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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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Tori
Make your own Sola Wood Flowers
Tori, on November 22, 2016 at 2:33 AM

So ladies, has anyone bought the wood sheets and made their own sola wood flowers? I know you can buy them pre-made but am curious to know if anyone has embarked on the full blown DIY journey. If you...

Sara, Nov 22, 2016 3 315
Jade
Rose Gold Glitter
Jade, on March 30, 2015 at 4:35 PM

Does anyone know where I can find either Rose Gold (Glitter) Spray Paint or Rose Gold Glitter? When I went to Michael's they only had silver & gold glitter spray paint or like metallic paint. I've...

Anita, Nov 19, 2016 15 3,865
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DIY budget friendly wedding reception venues
Alex and Kaitlyn, on November 9, 2016 at 12:39 PM

Hi guys, I'm looking for a DIY budget friendly wedding venue for june 25, 2017 in the Boston area. We have a max budget of about $5000. Our guest list is between 100-150 people. I'm open to all...

GoingBALDwin!!!!!, Nov 19, 2016 29 443
tinyred15
Accidentally purchased flat thank you cards...
tinyred15, on November 13, 2016 at 11:39 AM

As the title suggests, I thought I was purchasing normal thank you cards, but apparently I bought flat cards instead. Has anyone used flat cards as thank yous? Or has anyone received one? I'm pretty...

Mrs. Fall Bride, Nov 17, 2016 16 722
EventuallyErmon
Cake pull etiquette?!?
EventuallyErmon, on November 16, 2016 at 8:59 PM

I have always participated in cake pulls as a single person up until my cousin got married and she chose to do pulls without "the ring" so I was allowed to participate even though I was engaged. I...

EventuallyErmon, Nov 16, 2016 11 2,648
SoontobeMrs.2017
Cardstock and printing
SoontobeMrs.2017, on November 16, 2016 at 1:01 PM

So for our programs and menus I plan on just getting a file from Esty and printing them myself. I'm by no means a DIY person so I need some help. I'm trying to find some cute cardstock but not sure...

Jessica, Nov 16, 2016 7 80
FutureMrs.DAO
DIY Paper FLower Wall
FutureMrs.DAO, on November 12, 2016 at 9:33 PM

Whew! Today I took a stab at creating paper flowers. Im so in love with the flower wall that I must have it for my wedding. Im not really a DIY kind of person as normally I will just buy what ever I...

APD, Nov 15, 2016 15 441
Chantal
How do you print your own address labels from weddingwire?!
Chantal, on November 13, 2016 at 6:55 PM

I have completed my guest list, and I know how to export the name and addresses, But how do I print them on labels? Is there a way to do it directly from weddingwire? Please Help!

Lynnie, Nov 14, 2016 3 373
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Are DJ services really necessary?
Natalie, on October 25, 2016 at 12:14 PM

Our venue has a sound and lighting system with a hookups for mp3 players or laptops, they also provide a wireless mic. With that being said, would you hire a DJ? Most of them charge at least...

Shulamith, Nov 9, 2016 43 3,075
Priscilla
Choosing the right table linen for Half Moon Sweetheart table
Priscilla, on November 8, 2016 at 5:52 PM

My venue let us know that our sweetheart table will be a half moon table measuring 36in diameter, 71.5in long, and 29in. height. I will be going to our downtown garment district to find some gold...

Priscilla, Nov 8, 2016 397
Bethany Ann
Best Goodwill Finds
Bethany Ann, on November 5, 2016 at 10:30 PM

Did anyone incorporate Goodwill (or second hand) finds into their wedding? If so, what was your best Goodwill find?

E.V., Nov 8, 2016 28 246
Elizabeth Buckley
Diy wedding invitations
Elizabeth Buckley, on November 2, 2016 at 11:09 PM

Has anyone on here made their own wedding invites ? I haven't found one that I like alot as a whole I can find parts of each I like. So I thought I'd try to make my own. Did you use a certain online...

Van, Nov 3, 2016 16 210
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What's the easiest way to make a wedding playlist?
Sydney, on November 1, 2016 at 11:07 AM

I'm having to make a two different CDs. One for the music for the wedding party to walk down to, me to walk down to, and for my husband and I to leave to. Then I have to do a second CD of 30 minutes...

OHP, Nov 3, 2016 3 98
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Dried Lavender & Rosemary
Ivana, on November 2, 2016 at 4:02 PM

Hi there, Anyone know what working with dried lavender and rosemary stems is like? I have access to several lavender and rosemary bushes that I can harvest and dry the stems from now until my wedding...

Ivana, Nov 2, 2016 12 1,454
Amanda
DIY belly bands for my invitations!
Amanda, on October 30, 2016 at 4:35 PM

I didn't want to pay a ton per invitation for belly bands so I decided to DIY them. I think they turned out pretty well! What do you guys think?

Amanda, Oct 31, 2016 50 214
Amanda
DIY dye table linens and napkins
Amanda, on October 29, 2016 at 12:49 AM

This might be a stretch on here but I can't find any forums elsewhere that address my dilemma. So I'm struggling to find 'gray' table linens that match in color in different sizes and that aren't...

Nancy, Oct 30, 2016 11 5,167
Lakrecia
Planning a wedding without a wedding planner
Lakrecia, on October 28, 2016 at 3:54 PM

Is it okay to plan my wedding without a wedding planner?

Kameca, Oct 30, 2016 42 409
FutureMrsJCG
Unity braid
FutureMrsJCG, on October 27, 2016 at 5:55 PM

Anyone else ever done a unity braid during the ceremony? I thought it was different and something we can hang instead of just sitting away and collecting dust.

Meghan, Oct 29, 2016 16 242
Bethany Ann
DIY Ideas: Cricut Machine
Bethany Ann, on October 25, 2016 at 9:41 PM

Who has used their Cricut machine for wedding crafts? I'm looking for ideas to utilize my Cricut and hopefully save money.

AyEmVee, Oct 25, 2016 9 232
Savanah
Sangria recipe?!
Savanah, on October 25, 2016 at 11:01 AM

Hey ladies! My bridal shower will be at my home! My moh and I LOVE sangria but I can't say either of us have ever made it at home. I'd like to make a sangria bar as pictured below. Can you guys give...

Savanah, Oct 25, 2016 7 1,614
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