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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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Vandekerklove31717
PSA: Hobby Lobby has 50% off of their Wedding stuff
Vandekerklove31717, on January 10, 2017 at 11:11 AM

I know a lot of people on here dislike Hobby Lobby for a lot of different reasons. We are all entitled to our own opinion. Hobby Lobby is the closest craft store to me, so I depend on it for a lot. I...

Del, Jan 10, 2017 32 424
Melody
DIY arch?
Melody , on January 7, 2017 at 8:40 PM

Anyone build their own ceremony arch? Or buy one instead of renting one? Cant seem to find one for rent in my area that isnt an arm and a leg. We are open to any type.

futuremrsP, Jan 10, 2017 29 511
Bee
For those that printed addresses directly onto the envelopes...
Bee, on January 8, 2017 at 8:08 PM

What store did you use? If you printed it at home, what printer did you use? We already have the envelopes (came with our invites) so buying them through the print services at Minted won't work. If...

Kayce, Jan 9, 2017 13 2,824 1
future mrs bridgewater
Bring your own food
future mrs bridgewater, on May 19, 2013 at 12:44 AM

Hi guys, Im a little stress right now, but i'm looking for a reception venue in las vegas that would allow me to bring my own cook meal from home. My dad is a chef in Jamaica and he wants to do my...

Andrea, Jan 5, 2017 6 409
H
Artificial flowers vs real flowers
Hannah, on January 2, 2017 at 12:38 PM

I'm planning on making my centerpieces and bouquets myself with artificial flowers for my wedding. Pros? Cons? Thoughts? Advice? Anything helps!!

Rachel DellaPorte, Jan 5, 2017 10 539
Shelby
No DJ - No Problem!
Shelby, on January 3, 2017 at 10:27 AM

I just wanted to share my latest wedding hack: SPOTIFY! since we have no DJ (small reception, not much dancing) we were struggling to find the right music to put on our ipod to play. The venue is...

Shelby, Jan 3, 2017 11 2,468 2
Sarah
Doilies instead of chargers
Sarah, on November 4, 2015 at 4:07 PM

Hi all, I'm doing a buffet style reception and instead of over thinking, I thought I'd ask you all! We will have the high quality plastic plates with silver trim. I've thought about doing charger...

Brittany, Jan 3, 2017 21 4,646
mel
DIY Photo Booths
mel, on December 28, 2016 at 1:12 PM

We're on a super budget and don't want to spend $500 on a photo booth. We're not dying to have a photo booth at our wedding, it would just be a nice little add on. I briefly thought about...

Kayla, Jan 1, 2017 16 461
THE Mrs. Russell
What is this font?!
THE Mrs. Russell, on March 17, 2014 at 3:48 PM

I've google searched, run through font websites and I can't seem to figure out what this font is - any experts on here that can help me out? I'm looking for the font used for the couples name and the...

Private User, Dec 31, 2016 14 162
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 13 104
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 86
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 5 300
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 1,556
P
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 3,640
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 6 197
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 12 445
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 1,550
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 4 120
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