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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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Raven
To have a dj or not
Raven, on October 25, 2021 at 12:02 PM

My fiance and I are in the process of planning our wedding next spring and we're finding ourselves going back and forth on whether or not to spare the expense and hire a DJ. Our wedding is completely...

Bridgett, Jan 24, 2022 7 588 1
Jennifer
Burlap Rolls for Runners - Most Cost Effective
Jennifer, on November 8, 2021 at 11:51 AM

For those that have purchased Burlap Rolls by the yard, where did you find them and how much? I'm checking online prices and found $5 for 48" wide x 1 yard, but they have outrageous shipping...

Bridgett, Jan 24, 2022 12 629
Tiffany
Washing linens
Tiffany, on November 15, 2021 at 10:58 AM

Hello! When I got the tablecloths for the wedding I was excited but now how do I clean them?! Local dry cleaner wants $10 a tablecloth.

Bridgett, Jan 24, 2022 3 144 1
Lynne
Bouquets? Undecided
Lynne, on January 24, 2022 at 11:52 AM

I don't know if I want bouquets for the bridal party or not. The ceremony will be at a garden. Hmmmm

Sine, Jan 24, 2022 5 201 1
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Hiring clean up crew
Shelby, on August 6, 2018 at 3:38 PM

My venue requires that we have all of our stuff cleaned and out of the facility by midnight on my wedding and originally my fiancé and I didn’t see this as a big deal, however now that we have given...

Sarah, Jan 21, 2022 13 11,930 3
CountryBride
Made my bouquet
CountryBride, on January 16, 2022 at 9:23 PM

So this is my bridal bouquet it has a charm that has our stillborn son on it what do you think

Kristen, Jan 19, 2022 7 197
Lydia
Blooms By The Box
Lydia, on January 17, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Has anyone used blooms by the box for wedding flowers? Thoughts &/or suggestions? Just torn on what to do for flowers!

Lynnie, Jan 19, 2022 2 423
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Welcome sign opinions
Lav, on January 12, 2022 at 12:07 AM

I started doing my Welcome Sign and I showed to my fiancé and for first time he said he likes something lol… I would like to know y’all opinions/dislikes of my sign. It’s going to be a 24x48” sign...

Ann, Jan 19, 2022 12 665 3
Heather
Welcome Bag Ideas
Heather, on January 16, 2022 at 10:19 PM

What would you expect or like to receive in a welcome bag for a Pacific Northwest wedding?

Heather, Jan 18, 2022 12 733 1
Monica SC
Charger inserts anyone?
Monica SC, on October 22, 2014 at 12:27 AM

While looking on Etsy for a cake topper I ran across these charger inserts pictured below. I have NEVER seen these before. They are affordable to buy at $1/each, but would also be an easy DIY....

Sine, Jan 18, 2022 15 2,515
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diy Bouquets and Boutonnieres
Bethany, on January 15, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Hi there! My fiancé and I are looking at saving money on wedding so that we can enjoy our day without worrying about how much money we spent after the fact. A part of doing that, I decided that I...

Ashley, Jan 18, 2022 9 1,120
CountryBride
Does my diy bridesmaid bouquet look good
CountryBride, on January 16, 2022 at 9:51 AM

Does my bridesmaid bouquet look good any criticism is welcomed

Melle, Jan 18, 2022 9 759
Amanda
Bouquets
Amanda, on January 5, 2022 at 10:11 PM

Anyone else making their own bridal bouquet or bridesmaid bouquet? Here's my bridal bouquet

Nadezhda, Jan 17, 2022 29 1,034
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Small diy wedding, small details i could be forgetting?
Smarie1993, on January 15, 2022 at 3:02 PM

We are doing a small DIY wedding this fall. So far the most expensive part is going to be my dress and the floral arrangements/my bouquet. My best friend is going to do my pictures (I'm going to pay...

Michelle, Jan 17, 2022 3 443
Caitlin
How to Be Your Own dj
Caitlin, on January 14, 2022 at 3:07 PM

My fiancé and I are trying to save money where we can due to we will have graduated a month before we get married. Something we discussed is using Spotify for our wedding reception. The venue we are...

Heather, Jan 16, 2022 4 1,632
Sine
Favors I'm making
Sine, on January 13, 2022 at 12:17 PM

I decided to make some lipbalms for my guests! I make soaps and lipbalms and sell them on BigCartel and I decided why not make them for my wedding too? I love crafting. I ordered my supplies from...

Sine, Jan 14, 2022 3 234
Alyssa
Fake Cake??
Alyssa, on January 9, 2022 at 6:25 PM

It’s not perfected yet, but would you be able to tell that this is a fake cake?? The actual cake is styrofoam and it’s from Etsy!

Kristen, Jan 14, 2022 9 1,029 1
KLevesque
DIY boutonnieres?
KLevesque, on March 10, 2014 at 11:50 PM

I see that people are going to be making their own boutonnieres to save money. I'd LOVE to do this as well but I was wondering where everyone was getting their supplies and ideas from?

Sine, Jan 13, 2022 10 1,842
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Family heirloom
Makenzie, on December 30, 2021 at 10:42 PM

I have my late grandfathers watch that he wore everyday and would like to incorporate it in my wedding somehow. It’s old and falling apart so it’s nothing that could be worn. Any ideas on how I could...

Leslie, Jan 12, 2022 6 575
Hilary
Tips for planning an OUTDOOR wedding? (with zero power outlets)
Hilary, on August 8, 2015 at 1:12 PM

Hi! I'm looking for tips when it comes to hosting an outdoor wedding! I currently reside in Southern California, smack dab in the middle between LA county and San Diego County. I’m getting married in...

Perla, Jan 11, 2022 36 5,596 1
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