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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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Mix Tape Wedding Favors?
Jessica, on October 3, 2017 at 12:19 PM

I found the idea to make a wedding mix CD as a favor on pinterest, and it really stood out to me. My fiance and I love a wide variety of music, and are both at least somewhat musically inclined. Many...

Bulbasaur, Oct 4, 2017 24 869 1
VC
Creating Your Own Wedding Album - best Websites?
VC, on June 22, 2017 at 8:32 AM

I thought I was bumping up an old thread but it's not showing up. I am looking into websites to create our own wedding album. So far I am down to Adoramapix and Nations Photo Lab. The software is...

John Pao, Oct 4, 2017 26 3,773
JLD
Artificial flowers: baby's breath
JLD, on October 2, 2017 at 3:22 PM

After research, I have decided to do artificial silk flowers for my wedding. All have been reasonably priced that I plan on purchasing from either Amazon or Afloral. However, the bulk of what I am...

An Actual Human, Oct 2, 2017 6 265
Paige
Paint Pens or Sharpies for Wood Guest Book
Paige, on October 2, 2017 at 1:55 PM

We are having people sign the wooden sign my Fiance proposed with! I thought this would be a fun "guest book" we could actually hang and use. I can't decide if I should get regular sharpies or the oil...

mataDC, Oct 2, 2017 10 8,284
FutureMrsONeill
Best stamping ink for envelopes?
FutureMrsONeill, on September 30, 2017 at 5:52 AM

I ordered a custom made, rubber address stamp on Etsy which I plan to use for my STDs, invites, and any outgoing mail in the future. However, I am unsure what ink pad to purchase. I would need one...

FutureMrsONeill, Sep 30, 2017 3 489
Tina
Baby's Breath Bouquet
Tina, on August 22, 2017 at 11:08 PM

Hi Guys! I'm thinking of DIY-ing Bridesmaids' bouquets with Baby's breath...Have any of you done it before? if so, about how many stems go into one bouquet? Thank you in advance for your help!!!!

Victoria, Sep 30, 2017 13 1,545
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2 ceremonies, 2 different states
Nandrea, on September 29, 2017 at 4:02 PM

I am freaking out a little inside... I am planning two ceremonies.. one I Florida where my FH and I live and the other in my home state of New York.. we both immediate family that can't travel long...

Nandrea, Sep 29, 2017 14 751
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Wedding Hashtag Help!!!
KIM, on September 28, 2017 at 3:49 PM

Please Help I am so not good with being creative!!! Kim & Tim Moore 5/26/18 Rustic themed barn wedding! Thanks!!!

GardenParty18, Sep 28, 2017 7 1,501
Kim0423
DIY Sola Bouquets & Centerpieces - Step 1: Dying Process
Kim0423, on November 5, 2015 at 9:55 PM

I have been stuck on the idea of sola flowers for months. My flowers came in yesterday and I bought the paint to dye them. I did the mint flowers last night, and just finished the pink ones tonight (I...

Natalie, Sep 28, 2017 25 843 1
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Sola flower centerpieces?
Amanda, on August 14, 2017 at 1:43 AM

I am thinking of doing DIY sola flower centerpieces, does anyone who has done these before have any tips? My wedding colors are navy blue and pink so I was thinking of having pink and white flower...

Natalie, Sep 28, 2017 3 250
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Bar Essentials if you have to provide your own alcohol for Wedding Venue
Kelli, on September 28, 2017 at 11:30 AM

Hi! Our reception is at a Winery in a barn and we have to provide our own alcohol. My family and friends as well as my fiancé family and friends are BIG BIG drinkers, we are expecting about 250...

Ginggotthering, Sep 28, 2017 9 1,139
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Making your own aisle runner
Erin, on September 26, 2017 at 8:56 PM

So I am planning on making my own burlap aisle runner. I was going to add some stencil work down the middle and adding lace and ribbon on the outside. My question is do you need to put anything on the...

Michael V, Sep 27, 2017 4 254
MrsVoegs17
Using Cricut to write escort cards - need help!
MrsVoegs17, on September 26, 2017 at 12:27 PM

Has anyone used their Cricut to write on pre-cut escort cards? I made a template of my cards so I knew where on the mat my text needed to go, but when I delete the square shapes, even after attaching...

Blair Waldorf, Sep 26, 2017 6 1,157
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Wood slab Preservative
Darlene, on September 24, 2017 at 5:18 PM

I need some help figuring out what preservative to use for the wood slabs I will be using for my centerpieces. Anybody?

FutureBennis, Sep 25, 2017 6 1,728
Brittany
Late Night Snack?!
Brittany, on September 22, 2017 at 10:50 AM

Hello! My wedding is about 2 weeks away and I really want to do a late night snack. I think they are fun and just another added touch of personalization. But I went super heavy on Appetizers.. Sweet &...

Amanda, Sep 22, 2017 30 1,201
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Burgundy, burnt orange and eggplant wedding centerpieces
Drea, on September 21, 2017 at 9:16 PM

Let's try this again! Hey everyone! I know there is always the debate regarding real vs fake flowers. I am DIY'ing my centerpieces to save money and reduce stress. These are my preliminary low...

Charis, Sep 21, 2017 7 178
kaybeearr
Sola wood flowers dyed for centerpieces
kaybeearr, on September 20, 2017 at 3:04 PM

I started dying my raw sola wood flowers for my centerpieces. As I was dying them I realized I needed more flowers so those are on the way. Love the way they turned out. May add more purples dyes to...

kaybeearr, Sep 21, 2017 26 800
My Daughter's Wedding
vintage china rentals
My Daughter's Wedding, on September 16, 2017 at 4:36 PM

It seems the select rental companies that have china rentals have a limited collection. What if you wanted vintage china that was not rose mismatched pattern china? What if you wanted mismatched...

rica, Sep 20, 2017 20 204
Megan
How to stock the open bar?
Megan, on September 13, 2017 at 6:31 AM

My FH and I need some help deciding what we need to buy for the full open bar. We went to the store and they had all sorts of suggestions but we want to know what everyone else has bought and actually...

Maria, Sep 20, 2017 29 2,017
Julie
Seating chart printed at Staples
Julie, on September 19, 2017 at 10:46 AM

Has anyone had seating chart printed at Staples? Where did you buy the thick board to attach it to or how did you display at wedding? I purchased template for 18x24 seating chart and only have Staples...

Light Haired Girl, Sep 19, 2017 4 7,252
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