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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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Hollyberry
NWR: Anyone here crochet or knit?
Hollyberry, on April 26, 2016 at 1:17 PM

I am making my mom, step mom, and FMIL blankets as part of their thank you gifts for the wedding. I learned to crochet a few years ago but have never finished a blanket (I'm one of those "stop reading...

RobotCat, Apr 27, 2016 20 76
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Foliage Identification HELP! Wedding Flowers!
Nikki, on April 26, 2016 at 8:59 PM

Hello! So I have been planning on doing my own wedding flowers for quite some time and have been diligently working on identifying everything in this bouquet! While I have all the flowers and fillers...

BicycleBuiltForTwo, Apr 26, 2016 2 685
Private_User804
Advice needed - did you use/remake family rings?
Private_User804, on April 25, 2016 at 5:41 PM

My family have generously offered me family rings to use as our wedding bands, with the intention of saving us money. We were so happy to accept, and I love the sentimental boost of wearing heirloom...

JennV, Apr 26, 2016 21 3,362
Crazyinlove<3
What type of pens should I use to hand address our invitations?
Crazyinlove<3, on April 21, 2016 at 5:49 PM

Anyone have tips about which pens to use to address invitations? I don't feel like paying anyone extra to do it and I feel like printing them would take forever. Plus, this way it is more personal. ...

None, Apr 23, 2016 37 9,585
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Backyard Wedding Search!
Kadey, on April 21, 2016 at 2:51 PM

I would LOVE a backyard wedding, but my FH's yard and mine are either too hilly/sloped or there's not enough space. How did y'all work with hills or pools in the backyard? Did anyone use ~someone...

m, Apr 22, 2016 23 9,680
April
DIY Watercolor Placecards!
April, on April 21, 2016 at 11:31 AM

Has anyone DIY'd or partially DIY'd their placecards? I really want to have some floral or watercolor accents as well as have each card be a little bit different but don't want to pay close to...

Nicole, Apr 21, 2016 6 246
Andreya
Getting the Food to the Reception
Andreya, on April 18, 2016 at 1:26 PM

Before we were even engaged, my FH and I decided we wanted chicken fingers, mashed potatoes, and tons of gravy at our wedding. None of the caterers in the area would do that for us, so we're going to...

Marleen P, Apr 19, 2016 190 6,869 1
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Lavalier Lapel systems for wedding
Brooke, on April 19, 2016 at 9:42 AM

Has anyone had any luck with store bought Lavalier Lapel wireless systems for wedding sound?

mimitrue, Apr 19, 2016 4 146
FutureMrsJ
Lanterns for reception
FutureMrsJ, on April 13, 2016 at 12:10 PM

Anyone know where I can find lanterns similar to this in bulk?

2d Bride, Apr 18, 2016 31 276
Midwest May
DIY question.................aisle runner
Midwest May, on April 13, 2016 at 3:21 PM

Standard white aisle runner. Blue satin table runners. What is the best way to attach the satin runners to the center of the aisle runner? Does it have to be sewn? Are the fabric glues really good...

OhCarol!, Apr 14, 2016 29 108
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Tent draping
Daydra, on April 13, 2016 at 3:50 PM

Hello my wedding is set for June 11th 2016......we are having our wedding in my mothers back yard its rustic backyard themed and we are renting a 20x40 tent and expecting around 50 guests. I plan to...

Daydra, Apr 13, 2016 254 1
LauraM
DIY Save the Date magnets?
LauraM, on April 12, 2016 at 1:46 PM

I just watched a YouTube video on diy save the date magnets and it seemed relatively simple. Has anyone else done this before? Is it worth it to just have someone do it for you?

Silk, Apr 13, 2016 7 288
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DIY Photo Booth Printing
Katie, on April 12, 2016 at 8:01 AM

I'm looking into doing a DIY photo booth for my reception to save money. I'm not sure how to go about printing pictures at the reception, though, especially at a reasonable price. What items are best...

HisKitten, Apr 12, 2016 10 263
Destiny
Food Truck for rehearsal dinner!
Destiny, on April 11, 2016 at 1:26 PM

Okay! So we have been looking into finalizing our rehearsal dinner! Originally we decided we would have it at our favorite restaurant, but that ended up being wayyy over cost. So we decided we could...

OGMary, Apr 11, 2016 19 3,507
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Painted Wine Bottles questions
Hammie, on April 11, 2016 at 11:47 AM

So we are planning to do something like this for our centerpieces. We already have all the wine bottles we need and FH was nice enough to clean all the labels off! Now I'm wondering if any of you have...

RiddellMeThis, Apr 11, 2016 8 455
Emster
Help me figure out glasses for DIY bar
Emster, on April 8, 2016 at 1:41 PM

Our venue is basically a bare lodge in the middle of the woods, and we're stocking the bar. We started to look into rentals (need everything but tables and chairs), and we're struggling to decide what...

Emster, Apr 8, 2016 11 2,165
Amanda
Special treat for our guests
Amanda, on April 6, 2016 at 3:50 PM

So all of my guest are from out of town and have to stay in a hotel for the night of the wedding. My FH is being relocated with the Army to Mongtomery, AL and we are having the wedding in Birmingham,...

Christine, Apr 8, 2016 19 429
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My DIY Lace invitation! Need ideas!
tania, on July 11, 2013 at 12:47 PM

Hello, here is a sample pic of the lace I'm using to wrap around my pocket fold card. Any ideas on how to bind the edges of the lace together as neatly as possible? In the pic below the crease is in...

Private User, Apr 6, 2016 19 267
2YearsAway
Open Bar Frozen Drinks?
2YearsAway, on March 31, 2016 at 4:24 PM

Anyone ever had frozen drinks at an outdoor wedding? I actually only want one and I guess I would call it my "signature" drink (even though I didn't really want a signature drink). Every summer my mom...

OriginalLaura, Apr 5, 2016 25 2,514
Mrs. Gravely
How are you asking guests to share their photos?
Mrs. Gravely, on March 11, 2014 at 12:26 PM

I know some couples make signs for instagram sharing, etc. I found a DIY camera box online that you just print and assemble. I'm going to have cards printed for an app that guests can download on...

Picshare, Apr 5, 2016 23 1,977 1
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