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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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Sarah
Opinions!
Sarah, on July 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM

I didn’t realize how small the boxes were (they are still a perfect size for our Hershey kiss favors but I made these tags and they look huge on the boxes .. do they look stupid ? Should I go without...

Laura, Aug 30, 2022 10 570 3
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Flower Center Pieces
Chelsea, on August 25, 2022 at 10:36 AM

Having an outdoor wedding with beautiful landscape that includes flowers. Reception will be in a enclosed glass tent. Right now I can't afford to hire a florist for my center pieces. I want to get my...

Jm Sunshine, Aug 26, 2022 4 673 1
K & H
How are you paying for your wedding??
K & H, on June 17, 2011 at 11:53 AM

Because this is my second marriage and first wedding for FH but his mom is retired and father is deceased we are paying for our own wedding. We have a 6k budget for about 175, but this does not...

Alexis, Aug 25, 2022 54 1,434
Jurene
Does this look ok?
Jurene, on August 24, 2022 at 9:17 AM

So I couldn't justify spending the money on a neon sign, and I thought this might work instead. Does it look ok or is it tacky?Also if anyone has suggestions for stiffening up the rope and hanging...

Paige, Aug 24, 2022 7 351
Jen P.
Smoker Brides? Come here please!
Jen P., on July 12, 2011 at 2:04 PM

If you want to quit smoking or just want some inspiration to quit (I say that because although I wasn't ready, it always made me feel better to know when someone else had done it and survived lol),...

Emily, Aug 24, 2022 72 4,317
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doc or no?
Ggreer14, on August 7, 2022 at 2:16 PM

We plan on having 50 people at the maximum. That’s assuming everyone invited will show up. I’d like to save money by skipping a day of coordinator and having my mom and aunts help me with the vendors...

Ggreer14, Aug 24, 2022 13 781
Imani
Signs for Bar
Imani, on July 24, 2022 at 5:23 PM

Just showing more of my creative side. I really like how the signature cocktails sign turned out. 7 days to go!!! 😆😆😆😆

Imani, Aug 24, 2022 41 1,632 7
Brittany
Tree/Shrub Like Centerpieces (I don't think it's manzanita?)
Brittany, on April 1, 2017 at 1:35 PM

I'm looking to use tree/shrub centerpieces that are skinny and tall but spread out at the top. I found pictures of something similar and I've been searching through google and pinterest to find an...

Melissa, Aug 23, 2022 22 3,276
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Dresses and Big Busts!
Future Mrs. K :), on May 26, 2011 at 4:23 PM

So I am about 5'2" and have an abnormally large chest. I have not started looking for dresses yet because to be honest, I am afraid I will HATE everything I try on because I HATE the way everything...

Melissa, Aug 23, 2022 48 606 1
Tom
2Nd time around mid 50’s small wedding suggestions
Tom, on June 5, 2022 at 7:41 PM

Smaller venue, bartender or just coolers and make it yourself drinks, which route to go on a budget?

Mrs.evans, Aug 21, 2022 11 659 1
Twannita
Backyard Wedding
Twannita, on August 21, 2022 at 1:54 PM

Hello I am having my wedding in our yard any ideas for set up and how to build a platform to use on and uneven ground help no money to fill in yard

Twannita, Aug 21, 2022 2 551
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Eyelets are sharp. What am i doing wrong?
Spark, on July 27, 2022 at 4:51 PM

Using eyelets for escort cards with new croc o dile. The back side is very sharp. What am I doing wrong?

Genevieve, Aug 20, 2022 4 467
CoffeeNColor
Best type of pen/ink for addressing invites?
CoffeeNColor, on April 9, 2017 at 2:23 PM

I'm going to hand-address my invitations. I bought a template on etsy for keeping the lines straight. For the people who hand addressed envelopes, what type of pen did you use? Ball point? Gel roller?...

Ms Alex, Aug 19, 2022 21 57,147 2
Sarah
Decor
Sarah, on August 11, 2022 at 12:40 AM

Made a mock up of what our guestbook/ seating chart table will look like and wanted to post it here to show off 😍😍 I made the whole find your seat sign down to the walnut stain thanks to my lovely...

Rosebud, Aug 16, 2022 6 467 3
Kat
Centerpieces are done!
Kat, on June 21, 2022 at 12:16 PM

I made my own centerpieces 😍

Michael, Aug 12, 2022 17 743 6
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Custom Rubber Stamp Save the Dates/Invites
Molly, on August 16, 2017 at 4:12 PM

I recently came across custom rubber stamps for invitations or save the dates. I was curious if anyone else went this route? The custom invite-sized stamp is between $50-75. I thought the...

Harry, Aug 10, 2022 17 132
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diy Tip: escort cards with eyelets
Spark, on August 9, 2022 at 1:07 AM

I tried so you don't have too! The only eyelets that worked for me are fiskars with the croc o dile tool. The fiskars eyelet tool does not work. Lots of trial and error. Best wishes!!Fiskars Crafts...

Spark, Aug 9, 2022 472
Emily
Bridesmaid bouquets
Emily, on July 25, 2022 at 5:17 PM

Are yall making or buying bouquets for your bridesmaids? Or are you doing something super unique? My grandma is making these for mine! Shes also gonna make my bridal bouquet, itll be similar but...

Mrs.evans, Aug 4, 2022 5 600
Cassi
Bridesmaid Attire photo update 👗💐
Cassi, on May 3, 2022 at 10:47 AM

It’s been a while since I’ve posted 😫 I have finally gotten my girl’s bridesmaids dresses purchased and received and I’ve started on their bouquets. Handmaking theme and they’re turning out really...

Cassi, Aug 1, 2022 13 743 1
Cassi
Photo dump! 📸
Cassi, on June 23, 2022 at 1:45 PM

I have been working on several things and I though I’d share some of my crafts with you all here 😊 our wedding favors-They started out as jars that said “vampire blood” on them that I got for...

Cassi, Jul 31, 2022 19 1,041 3
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