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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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Kaylin
My $1 Cake Knife/Server thingy
Kaylin, on September 3, 2011 at 9:57 AM

There is no way I was paying 15-30 bucks for a cake knife that I was only going to use once .. and that nobody will probably notice.. so I headed over to my local dollar tree and got a cake server and...

Private User, Sep 8, 2011 32 1,718
The New Mrs Seedes
Where to print my pics?
The New Mrs Seedes, on September 4, 2011 at 10:55 AM

So I have tons and I mean tons of pictures I want to print from the wedding and honeymoon. Snapfish has a deal that is a penny a print but in the end they hit you with a $20.95 processing fee....

Erin, Sep 4, 2011 15 2,465
Samantha
Cheap Unity Sand Frame
Samantha, on September 4, 2011 at 1:13 PM

Hey all! I'm getting married in 6 weeks! I need some help finding an inexpensive unity sand frame. I have looked online and everything seems really expensive. I'm not sure how a shadow box would work?...

Hayley C™, Sep 4, 2011 2 205
blushingbride
DIY: Birdseed for send-off...
blushingbride, on September 3, 2011 at 11:09 PM

Hey there! Have a DIY question for you brides... We *think* we've decided on bird seed for our send-off from the ceremony. I plan to make the cones myself - I do a lot of crafts and have a pretty...

Ester C, Sep 4, 2011 3 734
dragonfly726
DIY Help - Paint on Aisle Runner
dragonfly726, on September 2, 2011 at 4:02 PM

Hi All, Ever since I saw this post online http://roadtotheaisle.blogspot.com/2007/07/diy-aisle-runner.html I have wanted to paint my own design on an aisle runner. Since we are having an outdoor...

Len Woelfel, Sep 2, 2011 10 519
Ester C
Anyone doing a photo collage?
Ester C, on August 26, 2011 at 11:12 PM

We want to do one instead of a slide show. Pics of us as babies, growing up, our civil ceremony up until now. I want to put them on some sort of picture board on an easel. But I need some ideas of how...

amber, Sep 2, 2011 16 569
Karen & Rene
DIY Vistaprint Wishing tree tags
Karen & Rene, on August 31, 2011 at 3:45 PM

I just received the tags I designed and ordered using Hayley's coupon for 100 free business cards. They are perfect! I will now add some silver ribbon to hang them and a small pearl too. I will post...

Karen & Rene, Sep 1, 2011 16 242
SoonToBeMrsTanzer
Jello Shots At A Summer Wedding
SoonToBeMrsTanzer, on August 28, 2011 at 10:03 PM

I decided that since we're having alcohol at our wedding, I wanted to try and make them look good, so I though I'd share a great website for these cute Jello shots that are really easy to make! We're...

Pumpkin's Sunshine, Aug 29, 2011 20 1,707
SoonToBeMrsTanzer
A fondant do, or don't?
SoonToBeMrsTanzer, on August 26, 2011 at 6:17 PM

I love fondant-covered cakes because they look so neat and clean. I love cheesecake because it's so delicious. What I'm wondering is, would it be too much or taste too rich if our three tiered...

RobinRockr, Aug 29, 2011 35 1,296
Jenny
Kicking a bridesmaid out with 25 days to go
Jenny, on August 25, 2011 at 2:49 PM

Wish me luck! She missed my bach party, missed my bridal shower, hasn't asked if I need any help at all. She volunteered to gte my cake topper for me she's having her sis make it and her sis is...

FMS, the barefoot wi, Aug 25, 2011 18 418
November
Garter Toss / Bouquet Toss Advice
November, on August 23, 2011 at 1:11 AM

Forgive me if this is a little disjointed - So, to give a little bit of background, we're a pretty conservative couple. We're getting married in our church, and our reception is more or less a big...

Christine, Aug 24, 2011 18 330
CandiM
How do you change your profile name?
CandiM, on August 19, 2011 at 11:59 AM

I want to change my profle name and I am a big dummie and can't figure it out.

CandiM, Aug 19, 2011 5 2,165
Cavan
Anyone made their own cake topper using a 3D printer?
Cavan, on August 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM

I found the perfect cake topper but it will cost us $250, way out of our price range. So, my FH wants to try to make his own cake topper using a 3D printer. Has anyone ever done this? We know...

BabyBride, Aug 15, 2011 5 113
Andrea
disposable camera idea ***what do u think
Andrea, on August 8, 2011 at 8:42 PM

I was watching Four Weddings the other day and one bride had an idea she left disposable cameras on the tables but she had que cards on the tables for the guests for ideas of what to take pictures...

Cindy, Aug 14, 2011 26 2,229
MrsD2011
I HATE trying to print my RSVP Cards
MrsD2011, on August 4, 2011 at 10:36 PM

Seriously the invites were so dang nabbit easy and these RSVP cards are IMPOSSIBLE I tell ya IMPOSSIBLE! I am using the Anna Griffin Ones I bought at Michaels and my RSVP cards will not print properly...

MrsD2011, Aug 9, 2011 7 173
Anna
What do you do with your centerpieces after your wedding?
Anna, on August 8, 2011 at 7:34 PM

My fiance said something about your suppose to put a number under the centerpieces and under someones dinner plate at the table and whoever has the matching number takes home the centerpieces. I have...

Cydney J (Cydney M), Aug 8, 2011 9 436
R
Outdoor Reception Food Dilemma!
Robin, on August 7, 2011 at 2:13 PM

So our reception is going to be outside at a local park. We're not doing a big sit-down thing, just some light sandwiches and veggies/fruit, etc. The problem is keeping it cold! we're not going with a...

Robin Fennell, Aug 7, 2011 4 1,904
The New Mrs Seedes
VistaPrint for Thank You Cards?
The New Mrs Seedes, on August 5, 2011 at 5:32 PM

I'm looking to use VistaPrint as my thank you cards. What do you ladies that frequently use VP recommend? Rack cards are for menu/programs correct? Are the postcards appropriate for a thank you or am...

Ashley, Aug 5, 2011 8 1,207
Ashley
Has anyone made their own DIY Bridal Bouquet?
Ashley, on August 4, 2011 at 6:40 PM

Is it hard? How did you do it? Do you have pictures? I'm looking for a really cheap way to do it, but I'm not creative in decorating OR flower arranging, so I'm not sure if it's even worth it for me...

MrsHarris, Aug 5, 2011 18 211
Tammy
Ribbon Wands...has anyone made them? DIY HELP
Tammy, on August 4, 2011 at 12:30 PM

I would really like to do ribbon wands for after our ceremony. I've been looking on-line to find the best directions. Some use glue, some use hooks, most use wooden dowels you have to cut yourself......

Pearline, Aug 5, 2011 13 136
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