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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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Anonymous
Vacation Rental?
Anonymous, on January 27, 2012 at 5:22 PM

This is probably going to sound crazy, but as tight as money can be in this economy, I am curious if anyone has done this? Has anyone ever rented out a vaction home for a week, and used it to be...

Darryl, Mar 16, 2017 12 937
Katy
Zazzle - Semi-Gloss or Matte
Katy, on March 16, 2017 at 2:49 PM

Hey ladies! I'm new here and just wondering - for those of you who ordered through Zazzle for invitations - what kind of paper did you choose? I'm debating between the semi-gloss and the matte. I've...

Katy, Mar 16, 2017 1 1,303
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Tips to customize/personalize mason jars?
Deidre, on March 15, 2017 at 1:04 PM

I'm sorry if this has been posted already I'm new to this. I'm wanting to DIY custom mason jars as part of my favors/drinking glasses (ie: names, date, maybe pretty design) and I was wondering the...

Roxanne, Mar 15, 2017 7 888
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Adding black to my dress thoughts
Mindy, on March 14, 2017 at 11:50 AM

So I wanted to wear an all black wedding dress to our wedding but my fh had a fit. We are having a black and white wedding and so I wanted to add black to my dress then. I bought a pure white dress...

Lorri, Mar 15, 2017 54 187
FutureMrsH
Cricut engagement invites!
FutureMrsH, on March 13, 2017 at 9:51 PM

I'm actually in love with my engagement party invites! Made them with my cricut and I think it's awesome! Pumped!!!

StealingtheKredel, Mar 14, 2017 20 177
Penelope
DIY disasters...let's hear them!
Penelope, on March 7, 2017 at 1:44 PM

My mom and I are planting wild flowers in her garden spot for the wedding and I am anticipating beautiful flowers and a special meaning after a magical time spent with my mom as we bring life to my...

Penelope, Mar 14, 2017 40 204
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Zazzle wedding invitations
M, on March 13, 2017 at 1:53 PM

Hi all, What are your thoughts on ordering wedding invitations from Zazzle.com? I found an invite that I love but I'm afraid of ordering because I don't know the quality. I've attached the invitation...

Jolena, Mar 13, 2017 16 1,069
Ayrial
Centerpiece
Ayrial, on March 12, 2017 at 6:02 PM

Been on wedding mission mode today! Did all my centerpiece! They came out wonderful, all they need is the beta fish. ETA; no betta fish anymore. Show me your centerpieces!? Started organizing my rsvp!...

Anne, Mar 12, 2017 45 214
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Rent Cricut Machine?
Katie, on March 11, 2017 at 10:29 PM

I'd really like to use a Cricut to address my wedding invitation envelopes, but I don't think it's worth the investment to buy one. Does anyone know if it's possible to rent one? I live in northwest...

Katie, Mar 12, 2017 7 15,398 1
Drea
Printing Invites (CatPrint or VistaPrint)
Drea, on March 10, 2017 at 6:36 PM

Hi all! Has anyone used CatPrint for their invites? Or VistaPrint? We're doing the invite, RSVP postcard (which is why we're being picky because the paper needs to be good quality to make it back to...

Shelby, Mar 11, 2017 12 191
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Florist or DIY
Anne, on March 10, 2017 at 9:40 PM

I'm debating whether or not to have a florist do our flowers or if we can put the bouquets together ourselves! My friend did this the night before with her bridesmaids as bonding time. She said they...

K.M., Mar 11, 2017 23 542
pamela
Catering alternatives at venue that requires liability insurance.
pamela, on March 10, 2017 at 2:56 PM

I am trying to save money by not going with a traditional wedding caterer. At first I wanted to do some home cooked and some catered options however my venue requires liability insurance from any...

Juli, Mar 10, 2017 9 2,753
Laura
Thank you cards and my not so lovely handwriting
Laura, on March 8, 2017 at 1:28 PM

So I'm writing my thank you cards from my bridal shower and I'm so self conscious of my handwriting! I showed my sister one of my thank you cards just to see if it was okay and she replies with saying...

TheBlindBride, Mar 10, 2017 21 2,287
wifeytobejuly17
Does anyone have wedding insurance?
wifeytobejuly17, on March 8, 2017 at 4:12 PM

How much should I expect to pay for wedding insurance? Where do you get it from? Gah. I've google'd it but I guess I'm a little confused on what I should be looking for.

Karie, Mar 9, 2017 18 279
Kayla
Is having a childrens corner at the reception normal?
Kayla, on December 2, 2011 at 12:20 PM

My son is only18 months and there will be other children at or reception I'm sure but how do I keep them entertained while we cut the cake and first dance. I was thinking of having a little corner(...

Tamiko, Mar 9, 2017 21 2,993
HappilyEverCedeno
Bridesmaid Proposals - Boxes and Ideas
HappilyEverCedeno, on May 10, 2016 at 4:29 PM

I'm looking for inexpensive cute boxes that I can send directly to my girls in the mail. I don't want to buy cute boxes that have to go in ugly mail boxes haha! Also does anyone have ideas of good...

Tara, Mar 9, 2017 30 1,601
Ms2MRS
Sam's Club Flowers
Ms2MRS, on March 8, 2017 at 1:59 PM

Ladies who have used Sam's Club for DIY Centerpieces.. Pros/Cons?? I'm afraid that the flowers will die before the wedding

Patricia, Mar 8, 2017 16 823
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Help! I want my wedding to be my wedding not everyone else's!!!
Kimberly, on March 6, 2017 at 10:06 AM

Do I cave in and have all the extras (that I do not want) or do it my way (fiance stands by me either way). 1) My mom wants me to have lots of flowers and to walk with a bouquet. I don't. I am having...

Elizabeth, Mar 8, 2017 46 1,570
Maya
where to buy wine beer and spiriis for cheap
Maya, on May 5, 2012 at 9:42 AM

Planning on having an open bar ona budget where is the cheapest place to buy these items from???

Frankie, Mar 7, 2017 7 363
Hopeless Romantic
Anyone not having a Day of Coordinator?
Hopeless Romantic, on March 3, 2017 at 12:02 AM

50 person wedding. Reception venue opens at 8am, Ceremony at 4pm 4 family members begging to help set up and I feel strongly that I can do it with their help. We need to set up: put linens on 8...

AK, Mar 7, 2017 48 2,173
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