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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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Kathryn
Do Not Work the Week of Your Wedding
Kathryn, on September 9, 2015 at 1:56 PM

Dear God, I am only working 2 days this week but I wish I wasn't! I wanted to take the whole week off but I am already taking unpaid time for the honeymoon so I decided to work 2 days. Today has been...

Sakinah, Sep 28, 2015 57 1,386
#happilyeverpatton2016
Mini wine or champagne bottles....where oh where can I find?
#happilyeverpatton2016, on September 25, 2015 at 2:39 PM

As a thank you gift to the guests I would like to (all depending on costs) give my guests a mini wine bottle with personalized labels. I have no idea where to find. I know where to get the labels,...

Lara, Sep 25, 2015 11 15,597
C.T.&J.J1014
Wedding Seed Favors
C.T.&J.J1014, on January 10, 2012 at 10:25 PM

Hello ALL! I the MOH in my best friends wedding this spring and I have come up with the idea of giving flower seeds as the favors - however I'm stuck on sayings for what we can put on the bag/envelope...

Kimi, Sep 25, 2015 22 3,070
MrsBest2B
Any DIY ring sizing tips?
MrsBest2B, on September 24, 2015 at 1:11 PM

So here's the gist of it. FH purchased e-ring 6.5 which is what I told him I was. I was fat, it was uncomfortable, we had it resized to a 7. I lost 15lbs (yay, but not even close to where I want to...

RJmargo, Sep 24, 2015 9 936
Lolerskates84
Save the Date Video
Lolerskates84, on September 21, 2015 at 6:57 PM

Hi! Trying to stay on budget so we are thinking of creating a Save the Date video instead of sending cards. Does anyone have insight on what software to use? I'm hoping to find something free online...

Corinne_, Sep 22, 2015 7 1,960
SoontobeJB
Show me your Ikea Tolsby Frame Table Numbers
SoontobeJB, on September 21, 2015 at 10:35 AM

Someone recommended adding rhinestones to mine but I don't want to mess them up 3 weeks away from the wedding. I know many of you are using them, so I'd love to see them and hear how you decorated...

WolfWedding2016, Sep 21, 2015 10 548
Melissa
Bridal shower favors - nail polish in bulk
Melissa, on September 21, 2015 at 12:42 PM

So I'm looking for a bulk or lot of either Essie or opi nail polish in a hot pink color (not too pricey, if that's even applicable) to give as a favor. Has anyone done this? If so where did you get...

Melissa, Sep 21, 2015 3 1,989
km90
DIY Bar Cost
km90, on September 16, 2015 at 10:35 AM

Help!!! We are stocking our own bar for the wedding, and I have no idea what we should be even looking at budget wise. Even a ballpark idea would be helpful! We're planning/hoping to do beer and...

SallieB, Sep 20, 2015 13 1,712
A
Cleaning Used Chair Covers
Amanda , on September 16, 2015 at 1:01 PM

I am wanting to clean satin chair covers at home. The chair colors are white. Am I able to wash these chair covers at home? Some blogs I am reading say it is ok and just to put your washer on the...

Amanda, Sep 18, 2015 2 767
Priscilla
Wedding dream being destroyed
Priscilla, on September 11, 2015 at 4:20 PM

So we have been "planning" our wedding since last year. we had all this time to save up and pay everything off little by little. But now we are in September and my Wedding is in November and we have...

Kmess, Sep 15, 2015 12 80
C
Self catering and cleanup for a backyard wedding??
Courtney, on September 13, 2015 at 2:40 PM

I was wondering if anyone had thoughts on self catering for a backyard wedding? It would only be about 45 people or less, at my mother's house in her backyard. Any thoughts on how cleanup should go?...

Mrs. Nicole, Sep 14, 2015 12 963
P
Wedding cheesecake help!
Private User, on September 13, 2015 at 2:21 AM

My FH loves cheesecake and hates regular cake so we decided we were going to have a two tiered cheesecake for our wedding. Now I'm torn between paying a bakery to make it or just DIY it. Do any of you...

Private User, Sep 14, 2015 17 681
Reggie
Shorten(ed) songs? Fading songs out?
Reggie, on September 8, 2015 at 6:30 PM

So my FMIL has now said she wants a mother-son dance and has chosen a freaking 6 minute song. A) I don't want it to take that long an B) FH doesn't want to dance for that long because he hates it....

VMDIZZLE, Sep 9, 2015 4 1,468
nancy
Fellow MOT's, any advice on what to use for Chuppah poles?
nancy, on September 8, 2015 at 10:31 AM

I am building my own Chuppah (two weeks out, I know I am crazy) and need advice on what to use for Chuppah poles. They should be light but sturdy. Thanks!

nancy, Sep 8, 2015 7 253
Amanda & Michael
Has anyone ever ordered Sam's Club or Blooms by the Box Flowers for their wedding?
Amanda & Michael, on May 14, 2015 at 11:23 AM

HI guys! I am hoping for some ideas/tips/reviews on ordering flowers in bulk, and making my own simple arrangements. I found out that Sam's Club sells flowers in bulk to make your own arrangements....

Tori, Sep 6, 2015 12 426
Debra
Opinions on DIY Wedding Broom (PICS)
Debra, on September 2, 2015 at 10:21 PM

Please give me opinions and feedback on this project. Our florist will add flowers to the broom so please use your imagination. I did not have any flowers to add for effect. #1 before pic #2 full...

Celia Milton, Sep 4, 2015 12 103
SH
Pretty Postcard Postage
SH, on September 3, 2015 at 8:19 PM

We got postcards for save the dates, and one of the draws was that postcards cost less to mail (35 cents as opposed to 49 for a standard letter, which adds up when you're mailing a lot)... but now as...

Leigh, Sep 4, 2015 7 147
Megan
Chalkboards anyone?
Megan, on March 7, 2013 at 4:07 PM

Who else is doing chalkboards at their wedding? I have have two white wooden frames and the stands for them to go on so far... Questions: -What are you using for the chalkboard? I was thinking...

Chalkboard Signs Ren, Sep 3, 2015 27 197
GrayCatVintage
Tired Wedding Trends: Which ones are you sick of, or are doing anyway?
GrayCatVintage, on March 6, 2014 at 3:41 PM

While Pinterest is wonderful for inspiration, I think it has ruined basically everything "unique" about weddings today. You see something on there and you think "OH HOW CUTE" only to find about 3 of...

Nikki, Sep 1, 2015 61 724
Kristen
$10,000 Budget - Help! All the way from Australia : )
Kristen, on August 31, 2015 at 8:00 AM

My partner and I are recently engaged, and I've already jumped into wedding pre-planning (way too excited not too). He's the very laid back type that would be happy with a quick, anywhere ceremony,...

Kristen, Aug 31, 2015 6 1,124
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