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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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Evelynn
Cake stand
Evelynn, on June 22, 2021 at 9:59 AM

Did anyone make their own cake stand? I’d love to see pictures!

Evelynn, Jun 24, 2021 7 154 1
Vanessa
Escort cards
Vanessa, on May 23, 2021 at 11:53 PM

I was considering using champagne bottles with attached escort cards, has anyone done this before ? Is it worth the hastle ..😩

Makeba, Jun 23, 2021 16 1,101
Jennifer
Signed photo mat Vs. guestbook, PLEASE HELP
Jennifer, on September 6, 2011 at 12:56 PM

O.K I am feeling kind of dumb!! I want to have everyone sign a photo mat rather than a guest book because our wedding is only 60 people and all guest books I have seen are really big, and I feel like...

Julie, Jun 23, 2021 16 4,812
Shelby
Coffee favors made! (pics)
Shelby, on March 31, 2019 at 3:43 PM

Just wanted to share the favors I made for our wedding in 3 weeks. I’m a huge coffee drinker and my fiancé is a big tea drinker so we decided on that for our favors. For coffee I bought a large bag of...

Julie, Jun 23, 2021 26 532 5
CruzWin
Lists of signs needed
CruzWin, on March 7, 2019 at 4:12 PM

I’m going to diy our wedding signs. Does anyone have a list of wedding signs that are needed? I don’t want to forget one. Thank you.

Julie, Jun 23, 2021 21 6,743 3
Candace
Show me your diy bouquets!
Candace, on January 7, 2021 at 12:53 PM

I chose to make my flowers with faux flowers from lings moments an I’m soo so happy with the turn out! I like to diy an I also wanted to stay on a budget! “I’m making all my decor”

Julie, Jun 23, 2021 55 3,175 11
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First dance song for Groom and Aunt
joseph, on February 13, 2013 at 11:19 AM

My Mom has passed away 11 years ago and I would like to do nephew /Aunt dance but i need a song can someone help me please

Destinee, Jun 22, 2021 8 30,289
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Simple diy table seating chart for guests / destination wedding
Angela, on June 20, 2021 at 4:13 PM

My daughter is getting married on a ranch in WY, so we want things to be simple and not have to spend anxious last minute chaos in providing our guests with a nice seating chart. Being away from home...

Michelle, Jun 20, 2021 4 2,289
Jennifer
DIY Centerpieces Finished!
Jennifer, on June 14, 2021 at 5:49 PM

I just wanted to share my first large DIY project I did for our wedding. It felt like it took forever but it’s finally done! I started working on these centerpieces last year, before our date had to...

Jennifer, Jun 17, 2021 8 747 2
Cathy
Best Printer for DIY invitations
Cathy, on January 27, 2017 at 11:09 PM

For those of you printing your own invitations on card stock, what printers are you using or have used that print good quality?

Asnn, Jun 15, 2021 22 30,885 2
Emily
Making your own wedding accessories
Emily, on June 14, 2021 at 7:26 PM

We are DIYing most of my accessories and bridal/grooms party accessories. Does any one know any places with good deals on fantasy themed items? And where i can find a plain white pirate hat?

Sara, Jun 14, 2021 7 318
D'erricka
Beyond Excited & Nervous
D'erricka, on June 6, 2021 at 10:15 PM

This is my first time being married and to save money we decided to plan it ourselves. But to be honest this makes me nervous. Where do I start?

Elizabeth, Jun 13, 2021 20 278 2
Sarah
Did center pieces
Sarah, on June 4, 2021 at 11:12 PM

What is everyone's opinion on these center pieces. We are doing a theme wedding. Mad Hatters Tea party. No true color scheme bc nothing makes sense in wonderland.

Elizabeth, Jun 13, 2021 28 942 1
Jennifer
Wood slice cake stand
Jennifer, on June 5, 2021 at 9:21 PM

Does anyone who made a raw piece of wood food safe for a cake stand have any tips? We just picked up a raw 5 inch thick slice from a local lumber yard to hopefully use for our cake stand. But since...

Olga, Jun 12, 2021 10 1,520 1
Britt
Real flowers or artificial flowers for wedding?
Britt, on June 2, 2021 at 12:52 AM

I’m having a hard time deciding if I should get real flowers or artificial flowers ? I am paying for everything for my bridesmaids, wedding etc. I just don’t know which would be a cheaper route, what...

Alexandra, Jun 12, 2021 32 980 2
Jessica
Coasters doubling as seating chart
Jessica, on June 8, 2021 at 5:05 PM

I’m really excited that I found these super cute coasters that sit on top of your drink when you’re dancing! I want to use them also for the seating chart. What should I put them in or on so they...

Lynnie, Jun 11, 2021 8 629 1
Tina & Darren
My diy bouquets
Tina & Darren, on April 13, 2021 at 10:37 AM

My sis in law made all my bouquets for me. Got to love her she did a beauitful job.

Tina & Darren, Jun 11, 2021 13 828 3
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Logistics of diy Appetizers, etc.
Victoria, on June 9, 2021 at 10:19 AM

Hi there! We are planning a wedding with an expected 150 guests. We are trying to stick to our budget and stay as frugal, but also as practical, as possible, by doing what we can ourselves. I have...

Victoria, Jun 9, 2021 10 945
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Sites to Order Fake Flowers?
Nina, on June 2, 2021 at 8:48 AM

Hi ladies! I'm considering using fake flowers at our wedding because it fits a lot easier into our budget. Does anyone know any good sites that I can order them from?

Kate, Jun 6, 2021 15 752 3
Britt
Centerpieces
Britt, on June 4, 2021 at 10:58 PM

My wedding has been changed to semi formal, what are y’all’s opinions on these centerpieces? Feel free to share y’all’s !! I’m getting married in the fall of 2023!!

Britt, Jun 5, 2021 4 228 1
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