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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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Alicia B
Wedding welcome bag tags
Alicia B, on February 5, 2015 at 1:55 PM

Just wanted to share with you guys the tags I made for my wedding welcome bags for guests staying overnight. We will be including water, gum, snacks (chips, pretzels, crackers), chocolate (hugs &...

futuremrsadams2014, Feb 5, 2015 21 487
Bonnie
Bubbly Centerpiece Help Needed
Bonnie, on January 1, 2012 at 2:53 PM

My fiance came up with an amazing idea for our centerpieces but find that we are going to need help on how to actually do it. We are wanting to have the tall, square vases filled with water and one of...

Kristina, Feb 5, 2015 7 1,098
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Is there an easy way to tie bows onto bubble wand?
Shannon and Michael, on February 3, 2015 at 12:58 AM

We are trying to tie two different color strips of ribbon onto the loop at the top of the bubble wand. It is grueling. Does anyone know of an easier way to do it? Thanks,

Nancy Taussig, Feb 3, 2015 1 1,215
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DIY Centerpiece idea: Flowers in water with rocks/stones at the bottom
Allison, on February 2, 2015 at 8:13 PM

Hello! I saw this beautiful picture on pinterest and would love to do something similar for our centerpieces, just with lavender or some other purple flower:...

Tara, Feb 3, 2015 6 936
Jasmine
Silk or fluffy BM robes?
Jasmine, on January 29, 2015 at 11:18 AM

I've been complaining that I have nothing to make with mnew sewing machine, and also been complaining about the cost of getting robes for my five BM's... So the FH said to me before leaving for work...

Annie & Javi, Feb 2, 2015 22 168
Cydney J (Cydney M)
Make your own Future Mrs ________ Hanger
Cydney J (Cydney M), on January 12, 2012 at 11:17 AM

I found a site that shows you step by step...WITH pictures on how to make your own personalized hanger. I remember seeing a couple of gals on here asking if anyone knew how to make these. Here's the...

jewles322, Feb 1, 2015 37 643
Monica SC
What wines are you serving at your reception?
Monica SC, on January 30, 2015 at 10:44 PM

We are having a limited bar....beer, wine, sodas and probably a signature drink. Thomas Creek brewery is right down the street from where I work and we will serve a couple of selections from there...

almostmrs050915, Jan 31, 2015 13 2,638
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Rustic Beauty and the Beast wedding-IDEAS!
Kelsey, on January 29, 2015 at 11:42 AM

So I'm wanting to possibly do a beauty and the beast inspired wedding, I'm just trying to get ideas for something a little more rustic/french countryside kind of feel. I like the vintage, romantic...

MrsE, Jan 30, 2015 19 316
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Does anyone know how to glue rosettes on top of each other for backdrop?
Shannon and Michael, on January 29, 2015 at 11:45 PM

I am doing a cardstock paper rosette backdrop. I see them all on pinterest. The only thing I don't know how to do and can't seem to find an answer online is how to glue them to each other? With...

Shannon and Michael, Jan 30, 2015 8 84
ValZtoB
Printing at Staples, Kinko's, etc.
ValZtoB, on January 27, 2015 at 6:50 PM

I DIY'd my programs and I am very happy with the product. My question is: A. Has anyone ever taken something into a big box store to be printed; B. If so, did they let you bring in your own media...

Vanessa, Jan 29, 2015 12 29,369 1
Anonymous
Wedding itinerary
Anonymous, on July 20, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Good Morning WW Family. I am in the process of putting together a wedding day itinerary. Does anyone have any samples or templates they could share with me. I am a DIY bride and really would...

Kristin Thompson, Jan 28, 2015 9 1,893
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Anyone make their own invites in Word? Where did you print?
Melissa, on January 28, 2015 at 5:18 PM

Hey ladies! After many hours of looking at wedding invitations online, I have yet to find something I absolutely love that is in my price range. So I've contemplated making my own in Microsoft Word,...

KarenM, Jan 28, 2015 15 215
BreeCheez
DIY Bouquets
BreeCheez, on January 23, 2015 at 12:21 PM

I am wondering if anyone has any experience using one or more of these methods of DIY bouquet making? I have arranged flowers before but never done a bouquet specifically. Is it easier to cut the...

BreeCheez, Jan 27, 2015 11 567
Jill
Leftover invites ideas?
Jill, on January 25, 2015 at 11:07 PM

So my soon to be husband and I ordered WAY too many invitations! We were thinking 50 guests, 50 invitations, plus a little more just incase. Didn't even think about families who only needed ONE....

Lori, Jan 26, 2015 11 10,417 4
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BRIDAL PARTY DANCE!!! CHOREOGRAPHED!!!
Private User, on January 23, 2015 at 11:47 AM

I NEED 2-3 SONGS THAT MY BRIDAL PARTY CAN DANCE TO ! AND FUNNY! HIP HOP R&B PREFERRED BUT OPEN TO IT ALL..CHOREOGRAPHED DANCE! AND YES IM YELLING LOL I NEED A PLANN!!!

Private User, Jan 23, 2015 24 420
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Wedding Tree Guestbook?!
Mrs. BG, on January 22, 2015 at 10:36 AM

This may be posted already, but I'm new and haven't seen where to search for specific forum topics just yet. I am a DIY/Budget bride and am having a rustic theme. I strive for different and recently...

Mrs. BG, Jan 23, 2015 10 336
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Tulle Shops
Private User, on January 21, 2015 at 12:25 PM

Hey everyone, does anyone have any experience with Paper Mart, Gifts International, CB flowers Crafts, or Tulle Shop? I need several bolts of fabic at low cost..and I found these places, however they...

DeniseD, Jan 21, 2015 3 131
Monica SC
Wooden ladder wedding arch... So this is happening!***update in comments***
Monica SC, on November 28, 2014 at 5:09 PM

I have been kicking around the idea of making an arch for our ceremony out of a couple of wooden ladders. The pic below is my inspiration. Anyone seen this done or also planning on doing this? I have...

Monica SC, Jan 16, 2015 10 1,226
Mrs.Goose
Head Table Decor--Same, Different, Something Else?
Mrs.Goose, on January 13, 2015 at 5:09 PM

I thought I would post and see what everyone is doing for the head table decor. We are doing a traditional long table with us in the middle and our bridal party on either side. My question is, are you...

Jillian, Jan 16, 2015 27 5,845 1
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HELP!! Pocketfold invites closure ideas
Hessy, on January 13, 2015 at 12:59 PM

Ok I completely goofed. I ordered my pocket invitation kit from cards and pockets and just received then in the mail today. I couldn't find the belly-bands and after checking invoice I realized that I...

BreeCheez, Jan 13, 2015 6 749
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