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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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Kelsey
Wedding Day of Timeline Template
Kelsey, on August 13, 2016 at 6:02 PM

Have ya'll came across any good wedding day timelines? Thanks in advance ya'll are the best!!

Kristi, Aug 13, 2016 2 779
Carm
Template for seating chart
Carm, on August 13, 2016 at 10:43 AM

Does anyone have or come across any excel templates for seating charts? I want to keep the guest list, table count, and where they'll be sitting all in one place.

nautiwife, Aug 13, 2016 8 2,879
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Number of pages in guestbook?
Lindsay, on August 11, 2016 at 8:25 PM

I'm DIYing my guestbook with blank 12x12 scrapbook pages, front and back. For ~150 guests, how many pages is appropriate?

Kristi, Aug 11, 2016 4 597
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Polaroid Wedding Guest Book
gamecock0207, on April 11, 2014 at 7:15 AM

So my fiance and I want to do a Polaroid Wedding Guest book where the guests can take a picture of themselves, put it in our book, and then write us a note instead of the traditional signing of the...

Shannon, Aug 11, 2016 12 872
MizzzCara
Seating Chart Display
MizzzCara, on August 10, 2016 at 11:55 PM

I'm trying to figure out how to display our seating chart. Nothing is really jumping out at me so I was going to go with a window and write on each pane. Our theme is rustic so I was wondering if...

Mrs. Fall Bride, Aug 11, 2016 22 351
Holly
Lantern Centerpieces
Holly, on August 10, 2016 at 7:21 PM

Ok so I am back and forth with center piece ideas... at first I made a centerpiece with a chandelier from michaels and made balls of fake flowers on the sides.. I decided I didn't like it anymore.. so...

MeetTheHamiltons, Aug 11, 2016 29 3,396
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Markers to write on mirrors?
Stephanie, on August 9, 2016 at 12:51 PM

So I have kind of a vintage glam theme going for my wedding at this historic estate, and I found this BEAUTIFUL vintage gold framed mirror at the flea market! I'd love to use it at our venue, but I...

Allison, Aug 9, 2016 6 8,696 1
Ms2MRS
Ceremony Stage Decor
Ms2MRS, on August 8, 2016 at 9:24 AM

My venue has a stage that we will use for ceremony. Can anyone suggest ways to decorate the stage? See pics below Thinking of a chuppah but we will have to use space for dj & band afterwards. Any...

Midwest May, Aug 9, 2016 8 135
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Illinois outdoor wedding
Amanda, on August 8, 2016 at 9:45 AM

I want to find the perfect outdoor forestry feel for my wedding, but not sure what the best spot would be that is inexpensive in Illinois...any suggestions?

Cat On a Hot Tin Roo, Aug 8, 2016 11 154 1
Amber
Template Insert for 2 x 6 photo booth frames
Amber, on November 16, 2015 at 8:49 AM

Hello everyone! My fiancé and I would like to use the 2 x 6 clear photo booth frames as seating place cards and also include a little message about replacing with photos from the photo booth. Has...

Jen, Aug 5, 2016 4 1,717
Karin
DIY or Self Serve cocktail hour/open bar
Karin, on August 3, 2016 at 3:38 PM

I want to serve beer and wine but I don't want to pay for a bartender since I'm having a small backyard wedding. I was thinking of having beer and wine coolers on ice near the drink station but I...

NewFutureMrs, Aug 4, 2016 58 2,099
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Ideas for stabilizing easels?
Elizabeth, on August 2, 2016 at 10:10 AM

I have four easels to hold framed chalkboards, but I'm afraid they will fall over from the wind, guests hitting them, etc. Does anyone have any ideas about how I could weigh them down or stabilize...

Lynnie, Aug 2, 2016 1 1,474
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Anyone used PartyBell.com
Amanda, on July 31, 2016 at 6:01 PM

Has anyone used PartyBell.com? I've found only one 3rd party site with reviews. They were 5 star. But I can't find anything else about them so it makes me worry if they're legitimate reviews. They...

Amanda, Jul 31, 2016 889
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DIY Wood slices
Lindsay, on July 30, 2016 at 12:12 PM

HI all, I was wondering if anyone has had the wood slices as chargers/centerpieces and on the cupcake table? Did you just leave them natural, stain them, or polyethylene them? Thank you for any...

Formal Pajamas, Jul 30, 2016 3 303
Alice
Cricut wedding DIY
Alice, on July 28, 2016 at 3:16 PM

Has anyone used Cricut to DIY their wedding decor or invites? And if so what did you make? Show me your projects! My coworker just mentioned Cricut today and there's so much ideas on Pinterest!...

JuneBride, Jul 29, 2016 11 406 1
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Adding a bit of color to my dress!
Allison, on July 27, 2016 at 12:44 PM

I have a rather traditional wedding dress. It wasn't what I originally thought I wanted, but we found it at a really great deal, and when I put it on I felt pretty, like a bride! The only thing I...

JustBre, Jul 28, 2016 31 2,132
PNK
Baby's Breath and Flowers
PNK, on July 27, 2016 at 10:32 AM

So in planning our ceremony and reception, I never wanted a lot of flowers. I think they're beautiful but in the grand scheme of things it's not where I want to blow a large portion of our budget....

Alice, Jul 27, 2016 13 148
Jennalyn
Backdrop diy or rent?
Jennalyn, on July 8, 2016 at 6:22 AM

I'm debating on if I should make the backdrop for behind my head table or just find a company to rent it.anyone have input if you made yousr how easy was it? Will the price difference be significant? ...

null, Jul 23, 2016 8 558
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Where can I get fake pumpkins in various sizes?
Stephanie, on July 16, 2016 at 8:55 AM

So, I'm getting married in the fall and I want to use pumpkins for my centerpieces. I'd like to use a variety of sizes, but I'm having trouble finding them (especially for a discount)! It seems like I...

Nancy, Jul 23, 2016 20 228
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Fake flowers for church...yay or nay???
Kim, on July 22, 2016 at 11:03 AM

So, I'm already spending loads of money on flowers...We are getting married in the church and they have 2 "vases" that we could either take and fill ourselves or have a florist do for decoration of...

Meaghan, Jul 23, 2016 15 1,044
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