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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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Alesia
BEST DIY INVITATION KITS????
Alesia, on February 12, 2017 at 1:46 AM

In need of some good websites! I'm very crafty but also very frugal lol. Any ideas?!?

Alecia, Feb 13, 2017 8 264
K
Diy invitations
Katie, on February 10, 2017 at 1:58 PM

Anyone making their own invitations? I'm seriously thinking about it. Any advice, tricks, or pros and cons? Thanks

911luv, Feb 11, 2017 34 493
Linda
NYC Post office
Linda, on February 6, 2017 at 12:45 PM

Hey Everyone, So I have to go to the post office soon to get our invites weighed. Our stationer mentioned that we should get our invites weighed sooner better than later to get an idea on postage...

MzRosaLu, Feb 11, 2017 17 919
Hopeless Romantic
Venue -no hanging decor on walls?
Hopeless Romantic, on February 10, 2017 at 11:38 AM

I bought tassels, banners, and 100ft strung lights to decorate the venue (bc its super plain) But the venue contract doesn't allow to hang stuff on walls... Does anyone know how to still hang up the...

Lynnie, Feb 10, 2017 3 2,624
Chi-Chi
Questions before building a flower wall
Chi-Chi, on February 8, 2017 at 7:20 AM

Hi everyone, I'd like to build a flower wall for a photo booth but I don't know where to start. Does anyone have any good suggestions on how to build a structure for the wall, what size wall is ideal...

Chi-Chi, Feb 9, 2017 12 1,437
Tiffany
Bulk alcohol
Tiffany, on February 8, 2017 at 1:03 PM

I'm having a prewedding party and need to buy beer and wine in bulk. I know BevMo has 5cent wine sales but where should I get beer? Costco? BevMo? Any other ideas?

found my prince, Feb 9, 2017 5 1,226
LauraR
Finished my geode table numbers!
LauraR, on February 7, 2017 at 6:12 PM

I had a pretty productive weekend for wedding stuff and my mom and I got the table numbers done. I thought I would share with everyone! We bought geode stones from a local stone shop and then used a...

studentloansforlife, Feb 9, 2017 51 392
SoontobeMrs.2017
Fixing a torn veil
SoontobeMrs.2017, on February 7, 2017 at 2:05 PM

Does anyone know how to fix a torn veil? There is a small triangle shaped tear in my veil and I would like to be able to fix it if at all.

SoontobeMrs.2017, Feb 7, 2017 10 6,859
Paige L.
Found Semi-Inexpensive Wooden Stump Centerpiece
Paige L., on February 6, 2017 at 5:39 PM

Just a PSA to all brides out there looking to DIY their centerpieces or purchase some parts separately, Target has those wooden stump rounds for $4.99 a piece! They are not super thick, but...

Bo Leigh, Feb 6, 2017 9 88
FutureMrsSchafer
Hem tape for bridesmaid dresses?
FutureMrsSchafer, on February 5, 2017 at 4:06 PM

Has anyone used hem tape for bridesmaid dresses.. any recommendations?? TIA

MrsSki, Feb 6, 2017 3 1,300
TAP
My fellow Cricut Crafters!
TAP, on February 3, 2017 at 10:05 PM

FH got me a Cricut for Christmas. I tried a few things here and there but the damn machine was intimidating me! So I finally cut the bullshit and sat down to attempt making a shirt. "sun and sand and...

Emily, Feb 5, 2017 19 178 1
MrsBest2B
DIY/CRAFTERS: Mod Podge or Tacky glue for satin?
MrsBest2B, on August 11, 2015 at 8:03 PM

I want to adhere satin fabric to patent leather shoes. If it works, I'm doing this for my ceremony because after visiting my venue this weekend, I realized I will break my face if I wear the heels I...

Samantha, Feb 5, 2017 4 2,730
J
Groom's boutonniere
Julianne, on February 4, 2017 at 3:18 PM

I'm DIY-ing the boutonnieres and corsages and am stuck on how to make my FH's stand out from the rest. Any ideas would be appreciated! I've attached a picture of what all of the boutonnieres look like...

Windows, Feb 4, 2017 7 180
Kirstin
CREATIVE BRIDESMAID GETTING READY OUTFIT IDEAS
Kirstin, on February 2, 2017 at 10:03 AM

I am looking for some creative getting ready outfit ideas. I would like to steer away from the usual robes/hoodie/over-sized shirts but I am not sure what other options there would be. What have you...

VegasWed!, Feb 3, 2017 16 1,859
busybride
Outdoor lighting question
busybride, on January 28, 2013 at 6:58 PM

So we rented a pavilion for our wedding reception, but if the weather is nice (fingers crossed) then I"d really like to set up the dance floor on the lawn next to the pavilion so that we can dance...

Laura, Feb 3, 2017 10 412
Sharee
DIY RSVP cards?
Sharee, on May 14, 2012 at 5:26 AM

I'm trying to do my response cards by myself but I need a good template or something. Is there any sites that you all have had good experiences with? I don't want to spend a lot. Thanks!

Audreana, Feb 2, 2017 8 955
Ashley
Save the date cookies
Ashley, on February 1, 2017 at 9:38 AM

Has anyone done STD cookies? And if so did you only give them at bridal shower/in person or did you ship? I'm looking into the idea but unsure how the cookies would hold up in shipping. ***not my...

Lillian, Feb 2, 2017 10 538
Future Mrs S
Cake Stands
Future Mrs S, on September 15, 2015 at 4:41 PM

I just had a conversation with my cake lady about cake stands after reaching out and letting her know my cake topper would be in this week. It dawned on me that we never really discussed what the...

user 123123123, Jan 31, 2017 10 145
loveatfirstswipe
Asking my Grandma to walk me down the aisle..
loveatfirstswipe, on January 31, 2017 at 2:00 PM

My grandma is no joke my best friend, so I'm going to ask her to walk me down the aisle. I wanted to do it in a super cute unique way. I haven't been able to come up with much besides doing something...

Emma, Jan 31, 2017 2 306
Kristen
DIY Engagement Party Centerpieces
Kristen, on January 30, 2017 at 5:15 PM

Centerpieces for our engagement party!!! This is the first test centerpiece - Mom bought different lights so we can hide the battery pack and we opted for fake flowers so they all look full and...

Jackie, Jan 31, 2017 11 178
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