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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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APD
DIY Invites, need some advice on some glue
APD, on December 27, 2016 at 8:05 AM

So I decided to do the invites mostly DIY because I really wanted pocket invitations, but they were way out of my budget. I got 100 of these and paid about $120, woohoo! My problem is, the only...

Stephanie, Dec 30, 2016 13 100
Meghan
DIY Centerpieces - Cities as Table Names
Meghan, on December 28, 2016 at 3:57 PM

My fiance and I are having an Italian themed wedding and his mother came up with a great idea to use names of Italian cities instead of table numbers. I think it's an awesome idea but I'm a bit...

Lawera25, Dec 29, 2016 6 85
MrsCameron
Planning to rent out our rustic wedding cake stand
MrsCameron, on December 27, 2016 at 3:28 PM

Hi! This is a bit random, but this is a question for all brides and/or vendors. I just got my wedding photos back and have had SEVERAL local brides in my area asking if they could purchase or rent the...

MrsCameron, Dec 27, 2016 5 298
Danielle
Holiday Light Projectors as Wedding Decor?
Danielle, on December 22, 2016 at 10:39 AM

Morning WW! So...I might be nuts...feel free to tell me so... Is anyone using an animated light projector as part of their holiday decorations this year? I was planning on stocking up on a ton of...

SwissMs, Dec 23, 2016 7 66
Ivette&Trevor
Hashtag Help Please!
Ivette&Trevor, on December 21, 2016 at 11:52 PM

I would love some ideas on a hashtag for our wedding, My name is Ivette my fiancé is Trevor. Last name Osborne. We will be getting married at an outdoor shooting center! Shoot away!! (: Thank youuuu! ...

LolliPOP, Dec 22, 2016 6 723
@brd2be
DIY Flowers and Centerpieces
@brd2be, on December 14, 2016 at 9:58 AM

Has anyone done this? I have heard going to a wholesale flower market and ordering flowers from there can be a huge cost saver. The food and alcohol for our venue is turning out to be much pricier...

Rachel DellaPorte, Dec 19, 2016 18 1,552
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How Tall Should My Centerpiece Be?
Paige, on December 16, 2016 at 2:29 AM

I'm wanting a centerpiece similar to this one. I can't afford trumpet vases (goodness, so expensive!) I was thinking of making a similar look with tall candle holders or even painted table legs that...

Polly, Dec 16, 2016 3 3,612
RealLifeBride
Donut hole favors
RealLifeBride, on December 15, 2016 at 8:49 AM

Any cute/ puny ideas of what to put on favor bags on donut holes? I was thinking something using donut instead of the words do not but keep getting stuck... I was thinking of putting then in little...

RealLifeBride, Dec 15, 2016 6 196
GummyBearSTL
Poloroid Camera Photobooth/Guestbook
GummyBearSTL, on December 4, 2016 at 2:41 PM

I'm thinking about doing a diy photobooth with a instant-photo with maybe using their photos as part of a Polaroid guest book. 1. What type of camera would you recommend? 2. How many prints per...

Melanie, Dec 12, 2016 12 442
Meghan
Pumpkin card box?
Meghan, on December 9, 2016 at 5:31 AM

I really wanted to buy a white pumpkin card xbox like the one shown, but I cannot find one or find a white foam pumpkin to diy. Does anybody know where I could buy one like this or buy a faux white...

BlueHenBride, Dec 9, 2016 18 1,514
Amber
Newspaper Printing
Amber, on December 9, 2016 at 8:47 AM

I want to turn my wedding programs into a newspaper. I would like them to approximate the size of a real newspaper (maybe a little bit smaller but not much). I am having trouble finding a company that...

Emily, Dec 9, 2016 4 108
Mary
Address book guest book
Mary, on December 8, 2016 at 3:23 AM

We are going to pass on the traditional guest book..we just won't do anything with it after. Instead we are going to do an address book guest book. Each guest fills out an address card with their...

kimmyinjapan, Dec 8, 2016 4 282
H
Aliexpress!?!
Heather, on January 20, 2016 at 8:08 PM

Has anyone had luck on aliexpress???

Ann877, Dec 7, 2016 16 240
M
Babys breath boquets.
Megan, on December 5, 2016 at 7:57 AM

As cliché as it is, I really want babys breath ONLY for my wedding. I hate the idea of spending a ridiculous amount of money on flowers that will just die. I think that fake babys breath looks cheap....

Allymonbanana, Dec 6, 2016 16 382
Laura2.0
Damn it I forgot to put the RSVP date on the RSVP
Laura2.0, on December 5, 2016 at 11:19 AM

I'm so mad at myself. I ordered from Vista print last month and I admit I rushed through it. I just noticed I didn't put the RSVP by date on it. I really don't want to spend extra money and re order....

Jessinlove, Dec 5, 2016 8 1,042
Alisea & Jose
Pizza Bar ??
Alisea & Jose, on December 1, 2016 at 12:36 PM

So me and my FI are VERY non - traditional ( Alice in wonderland themed wedding) and we are trying to cut costs on food what does everyone think about a pizza bar ? ANY SUGGESTIONS/COMMENTS/PICTURES? ...

Alisea & Jose, Dec 3, 2016 46 2,724
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Diy dancefloor???
Leticia, on November 30, 2016 at 3:22 PM

I have been searching everywhere for dancefloor rental and the least expensive place I found is charging $18 per square and I'm thinking I need a 20x20 floor so that comes close to $600...

mlucheck, Dec 1, 2016 6 545
Alisia
DIY Tulle, Light and Greenery Backdrop
Alisia, on November 30, 2016 at 3:39 PM

I need advice on the best way to make a giant reception backdrop with tulle, lights and some greenery. The staff at our reception place would be hanging it, so I'm not concerned about that. I just...

Alisia, Nov 30, 2016 8 284
Mr&Mrs89
Tea bag wedding favors?
Mr&Mrs89, on November 25, 2016 at 9:39 PM

Hi fellow brides! Happy Friday! so I'm debating on doing custom prepackaged tea bags or DIY tea bag favors (I'll buy bags and buy bulk tea bags and put 2-3 tea bags in it). So far I'm thinking...

Candi, Nov 28, 2016 19 273
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Themes for a November, December wedding
SARA, on November 25, 2016 at 1:04 PM

Hi! I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for a sophisticated theme for a November/December wedding. So, not "fall" or "winter wonderland", but something creative!

Mrs. Coakley, Nov 26, 2016 18 845
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