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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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diy Wedding Backdrop
Courtney, on February 18, 2021 at 10:03 AM

I am looking for any advice, tips, plans, or anything else you have found helpful when creating a diy backdrop for your wedding. I am trying to cover large garage doors as after multiple rescheduling,...

Jackie, May 2, 2022 4 2,507
Sarah
Sign
Sarah, on April 30, 2022 at 1:29 PM

I made this sign to go against a barrel outside during our wedding ceremony.. I stained the wood first then I painted it white ( I was trying to make like a white wash for it) does it look rustic...

Melle, May 2, 2022 9 701 4
Hayden
Money Savers for a Destination Wedding
Hayden, on April 27, 2022 at 11:53 PM

I’m getting married in Puerto Rico in January and since it’s a destination wedding it feels impossible to cut any corners or do any sort of budget-friendly DIY hacks I see online for decorations and...

Sara M, Apr 28, 2022 5 301
Sarah
Cake table
Sarah, on April 28, 2022 at 8:44 AM

So I’m going to have brownies cookies and a beautiful white with gold 3 tier cake … my florist is going to put baby’s breath all on the table along with eucalyptus. I made this sign last night to put...

Mrs.evans, Apr 28, 2022 6 600 1
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Where to get things printed?
Alexis, on April 12, 2022 at 10:20 AM

I am DIYing a lot of my wedding and having a lot of fun with it! However, I would like some things (like the wedding programs) to be printed on a more reliable printer than my own. There are so many...

Mayene, Apr 27, 2022 7 779 1
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Rustic Decor and wedding/reception
Queenbee20, on April 25, 2022 at 3:28 PM

Trying to figure out how to do a rustic decor for wedding and reception venues. Need ideas. Wanting to do a a candy buffet as well. Need suggestions on what type of candy to use. Also thinking about...

Queenbee20, Apr 27, 2022 6 994 1
Taryn
Disposable camera for destination wedding
Taryn, on April 25, 2022 at 1:55 PM

My fiancé and I are getting married in Italy and I love the look of disposable cameras. I really would like to bring them but I’m nervous about the film being ruin with security. I know I can ask for...

Willow, Apr 26, 2022 3 657 1
CJ
Hobby Lobby Invitation trouble!!! Anyone else??
CJ, on April 23, 2011 at 11:38 AM

So my mom and I decided to go the cheaper route and buy invitations at Hobby Lobby. They are REALLY cute, but nowhere will print on them!!!! They said that the paper isn't laser jet quality... I have...

Briana, Apr 26, 2022 19 8,027
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Self-designed Invitations
Emily, on April 23, 2022 at 6:37 PM

My fiancé and I wanted to make our own invitations to save money, but we aren't designers. Would anyone be able to review our work before we send it off to get printed? Thanks!

Gillian, Apr 23, 2022 2 248
BecomingMrsDavis
Our wedding DIY popcorn bar!
BecomingMrsDavis, on March 28, 2016 at 8:40 PM

I just wanted to share some photos of what I've been working on for our popcorn bar! I'm super proud of how cute it's turning out! It's been suprisingly therapeutic as I head into wedding crunch time...

Rachel, Apr 23, 2022 23 283
Michelle
Can't afford professional photography
Michelle, on October 15, 2012 at 1:36 AM

I was thinking about having my sister be our official photographer. She has a professional camera but only does it for fun. Any ideas/experience with not having a professional photographer for you...

Mariegold, Apr 21, 2022 41 3,463 1
Miriam
Mini bud vases / card holders?
Miriam, on April 13, 2022 at 11:58 AM

Has anyone come across place card holders like this or ideas how to DIY it? I have hundreds of mini silk blooms trying to decide what to use them for in our decor. Thanks in advance for your...

Miriam, Apr 17, 2022 2 516
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Any regrets doing your own hair/makeup?
Mallory, on November 2, 2017 at 3:53 PM

Has anyone who has done their own hair and makeup regretted not spending the money to hire someone? I feel like its an easy way for me to save a couple hundred, and plus I feel like I'll be able to...

Brittany, Apr 13, 2022 17 17,829
Sarah
Gift tags
Sarah, on April 9, 2022 at 11:52 PM

My plan for favors is to get little boxes and add chocolate to them for our favors .. I made these little gift tags to go on them with my cricut. Do they look ok ?

Craig, Apr 13, 2022 3 559 4
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Babys Breath Centerpieces
Lindsey, on April 8, 2022 at 1:05 AM

Has anyone purchased babys breath and put it in vases for centerpieces? I'm needing to decorate 40-50 tables and don't know how many stems I should order from Sam's Club.

Lynnie, Apr 11, 2022 2 660 1
Suzanne
Welcome Signs
Suzanne, on April 10, 2022 at 4:13 PM

How did you make yours? Any photos?

Liz, Apr 11, 2022 4 279 4
S Mau
Simple centerpiece
S Mau, on April 5, 2022 at 9:25 PM

Hello fellow fall brides!!! I know we are in here in hoards so let me ask you, I’m having my wedding at a state park in a pavilion and thinking of going the less is more route. I have small chalk...

Sarah, Apr 9, 2022 12 209 4
Rosario
diy Designer bride/grooms?
Rosario, on April 8, 2022 at 11:49 AM

Any fellow bride or grooms out there who are graphic designers and are designing your own paper goods? If so, do you feel like you’re saving money by designing on your own and getting them printed...

Emily, Apr 8, 2022 4 573
mrswinteriscoming
Rude to ask photographer to re-do album?
mrswinteriscoming, on April 7, 2022 at 1:16 AM

We paid $1500 to have our photographer make our wedding photo album because we wanted to ensure the best printing quality and that was something we knew we had to go professional for to have a...

Orianna, Apr 8, 2022 7 514
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Soft Pretzels as favors
Jenna, on April 6, 2022 at 4:17 PM

Has anyone given soft pretzels as favors at their wedding? I’m going to use Philly Pretzel Factory pretzels and am trying to find white or brown bags that would fit the pretzels that we could put a...

Emily, Apr 7, 2022 3 482 1
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