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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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Shylee
Pictures
Shylee, on December 3, 2020 at 1:03 PM

So I’m 19 years old I’m getting married dec 28 2021 I don’t wanna spend a lot of money could someone give me some ideas on things I could do my self to save money? It’s also a country wedding in...

Bethany, May 20, 2021 25 1,107
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Untraditional Guest Book
Veronica, on December 16, 2018 at 12:38 PM

HELP! I am buying a slab of maple wood with live edges on the 21st for my untraditional guest book. I need help determining how to go about sealing it so it doesn’t crack or seperate from the edges,...

Meredith, May 18, 2021 7 952
Ann
Do it yourself
Ann, on May 17, 2021 at 7:54 PM

I finally choose my wedding dress after buying two of them and now all we have to do Is decorate the yard for the big day our cake is paid for and the place where we are getting the hot food is paid...

Lynnie, May 18, 2021 1 539
Nilda
Engagement Photos!
Nilda, on May 14, 2021 at 6:43 PM

So my Fiancé is a Jack of All Trades, he hates that term because he says he hates the "Master or None" part; but I like to finish it with a Master of All because he really is amazing at all he does....

Nilda, May 18, 2021 4 535 1
Healani
I’m my own
Healani, on May 15, 2021 at 11:06 AM

I’m my own wedding planner & coordinator. Because I work on computers in designing, I’m doing my own wedding invitation, RSVP, programs, etc. A year before our wedding I’m gonna start everything...

Jessi, May 17, 2021 3 144
Evelyn
Red roses from Sams club and Costco has anyone use them lately? Would you recommend?
Evelyn, on April 1, 2021 at 1:16 AM

Would you recommend them? I’m doing my centerpieces red roses in a vase and I want to do my own bouquet and my bridesmaids bouquets and boutonnières.

Jocelyn, May 16, 2021 9 2,114 1
Taeran
Decoration trouble
Taeran, on May 15, 2021 at 8:56 PM

So I'm doing all my decorations for my wedding and I'm having a really hard time figuring out what I should do for the decorations. It's kind of a modern wedding but not sure how else to describe it....

Taeran, May 16, 2021 7 614
Ana
I'm starting to regret not hiring a wedding planner...
Ana, on May 14, 2021 at 11:29 PM

Three months til our wedding and I am still working on decorations. Been pinning stuff on Pinterest, but can't get myself to build and create my vision. Any tips for pushing through and continuing to...

Lw, May 15, 2021 10 992
Kelley
Ways to repurpose a donut wall?
Kelley, on May 8, 2021 at 11:07 PM

My mom picked up a used donut wall for free. It's in great condition, I would love to do something with it, but we aren't really into the idea of a donut wall. We may turn it into a ring toss game,...

Kelley, May 14, 2021 7 1,952
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Wedding decorations
Adam, on May 11, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Hey everyone, my fiancé and I wanna start getting things ready for our wedding and the reception. She’s wanting to do some DIY center pieces for the tables and some wedding favors. Any ideas? Btw it’s...

Lynnie, May 12, 2021 4 333
Cayla
Wedding Card Box
Cayla, on June 9, 2011 at 10:17 PM

Any ideas of what i can make a wedding card box out of. I want it to be nice yet inexpensive since we would just be tossing it after the wedding anyway. Any ideas ladies? Or even if you have seen some...

Van, May 12, 2021 20 283
Jennifer
Rustic Decorations
Jennifer, on May 11, 2021 at 9:44 PM

I really need some unique ideas for rustic wedding decorations that I can do myself

Jennifer, May 12, 2021 6 300 1
Carole M (a.k.a "old tart")
Chair Sashes - - How To Care For And Get Wrinkles Out - A Few Words Of Wisdom
Carole M (a.k.a "old tart"), on July 22, 2012 at 2:07 PM

I need to go on record in admitting I hate chair covers & sashes. I think they are ugly. I prefer chiavari chairs. Cate's venue provides chair covers as part of the pkg. However, they do not provide...

Diana, May 11, 2021 9 3,239
Danielle
Unused wedding stationary
Danielle, on May 8, 2021 at 1:11 AM

Hi everyone! I was originally supposed to get married February 2021 but like a lot of brides had to postpone due to covid. Unfortunately I had already ordered my wedding invitations and now have...

Katie, May 10, 2021 7 335
Kim
Show me your diy bridal bouquets!
Kim, on May 2, 2021 at 12:38 PM

Sorry for the typo should be "Show me your diy bridal bouquets" Just finished putting my faux floral bouquet together and so happy with how it came out for my first time doing this, thanks youtube!...

Savannah, May 9, 2021 6 871
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Setting Up???
Erika, on April 29, 2021 at 10:52 AM

We are having about a dozen guest tables, a sweetheart table, dessert table, misc table (little favor bin, guest book, etc), and a few cocktail tables to set up. Plus the ceremony are to decorate....

Vicky, May 7, 2021 11 737 1
Tori
Where to buy Welcome Bags??
Tori, on May 5, 2015 at 9:45 AM

Anyone know where I can find cute reasonably priced welcome bags? I looked at Etsy but everything is more expensive then I wanted to pay. We bought a couple from the Dollar store to dress up. We have...

Thomas, May 7, 2021 22 472
Emily
diy centerpiece ideas?
Emily, on May 6, 2021 at 3:53 PM

I am thinking I'll end up saving a lot of money and pressure to do diy centerpieces but not sure what to do. I feel like I'm pretty crafty and I enjoy doing artsy stuff but have no idea what do to. We...

Grace, May 6, 2021 13 1,665
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Recommendations for Star Wars Wedding?
Ashley, on February 2, 2021 at 1:55 PM

Hi all!!! I've been planning our wedding for a while now and originally had an idea in my head about making lightsaber center pieces which ended up coming out to be way to much for the amount of...

Jennifer, May 5, 2021 10 2,951 1
Alexandria
Hotel Welcome Bags - What to Put In and Where to Buy Items
Alexandria, on May 5, 2021 at 5:29 PM

Hello fellow brides-to-be! I live in Nashville, TN and my wedding is quickly approaching (May 28) and I'm working on a lot of last minute details. I found cute gift bags that say "Welcome" on the...

Alexandria, May 5, 2021 16 994
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