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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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Chesty LaRue
DIY ceremony music
Chesty LaRue, on April 5, 2011 at 5:57 PM

My Dj is only going to be at the reception. So for my ceremony I am going to use an iPod. I have an app that will let me set up a playlist but I'm still really nervous. How can I set it up to have the...

2d Bride, Apr 6, 2011 5 1,683
A
Handwritten or typed address?
Anonymous, on April 5, 2011 at 4:29 PM

This has probably already been asked, but I really need to get these invitations out ASAP. Is it ok to type the addresses in a fancy font and print on white label stickers? I don't want to pay a...

Carole M (a.k.a "old, Apr 5, 2011 28 1,658
countrybride*H*
String balls.. maybe a different material???
countrybride*H*, on April 3, 2011 at 10:39 AM

I'm attempting the string balls.. and I only have 4 drying right now and I still have alot more to do.. but now I'm thinking about using something else besides yarn or string. Would it be totally...

brittney, Apr 5, 2011 20 598
**Soon to be bride**
Jello Shots (NWR)
**Soon to be bride**, on March 31, 2011 at 7:19 PM

Ok...so Ive never made jello shots and I have to make some for my bach party. Im making penis jello shots lol WHAT kind of alochol should I use and how much? I mean...I want them to have a little...

Caroline, Apr 3, 2011 62 594
Maria
Geek centerpieces?
Maria, on March 20, 2011 at 5:37 PM

I am so frustrated with centerpieces, I'm ready to rip my hair out. Our wedding is "geek-themed," like Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Harry Potter, video games, etc. etc., and I really want to...

Maria, Apr 1, 2011 18 1,195
TheFutureMrsLind
Feather Centerpieces.
TheFutureMrsLind, on March 30, 2011 at 3:10 AM

So I'm starting a DIY venture tomorrow as a test run for my reception centerpieces. I'm still not quite sure what I want, but I'm thinking that perhaps an ostrich feather centerpiece would be cool to...

Sunnie, Apr 1, 2011 17 876
LaDonna
18 days until my wedding, and I seriously cant wait for it to be OVER!!!!! FML!!!!!!!!
LaDonna, on March 29, 2011 at 2:19 PM

This whole wedding planning thing is so freaking ridiculous!!! Now I know why people elope!!! Im so tired of stressing over this bullshit!!! Its supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life...

LaDonna, Apr 1, 2011 18 1,432
M
Can someone help me with vistaprint RSVP postcards?
me22487, on March 27, 2011 at 4:11 PM

I have tried to make my own Vistaprint RSVP postcards with absolutely no luck. I found a RSVP I like and that somewhat matches the invites we have but I cannot for the life of me turn them into a...

Hayley C™, Mar 29, 2011 7 383
erin
Who was making the string balls?...a quick story of failure
erin, on March 28, 2011 at 3:45 PM

Man oh man....I attempted to make string balls after seeing them on a post because I thought they were so cool. Well...I used traditional glue because I saw in tutorials that you could just use...

Mrs._OregonDucks_Fan, Mar 29, 2011 11 2,179
Katie
Save the dates for high school sweethearts....HELP!
Katie, on March 28, 2011 at 6:45 PM

Hey all! I'm marrying my school sweetheart, he was a football player and i was a cheerleader (very cliche i know!) I want to do unique save the dates and use our high school photos but I have noo idea...

Katie, Mar 28, 2011 12 405
Renee
Plastic Containers for Candy Buffet
Renee, on March 27, 2011 at 12:00 AM

I need some help!! I want to do a candy buffet for my renewal but my venue is very strict about no glass whatsoever!! Any ideas??

Karen, Mar 28, 2011 5 126
Oh So
Anyone doing a Sweetheart Table?
Oh So, on March 25, 2011 at 6:05 PM

What are you doing for decoration? I don't want to over do it but I also don't know what to do. The guest tables have the diff. size cylinders with submerged roses and a floating candle. I was...

Jennifer, Mar 28, 2011 17 1,550
Heather
Are card boxes necessary?
Heather, on March 22, 2011 at 11:16 AM

I'm almost thinking of not having one. Or just having maybe a basket for people to put cards in. Is anyone else not having one?

DDDRosie, Mar 23, 2011 28 3,724
ztkyx
Reception chairs
ztkyx, on March 20, 2011 at 12:06 PM

These are the chairs that are available at my venue, I am having trouble with how I can dress them up on a very low budget and DIY.

...., Mar 20, 2011 12 1,551
Kristy
Inexpensive Linens??
Kristy, on March 18, 2011 at 10:38 AM

Anyone know where I could get inexpensive linens with out breaking the bank? TIA!!

Kelsey, Mar 20, 2011 13 79
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How to dry branches for centerpiece decoration
Deanna, on March 15, 2011 at 5:33 PM

I have a bunch of tree branchs in the back yard from them being cut down this winter due to power line problems. My question is how do I dry these branchs out? It is still winter so they are dead...

Hayley C™, Mar 15, 2011 2 3,487
Paige
DIY Food
Paige, on March 11, 2011 at 7:55 AM

We're having a fairly large reception to be doing the catering ourselves, but we have a solid team behind us. We'll be inviting 300 people, and expecting about 250. The majority of the guests are over...

*The Future Mrs. Fra, Mar 11, 2011 21 2,126
Spunky kraut
Addressing Outer Envelopes
Spunky kraut, on March 8, 2011 at 11:54 PM

Ok, so I decided that I'm going to print our outer envelopes using a calligraphy font. I found the font I liked and downloaded it. Tonight our printer started acting up and is not printing correctly....

Spunky kraut, Mar 9, 2011 7 1,017
CK
Some recs for Rehearsal Dinner (Budget Friendly please)?
CK, on March 8, 2011 at 2:10 PM

We are paying for our wedding & so trying to budget for everything including the pesky rehearsal get together where food is served. We also have out of town guests who my parents would undoubtedly...

maria, Mar 8, 2011 21 510
Greyash
Free table number template
Greyash, on March 7, 2011 at 7:29 PM

I was going over my last minute things to do and I still needed to get the table numbers printed, but I am moving so all of my craft stuff is packed. I found this template for table numbers I'm just...

Jennifer, Mar 7, 2011 3 1,909
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