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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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Kelsie
For those brides doing the dollar dance! What are the guests putting money in?
Kelsie, on April 29, 2014 at 3:19 PM

I have been trying to think about what the maid of honor and best man will be holding to put the money in? I want to make something but I don't know if I should do a bag, jar basket, or a decorated...

FutureMr&MrsBaley, Apr 30, 2014 67 5,840
Mrs.Englund0622
Looking for Free Program Templates?
Mrs.Englund0622, on April 29, 2014 at 12:07 PM

I am helping my sister in law make her programs. She wants a tea length, one sheet front and back program (a little longer than an envelope). I am having a hard time finding a template ANYWHERE, and...

Kelsey, Apr 30, 2014 8 382
DiamondGrrl
DIY vs. TACKY
DiamondGrrl, on April 29, 2014 at 11:40 AM

Has anyone else stressed about DIY's making the wedding look tacky? I worry about my vision not coming together and looking just plain "thrown together"! Part of the problem is the venue, we're having...

FutureMrsMC, Apr 30, 2014 8 645
Future Mrs. Riley
DIY Lighting?
Future Mrs. Riley, on July 28, 2012 at 7:56 PM

Hey guys and girls! Was wondering if any of you did or are doing your own DIY lighting for your reception? If you have suggestions or pics, please share. Thanks!

eric crowther, Apr 28, 2014 14 3,237
Brandah
DIY Program Fans; HELP!
Brandah, on April 25, 2014 at 6:27 PM

I am wanting to my programs as a fan on a popsicle stick. Hoping to help keep my guests cool in my mid July wedding.. outside. Anybody know where I can get a good template or by a cheap template so I...

TexasBeThyFrontier, Apr 27, 2014 14 297
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Dye bridesmaid dress
Catera, on April 26, 2014 at 8:04 PM

Hi ladies! Has anyone attempted DYe bridesmaid dress? I bought a David's bridal dress on ebay and it's a light gray but I need it a little darker. U have called around and no one can do it

Barbara, Apr 26, 2014 4 110
jewels86
Outdoor ceremony entrance
jewels86, on January 29, 2014 at 8:37 PM

We are having our ceremony in a park with really no place to ''enter'' from. I've seen the fake doors set up but I have no idea how to go about constructing one. Has anyone had experience with this or...

Maggie, Apr 25, 2014 11 1,784
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Does someone have a beautiful backyard or know where I can rent a vacation home for our wedding?
Vanessa, on April 22, 2014 at 5:34 PM

I've always wanted a backyard wedding but my parent's home isn't big enough for our wedding. Plus it isn't secluded. Does anyone have any ideas of where I can rent a home for 1-2 nights? We would have...

Brittany, Apr 23, 2014 8 1,533
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Printing on Vellum
nicole&mikeM, on April 4, 2014 at 10:31 AM

I know quite a few of you are DIYers, and i was wondering what experience or tips you have for printing on vellum? I am trying to decide if i should you the laser printer at work or my inkjet at home...

Private User, Apr 21, 2014 8 204
FutureMrsWade
Mason Jar Centerpieces w/pictures (updated)
FutureMrsWade, on April 18, 2014 at 10:57 PM

These are what I came up with today! I wanted to change a few things (maybe burlap/burlap bow around tallest mason jar, more carnations, and cut down on baby's breath height) the color of carnations...

Tiki67, Apr 19, 2014 8 130
Pancakes
Fun Sayings for Photo Booth Frame Placecards
Pancakes, on April 18, 2014 at 10:03 AM

I can never remember what they are called. Place cards, escort cards, seating cards, you get the idea! We decided to use our photo booth frames as the escort cards for our guests. We will type up a...

Kimberly, Apr 18, 2014 4 1,357
Mrs.Droopy
Decorating our own wedding broom! Share your pictures and DIY tips!!
Mrs.Droopy, on April 15, 2014 at 4:56 PM

Ladies, have any of you decorated your own broom to jump? FH and I were given a blank broom and the crafty side of me can see the potential, but it is honestly a project that I can't even imagine...

Mrs.Droopy, Apr 16, 2014 14 1,423
Annie & Javi
"Before we say 'I Do' BBQ - Suggestions Needed!
Annie & Javi, on April 14, 2014 at 7:41 PM

So originally my FH and I had the intentions of having an Halloween theme e-party (we're the couple who has our wedding all planned and paid for and our immediate families know about our 'engagement',...

LizzieBabe, Apr 15, 2014 15 216
Erin&Mark2015
What wedding trend do you hate?
Erin&Mark2015, on April 11, 2014 at 6:59 PM

My vote? anything burlap, or rustic or the brooch bouquet.. i just can't get into it and I think they are overdone… but then again trends seem to do that, thats why they are a trend!

Private User, Apr 15, 2014 157 836
Mrs. Wise
Tent Wedding!!
Mrs. Wise, on October 14, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Hey ladies are there any other Brides out there that are having a tent wedding and if so then what are some of your decoration ideas for it?

Erin, Apr 15, 2014 18 896
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Help with flower girl basket and ring bearer pillow
MrsRoupp, on April 15, 2014 at 10:36 AM

Hello! I recently purchased a basket/pillow combo at David's Bridal that was just white and they both have white bows. I also bought a 6ft long ribbon from them that matches my blue wedding color....

MrsRoupp, Apr 15, 2014 62
Kathryn
What are you putting on your shepherd hooks?
Kathryn, on April 14, 2014 at 1:49 PM

My venue is allowing me shepard hooks to use during our ceremony. I spoke with my florist to see about buying those balls of flowers that hang from silk or ribbon on the shepherd hooks (she called...

Jessica, Apr 14, 2014 9 1,393
Aftan
Reserved Signs--DIY
Aftan, on April 13, 2014 at 12:09 PM

I finished my reserved table signs...what do you think?? What is everyone else working on today???

Stephanie, Apr 13, 2014 12 300
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Good combo song for Mother/son and Father/daughter dance
Miss S., on April 12, 2014 at 1:30 PM

So, apparently I was wrong and my Dad does want a Father-daughter dance. However, we are thinking about combining it with the mother-son dance to not have to do one million different dances. Anybody...

Emma, Apr 13, 2014 7 279
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DIY Wedding Venues
Sarah, on April 12, 2014 at 8:38 PM

Hi Everyone, I am trying to find a laskeside OR country wedding venue that allows you to bring your own bar and catering. Basically, I want somewhere that will rent the space for a flat rate and let...

Cait, Apr 12, 2014 2 153
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