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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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...
![Nicole](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/9/0/6/utbp_7565906.jpg?r=14152926)
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...
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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...
![Cassie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/3/2/9/utbp_8133329.jpg?r=15007474)
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...
![SpringBride23](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/9/1/1/utbp_7752911.jpg?r=13830396)
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...
![Amber](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/2/6/5/utbp_7962265.jpg?r=14126363)
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...
![Colleen](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/9/1/4/utbp_6803914.jpg?r=14000596)
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...
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![Opalite](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/0/0/6/utbp_7267006.jpg?r=14381604)
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...
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...
![Maggie N](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/8/1/8/utbp_2099818.jpg?r=1708824)
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...
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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...
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![Ludwig](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/8/4/7/utbp_7373847.jpg?r=14775024)
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?
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![Julie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/6/7/2/utbp_6909672.jpg?r=14323592)
Plan on having alphabetical seating chart on easel at entrance to reception. How do you make this?
![mel](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/7/0/1/utbp_6350701.jpg?r=13574529)
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...
![Danielle](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/2/1/3/utbp_7190213.jpg?r=13366068)
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...
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![Kimberly](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/8/6/1/utbp_7581861.jpg?r=14074109)
Anyone get/getting their cake from either retailer?
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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...
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![KT](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/9/6/6/utbp_7968966.jpg?r=14226069)
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...