome sign?
Amanda, on November 5, 2017 at 7:08 PM

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...

ReadytoWed, Nov 6, 2017 22 4,287
Kristen
Has anyone ordered a Vistaprint Lawn Sign?
Kristen, on June 22, 2012 at 1:14 PM

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...

eternity, Oct 30, 2017 17 724
Dava
Wedding Invitations with Silhouette?
Dava, on October 24, 2017 at 6:27 PM

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...

Heather, Oct 30, 2017 6 258
BrooklynBride
How early to order edible favors?
BrooklynBride, on October 24, 2017 at 8:04 PM

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...

BrooklynBride, Oct 29, 2017 20 490
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Natural touch/real touch flowers
Melissa, on October 28, 2017 at 10:00 AM

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...

Avery, Oct 29, 2017 6 543
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Plastic cups for cocktail hour/reception
Jessica, on October 26, 2017 at 8:10 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...

Bea, Oct 26, 2017 12 17,890 1
FutureMrs.M
Artificial baby's breath
FutureMrs.M, on October 26, 2017 at 1:06 PM

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...

OG Maria, Oct 26, 2017 3 381
WeirdoWithACat
The pros and cons of assigned/open seating?
WeirdoWithACat, on October 19, 2017 at 10:17 AM

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...

GoodMOB, Oct 20, 2017 33 543
K
Throwing autumn leaves for exit, need advice
Kayli, on October 18, 2017 at 5:29 PM

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...

LyraGardenia, Oct 19, 2017 14 600
Jillian
Any Idea How to Preserve Fondant Flowers After the Wedding?
Jillian, on October 19, 2017 at 5:33 PM

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...

Frida, Oct 19, 2017 4 518
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Hand-Cancelling Envelopes in Los Angeles?
hibiscus0317, on October 18, 2017 at 5:35 PM

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....

FutureMrsWhite, Oct 18, 2017 5 246
WeirdoWithACat
The Best and The Worst wedding favors.
WeirdoWithACat, on October 17, 2017 at 3:13 PM

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...

mommy_lette, Oct 17, 2017 7 444
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Water Beads
Jillian, on October 14, 2017 at 8:53 PM

Do water beads float or sink?? Does anyone know! Thanks!

Will & Tiara, Oct 16, 2017 9 261
Laura
Cheaper than Vistaprint?
Laura, on October 16, 2017 at 4:15 PM

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...

Will & Tiara, Oct 16, 2017 4 512
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