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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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Save the dates
Jennifer, on July 6, 2022 at 7:06 PM

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...

Alexa, 8 minutes ago 20 375 2
Bella
Cooking for reception?
Bella, on February 4, 2016 at 5:47 PM

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....

Sophia, Yesterday at 12:46 AM 124 1,176
Jane
diy reception
Jane, on September 18, 2023 at 10:44 AM

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

Michelle, Sep 20, 2023 3 128
Alyssa
Pens/markers for guest book
Alyssa, on August 16, 2023 at 9:51 AM

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....

SuperCute, Sep 15, 2023 4 65 1
Brittani
diy Wedding Arch
Brittani, on September 14, 2023 at 12:35 PM

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...

Brittani, Sep 14, 2023 2 71
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1 year away from wedding… needing some guidance!
Giselle, on September 6, 2023 at 10:34 PM

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...

Michelle, Sep 9, 2023 12 116
Rachel
Our custom surfboard guestbook finally came!
Rachel, on October 21, 2021 at 10:21 PM

Hi, Everyone! After months and months of waiting, our custom surfboard “guestbook” finally came today! We wanted to do something more fun and memorable than a standard guestbook, so we are going to...

Peter, Aug 31, 2023 13 232
Starsallalign
qr Code for Invitations
Starsallalign, on February 8, 2022 at 11:25 PM

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.

Ashley, Aug 31, 2023 5 377 1
Skylar
Real bouquets Diy?
Skylar, on August 23, 2023 at 1:53 PM

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...

Skylar, Aug 28, 2023 15 165
Jenhandlady
Zoom Recording in 2023
Jenhandlady, on July 19, 2023 at 9:44 AM

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...

Valerie, Aug 27, 2023 2 67
Damla
Anyone know how to prop this up?
Damla, on May 31, 2018 at 10:59 PM

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...

Sam, Aug 25, 2023 7 1,857
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Azazie Sangria
Samantha, on August 13, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Hi! I have chosen for my girls to wear the new color on Azazie - Sangria! However I am having difficulty finding flower colors to match for bouquets! Any advice would really help. What color scheme...

Skylar, Aug 21, 2023 4 97
Michelle
How many pounds of gummy bears do you think i would need for 150 guests?
Michelle, on August 12, 2023 at 4:02 PM

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...

Cassidy, Aug 19, 2023 3 86
Sophia
Mehndi/welcome Party suggestions
Sophia, on August 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM

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,...

Michael, Aug 16, 2023 1 45
Heather
Snacks for wedding favors
Heather, on May 1, 2023 at 9:08 PM

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...

Rosebud, Aug 13, 2023 7 123
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Invitations
Ella, on April 18, 2023 at 2:23 PM

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...

Kelly, Aug 13, 2023 5 144 1
Kelly
Invitations
Kelly, on August 11, 2023 at 5:58 PM

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...

Kelly, Aug 13, 2023 13 169
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diy brides!
Ashlei, on August 9, 2023 at 1:53 PM

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...

Kelly, Aug 9, 2023 5 121
Mrs. S To Be
CHEAP Koozies???
Mrs. S To Be, on August 9, 2011 at 1:27 PM

We are looking for cheap personalized koozies. Our wedding will have wine and beer only , and the beer will be in bottles. Don't want water dripping all over people's clothes, so I would like to...

Custom, Aug 4, 2023 11 3,166 1
Devry
Bamboo Plates Tacky??
Devry, on June 25, 2012 at 9:30 PM

HEY! My mother is driving me nuts when it comes to my plates! Everything is DIY in my wedding even the food/catering part for over 112 people because even doing it that way with buying all cups,...

Mgriceli, Aug 1, 2023 24 2,576
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