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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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Ashouraita
Purchasing Alcohol
Ashouraita, on March 29, 2017 at 1:35 AM

Hello. We already have a bartender for our wedding, but we have to provide the alcohol ourselves. There will be around 40 people who drink, so I don't think we'll have much of a problem with the cost,...

TooSpicy, Mar 29, 2017 5 134
Debra
What type of signs should I have?
Debra, on August 1, 2016 at 1:26 AM

I am at a loss as to what types of signs I should have. Can anyone give some ideas as to what you are doing?

Parker2be, Mar 29, 2017 26 976
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Recommended Address Label Template?
Vanessa, on March 27, 2017 at 8:07 PM

We have our STDs and since they are less formal than the wedding invitations, I was hoping to save some money by finding a template online that I can then print at a local print shop. Any...

Barbara, Mar 28, 2017 8 225
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Bridal hangers
Haseena, on March 5, 2017 at 5:16 PM

I'm aware that it's not a necessity, but I'd like one for my wedding esp wedding pictures. How can I make a bridal hanger? I mean ikea I can get the hangers but in terms of writing? Use a paint pen? ...

Makayla, Mar 27, 2017 23 944
TIFFANY
wholesale liquor purchase
TIFFANY, on March 22, 2017 at 5:22 PM

So at my reception venue i have to provide hard liquor and wine. does anyone know of any company's that sell drinks at wholesale prices? Or a good place to purchase liquor?

SoonToBeMrsE, Mar 22, 2017 9 276
Nonna T
Anyone else the unofficial wedding planner for friends or coworkers?
Nonna T, on March 22, 2017 at 8:38 AM

I have to say I love my job most of the time! I have helped one coworker plan his baseball themed wedding and currently helping two more, one of which is my first same sex wedding Calling our...

Nancy Taussig, Mar 22, 2017 22 74
Brittany
Jr. Groomsmen Gift Ideas
Brittany, on March 22, 2017 at 12:00 PM

We have a Jr groomsmen who will be 13 by the wedding and we have no idea what 13 year olds like... Any ideas? I have checked etsy and pinterest and I'm not liking anything. They are all for ring...

Teri, Mar 22, 2017 9 3,944
FutureMrsPurdy
Real Flowers vs Paper Flowers
FutureMrsPurdy, on February 8, 2015 at 8:29 AM

I met with a florist back in October for my July 4th Wedding. I had a great appointment! We went through everything I needed and he was supposed to send me an estimate. I recieved nothing. Then, I...

Future Mrs. Glace, Mar 22, 2017 19 2,134
BeachyBrideToBe
What size is your bouquet?
BeachyBrideToBe, on March 21, 2017 at 12:46 PM

I'm making my own brooch/flower bouquet and I have it basically put together, however, I'm wondering if it should be a bit bigger. I measured the diameter and it's about 10 inches. Wondering what size...

Gloria, Mar 21, 2017 18 677
Kasey
Cheap Flower Centerpieces - Think Trader Joe's.
Kasey, on February 18, 2017 at 2:02 PM

I don't have much of a budget for flowers but I did still want a few nice floral bouquets at each table. Who came to the rescue? Trader Joe's! Every time I've gone to the local Trader Joe's - they...

Stephany, Mar 21, 2017 13 4,460
TurnerToAQueen
Bulk Flowers - Sam's/Costco
TurnerToAQueen, on March 20, 2017 at 6:02 AM

I am from Chattanooga and having my wedding in Chattanooga. I am trying to keep it VERY simple and under a tight budget. Although my parents are paying, I'm a teacher and live a frugal life style with...

24kMagicWed, Mar 21, 2017 9 386
Latrell
Venues on short notice
Latrell, on January 31, 2012 at 10:42 AM

Does anyone know of nice places where you can have the ceremony and reception

Ashley Cammarata, Mar 18, 2017 13 862
SPF
KWR: Cricut - worth it or no?
SPF, on March 16, 2017 at 4:50 PM

I'm thinking about investing in a Cricut machine so I can make my save the dates and invitations. I wouldn't even know which one to get, nevertheless how to use it, but it's definitely something I've...

JazzyJ, Mar 18, 2017 32 1,967
L + A
Chalkboard Signs-DIY? Rent? What's your experience?
L + A, on June 4, 2014 at 2:13 PM

Hey! FH and I are looking at doing some chalkboard signs for the wedding, and we're debating on DIY-ing it, or renting it? The rental companies we can rent from are $10 for the easel,...

Darryl, Mar 16, 2017 21 1,086
K
Linens: Rent vs. Buy
Kristen, on July 17, 2011 at 10:17 PM

Has anyone heard and confirmed that purchasing linens is less expensive than buying them? Or even better are there an other NC brides-to-be that have purchased linens and would let me "rent" them from...

Darryl, Mar 16, 2017 28 8,521
Anonymous
Vacation Rental?
Anonymous, on January 27, 2012 at 5:22 PM

This is probably going to sound crazy, but as tight as money can be in this economy, I am curious if anyone has done this? Has anyone ever rented out a vaction home for a week, and used it to be...

Darryl, Mar 16, 2017 12 927
Katy
Zazzle - Semi-Gloss or Matte
Katy, on March 16, 2017 at 2:49 PM

Hey ladies! I'm new here and just wondering - for those of you who ordered through Zazzle for invitations - what kind of paper did you choose? I'm debating between the semi-gloss and the matte. I've...

Katy, Mar 16, 2017 1 1,040
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Tips to customize/personalize mason jars?
Deidre, on March 15, 2017 at 1:04 PM

I'm sorry if this has been posted already I'm new to this. I'm wanting to DIY custom mason jars as part of my favors/drinking glasses (ie: names, date, maybe pretty design) and I was wondering the...

Roxanne, Mar 15, 2017 7 371
M
Adding black to my dress thoughts
Mindy, on March 14, 2017 at 11:50 AM

So I wanted to wear an all black wedding dress to our wedding but my fh had a fit. We are having a black and white wedding and so I wanted to add black to my dress then. I bought a pure white dress...

Lorri, Mar 15, 2017 54 174
FutureMrsH
Cricut engagement invites!
FutureMrsH, on March 13, 2017 at 9:51 PM

I'm actually in love with my engagement party invites! Made them with my cricut and I think it's awesome! Pumped!!!

StealingtheKredel, Mar 14, 2017 20 167
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