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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![Alesia](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/4/2/3/utbp_7750423.jpg?r=13933390)
In need of some good websites! I'm very crafty but also very frugal lol. Any ideas?!?
Anyone making their own invitations? I'm seriously thinking about it. Any advice, tricks, or pros and cons? Thanks
![Linda](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/2/7/7/utbp_6359277.jpg?r=13366430)
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...
![Hopeless Romantic](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/6/3/3/utbp_7425633.jpg?r=13582611)
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...
![Chi-Chi](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/9/4/1/utbp_6475941.jpg?r=13303304)
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...
![Tiffany](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/4/4/8/utbp_6102448.jpg?r=11977455)
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?
![LauraR](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/9/0/1/utbp_6296901.jpg?r=14416399)
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...
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![SoontobeMrs.2017](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/2/9/9/utbp_6344299.jpg?r=11969242)
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.
![Paige L.](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/5/9/5/utbp_6664595.jpg?r=14035258)
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...
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![FutureMrsSchafer](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/1/6/6/utbp_6859166.jpg?r=12967427)
Has anyone used hem tape for bridesmaid dresses.. any recommendations?? TIA
![TAP](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/0/2/0/utbp_6963020.jpg?r=14127345)
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...
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![MrsBest2B](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/2/6/7/utbp_4655267.jpg?r=7367753)
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...
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...
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![Kirstin](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/9/8/0/utbp_5241980.jpg?r=10387704)
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...
![busybride](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/5/0/8/utbp_2549508.jpg?r=2015479)
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...
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![Sharee](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/1/2/3/utbp_871123.jpg?r=1223752)
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!
![Ashley](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/2/3/2/utbp_5427232.jpg?r=12153401)
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...
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![Future Mrs S](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/3/4/7/utbp_5035347.jpg?r=10751175)
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...
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![loveatfirstswipe](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/9/3/2/utbp_7726932.jpg?r=13650068)
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...
![Kristen](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/8/4/1/utbp_7530841.jpg?r=13573029)
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...
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