Discussions from Do It Yourself

Be honest: how difficult is it to DIY your own wedding arch? My MOH said her cousin could make one for about $100-$200, but Hobby Lobby sells a metal frame for $20 (not counting...

How do I throw together a last minute reception on a very low budget?

Is anyone using a QR code on your invitations? I’m wondering what the best and cheapest QR code maker out there is. I want one that will direct to my wedding site.

I know it's all the hype right now, the sex appeal, "it makes your eyes pop". But here's my opinion: When I do my makeup everyday (& my trial runs for DIY) I already focus on making my eyes pop & so...

Is it cheap of me and my soon to be husband to print out save the dates on paper and give it to people like that? We are getting married next year and can't afford to spend a bunch of money on save...

Okay I know this isn't the norm but I'm just wondering everyone's opinion. Nobody would be cooking the day of the wedding. It'd be a couple days before and it'd be stored then re-heated in the oven....

I'm looking for recommendations on your favorite non bleed non smudge writing utensils. Our guest book will be a large book that people can place their photo booth pictures in and leave us a message....

Hi everyone! Just looking for some guidance on what timeline to follow. I’m planning myself & every app or website has a completely different wedding timeline. Some say to get the dress 1 year or...

Hi guys! I was just scrolling through Pinterest (guilty again, ha ha), and I saw a tutorial for a bouquet that I would really love for my bridesmaids. Do you think it would be a good idea if I did all...

We have many friends and family who cannot attend in-person so we'd like to do a livestream and recording. One where we would provide a link with passcode so there wouldn't be any potential copyright...

I bought this beautiful mirror to act as our welcome sign. Only problem is that we won’t be able to prop it against the entrance as I originally thought. I’ve been looking at stands I could use, but...

We are planning on doing Albanese gummy bears as part of our wedding favors! We went to the store and bought 5 bags of Albanese gummy bears that were 5 pounds each, so we have 25 pounds total. I'm...

Hi! My fiance and I are getting married next month and I am looking for advice on a timeline for a Mehndi/welcome party. I am South Asian, but he is not and most of our guests will not be South Asian,...

We're renewing our vows in about 4 months. We have ordered sealing bags for the candy. I'm wondering if I open the original packaging of the Swedish fish & place them into another sealing bag will...

I’m about to start making the invitations (I hand made my save the dates) and I was wondering how many people have bought the templates from Etsy for invitations? Is it hard to edit and navigate and...

We made the regrettable decision 18 months ago to make our own invitations with our silhouette (die cutting machine). It was so stressful! I absolutely do not recommend it unless you have to make less...

What did all are you doing to cut cost and save money?! I’m planning on doing decor and flowers in my own, and I have a cricut, so hoping I can find something I can do with it! I haven’t decided if a...