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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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Ink Smuding on Side of Envelope
Countryangel707, on September 26, 2023 at 8:18 AM

I am trying to print out my addresses on my envelopes but every time I try to print an envelope it smears the ink. I have tried going through settings and changing the settings from regular paper to...

Michael, Sep 27, 2023 2 321
Jane
diy reception
Jane, on September 18, 2023 at 10:44 AM

How do I throw together a last minute reception on a very low budget?

Maria, Sep 26, 2023 6 736
Bella
Cooking for reception?
Bella, on February 4, 2016 at 5:47 PM

Okay I know this isn't the norm but I'm just wondering everyone's opinion. Nobody would be cooking the day of the wedding. It'd be a couple days before and it'd be stored then re-heated in the oven....

Sophia, Sep 23, 2023 124 5,292
Alyssa
Pens/markers for guest book
Alyssa, on August 16, 2023 at 9:51 AM

I'm looking for recommendations on your favorite non bleed non smudge writing utensils. Our guest book will be a large book that people can place their photo booth pictures in and leave us a message....

SuperCute, Sep 15, 2023 4 468 1
Giselle
1 year away from wedding… needing some guidance!
Giselle, on September 6, 2023 at 10:34 PM

Hi everyone! Just looking for some guidance on what timeline to follow. I’m planning myself & every app or website has a completely different wedding timeline. Some say to get the dress 1 year or...

Michelle, Sep 9, 2023 12 430
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Real bouquets Diy?
Skylar, on August 23, 2023 at 1:53 PM

Hi guys! I was just scrolling through Pinterest (guilty again, ha ha), and I saw a tutorial for a bouquet that I would really love for my bridesmaids. Do you think it would be a good idea if I did all...

Skylar, Aug 28, 2023 15 1,823
Jenhandlady
Zoom Recording in 2023
Jenhandlady, on July 19, 2023 at 9:44 AM

We have many friends and family who cannot attend in-person so we'd like to do a livestream and recording. One where we would provide a link with passcode so there wouldn't be any potential copyright...

Valerie, Aug 27, 2023 2 463
Damla
Anyone know how to prop this up?
Damla, on May 31, 2018 at 10:59 PM

I bought this beautiful mirror to act as our welcome sign. Only problem is that we won’t be able to prop it against the entrance as I originally thought. I’ve been looking at stands I could use, but...

Sam, Aug 25, 2023 7 6,016
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Azazie Sangria
Samantha, on August 13, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Hi! I have chosen for my girls to wear the new color on Azazie - Sangria! However I am having difficulty finding flower colors to match for bouquets! Any advice would really help. What color scheme...

Skylar, Aug 21, 2023 4 1,194
Michelle
How many pounds of gummy bears do you think i would need for 150 guests?
Michelle, on August 12, 2023 at 4:02 PM

We are planning on doing Albanese gummy bears as part of our wedding favors! We went to the store and bought 5 bags of Albanese gummy bears that were 5 pounds each, so we have 25 pounds total. I'm...

Cassidy, Aug 19, 2023 3 697 1
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Mehndi/welcome Party suggestions
Sophia, on August 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Hi! My fiance and I are getting married next month and I am looking for advice on a timeline for a Mehndi/welcome party. I am South Asian, but he is not and most of our guests will not be South Asian,...

Michael, Aug 16, 2023 1 933
Heather
Snacks for wedding favors
Heather, on May 1, 2023 at 9:08 PM

We're renewing our vows in about 4 months. We have ordered sealing bags for the candy. I'm wondering if I open the original packaging of the Swedish fish & place them into another sealing bag will...

Rosebud, Aug 13, 2023 7 680
Kelly
Invitations
Kelly, on August 11, 2023 at 5:58 PM

We made the regrettable decision 18 months ago to make our own invitations with our silhouette (die cutting machine). It was so stressful! I absolutely do not recommend it unless you have to make less...

Kelly, Aug 13, 2023 13 695
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diy brides!
Ashlei, on August 9, 2023 at 1:53 PM

What did all are you doing to cut cost and save money?! I’m planning on doing decor and flowers in my own, and I have a cricut, so hoping I can find something I can do with it! I haven’t decided if a...

Kelly, Aug 9, 2023 5 989
Devry
Bamboo Plates Tacky??
Devry, on June 25, 2012 at 9:30 PM

HEY! My mother is driving me nuts when it comes to my plates! Everything is DIY in my wedding even the food/catering part for over 112 people because even doing it that way with buying all cups,...

Mgriceli, Aug 1, 2023 24 3,678
Caroline
Propping Up Large Welcome Mirror
Caroline, on April 22, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Hi everyone! I found a steal of a deal for this large antique mirror that we want to use as a welcome sign. It weighs 32-35lbs (maybe more) and the dimensions are 54x32 inches. Because of its height...

Jada, Jul 30, 2023 4 1,927
Lauryn
Buying used diy wedding decor
Lauryn, on June 12, 2023 at 10:32 PM

Hey guys! I am going to DIY a lot at my wedding to save money. And I see all of these TikTok videos of people doing their diy wedding decor. Do y’all know of anyone or a Facebook group of brides that...

Jada, Jul 30, 2023 7 823
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Envelope Seals
Taylor, on April 19, 2023 at 9:24 AM

I am trying to jazz my invitations up a little bit. They are really nothing fancy because I know people are just going to throw them out and it seemed like a waste to spend upwards of...

Jada, Jul 29, 2023 9 819 1
Hannah
Extra Wedding Dress Fabric - Flower Girl Ideas??
Hannah, on July 16, 2023 at 8:27 PM

I need your help! I’m removing the sleeves from my wedding dress. They are mesh full length sleeves floral appliqués. My daughter (1yo) is going to be out flower girl and I want to incorporate it to...

Jada, Jul 29, 2023 4 589
All Smiles
How would you feel if you were asked to PAY to attend a wedding??
All Smiles, on March 27, 2013 at 7:56 PM

One of my co-worker's boyfriend Aunt has gotten married and she did not attend the wedding. When I asked why? she said that the Aunt was has asked anyone who wished to attend to pay $60 per...

Jada, Jul 29, 2023 57 3,690
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