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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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Jen P.
Vista Print Woes..
Jen P., on April 18, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Usually my items take only a week to print and up to 2 weeks (but usually just 1) to ship and arrive.. I ordered my invites and RSVPs on the 7th and it hasn't even "printed" or "shipped" yet.. it just...

ilovemedia, May 13, 2012 11 286
Kristina
Head table backdrop DIY HELP!!! pics of what i mean
Kristina, on May 8, 2012 at 9:29 AM

Hi Ladies, I am heading out to go shopping today and I am gonna FINISH my wedding shopping..... yay!!! Gonna try and get back into the mood here. But one thing I am struggling with is the backdrop for...

Coach, May 11, 2012 9 947
Alina
Photobooth Backdrop Color - photographers advice appreciated!
Alina, on May 9, 2012 at 8:45 PM

So I'm DIYing a photobooth and am wondering if it matters what color my backdrop is. Matching my wedding colors isn't important to me. Is there a certain color that's better for photographing? Any...

Sanam Zaer, May 10, 2012 12 4,055
JackilynC
Flower seed favor Poem?
JackilynC, on October 15, 2011 at 1:24 AM

We recycled old newspaper and junk mail to make plantable flower seed packets. Butterflies are part of our theme (or they were a part of our original theme before we had to move the date so we're...

Kirst, May 9, 2012 6 992
Courtney
Guestbook signage saying or poem
Courtney, on May 6, 2012 at 7:16 PM

We are having flat ornmaents for our guests to sign as our guestbook. When they get done signing, I want them to hang them onto a christmas tree we will have set up in the venue. Any cute poems or...

Cydney J (Cydney M), May 6, 2012 5 121
Audra
What to put in a Bridesmaid Bag?
Audra, on May 4, 2012 at 11:28 PM

What did you ladies put in your bridesmaid bags? What went over well and so forth?

Soon to be Mrs R, May 5, 2012 10 267
Jasmine
Fun Scavenger hunt
Jasmine, on May 4, 2012 at 11:12 AM

So I'm having a destination wedding off on a cruise Carnival Glory I was thinking of stuff that would get the family together I thought a scavenger hunt sounds really fun but I need ideas and help...

Karen, May 4, 2012 7 385
Sharonna
$3,000 Budget - Is it possible?
Sharonna, on May 2, 2012 at 4:18 PM

I am wanting to do a wedding with a budget of $3,000 ($3,500 MAX!). Do you think this is possible? I am very much a DIY kinda girl so I am open to suggestions! Any tips or suggestions...

Kimberly Lehman, May 4, 2012 34 265 1
Ashley
Mason Jars and Straw Bales
Ashley, on May 3, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Hey guys i just recently got engaged and have a ton of ideas flowing. I really like the idea of an outdoor wedding and was thinking of using straw bales for seating ang then maybe using mason jars for...

Mark Brown, May 4, 2012 16 309
lovebride
Size paper for tissue poms
lovebride, on April 29, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Hi I don't know what size of tissue paper to get to make poms. I think I may do different sizes not sure yet. Also how many sheets per pom? Any other instructions would be helpful. I know how to fold...

lovebride, May 3, 2012 9 301
J
STD and Invite mailing lists made with ease!
Joanne, on May 2, 2012 at 10:22 PM

Hello WW family! My STD are finally off to their destinations! YAY!! I must say that so far I have learned a lot about creating mailing labels using Microsoft Word. I was able to create a spreadsheet...

Joanne, May 3, 2012 6 248
Jen P.
how to calculate ribbon/draping?
Jen P., on May 2, 2012 at 1:32 PM

So I'd like to make a ribbon backdrop for the ceremony and conetmplating streaming ribbon from the ceiling for the reception but I'm curious if anyone has done this and how they decided how much...

Jen P., May 2, 2012 12 376
S
Free Printable Will You Be My Bridesmaid/Maid Of Honor Cards
Seasidebride, on April 27, 2012 at 3:32 PM

I just found some pretty/simple free printable "will you be my bridesmaid/maid of honor cards.You can even chose the colors of the text.Just thought I'd share....

Mrs.Pepperdine, May 1, 2012 6 2,723
Shana
Asking someone to be a bridesmaid...advice needed
Shana, on February 22, 2012 at 12:58 AM

Ok this could be a long story but I'll try to shorten it. I have a very small family and basically only have two cousins. When we were little we used to visit them all the time. After a divorce we all...

Jason and Anneliese, Apr 30, 2012 5 204
Maya
crazy flatware dilema
Maya, on April 29, 2012 at 3:21 PM

We are having a diy wedding and reception. the location is poolside at my home. We are on a pretty tight budget so I'm spending the real money where it counts. However I want real dishes I am renting...

Amy, Apr 30, 2012 13 2,355
Audra
Signature Drinks (For my pink brides)
Audra, on April 29, 2012 at 3:21 AM

I think we're going to use the blushing bride martinis. Now if I could find one with a groom name that might be fun! Blushing Bride Martinis: Pink Lemonade Vodka Twist of lemon Pink sanding sugar UV...

keli716, Apr 29, 2012 3 514
heavenlyyoyo
Wedding guest survey?
heavenlyyoyo, on April 28, 2012 at 11:25 PM

I wold like to make a survey for my guests to fill out and add to our card box. Does anyone have any suggestions for questions, r a template of one? I have seen were people have done them on here...

Mrs. J-Mo, Apr 29, 2012 3 251
Private User
DIY card box
Private User, on April 23, 2012 at 9:45 PM

So I wanted to make my own card box like this picture. I was thinking about using cardboard boxes but I want them to be square. The only sizes I could find were 12x12x12, 9x9x9 and 6x6x6 which will...

Shayonna, Apr 28, 2012 7 120
Anonymous
Cute RSVP Wording
Anonymous, on April 25, 2012 at 12:46 AM

My wedding is cinderella/ fairy-tale theme so on the RSVP's, I put for attending "Will be there with singing birds!" and for declining "Will be poisoning apples that day, sorry!" Did you use any cute...

Kristen, Apr 25, 2012 8 331
T
Worried what others will think
Talitha, on April 23, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Ok so I am getting married Oct 13th 2012. I am planning this whole thing by myself.. and I mean BY MYSELF....I am so scared that no one will be impressed. Or his family which are rather well off...

Christine, Apr 24, 2012 18 589
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