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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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elizabeth
mason jars at dollar tree:))
elizabeth, on November 29, 2011 at 8:59 AM

I know mason jars are very popular and can be a little expensive, well dollar tree now has...

~*Mrs.J*~, Nov 30, 2011 7 399
Spike
Different way to RSVP? Opinions?
Spike, on November 26, 2011 at 2:57 AM

Soooooo i'm not sending out RSVP's with the invites cause we have had TOO MANY people to tell us that it's a waste of money because no one sends them back anymore and me and Fh was talking guest list...

Charlotte T., Nov 26, 2011 15 1,363
Spring Bride
too funny, put the stamps on the wrong side of invite
Spring Bride, on November 20, 2011 at 11:09 PM

So FH was helping me with our Save The Dates tonight. I put on the address labels and return address seal...he was putting on the stamps. Simple task right? I pick them up to match our list to make...

Abby & Karla, Nov 21, 2011 9 967
kristen
Anyone sending celebrity invites out??
kristen, on November 16, 2011 at 11:25 AM

I'm wondering how many of you are doing this and who you are sending them to?? I saw someone sent an invite to Mickey and Minnie and I thought that was so cute

sonja, Nov 16, 2011 24 1,724
Honey B.
Pomander Kissing Balls vs. Pew Bows
Honey B., on November 10, 2011 at 9:52 AM

Which do you prefer for a church wedding- pomander kissing balls or pew bows? I would be DIY either but I thought I liked the pomander kissing balls until I thought about how pew bows would be equally...

FMC, Nov 15, 2011 20 229
Mrs. B for real :)
Site to rent glass cylinders
Mrs. B for real :), on November 14, 2011 at 5:10 PM

Ladies, I am trying to DIY my centerpieces and looking for different sizes, with the tallest being about 24" of glass cylinders for the centerpieces...well those suckers are expensive when purchased...

Lesli, Nov 15, 2011 6 3,202
Ellen
help me bring mother's lace gown into wedding day :-)
Ellen, on November 13, 2011 at 8:45 PM

My mother has given me her wedding dress and told me to do as I please with it :-) I absolutely want to somehow incorporate it into the wedding! It is a beautiful lace gown, about 44 yrs old, so some...

Rachel W., Nov 14, 2011 18 274
Mrs.G Norwood 2be
HELP!!! Reception at church..no champagne toast???
Mrs.G Norwood 2be, on November 12, 2011 at 1:38 AM

Hello!! this is my first ever post on Wedding Wire!! So ladies and Gents I have a question...my wedding is at a church in Fayetteville NC. To "help out" my in laws want us to have our reception at...

Anonymous, Nov 12, 2011 9 1,313
Heather
How long do LED throwies last?
Heather , on November 10, 2011 at 11:42 PM

Hiya friends! I've got 200 lanterns for my wedding to light (HOLY COW!) and I'm using throwies. We have the venue reserved the day before to put our decor up, but how long do throwies stay alive???...

Heather, Nov 11, 2011 7 293
Carole M (a.k.a "old tart")
Blinging Glass Votive Holders - WHere do I find the bling to DIY? -
Carole M (a.k.a "old tart"), on November 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM

Hi everyone....I am attempting my first DIY project for my daughter's wedding. She would like 4 blinged votives around her centerpieces. She doesn't like the mesh bling, but would rather have a single...

Mrs. S™, Nov 9, 2011 11 189
Melody
A2 Envelope Crisis!!!!
Melody, on November 8, 2011 at 3:38 PM

I'm having a bit of a melt down, and may not be thinking clearly. Hopefully there is a solution I just haven't thought of yet. I just received the lovely linen A2 size envelopes to mail my handmade...

Melody, Nov 8, 2011 12 929
Amber
UNITY SAND
Amber, on October 2, 2011 at 12:05 PM

We doing unity sand instead of the candle. But i don't know how much sand i will need?? Using a mason jar as our holder. will 1lb of ea color do fine??? 3 colors of sand.. THANKS! Unsure if we will be...

Shanice, Nov 7, 2011 13 2,067
Jasmine
Manzanita Branch centerpiece question
Jasmine, on November 4, 2011 at 12:40 PM

So I've seen a few posts on other sites, including videos, of how best to glue/plaster/weigh down with rocks, manzanita branch centerpieces. My questions to all you ladies are: 1. What type of...

Celia Milton, Nov 4, 2011 8 361
Meredith
Wax Seal on Invitations
Meredith, on October 24, 2011 at 12:00 PM

So this weekend FH and I were walking around the village this weekend and we saw the item in this picture. We were wondering if any of you had ever used (thought of using) a wax seal on your...

Kelly King, Oct 24, 2011 8 148
Lisa Marie
DIY Bouquet vs. Bouquet from Florist
Lisa Marie, on October 14, 2011 at 8:08 PM

So, I haven't really looked around at actually florists too much yet, but I did find some bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, etc. on Bridedesign.com - overall with shipping it would be just shy of...

MandC, Oct 21, 2011 14 152
D
Marriage Announcements- Misspelled Word!! >:(
Deleted, on October 19, 2011 at 7:31 PM

Oh My God I am soo mad at myself right now. I made up my marriage announcements, and they look great, and I bought some linen cardstock at Joann's, printed them all 2 on each page and cut out all 65...

2d Bride, Oct 19, 2011 10 233
elizabeth
branch centerpieces
elizabeth, on October 18, 2011 at 9:51 AM

Am not big on flowers but i am getting married in 8/5/12 and everyone is telling me i need to use flowers on my centerpieces i want tall branches with maybe some lights and a few flowers i need help i...

Mrs. Montoya!!!, Oct 19, 2011 22 1,173
Evelyne
Charger Plates
Evelyne, on October 17, 2011 at 10:26 AM

Anyone know where I can get charger plates for really cheap--- like $.50 a piece?

Brandy Blackford, Oct 17, 2011 12 1,765
LadyL
Round Table - Square or Round Mirrors?
LadyL, on October 14, 2011 at 12:07 PM

Which is better as part of a centerpiece for a round table: Square or Round mirrors?

Charlotte, Oct 17, 2011 9 1,391
M
Bringing in your own alcohol/bartender
Marlene, on October 14, 2011 at 4:27 PM

Does anyone have any ballpark figures/recommendations on bringing the alcohol to the event instead of going through a caterer? Was hoping to supply enough alcohol for 80 people. That would include...

Thomas Mills, Oct 14, 2011 7 875
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