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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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Rachel
diy Wedding Cake
Rachel, on January 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM

Hello all! My fiancée and I are trying to cut costs as much as possible (like many of you, I'm sure), which means there'll be a LOT of DIYing for our wedding. I'm actually excited about it, because...

Mary, Yesterday at 5:05 PM 6 155
Cheyenne
diy Reception Centerpieces Suggestions
Cheyenne, on February 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM

This is what I have so far for our centerpieces.. a few friends think it needs something or missing something. Any suggestions?

Mary, Yesterday at 5:03 PM 3 26
Audra
PSA: Hobby Lobby has His & Hers Wedding Sale 50% off!
Audra, on June 4, 2012 at 3:44 AM

All items marked His & Hers are 50%! I never buy anything hobby lobby full price unless its uber cheap. I have to go tomorrow to get a couple of other things.

Michael, Feb 15, 2025 5 626 1
Jen
Covering up venue eyesores - need ideas please!
Jen, on February 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM

I absolutely love 99% of our wedding venue. It’s perfect for what we need. But there are a few little eyesores that have developed with construction. The exposed red piping and fire extinguisher are...

Michael, Feb 15, 2025 2 156
Jacob
What platform did you use for your wedding website?
Jacob, on January 12, 2024 at 12:02 AM

Hey everyone! As my fiancé and I are counting down the days to our wedding, we're diving into the world of creating our own wedding website. We're envisioning a unique space to chronicle our love...

Noel Bognar, Feb 12, 2025 15 6,189 5
C
Free Wedding Program Templates
Chelsey, on April 6, 2017 at 6:03 PM

Hi there-has anyone recently created a DIY wedding program? I'm hoping for a one page, simple/modern program and am wondering if there are any great websites with free templates that anyone has found...

Annissa, Jan 31, 2025 11 5,385
LaKiesha
Table and Chairs...
LaKiesha, on November 16, 2011 at 3:57 PM

So we are having our wedding in our backyard, that means we need tables and chairs!!! I have called and got some quotes, but I was wondering if there is a cheaper way to do this?? Any ideas???

Rachel, Jan 26, 2025 11 3,028
Irchykk
Candy Buffet Table at Reception?
Irchykk, on August 22, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Who is having a candy buffet at the reception? & if you are having it, what candy are you putting out there? I wanted to do it, but FH said NO WAY ... I was going to put some Extreme Sour candy, some...

Sebas, Jan 25, 2025 32 571
lisa
Candy Buffet?
lisa, on February 7, 2011 at 8:25 PM

Anyone having a candy buffet at their reception? I'm having a Christmas candy buffet to go along with my Christmas themed wedding. All my glass is Christmas themed and I won't have any difficulty...

Sebas, Jan 25, 2025 23 332
FutureMrsKC
Sams Club Bulk Floral total Review- Delivery to wedding day! (photos included)
FutureMrsKC, on February 3, 2019 at 1:47 PM

Here it is y'all! My Sams review! It's wordy and pic heavy but if you want the short version here it is: Prepare accordingly, and DO IT! Seriously, best decision ever! My vision: white and greenery,...

Lora, Jan 23, 2025 68 19,566 50
Ashlynn
diy epilepsy warrior centerpiece?
Ashlynn, on January 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM

I cannot think of one single item (except for maybe floating candles) for an epilepsy warrior theme wedding i.e. purple and white with a touch of silver.

Gore, Jan 18, 2025 1 46
Cassandra
Help! I’m planning my own wedding
Cassandra, on February 12, 2024 at 7:23 PM

Hello! I’m getting married October 4th, 2024! I’m 22 my fiancé is 22! We’re trying to DIY our whole wedding for the most part to save as much money as possible. Our theme is Rustic/Deer Season as he’s...

Amy, Jan 17, 2025 9 324 1
Kate
Ideas for a gift for.a wedding planner/DoC
Kate, on June 13, 2012 at 12:19 AM

My wedding planner is a friend who just got started in the business and is doing my wedding free to get her portfolio going... I want to get her something since she doesn't want to be paid... Any...

Amy, Jan 17, 2025 4 265
Debby
Trader Joe’s
Debby, on January 15, 2025 at 8:40 AM

I also did flowers for wedding (bride wanted red roses) , a wake, a reunion. See attached

Debby, Jan 15, 2025 67
Melissa
Trader Joe's centerpieces and bridesmaid boutiques!
Melissa, on January 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM

I wanted to share how I put together my centerpieces and bridesmaid bouquets using flowers from Trader Joe's! 💐 It was such a fun and budget-friendly project that added a personal touch to my big...

Michael, Jan 12, 2025 3 270 3
Pieria
Centerpieces
Pieria, on July 24, 2024 at 8:19 AM

Did you ever think of making the centerpieces yourself?

Livingbestlyfe, Jan 11, 2025 21 340 5
N
Diy wedding video
Nay, on April 1, 2022 at 6:33 PM

Anyone just set up a camcorder for their wedding instead of getting a videographer? I have pretty much accepted that a videographer is just not in the budget. However i still want to capture the day...

Rosie, Jan 10, 2025 9 249 2
Aubrey
DIY Videography: Worth it or No way?
Aubrey, on March 11, 2014 at 9:09 PM

I am really wanting to do some sort of videography, but I don't want to break the bank. I was looking at the DIY sites that give you cameras and, when you send them back, edit the wedding video for...

Rosie, Jan 10, 2025 20 2,632
Traci
This is it!
Traci, on October 13, 2024 at 3:56 PM

I have redone this bouquet over and over and over again.

Livingbestlyfe, Jan 7, 2025 6 109 1
J
Menu Card Wording for Pre-Selected Meals
Jackie, on January 6, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Hi Ladies! I really love how beautiful menu cards look at each place setting, but am unsure of how I should word my cards because the guests have already pre-selected entree choices on their RSVP...

Kayela, Jan 7, 2025 6 8,281 2
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