Discussions from Do It Yourself

We are planning on doing a sand ceremony with the three of our kids and us each having our own color sand. I really like the idea of an hourglass, and saying something along the of over time as the...

So I noticed recently that I have a shadow on my upper lip. I have researched it and came to the conclusion that it may have come from my face cream that I have switched not to long ago. I notice it...

Hey Guys! Just got these awesome Jars from Michaels for my wedding favors. We are going to fill them with gray M&Ms. My wedding is in 3.5 months. I want to get the favors done now while I have the...

Omg I worked about 75hrs/week and I nearly killed myself. Me and FH have our wedding paid off in full and I still have plenty of time to spare. What a relief!! Did you pay yours off with cash, card,...

Ok so just a little background info….Our wedding is 120 guest and all close friends and family. Our budget was 5,000 and we are ready for the big day with only spending 4,000. The theme is rustic,...

I love the idea of having photo props and some cameras to give the guests something fun to do during the cocktail hour. I was going to get disposable cameras, but I've read online the pictures turn...

I am having an indoor wedding in November, and the ceremony will be at the reception site. We have been trying to do as much DIY stuff as possible to save money, and we aren't hiring a florist. I am...

It's quite a daunting task. I almost regret "googling it" because I was overwhelmed with too many options, as well as a mass of outdated or overly cheesy options. I want to piece together a ceremony...

I purchased fresh rose petals from Sam's club and they were shipped yesterday, expected to be here Friday, to use Saturday. i'm scared they will be shriveled and dead by then?! anyone have experience...

I was gathering materials for my card box and bought acrylic paint ( I thought someone posted before about using it). When I was checking out, the cashier warned me about using it, saying my box could...

So, we are doing pocketfold invitations and are placing a backing and then the actual invitation into the middle pane of the folder. Does anyone have recommendations on the best adhesive to use to put...

Hi, I am having a small wedding and so we only need like 10 invitations... I feel weird buying packs of 50 to DIY.. I'm not sure what any other inexpensive options are for so few invitations...

Random question, but does anyone have suggestions on great pens for addressing invitations? I'm doing them by hand -- print rather than script (an old 1920s font). Heading to some craft stores after...

So I am ordering "nice" paper plates and I did not know that plates come in so many sizes. What size is the average dinner plate?