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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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Inspirational
Autumn, on October 12, 2021 at 11:50 PM

Does anyone have any hobby lobby inspired things they’ve made? Or similar?? I want to see!!

Maggie, Oct 13, 2021 1 253 1
KYLIE
Had my first experience as a "working" bridesmaid
KYLIE, on October 11, 2021 at 12:17 PM

I've always been pretty firm on the side of absolutely not asking friends or family, including bridal party members, to work your wedding. In my circles, it's common to have a DOC, wedding at a hotel...

Nichole, Oct 12, 2021 7 948 1
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Low-cost Flower Bouquet Idea
Brittany, on October 10, 2021 at 3:14 PM

Sorry this is a long post!! Our wedding was July 2, 2021! After a year of postponing, I had plenty of time to look up flower choices! I considered Costco, but worried about the reviews that said...

Lynnie, Oct 12, 2021 3 1,548 3
Erin
Hire a calligrapher or address our own wedding invitations?
Erin, on August 26, 2021 at 9:33 AM

Is anyone else with not-so-great handwriting addressing their save the date's and invites themselves? I have pretty messy handwriting unless I write quite slowly so writing out all of these names and...

Kiersten, Oct 12, 2021 33 2,769
Darby
My love for you…. Help!!!
Darby, on October 9, 2021 at 5:28 PM

I’m working on a project for my fiancé. We are getting married in a week, and I still need a few states to finish his wedding gift! I need: -Maine-New Jersey- Delaware-Nebraska-Hawaii -Oklahoma-Nevada...

Fiona, Oct 11, 2021 3 319 1
Courtney
Teacup makeover?
Courtney, on October 1, 2021 at 7:02 AM

Hi everyone! I have these teacups that I love…except for the print! Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can maybe get rid of/cover the print on these so I can use them? My wedding is next fall,...

Courtney, Oct 8, 2021 3 648
Jessica
Giant paper flower ceremony backdrop! How to hang it? suggestions please!
Jessica, on August 12, 2019 at 11:44 AM

So, I fell in love with these giant paper flowers (thank you Pinterest). And decided this was what I wanted as our backdrop for the ceremony. We're getting married on the front porch of an old...

Tara, Oct 7, 2021 10 3,913 2
Future Mrs. Riley
Cheaper to hire a caterer, or provide self prepared food for reception?
Future Mrs. Riley, on May 8, 2012 at 8:06 PM

So I decided early on to have family help with preparing food for the wedding as we are used to doing this at church functions, family gatherings etc., figured it would be a bit cheaper, howveer I've...

Wanda, Oct 5, 2021 18 8,240
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Wedding Invitation host line wording, divorced parents & step parents are paying
Stephanie, on October 4, 2021 at 1:06 AM

As the title says, I'm a bit stumped on wording. My fiancé's parents are divorced and remarried and so are mine. We are incredibly blessed that all of our parents & step parents are paying for our...

Cool, Oct 4, 2021 5 463
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Save the date
Lav, on September 30, 2021 at 8:10 PM

I am not failing in love with my save the date as I would expect, I’ve already tried several designs, positions etc… and still nothing. Lol… Do y’all like or would you change something? If so, what...

Lav, Oct 2, 2021 20 757 2
Katina
Cascading bouquets 💐
Katina, on September 27, 2021 at 2:26 PM

ATTN: Brides of 2022 ...... i just made this cascading bouquet, what do you think?

Katina, Sep 30, 2021 12 580 1
Frankie
diy Decorating
Frankie, on September 17, 2021 at 4:30 PM

I am interested in decorating my own wedding for a cheaper rate. I found shipour.wedding. Has anyone ever used them before? I am tempted to use them as it sounds like a legit deal, but I am a little...

Katie & Josh, Sep 28, 2021 7 611 1
Jennifer
Printing Own Invitations
Jennifer, on September 22, 2021 at 12:33 AM

For those that have designed their own wedding invitations or purchased one from Etsy, what did you find was the most cost effective print shop to print your design? How much did you pay per card? My...

Katie & Josh, Sep 28, 2021 11 1,233 3
Hope
Thank you gifts for Bestmen & Groomsmen
Hope, on September 23, 2021 at 6:16 PM

Hello! My fiancé is having a hard time choosing thank you gifts for the guys. Our wedding is in Oct 2022 in Vermont. We are not getting anything right now but I like to have ideas written done...

Hope, Sep 27, 2021 8 486 4
Julie
Cricut diy Invitations
Julie, on September 24, 2021 at 9:46 AM

Help! Best products to make invitations. I’m new to cricut and only have the blade that comes with the machine. Have not looked into ink, etc. if anyone is very experienced in this realm that would be...

Lynnie, Sep 27, 2021 2 787
Katherine
My bridesmaids ring bouquet!❤
Katherine, on September 26, 2021 at 7:36 PM

Just wanted to share these beautiful ring bouquets my bridesmaids will be walking with. My dad made these and I couldn't love them more! They look amazing with my bouquet! (I didn't make my bouquet) ...

Katherine, Sep 27, 2021 12 868 1
Maddie
Centerpieces trial
Maddie, on September 25, 2021 at 10:19 PM

The ladies in my family got together today to do a trial run of the centerpieces that we r DIYing and just wanted to share. I like them and it actually took a lot less flowers that I thought to look...

Lisa, Sep 27, 2021 8 568 1
Laura
Diy... shoes? Photos attached.
Laura, on September 26, 2021 at 2:12 PM

Erm. I bought plain nude pumps. I live in them and wore them for so many dates when he and I met. I'm short but I also love heels, though plain ones. Our Stds even had shoes on them. So this is what I...

Laura, Sep 26, 2021 10 813
Samantha
It’s Wedding Week!
Samantha, on September 20, 2021 at 3:16 PM

Finishing up last minute projects! Can’t wait, only 4 more days! What are your last minute projects??

Ellen, Sep 26, 2021 8 769 2
Naomi
Just ordered a Cricut Maker 3...
Naomi, on September 21, 2021 at 6:05 PM

We are going to attempt to make our own Steampunk pocket invitations, menu cards, and programs. I am also planning to do some personalized wedding party flutes. Anyone else doing or done this?

Naomi, Sep 25, 2021 24 894 1
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