Discussions from Do It Yourself

Would a photo booth with no printed out photo strips be cheesy? I was thinking about just making a backdrop, getting a little lighting from Lowes, a few props, and a tripod/camera setup but not...

Cake is so important to me, its my favorite thing. Seriously. I know there is NOT a bakery on the island where we are getting married. I am considering taking a "Nothing Bundt Cake" with us and...

Ive seen several people talk about candy, ice cream, s'more bars, etc. I got to thinking about what I wanted to serve during the cocktail hour and was thinking of making a dip bar (FH fav snack is...

Is anyone making ribbon wands for guests to wave after the ceremony? I like the idea, but after looking around it seems really expensive. Any tips for making them or places to find the supplies for...

Are you having it written somewhere what your cake flavors are? I'm making a display board for the buffet choices, and was thinking of including a dessert section.

I was wondering if anyone has experienced different varieties of baby's breath and which seemed the best for BB only arrangements. I've read the Million Star variety is the most common but wondered at...

I really want to do flowers in Mason jars as my centerpieces for my wedding. I refuse to get them through a florist because it's too overpriced and I am on a tight budget. My wedding is at 11:30AM, so...

We're on a very tight budget, but I'd love to get some footage of our day. I've been playing with the idea of using Wedit instead of paying for a videographer. I know the quality of the video isn't as...

Does anyone have one of those super cute wedding day timeline templates with the lil clipart pictures? I would absolutely love the template if you would like to share!

Ok, so I got a lot of wonderful ideas for my invitations but now I am wonder how to make a belly band or a ribbon to add to my invites. Anyone???

Trying to get my timeline drafted, if you have a rough draft or have finished yours, please share...thanks!!

So , I've recently found out about these two website where brides and vendors recycle their used wedding items , has anyone purchased from them / the items listed are all so beautiful that I feel like...

Did anyone or is anyone doing thank you notes at your reception tables? I saw these on etsy and I thought since i am not doing favors i would do something like this. Has anyone made their own or used...

I have fallen in love with the idea of having a marquee LOVE sign at the reception. However, they are so expensive! I am looking for large ones (2-3 ft tall) to put on our stage. Does anyone know...

(Longtime lurker, just getting into actually posting.) So, I did a bad thing last night and bought a Cricut Explore die cut machine. I'm sooo excited, I want to use it for everything because it's...

Rather than have a runner I want to use rose petals to line the aisle. I am not using a florist. We are buying all our flowers from Kroger and my cousin is putting everything together. Ladies who have...

My second thread/question today (this should be a new record for me) Are charger plates a must? We are doing a sit down dinner and for whatever reason I haven't even thought about them and now I'm...

We do not necessarily want to write our own vows but we do however want to tell each other in front of everyone who much we love and appreciate one another. Is this called something. I am trying to...