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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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Rayla
Photo Frame Mat Guest Book... or Nothing?
Rayla, on March 2, 2017 at 12:02 PM

I can't decide what, if anything, to do for a guest book. I definitely do not want a traditional guest book, since I doubt I would ever look at it again. I like the idea of having guests sign...

Mrs. Knolle, Mar 2, 2017 14 255
JGCT
Welcome bag dimensions help!
JGCT, on March 2, 2017 at 10:04 AM

I'm hoping a fellow WW user can help me out! I'm about to order welcome bags (basic brown) that are 8x4.75x10 inches. I drew the footprint on the back of a page at work (clearly busy day) and I'm...

Lynnie, Mar 2, 2017 2 1,543
Laura
Circuit
Laura, on March 1, 2017 at 12:47 PM

Hello All, Contemplating purchasing a Cricut for wedding DIY projects. If you have one, please let me know your thoughts on it. Also, if you've done any awesome wedding projects please show them off!...

FutureMrsH, Mar 1, 2017 25 884 1
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Polaroid guestbook
Tracie, on January 24, 2017 at 4:38 PM

Has anyone done the Polaroid guestbook or know anyone who has?!

Cincinnati, Mar 1, 2017 24 1,360
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Name on announcements
Sharon , on March 1, 2017 at 12:48 PM

Being previously married my name is legally hyphenated. I only ever use my ex husband's last name. I need to know how I should put my name on my new wedding announcements and invites. Everyone knows...

KaylaJ, Mar 1, 2017 5 99
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Babys breath centerpiece
Liliana, on February 27, 2017 at 8:30 PM

So I wanted to do a babys breath submerged underwater in vases. Has anyone used babys breath from the dollar store? Pictures if you have any.

Miranda, Mar 1, 2017 10 1,540
Mari
Clean up crew!
Mari, on February 28, 2017 at 11:41 PM

Hi ladies! My fiancé and I just looked at a community center as our venue, and we loved it but we are weary of the fact that cleaning up is left for us to do. We wanted to hire a clean up crew but...

MrsDrum, Mar 1, 2017 9 1,111
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How does my grandfather legally officiate?
Miranda, on February 28, 2017 at 10:36 AM

My grandfather is performing our ceremony. We are in Arizona, does anyone know of a website he can become ordained with? I know you can do it online but I'm nervous that the sites I'm finding aren't...

DrEm, Feb 28, 2017 18 1,014
Tracy D
Question about glue for program fans
Tracy D, on February 27, 2017 at 9:51 PM

I'd love to get started on my program fans for 5/20, but I'm wondering if the glue will lose its hold after a while. I'll be making them out of folded 8.5x11 110lb cardstock, wooden wavy craft sticks,...

Tracy D, Feb 28, 2017 7 931
Carlee
Temporary fix to an ugly venue's ceiling!
Carlee, on February 27, 2017 at 3:27 PM

Our venue has that awful white ceiling tiles that you see in a school or a basement. Any tips on covering it up for the wedding?

The Trap Selena, Feb 28, 2017 26 3,000 1
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DIY Uplighting
Laura, on February 26, 2017 at 10:30 AM

Have any of you used diyuplighting.com before? Their prices for uplights look great, I just don't know if they're legit. Where did you all get your uplights from?

Candice, Feb 27, 2017 3 230
prisandbigfootsbuddy
What goes on a program for a Catholic non-mass ceremony?
prisandbigfootsbuddy, on February 25, 2017 at 2:27 PM

Hi everyone! Its time for me to start working on the program for my wedding, which is exactly one week away, and all the sample wording that I can find for the Catholic wedding programs include a...

soontobemrsN, Feb 25, 2017 4 627
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Serving alcohol in these cool boats??
Maria, on February 22, 2017 at 8:26 PM

We are having a intimate beach wedding, very casual. Our venue allows outside alcohol to be brought in and I was wondering what you guys thought of this boat idea for serving the alcohol? The guests...

Michelle, Feb 22, 2017 21 630
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Do I give favors to each person, or the couple?
Emilyb35, on February 21, 2017 at 8:21 PM

We are giving out mini maple syrups for our favors, and they are a little on the pricey side so I was wondering if I can give them to the couple or do I have to give them to each guest?

Jo, Feb 22, 2017 44 1,094
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Bridesmaid & Groomsmen Proposal Ideas
Chancie, on February 19, 2017 at 6:44 PM

I posted about it earlier but now I can't find the forum about it, I am trying to find some cute DIY proposal ideas I'm getting married in November and we haven't even got our bridal party together...

Wendy Caviles, Feb 20, 2017 24 160
wifeytobejuly17
Best Place to get bulk flowers near Milwaukee Wisconsin!!!!
wifeytobejuly17, on February 16, 2017 at 12:32 PM

Probably going to be making our own bouquets (sunflowers and blue roses if i can find them- eek!) so where is the BEST place to get these from?! Anyone not living in wisconsin if you know of online...

wifeytobejuly17, Feb 20, 2017 6 236
Judi
What is the best way to serve beer? Bottle or Keg?
Judi, on February 17, 2017 at 9:59 AM

Im asking because I need to set up the liquor distributor for the wedding. If I choose Keg, I can only use one distributor... If I choose bottles I can use whichever I like.... Is there a benefit to...

Future Mrs. Keil, Feb 18, 2017 22 2,551
Amy
Repurpose MOB Wedding Veil
Amy, on February 14, 2017 at 9:50 PM

Hi everyone! I want to reuse the veil from my mom's headpiece circa 1985, and would love to know any tips or tricks if you have done this. I just want to remove the tulle from the hat, sew it onto a...

Sara, Feb 15, 2017 7 1,776 1
Alyssa V
Bridal Shower Craft?
Alyssa V, on February 14, 2017 at 1:22 PM

So I'm doing a paper flower backdrop for my ceremony. It's going to be a huge wall, and while my mom, myself, and FMIL are all going to be working on the flowers, I'm still a bit concerned about...

FutureMrsPrescott, Feb 14, 2017 21 163
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eloping to St Augustine Fl help!
melanie, on February 10, 2017 at 9:45 AM

Hi, We are planning on eloping to St Augustine, FL in May this year. We would really like it to be just us at the beach, nothing fancy. We need help finding a minister or someone to officiate the...

Sara&L, Feb 14, 2017 5 757
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