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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![Ashouraita](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/5/5/3/utbp_7959553.jpg?r=13914815)
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,...
![Debra](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/5/5/6/utbp_6652556.jpg?r=12888869)
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?
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...
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? ...
![TIFFANY](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/6/4/5/utbp_6084645.jpg?r=12550072)
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?
![Nonna T](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/0/1/7/utbp_3556017.jpg?r=12056900)
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...
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![Brittany](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/2/7/5/utbp_6091275.jpg?r=11284875)
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...
![FutureMrsPurdy](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/8/8/3/utbp_3373883.jpg?r=7570556)
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...
![BeachyBrideToBe](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/2/4/2/utbp_6371242.jpg?r=12543924)
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...
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![Kasey](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/7/1/6/utbp_7276716.jpg?r=13660217)
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...
![TurnerToAQueen](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/2/8/7/utbp_7896287.jpg?r=14309242)
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...
![Latrell](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/0/3/3/utbp_2206033.jpg?r=1619589)
Does anyone know of nice places where you can have the ceremony and reception
![SPF](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/5/5/2/utbp_7867552.jpg?r=13853349)
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...
![L + A](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/8/8/9/utbp_3663889.jpg?r=3974127)
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,...
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...
![Anonymous](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/6/4/9/utbp_901649.jpg?r=1924497)
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...
![Katy](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/4/7/1/utbp_7667471.jpg?r=13782215)
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...
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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...
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...
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![FutureMrsH](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/8/1/6/utbp_7647816.jpg?r=13598689)
I'm actually in love with my engagement party invites! Made them with my cricut and I think it's awesome! Pumped!!!
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