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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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Emily
Any advice for a park wedding/reception?
Emily, on May 23, 2016 at 10:02 AM

I don't want it to seem tacky or lame... I'm getting a lot of nice rentals; farm tables, chiavari chairs, umbrellas, nice China and flatware, I'll have lots of fresh flowers, chiffon table runners,...

WolfWedding2016, May 23, 2016 18 120
JoRocka
DIY Faux Mercury Glass Question
JoRocka, on May 20, 2016 at 9:09 AM

Alright ladies- I'm tackling mercury glass this weekend- but my question is- they say do it on the inside of the vase- but then you can't put water in there... because I guess it'll ruin the paint?...

JoRocka, May 20, 2016 20 1,309
Keladriel
Silk flowers or paper flowers?
Keladriel, on May 17, 2016 at 11:17 AM

I'm thinking about doing faux flowers for the wedding instead of real ones so that I can work on arranging them in advance (not enough money in the budget for a pro florist). I can't decide if I...

Maggie, May 18, 2016 20 1,201
beautyofdreams
Postage Vent!!! How much did you spend?
beautyofdreams, on May 13, 2016 at 10:38 AM

OMG! I took my invites to usps and bc they are not completely flat they said the machine would rip them up and thus they need to be mailed as a parcel! $2.45 per postage. I knew they would be...

MissMtoMrsC, May 16, 2016 68 506
Jessica
Rustic wedding DIY food?
Jessica, on August 31, 2014 at 2:33 PM

I'm getting married in October 2016 and we're having a rustic country theme. I'm doing a ton of diy projects and even considering doing my own food. What kinds of food would work best for an outdoor...

Tiffany, May 16, 2016 16 6,240
Mrs.KatieK
Pavilion Ceremony
Mrs.KatieK, on May 13, 2016 at 1:04 PM

So FH and I are getting married in a state park pavilion. Well, technically we'll be outside of it and most of the guests will be under it. I want to put something at the back of the pavilion to block...

Maggie, May 13, 2016 7 978
Kaylie
Running a ceremony without a coordinator.
Kaylie, on May 13, 2016 at 12:51 PM

I've posted a couple random questions regarding this here and there, but I wanted to get some advice from those who went through this or are going to be. My reception venue has a coordinator who takes...

Celia Milton, May 13, 2016 5 1,340
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Alternative to Wedding planner
Nora , on May 12, 2016 at 3:25 AM

Hi so i have few family members and little friends I'm looking for linen help and chair rental and timing execution also flower help.... Any suggestions? And no I'm not saying i wanted my family or...

OG Matt, May 12, 2016 10 109 1
Diana
ordering flowers online
Diana, on February 17, 2012 at 11:57 AM

Hey all! I Was hoping you could help me. months ago I ran into a website where you can order simple bouquets already set up for your (fresh flowers) and they're delivered two days before the wedding...

sandra, May 12, 2016 17 1,242
FutureMrsCarlstad
Wedding Program Board Materials
FutureMrsCarlstad, on May 10, 2016 at 10:51 AM

I have decided I want to have a Program Board(s), instead of printing individual programs. In my mind, they aren't used for more than 30 minutes and then go in the trash. Our ceremony will be pretty...

Antonett, May 10, 2016 11 142
Ololufe
Guest names on table at the reception?
Ololufe, on May 10, 2016 at 6:20 PM

I'm planning on doing a assigned table poster/sign/frame by alphabetical order. The poster will be at the door for people to check which table they are assigned to. My mom wants me to do a separate...

JennV, May 10, 2016 8 195
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DIY Lettermate
VWCat, on December 11, 2015 at 11:21 PM

If you're anything like me, you do not want to spend money purchasing a lettermate. I've been wanting one, but really it's $10 for something you might use once to address your wedding invite...

Melissa, May 9, 2016 17 270
Courtney
Best Ink for Fingerprint Guestbook
Courtney, on March 19, 2016 at 6:57 PM

I've been looking online and haven't been able to find solid advice on this one...we're having our wedding at a vineyard so our guestbook will be a grapevine thumbprint guestbook (our guests'...

Courtney, May 8, 2016 18 3,847
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Uplighting
FortyandFabulous, on April 22, 2016 at 6:34 PM

I really want uplighting at my wedding but ultimately it is a want not a must for the wedding with the costs of everything else. I've priced it around from our chosen venue to some rental places, I...

FortyandFabulous, May 7, 2016 22 1,060
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Hashtag help
Molly, on May 6, 2016 at 9:09 PM

I am decorating my friends wedding that is quickly approaching. I cannot come up with a clever hashtag. Her name is Victoria McCracken and his name is Daniel Fraser. Their wedding is May 27th.

MrsInSeptember, May 6, 2016 8 239
Allee
Need help with wedding hashtag!
Allee, on May 2, 2016 at 11:22 AM

Can't think of anything catchy for our hashtag, were getting married in Santa Rosa Beach, FL Oct 1st My name: Allee Blackburn Grooms: Austin Coleman

Nonna T, May 4, 2016 16 549
Ameline
NWR: Can you send Amazon packages to a hospital room?
Ameline, on May 4, 2016 at 9:51 AM

My brother is having surgery, and Amazon has some cute care packages. But I've only ever sent things from flower shops to hospital rooms. Does anyone know if Amazon will deliver there? I'm a few hours...

Staci, May 4, 2016 1 8,209
Cynthia
How much did you spend on your decorations?
Cynthia, on April 27, 2016 at 10:22 AM

As a DIY bride I am curious as to how much has been spent, and/or will be spent on the decorations of your venues? ceremony? reception?

patches, Apr 27, 2016 16 2,061
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Do it Yourself Wedding Program
Samantha, on April 26, 2016 at 11:45 AM

Hey! So I found a couple wedding program ideas that I liked on pintrest and made a personalized wedding program for our wedding coming up June 30th! Its about 7 pages long because we wanted to write...

OG Matt, Apr 27, 2016 16 184
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DIY photo booth with laptop?
Brandieb123, on April 26, 2016 at 9:04 PM

Has anyone done this? I was just looking at things online and came across it

Jess, Apr 27, 2016 6 1,148
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