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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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brandi
Bird houses for centerpieces? yes or no?
brandi, on July 31, 2011 at 1:31 PM

I seen a picture of bird houses decorated nicely and used as ccenterpieces. I was thinking about doing this to go with our 'love birds'/country theme. The only thing I dont like about it is that the...

Kenzie, Aug 2, 2011 24 961
Kara
How are you presenting seating/place cards to guests?
Kara, on July 30, 2011 at 6:44 PM

To begin, I originally just wanted to do a big board that listed table numbers with names written out under each to show people where to sit and wasn't planning on place cards at all. However, as...

Kenzie, Aug 2, 2011 27 1,560
MrsHaire
WR: DIY Unity Sand Ceremony...
MrsHaire, on July 29, 2011 at 3:49 PM

I really want to do this but i think some of the prices are a bit steep, did anyone else make one as a DIY and have pics or directions for me to follow? please and thank you in advance

Celia Milton, Jul 31, 2011 17 3,423
Jessica
Rose Petals
Jessica, on July 30, 2011 at 9:43 PM

How many rose petals do I need to buy to decorate 10 guest tables, plus the head table, cake table, and guestbook table? They come 200 per box and are $5.25 a box. Is that expensive?

Jessica, Jul 31, 2011 6 2,001
Jillian
Yay! Wedding programs are done - I LOVE Vistaprint (Thanks Hayley!)
Jillian, on July 15, 2011 at 11:32 PM

I just ordered all my wedding programs from Vistaprint for FREE! Yes, 200 wedding programs for FREE. The total came out to $32.04 for 200 of them... I used Hayley's recommendation for wedding...

Mrs., Jul 28, 2011 37 537
Lucinda Cefalo Gabriel ( Mrz. Monkey )
Bouquet Ribbon Wrapping Question
Lucinda Cefalo Gabriel ( Mrz. Monkey ), on July 26, 2011 at 4:21 PM

Hi Ya'll, I want to make my own bouquet for my wedding. How do u wrap up the stem of the bouguet with the ribbon & how do u keep it there so that it doesn't come off?? Do u use a glue gun & glue the...

Deleted, Jul 27, 2011 8 2,901
Mrs.T.to.Be
One big "board type" program instead of 200 individual ones?
Mrs.T.to.Be, on July 25, 2011 at 1:52 PM

Hey Ladies I would like your opinions. Instead of making 100-200 individual event programs, I was thinking, much like a seating chart, that I would make one large event program on a stand for the...

Deleted, Jul 25, 2011 12 574
*SoonToBeMrs.Kelly*
When should I start the DIY projects?
*SoonToBeMrs.Kelly*, on July 21, 2011 at 4:21 PM

I started working on my centerpieces. Only becasue it takes about 2 1/2 hrs to do one vase and I have 40 to do. Plus 40 candle holders to do the same thing too. When should I really start doing all my...

, Jul 22, 2011 17 1,476
Melissa
Limited Bar Drink Choices
Melissa, on July 3, 2011 at 1:44 AM

I've decided on having a limited bar for my wedding. We are renting a private venue that allows you to bring in your own alcohol. We are going to choose one red wine, one white wine, 2 types of beer...

nevgod, Jul 21, 2011 5 1,113
Stoned Koala
DIY diaper cake. Thank you ladies!!! (pics)
Stoned Koala, on July 20, 2011 at 2:41 PM

So a couple months ago I got a lot of good ideas for the first baby shower I was going to throw. All the ideas came from WW ladies and I just wanted to share the results of the help and thank everyone...

nevgod, Jul 21, 2011 8 73
brandi
chalkboard paint on votive candle holders?? pic.
brandi, on July 20, 2011 at 10:04 AM

I like the votive holders painted with chalkboard paint but is that safe?? I mean is chalkboard paint flammable? lol Also, would it work on glass?

Mrs Gonzales, Jul 20, 2011 6 132
Katie
camping wedding
Katie, on May 11, 2011 at 6:20 PM

I'm recently engaged and starting the planning process. I definitely want an outdoor wedding where our family and friends can be together the whole weekend and have a ton of fun. I've been seriously...

Nikole, Jul 20, 2011 12 647
Tiffany
What type of glue to use for my invitations??? Hayley!! please help!
Tiffany, on July 15, 2011 at 9:37 AM

I am (finally!) Putting my DIY pocket fold invitations together and I was wondering what type of glue should I use to mount the actual invite to the pocketfold?? Also, I have a 2inch by 2 inch...

Niki, Jul 20, 2011 13 3,410
Julean
I wish I had thought of that!
Julean, on July 15, 2011 at 4:20 PM

Any married brides ever see stuff on here and think to yourself, "Wow! I wish I had seen or thought of that for my wedding!" I spent so much time on this site planning my wedding, and now I think it...

Hayley C™, Jul 16, 2011 8 94
wilma
Why I do I feel I don't deserve it?
wilma, on July 15, 2011 at 11:04 AM

I usually the party coordinator in our family ( never witness the "now you can kiss the bride or in any ceremony photos" cuz me and my fiancee are the one usually set up the receptions for the family...

wilma, Jul 16, 2011 14 942
Kristyn
Painting wine glasses DIY!?
Kristyn, on July 14, 2011 at 3:32 PM

I'm off for my weekly round to my favorite craft stores and I'm going to purchase the supplies to ATTEMPT painting my own wine glasses for the wedding party. This could quite possibly end up a...

Kristyn, Jul 14, 2011 12 323
Alondra
Reception at the church gym, Help?
Alondra, on July 8, 2011 at 5:08 PM

Okay, so my wedding reception will be held at the church's gym which is pretty large. I was wondering if anyone could maybe up load pictures of their reception that were inside a gym that way i could...

Alondra, Jul 14, 2011 9 11,562 1
Natasha
Favor Wording!
Natasha, on July 14, 2011 at 12:40 AM

Im having Honey Jars for favors and trying to figure out a cute saying to put on the labels along with our Monogram and Wedding date..so far I have "Meant to Bee" "Thank You for Bee-ing here" and...

Hayley C™, Jul 14, 2011 6 355
Kaylin
What is the EASIEST way to transfer a certain font onto wood to paint?
Kaylin, on July 12, 2011 at 7:30 PM

I am trying to find out what is the easiest way to transfer a specific font onto a peice of wood so I can paint it my wedding colors. Do I need transfer paper? I dont even know where to begin?

Adrienne, Jul 13, 2011 8 9,473
Sara
Draping the Ceiling
Sara, on July 11, 2011 at 6:54 PM

The ceiling at our venue is just an old drop ceiling, its turned yellow from years of the A/C vents running across it, and I really want to cover it. What would be the best fabric to cover this with....

Len Woelfel, Jul 12, 2011 8 826
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