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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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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 3,478 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 2 519
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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 17,948
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 3 570 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 2 669 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 12 212 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 4 580
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 7 517
J
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 3 484 1
Suzanne
Road signs!
Suzanne, on April 5, 2022 at 12:26 AM

What are you doing for road signs for your wedding! So that your guests will be able to see where to turn into the area. Any photos?

Brenda, Apr 7, 2022 4 616 4
Sarah
Galvanized hearts
Sarah, on April 3, 2022 at 11:13 AM

Found these cute hearts at the dollar tree and used my cricut to put bride and groom on them to hang on the back of our chairs for the wedding day!

Fiona, Apr 7, 2022 10 133
Kelly
Cutting Shimmer Paper
Kelly, on April 4, 2022 at 1:23 PM

Has anyone DIYed invitations using shimmer paper? I got mine from Michael's and my Silhouette Cameo isn't cutting it well. I'm trying to cut a design, so I can't just use scissors. Any help is...

Kelly, Apr 5, 2022 2 87
Catherine
Napkin Ribbon
Catherine, on April 3, 2022 at 5:47 PM

Hi All! I’m making napkin ribbons, but they have a lot of glitter. Any idea on how to reduce the glitter? I just don’t want everyone to have glitter all over themselves. This is what I want it to look...

Catherine, Apr 4, 2022 2 589 4
C
Water Beads, Please Help !!
Christine, on December 30, 2017 at 3:35 PM

Hey Im trying to figure out how much water beads I may need to buy if I need to fill up 6 cylinder type glass vases that are about 8 inches in hight and 3 in in width .I am buying the water beads in...

Linda, Apr 4, 2022 4 2,643
Kayla and Walter
Bachelorette Invite Etiquette?! Help.
Kayla and Walter, on March 6, 2013 at 10:46 AM

OKay so I am planning my best friend's bachelorette party...her other bridesmaids are not much help. Right now I am designing her invites on VP, but I am having trouble wording them because I'm not...

Tyff, Apr 3, 2022 17 1,516
Sarah
Photo board
Sarah, on March 31, 2022 at 11:48 PM

So proud of how it turned out!! I painted a piece of wood white and then used my cricut to cut out the saying then I hor glued the twine around … Going to add some of my favorite pictures of me and...

Sarah, Apr 1, 2022 8 934 6
Sarah
Obsessed with making signs for my wedding
Sarah, on March 25, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Another one of the MANY signs I’ve made for my wedding !!! Would love for you ladies to share the signs you’ve made below 👇 🤗

Lynnie, Mar 28, 2022 4 197 1
CountryBride
Re did my bouquets i think i got it right
CountryBride, on March 24, 2022 at 6:44 PM

I took sometime and thought about what I wanted so this is what I came up with criticism is always welcomed

Melle, Mar 28, 2022 3 543
Sarah
Bridal shower gift !!
Sarah, on March 23, 2022 at 12:53 PM

I don’t have a Facebook or anything and I needed to share this with someone lol… My sister is getting married June 3rd (my date is September 17th) and this is one of the gifts I made her for her...

Tonya, Mar 27, 2022 5 724 4
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