Skip to main content

Do It Yourself

Join group

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!

30,168
Members

Discussions

Sort by:
Last comment
  • Messages
  • Visits
  • Last comment
  • Date
  • Unanswered
Monica SC
A whole day filled with wedding errands!
Monica SC, on August 28, 2015 at 6:57 PM

Picked up our marriage license, picked up FHs wedding shoes that were being stretched, picked up gifts for my shower hosts, and picked up my wedding dress from the seamstress! Now I am cooking a...

Christina, Aug 31, 2015 4 109
Mrs. G
Flower Girl "Emergency Kit" - Ideas please!
Mrs. G, on June 6, 2014 at 11:53 AM

Hi everyone, So we will be having 4 flower girls around age 7. I plan to get them all a strand of imitation pearls to wear but also wanted to do something cute and fun which is what made me think of a...

Mrs. G, Aug 26, 2015 23 1,718
S
Tulle for the Tent
Svetlana, on August 26, 2015 at 1:27 PM

I would like to buy my own tulle to hang in our tent for the wedding but have no idea how much to get. Our tent is 60x90. The plan is to drape it just from the center to the walls. Any ideas of how...

Svetlana, Aug 26, 2015 5 463
V
Veggie and Fruit Trays for 90 people?
Valerie, on August 23, 2015 at 6:49 PM

My FH and I are doing a rustic themed wedding/reception. My uncle is a caterer and has agreed to do all of the hot food (pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, mac n cheese, baked beans). My FH and I are...

Rachel DellaPorte, Aug 25, 2015 5 3,799
R
OUTDOOR WEDDING - DANCE FLOOR A MUST?
Rachael, on August 22, 2015 at 9:49 AM

This is a question for those of you who have had an outdoor DIY wedding that DID NOT rent a dance floor. We are having our wedding a relative's home who does not want us to have a dance floor but I am...

Nicola, Aug 23, 2015 12 6,571
Jessica
DIY dessert table question.
Jessica, on August 20, 2015 at 5:10 PM

We are planning on having a small dessert buffet along with our cake. I am making everything myself but I'm stuck when it comes to when to set it up and who would do it? I'm afraid that if I ask...

Danielle G, Aug 21, 2015 12 2,375
Midwest May
Need Advice... please... How do you cut satin straight???
Midwest May, on August 21, 2015 at 12:53 PM

We are cutting the 108" satin sashes into sections 36" long, adding a circle rhinestone slider brooch and sewing the ends together to create this look in satin instead of stretch polyester. I'm laying...

Kelly Snyder, Aug 21, 2015 6 1,149
Kathryn
Balloon Release During Ceremony Song
Kathryn, on August 20, 2015 at 5:17 PM

Sorry, a lot of song questions today. During our ceremony we are doing a balloon release. My dad passed in June and my step sister in 2012. Since my step sister passing, we started writing on balloons...

klimberkat, Aug 20, 2015 12 1,638
MrsA
@Centerpiece - question on babys breath care
MrsA, on August 17, 2015 at 10:40 AM

Or anyone who has done this.....This is what I'm doing as part of the centerpieces, I'll also have a silver creamer with several flowers next to it. I plan on making this on Thursday, wedding is Sat....

Monique Wilber, Aug 17, 2015 6 12,196
Ang
DIY Invitations from Michaels?
Ang, on August 3, 2015 at 10:41 AM

I just started looking into wedding invitations and I am shocked at how much they cost! I am new to wedding planning so I was naïve to think "oh wedding invitations are around $1.00/...

Stephanie, Aug 13, 2015 31 3,684 1
K
*DIY Table Skirts, I am in LOVE!!!!* Pics!!
Krystal, on August 3, 2015 at 11:52 AM

This is a project I have been longing to get to! I needed to wait until close the wedding as these are a pain to store (wrapped on a hanger so they don't wrinkle). What does everyone think? This isn't...

Krystal, Aug 4, 2015 42 396 1
Megan
DIY Flowers vs Ordering Online vs Florist
Megan, on August 2, 2015 at 8:26 PM

Our wedding is very rustic, with our reception taking place inside a converted barn on a winery. As such, we're going with wildflower arrangements! I'm really wrestling with where to get the flowers...

brooke, Aug 4, 2015 37 2,264
Kasey
Wedding Bubble Tags
Kasey, on August 3, 2015 at 11:48 AM

We are using wedding bubble tubes for our reception exit (The thought of having lit sparklers around my hair spray matted curls just gives me anxiety!). Does anyone have any cute/clever ideas for...

PoshBride, Aug 4, 2015 4 113
Danielle
Table numbers, wood unfinished where to buy?
Danielle, on July 30, 2015 at 1:10 PM

Was trying to avoid online, anyone buy these at a chain store? Or if you finished some can you share a picture? Looking for ideas.

kristenann, Jul 30, 2015 7 140
Tiannay
need table numbers template
Tiannay, on May 6, 2011 at 1:47 AM

I've been searching all day to get a free template for the table numbers and i didnt come up with anything i tried creating one and no luck with that either. does anyone know where i can find a few,...

BRIDGET, Jul 29, 2015 54 512
UofMichiganGirl
What did you forget??
UofMichiganGirl, on July 25, 2015 at 8:24 AM

Being just a little over two months out and I'm freaking out that I'm forgetting something. I'm super organized but I feel that there's something I'm not thinking of. I've spent my morning making my...

Mrs Ronco, Jul 27, 2015 23 494
brittney
Good price for flowers? Sams Club?!?!
brittney , on April 20, 2011 at 11:23 AM

Okay, so as are most of you, I am on a tight budget for my wedding. And honestly, I really can't see spending tons of money on flowers that are going to die, but I still want my wedding to be pretty....

Briana, Jul 27, 2015 28 2,183
J
House rentals for backyard wedding
Jessica, on July 26, 2015 at 8:50 PM

We are looking to have our wedding in a backyard in either NJ or PA (someplace close to the NJ border), in order to keep the event intimate and cost efficient. We are looking to find someplace that...

VWCat, Jul 26, 2015 4 3,479
Caylin C.
How Much Soda to Buy?
Caylin C., on July 26, 2015 at 6:13 PM

I am 14 days away from the wedding and am trying to finish up buying all our last minute items and soda is on the list. I've tried googling it and everything just talks about buying alcohol. I need to...

Caylin C., Jul 26, 2015 6 6,728
R
MUA/Hair Trial Disappointment What To Do? Anyone ever do their own makeup?
RhnCasi419, on July 24, 2015 at 6:59 AM

I spent $210 on my hair and makeup trial yesterday only to be extremely disappointed. The makeup was ok, except I hated the airbrush makeup on me and it didn't give me the "magical" coverage...

Christine, Jul 25, 2015 24 198
WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Explore how we embrace diversity

Groups

WeddingWire article topics