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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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Mrs. Noratel
DIY Aisle markers
Mrs. Noratel, on August 17, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Can anyone recommend some DIY aisle markers? My wedding is in June in a garden and my colors are coral and fuschia. Butterflies are kind of my "theme". The aisle markers would need to hang or be...

OhHeyItsIna, Aug 17, 2013 1 192
Almost Mrs. Wifey//(*;*)\\
UGH! suggestions pretty please!!!
Almost Mrs. Wifey//(*;*)\\, on August 16, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Anyone using satin table runners how did you get the wrinkles out? I tried steam ironing, and the dryer. Neither worked! I also called around to take them somewhere and ridiculously enough it cost...

Future Mrs. M, Aug 16, 2013 12 2,225
StealingHisNameInSeptember
Paddle fan templates anyone?
StealingHisNameInSeptember, on August 13, 2013 at 8:56 PM

I'm having a hard time getting started on this paddle fan project and am hoping someone has a template they can share..? I have some supplies, I'm just looking for some real inspiration! Thanks!

Sara, Aug 16, 2013 11 1,801
So
Ugly Gym reception
So, on August 14, 2013 at 8:58 PM

I rented a very ugly gym for a wedding reception. It's wood paneling. I need suggestions to make it elegant looking. The wedding is in October. i desperate beause of my reception site. (These pics...

Future Mrs. P, Aug 15, 2013 17 9,589
E
Water in Centerpieces
Elizabeth, on August 10, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Hello All!!! I am using the popular 3 different size vases for my centerpieces. I did a DIY trial and the bubbles from the water was horrible. how do I get rid of the bubbles in the water? Thanks in...

Nancy Taussig, Aug 14, 2013 12 175
Private User
DIY Wedding Program Fans
Private User, on March 2, 2013 at 1:36 AM

Has anyone done this? Did you have success? I think making the template should be easy enough...then finding card stock, printing, finding the sticks, and let the cutting and gluing begin! I don't...

colleen, Aug 14, 2013 10 2,203
Aronna
decorating a cheesecake
Aronna, on July 31, 2013 at 11:56 AM

I think I just decided to have cheesecake for my wedding cake. I thought they had stopped selling cheesecake company cheesecake at the stores, but apparently I was mistaken. Good! now I can serve...

Paula, Aug 13, 2013 22 643
Aronna
chuppah holder ideas?
Aronna, on August 12, 2013 at 8:55 PM

Thinking of a chuppah made with white lights, but I'm stuck on a good idea for the holders. Something to stabilize the poles. I don't want to ask anyone to hold it up. any inexpensive ideas?

Laudie, Aug 12, 2013 2 99
Diana & Chris
Thoughts on Silk Flowers??
Diana & Chris, on August 7, 2013 at 2:49 PM

My Fiance and I are on a very tight budget. We are debating whether to use real touch (silk) flowers or real flowers..we have seen comments from brides about how happy they are or were with their real...

Jessica, Aug 8, 2013 20 61
Bwicked
Backyard Weddings
Bwicked, on August 7, 2013 at 7:48 PM

I can definitely see the appeal to them. We've thought about it more than once as well. The problem I've hit was being "over dressed", as in the wedding dress. One of my old BM even said if we were...

Bwicked, Aug 8, 2013 15 387
Tanashia & Robert
15 day weather forecast !!
Tanashia & Robert, on August 4, 2013 at 11:19 AM

How accurate !! Omg I am crying !!

Laura Nicole, Aug 7, 2013 18 228
x7xcrystalx7x
ideas with vintage or skeleton keys!
x7xcrystalx7x, on April 21, 2013 at 9:55 PM

I really would appreciate any help with ideas or pictures of anything that have to do with keys for a wedding. Thanks in advance Crystal

Lyndi, Aug 5, 2013 21 1,573
Valerie
Flower Girl & Candle Lighter Dresses!!!!!
Valerie, on August 2, 2013 at 12:10 AM

I have 2 flower girls, this is one of them, and then my candle lighter. My mom sewed these dresses and therefore I got 3 custom dresses for 120!!!!!!!

Katie, Aug 3, 2013 10 226
betty
Whoopie Pie Wedding Favors... weird question
betty, on August 1, 2013 at 2:27 AM

We're doing a quirky sort of reception and regular formal cake is not on the menu. I've been thinking of cupcakes in jars, or pies, in addition to a candy bar. Then I remembered whoopie pies. They...

Riki, Aug 1, 2013 15 623
Capt&MrsMatey =)
Centerpieces w/ Lemon slices?
Capt&MrsMatey =), on July 31, 2013 at 4:40 PM

I never would have thought of this, but my photographer did another wedding & changed her FB cover photo to a mason jar with what looks like wisteria blossoms & lemon slices in the jar with the water....

Jen A, Jul 31, 2013 19 548
Lainna
HELP w/ IRON ONS
Lainna, on February 27, 2012 at 9:05 PM

I have a question.. So I am going to make up shirts for my side of the bridal party and I went to Michael s, Walmart, and Party City looking for the iron ons and can not find them anywhere, so I...

Viky, Jul 30, 2013 11 343
Mrs G
What to do with very old handkerchief.
Mrs G, on July 29, 2013 at 12:00 PM

My grandmother yesterday gave me a handkerchief that belonged to my great-great-great-great grandmother for my something old for the wedding. What do you think I should do with it? I really don't want...

Nancy Taussig, Jul 29, 2013 7 995
teenageloveaffair
DIY Aisle Runner
teenageloveaffair, on April 5, 2013 at 6:20 PM

So happy with the outcome of my aisle runner. I had a lil teardrop after looking at it when I was finished. First I created a template in publisher of our monogram using different text boxes. Printed...

Tommy & Nina, Jul 25, 2013 54 367 1
kara
Escort card/place card template
kara, on July 23, 2013 at 8:55 PM

Does anyone have a cute escort card template? I am not sure the size of font and design.

Desirae, Jul 25, 2013 9 1,692
Cassoccer15
DIY Seashell Bouquet?
Cassoccer15, on July 23, 2013 at 4:24 PM

We are having a beach wedding--having said that, we have also decided on not having any flowers! Only seashells, sea glass, and starfish. I found a picture of a seashell bouquet that I fell in love...

daniells, Jul 25, 2013 12 2,984
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