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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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Rozenbook
Who is using a Cricut Machine for their wedding?!
Rozenbook, on July 22, 2017 at 2:12 AM

I am curious if there are other brides on here who are using a Cricut machine for things for their wedding. I am looking for ideas and this can be a thread to show off in progress or completed...

Rozenbook, Jul 28, 2017 47 644
Nicole
DIY Appetizers...sort of
Nicole, on July 20, 2017 at 6:26 PM

Our caterer does not do appetizers, so we are on our own. We have a Costco membership & we can get some great stuff there a few days before the wedding (such as the pic below). But I wanted to check...

Leeann, Jul 28, 2017 47 1,213
J
Starwars wedding Invitations
judy, on July 27, 2017 at 6:44 AM

My wedding theme is Star wars. We have been trying to find good invitations with Darth Vader and a Storm trooper but cant seem to find any good ones should I DIY them. I don't have any ideas what to...

Tara, Jul 28, 2017 23 1,066
Cassie
Labels vs Pre Inked Stamp
Cassie, on July 27, 2017 at 11:58 AM

Which do you think is better/easier/looks nicer? Having your address for STD's, invitations & thank you cards be printed on an address label or buying a pre-inked stamp? I'm leaning towards the stamp...

Maria, Jul 28, 2017 22 956
SpringBride23
How to transfer DIY centerpieces?
SpringBride23, on July 27, 2017 at 8:58 PM

So I am really hoping to do my hydrangea centerpieces myself (stems bought from sams club), however I'm not sure if this is possible due to my situation. We live 1.5 hours from our venue and the night...

Jessesgirl923, Jul 28, 2017 9 161
Amber
Flameless Candles
Amber, on July 27, 2017 at 2:59 PM

I am needing to use flameless candles and need buy in bulk (like 90). Is there anything i should look for when ordering? i found this: AGPtek® 100 Battery Operated LED Amber Flameless Flickering...

Amber, Jul 28, 2017 10 1,047
Colleen
White pumpkin stenciling?
Colleen, on July 26, 2017 at 7:54 PM

I went to Michael's today to see if they had white pumpkins out yet and to look for stencils. The white pumpkins will be on the head table (Mr. & Mrs.), cake table (something about cake), card table...

Rebecca, Jul 27, 2017 15 119
Opalite
Placemats--DIY or Skip?
Opalite, on July 25, 2017 at 8:37 AM

I'm a crafty person. I like to sew, crochet, and cross stitch. I recently got the idea in my head that we will need placemats on the tables, so I started looking into making burlap and lace placemats...

Opalite, Jul 26, 2017 14 1,466
A
Very Small & Intimate Wedding - Decor Ideas Needed!
abbie, on July 25, 2017 at 7:14 PM

Hi everyone... I could use some help! I am getting married on September 17th 2017 on the beach in Florida. I am English, just recently moved to Toronto, Canada. Moving abroad and planning a wedding...

traci, Jul 26, 2017 17 595
Maggie N
Cheap Table Linens?
Maggie N, on March 14, 2013 at 2:16 PM

So does anyone have a secret and awesome place to purchase table linens?? ----------------- *ADDED BY WW* To find local companies to purchase and rent linens, use WW's vendor search for Event Rental...

Desire, Jul 25, 2017 32 15,772
Jennifer
Brooms!
Jennifer, on July 23, 2017 at 9:59 AM

So I finally completed my wedding broom! (actually, my FH's coworker is really the one who made it, I just bought the materials and told her what I wanted). I am so in love with it! This is one of the...

MelindaKG, Jul 23, 2017 13 974
Future Mrs.B
DIY Sola wood bouquet trial
Future Mrs.B, on July 19, 2017 at 3:26 PM

So before plunging and purchasing a ton of sola wood flowers.. i decided to get a couple from hobby lobby and do a mini mock bouquet. Id like to use real greenery or preserved greenery not the faux...

Amy, Jul 23, 2017 13 765
Ludwig
Glass Seating Chart
Ludwig, on July 23, 2017 at 12:25 AM

You think it'll be easier than your previous ideas, but it isn't and now you're dedicated and gotta finish it to the end. Hahah. What are you doing for your seating chart?

Tiffany, Jul 23, 2017 8 266
Julie
Seating Chart diy
Julie, on July 22, 2017 at 6:45 PM

Plan on having alphabetical seating chart on easel at entrance to reception. How do you make this?

AmandaK, Jul 22, 2017 10 335
mel
Ideas on Transporting Decor to and from Venue
mel, on July 19, 2017 at 3:08 PM

Guys and Gals, I'm 6 weeks out and my brain has basically turned to mush. Maybe someone out there is bored at work and has more brain power than I currently do to help me brainstorm some logistics. We...

Rachel, Jul 19, 2017 10 1,918 1
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Greenery
Natasha, on July 17, 2017 at 8:35 PM

Hi everyone! We are doing a spring wedding, and I LOVE the idea of using a lot of greenery mixed in with some flowers. But I don't love the cost of using a florist for everything. I'd like to try...

P, Jul 18, 2017 12 561
Danielle
Diy hotel welcome bags
Danielle, on July 16, 2017 at 12:00 PM

My DIY of the day for our welcome bags. I'm so proud of how they came out. . . Self printed avery labels, bags from Michael's and emergency products from Amazon and Jet.com. Have any of you done...

Danielle, Jul 17, 2017 13 127
Kimberly
Walmart or Publixs Cakes??
Kimberly, on July 16, 2017 at 5:51 PM

Anyone get/getting their cake from either retailer?

Vanessasaurus, Jul 16, 2017 23 3,726
firstoneat56
DYI Tip for metallic paint lovers
firstoneat56, on July 15, 2017 at 10:51 AM

Here's a DIY tip for anyone using metallic paint. I learned the hard way but you don't have to. When you use metallic paint, it doesn't cure the same way flat colors do. Even after a week, the...

firstoneat56, Jul 16, 2017 16 173
KT
DIY Centerpieces - worth it?
KT, on July 16, 2017 at 10:06 AM

For anyone who has done DIY centerpieces - did it end up coming out as a major savings ? Was it more work then you thought it would be ? Also who set everything up the day of the wedding and broke it...

Mrs, Jul 16, 2017 8 1,153
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