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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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Brittanie
DIY tall candle holders
Brittanie, on March 4, 2016 at 3:13 PM

These came out so good! I am excited to use them for the entry way with big candles on top! Let me know if you want the details!

Jessica, Mar 4, 2016 13 111
Space Princess
Nerd place card holders
Space Princess, on March 3, 2016 at 11:44 AM

So excited found Lego place card holders I can make. EBay sells legos by the pound. So I'm gonna DIY this idea. Anyone thought of something similar?

Jenyl, Mar 3, 2016 10 1,630
materantiqua
Weather contingency plans for outdoor wedding
materantiqua, on March 2, 2016 at 7:32 PM

I have around 100 guests, and I wasn't worried until people started making me worry. We're in California, and for those of you who live under a cave, we're in a drought despite even being told we...

Original VC, Mar 3, 2016 13 980
jessica
What to put in welcome bags
jessica, on February 10, 2016 at 6:28 PM

What can I put in guest welcome bags that isn't junk but doesn't cost a ton? I'm having a destination wedding so I do want to give my guests some good stuff for traveling to be part of our day, but I...

Zoey, Mar 2, 2016 23 1,417
Danielle
Money Dance vs. Honeymoon Fund Jar
Danielle, on March 7, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Several of our guests have asked us if we are going to be doing a money dance. When I tell them no, they insist we need to! We don't want to though. Simply put, I just don't like the whole concept of...

Jessica, Mar 1, 2016 45 3,302
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Average Cost for Catholic wedding with 60-100 guests?
Ginny, on February 26, 2016 at 11:39 PM

Hello! I am new to this site. My Fiance and I are a bit tight on money. We originally were going to have only 30 people but we both have big families. Our church costs less then $200. What do...

Ginny, Feb 27, 2016 19 4,860
Stefanie
Guestbook Bench
Stefanie, on July 11, 2014 at 9:41 AM

While pinterest-ing, I found the idea for a guestbook bench. I love the idea! The bench part is done (thanks to my handy cousin), but I am not sure what to give guests to sign with. Is a standard...

Melissa, Feb 25, 2016 10 1,856
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Feather Fans
Kelle, on February 25, 2016 at 11:23 AM

I'm getting married in september and I have a gatsby theme and I really want my bridesmaids to have petite feather fans instead of bouquets however I don't want to pay $70 for each one. Does...

MrsA, Feb 25, 2016 2 280
themrsgoble
Gamer/Geek wedding
themrsgoble, on February 21, 2016 at 5:11 AM

Hello everyone! I just got engaged and we are looking to do a gamer/geek wedding. However we dont want it to look like a hot mess of crazy ideas. I have looked on Pinterest and found really cool...

Melissa847, Feb 25, 2016 27 1,906
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Average cost of your centerpieces in the Northeast?
Sci Fi Bride, on February 24, 2016 at 11:18 AM

And before you say "google it", I did, and came up with $30-$100, which is a huge price spread. And please, let me know if you did it yourself or had them done. I'm trying to decide it...

L&D. Duff, Feb 24, 2016 29 410
Briley
DIY/Printable Invitations & Signs
Briley, on February 19, 2016 at 1:57 PM

Brides; I was thinking about purchasing some DIY signs off of Etsy. You can buy them and then print them yourself. It seems like a really good way to save money on invitations. Plus one of the shops I...

Sara, Feb 21, 2016 21 324
CaliBride2B
Show me your invitations that you had printed from an online printer!
CaliBride2B, on February 4, 2016 at 9:44 PM

So I'm now debating if I really want to use vistaprint to print my invitations. I have the design but I've heard so-so things about their quality. Can anyone share pictures of invitations they've had...

Future Mrs. R Perez, Feb 17, 2016 39 408
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Looking for solution to this reception issue (confetti related) Need smart brains, Please help!!!
Eric, on June 13, 2013 at 12:28 PM

I have this grand romantic idea where in the middle of our bride groom dance my ushers activate a huge pull string pinata thing filled with sparkly tiny tiny tiny confetti pieces and they spread out...

Emily720, Feb 16, 2016 14 116
Yolanda
Bridesmaid Newsletter Template
Yolanda, on July 21, 2015 at 9:39 PM

Hi, I would like to send information out to my wedding party via the a newsletter and I was wondering if anybody out there had a template they wouldn't mind sharing.

Jason, Feb 15, 2016 22 2,069
hogwartsdork
wedding album for the mother in law
hogwartsdork, on February 5, 2016 at 11:30 AM

I am going to be receiving all of my photos soon and was wondering how all of you laid out the parent albums. I'd rather get this out of the way for namely my mother in law-- who demanded the week...

Private_User804, Feb 12, 2016 11 2,795
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No dj at our wedding
Amber, on February 7, 2016 at 10:57 AM

We have decided to not have a dj and just use Pandora, without commercials or another form of music instead of paying a ridiculous amount of money.. Anyone else not having a dj at their reception?

LeahKtoL, Feb 10, 2016 52 336
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Place Cards with Meal Identification: Ideas?
Megan, on February 9, 2016 at 6:21 PM

For my reception I have to have place cards that also let the waiters know which meal the guests have chosen. I initially thought of using different colored gems to signify each meal, but I'm a little...

Megan, Feb 9, 2016 9 843
Pabby13
DIY flower dog leash
Pabby13, on February 3, 2016 at 10:03 PM

So I barely ever do crafts because it looks like a 2 year old did it, but I can honestly say I'm pretty happy with my first try at a flower dog leash! This most likely will be the only thing I DIY...

Pabby13, Feb 4, 2016 18 148
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Wedding hashtag help
Alyssa, on February 4, 2016 at 2:30 AM

Hey pretty ladies. I am getting married this summer and my last name will be Kerr. Any ideas on some fun/great hashtags?!

Shelby, Feb 4, 2016 3 383
Caitlyn
Tent Lighting (How much to buy)
Caitlyn, on February 3, 2016 at 9:35 AM

We are looking to do this kind of lighting with our tent however the company we are renting our tent from doesn't rent these types of lights. We are renting a 40x60 pole tent and my dad is going to...

2d Bride, Feb 3, 2016 4 2,088
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