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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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Ester C
Need ideas to light up cake stand please
Ester C, on June 16, 2012 at 12:22 AM

I saw this cake stand that I really like but can you all give me suggestions as to what to use to light up the middle? I know candles won't work and i would prefer some type of lighting that would...

Tina~Bo~Bina, Jun 16, 2012 7 265
Kristen
How to do place cards on vistaprint?
Kristen, on June 13, 2012 at 7:57 PM

I don't know how to make place cards on vista print I know you use the folded business card but how do you get each persons name and table?

Jessica, Jun 15, 2012 8 3,056
Marie S. (aka Princess Leia)
Need a cute saying for candy bags
Marie S. (aka Princess Leia), on June 14, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Hi Chicksters, If I haven't mentioned lately, I'm burnt out on the wedding planning crapola & DIY's - there's things I need to do but I just have ZERO inspiration... Do I need to put a sticker or a...

Andrene, Jun 15, 2012 13 446
Jacki
Movie Themed Centerpieces
Jacki, on June 11, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Hey there! So FH and i have accidentally given our wedding a movie theme- lol! each table name will be a movie title instead of a number. We were thinking that instead of doing a traditional floral...

Stephanie, Jun 14, 2012 18 1,508
Megan
Printing envelopes...
Megan, on June 13, 2012 at 7:20 PM

There was a discussion earlier today about printing envelopes or printing labels.... I'm not fond of the labels for the outside of our invites (I'm absolutely doing it for the RSVP's because it's not...

Holly loves David, Jun 14, 2012 6 1,256
Lala
Anyone know what font this is?!?!
Lala, on June 13, 2012 at 1:28 PM

I am making our thank you cards since we just got our CD yesterday (YAY!!!!!!! lol). I love the look of this card........anyone know what font this is? I've searched to no avail!!! Thanks!

Donna, Jun 13, 2012 10 326
Kirst
NWR Graduation Cap Decorating Paint?
Kirst, on June 13, 2012 at 10:32 AM

So FH graduates Drexel on FRI!!! SOOOOO exciting! We were talking about decorating his cap for him...Whats the best Paint to use. I said a cute idea would be to paint the Drexel Dragon on top & just...

Kirst, Jun 13, 2012 7 506
Private User
What is the BEST wedding favor your ever received?
Private User, on June 6, 2012 at 9:53 PM

I've only been to a few weddings that even did favors, so I'm curious to hear what other people are giving out. I have received: a photo album, a shot glass, coasters, someone donated to charity in...

Elisabeth, Jun 8, 2012 52 11,249
Kristin
No DJ?
Kristin, on June 7, 2012 at 12:13 AM

Has anyone ever had or experienced a wedding without a DJ? We were just thinking about doing an ipod (hooked up to speakers) to keep the costs down. What do you think of this? Suggestions?

FallBride, Jun 8, 2012 36 1,893
Bethany
Cheap vase fillers
Bethany, on June 6, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Http://pinterest.com/pin/56365432806776476/ Spray painted beans!!!! Thanks again Pinterest Thought someone else could use this idea

Bethany, Jun 6, 2012 11 92
Kristen
Bathroom Baskets Pics
Kristen, on June 5, 2012 at 2:38 PM

These really aren't very exciting, but what the heck, I want to show you ladies anyway! Here are my bathroom "baskets" and women's and men's signs (that I haven't printed yet for fear of them getting...

beach08, Jun 6, 2012 19 4,842 1
PhillyBride103
VistaPrint Help???
PhillyBride103, on June 5, 2012 at 5:07 PM

Hi Ladies!! I've gone through the posts and am lost- what sites/programs have you used to upload your own design for vistaprint? I am trying to make a directions card and I don't love any of the...

Hayley C™, Jun 5, 2012 4 117
Tracy
DIY Guestbook...where should they fill out pages?
Tracy, on June 5, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Hi! I want to do a DIY guestbook, inspired by this post: http://diy.weddingbee.com/topic/diy-guestbook In this post, she has them at a table for guests to fill out there. But I think this will take...

Jennifer, Jun 5, 2012 6 125
Kimpy
Invite Etiquette - Couples who live separately?
Kimpy, on June 5, 2012 at 3:05 PM

Hai there. I am going over my guest list. I have a few couples who live at different addresses. They have been together for years, so I know they are coming together for the wedding. I gave the...

Lucky me, Jun 5, 2012 4 217
Jennifer
Finished my DIY Bouquets! **PICS**
Jennifer, on April 6, 2012 at 4:18 AM

I finally got a night off to spend working on my DIY bouquets with "silk" flowers from the dollar store. I used: 1) Metallic Red Roses and White Roses ($36 for all the red ones, $11 for...

Jennifer, Jun 5, 2012 42 159
Megan
Wishing Tree poem
Megan, on June 4, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Hey ladies! FH and I have decided to do a wishing tree at our wedding and will be sending out leaves in the invites for our guests to write wishes, poems, quotes, lyrics, etc. I'm struggling to find a...

Hayley C™, Jun 5, 2012 1 119
Shellie
Good, cheap iced tea?
Shellie, on May 31, 2012 at 4:55 PM

So ya'll convinced me to add iced tea to our beverage selection- but I don't drink iced tea. Any recommendations on good, cheap iced tea? Preferably something premixed, but we could make it ahead of...

Blair, Jun 1, 2012 24 8,797
Kimber
Wedding day timeline with clip art
Kimber, on May 31, 2012 at 10:02 AM

Does anyone have a word doc template of a cute wedding day timeline with the cute little graphics? I know Hayley has a small one on her profile, but I was looking for the full size. Thanks!

Hayley C™, May 31, 2012 1 439
Char
Bridal dressing rooms
Char, on May 30, 2012 at 1:53 PM

Hi ladies, What are you planning for your dressing room

Angie B, May 30, 2012 5 365
Kimberly S  ( formerly Kimberly L )
DIY - Cord of Three Strands
Kimberly S ( formerly Kimberly L ), on May 30, 2012 at 9:16 AM

I decided to DIY mine instead of paying $40-$50 for it and I came up with the same result. I went to Hobby Lobby, purchased 3 braided Curtain Tie Backs. 1 Gold, 1 Purple and 1 White. ...

Kimberly S ( former, May 30, 2012 1 2,053
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