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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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Escort cards and meals
Dani, on May 4, 2021 at 6:55 PM

So I am using escort cards to direct guests to their seats and the venue suggested I use the escort cards to differentiate the meals guests got. Does anyone have ideas of how to do that or can anyone...

Lady, May 5, 2021 9 262 1
Shara
diy Wedding Invitations
Shara, on May 2, 2021 at 4:19 PM

I just wanted to share my invitations! I had a friend draw up the birds and palm trees and we plugged it into VistaPrint. I am so obsessed! Anyone else have DIY Invitations? These are front/back. ...

Lynnie, May 4, 2021 6 729
Leighann
Need ideas to hang/suspend lights without trees or structures
Leighann, on May 1, 2021 at 5:41 PM

Hi all! We are having our reception around the back side of the house. It is just empty fields in the back. I've found some rods for hanging lights at Lowes but they are pretty pricey for a pole.......

Leighann, May 3, 2021 10 1,261
Bird
Bathroom basket kit or diy
Bird, on May 1, 2021 at 3:11 PM

I’m thinking of purchasing already assembled bathroom baskets on etsy. 1 woman’s basket and 1 men’s basket is around $100. Do you think if I went out and bought all of the different supplies it...

Sarah, May 3, 2021 7 1,121 2
Krissy
diy Open Bar
Krissy, on January 14, 2019 at 12:56 PM

Has anyone done this? I plan on hiring bartenders but buying my own alcohol... what kind of problems did you run into doing it yourself? How much should I purchase? Thoughts and tips needed !! Thank...

Krissy, Apr 30, 2021 9 866
Vicky
Centerpieces
Vicky, on April 29, 2021 at 10:27 AM

Pretty excited, Besides covering the stems and adding some greenery, I think I'm about done with them if I leave them like this. How would you add a foam to hold your flowers so you don't have the...

Vicky, Apr 29, 2021 10 769
RaylaSan
The Perfect Gift to Give Your Parents
RaylaSan, on April 29, 2021 at 6:42 AM

Recently, I've been noticing a lot of people asking what gift they can give their parents that helped in preparation for the wedding, whether it be aiding financially or helping out in some way...

Sharonda, Apr 29, 2021 5 746 1
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Save the Date S'mores in a box!
B., on March 22, 2021 at 10:11 PM

Hello! We're just starting to plan for our Save the Dates, and since our wedding is going to be a bit out of the box (camping weekend), we decided to make our Save the Dates...in a box! We're putting...

AB, Apr 29, 2021 20 703 1
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Post wedding keepsake organizers?
Brittany, on April 24, 2021 at 12:35 AM

Does anyone know of a company or artist that will take all of the little things and make them into a pretty display? Like maybe in a shadow box type setup? I remember seeing a lady a long time ago...

Brittany, Apr 28, 2021 2 550
Ryan
Preserving Wedding Bouquet with Silica Gel
Ryan, on April 25, 2021 at 6:23 PM

Hi everyone! We just recently got married and now we're in the process of trying to preserve everything. We are wanting to preserve the wedding bouquet and the boutonniere with silica gel but when we...

Rachel, Apr 26, 2021 1 756
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Chair Sashes
Ashley, on April 24, 2021 at 3:48 PM

Hi All! Silly question, and I obviously didn't think about it before purchasing lol Does anyone know if you can use polyester chair sashes on rounded style banquet chairs without also using a chair...

Ashley, Apr 26, 2021 2 108
Katie
Changed from a venue to a backyard wedding
Katie, on January 24, 2021 at 9:09 PM

We are 200 days till we say I do, and everything with our venue do to covid is up in the air. They aren't sure if they want to deal with all the things that go into any parties with covid. They told...

Gloria, Apr 26, 2021 17 1,020 1
Elizabeth
Favors as placecards
Elizabeth, on April 25, 2021 at 2:03 PM

For my wedding, I am doing favor placecards (I know many of you don't like favors, but we are doing them.) I want to do something like the attached picture. Does anyone know how I could get labels...

Elizabeth, Apr 25, 2021 9 711 1
Dana
Bridesmaid Proposal Box too cheap?
Dana, on July 13, 2017 at 2:33 PM

I will be getting married 8/18/18. I would like to send my "proposals" 8.18.17 and I'm on a budget. I was thinking of sending something creative like a balloon proposal where they would pop the...

Michelle, Apr 25, 2021 170 3,295
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Let's talk trash
Diane, on November 23, 2018 at 11:03 PM

....receptacles that is. I'm having a backyard wedding on 9.21.19 and I'm kind of lost for what to do about trash cans. I know my one waste management bin isn't going to cut it for my 100+ guests, and...

Nick, Apr 25, 2021 11 2,349
Andrea
Where to Buy Fake Flowers
Andrea, on April 13, 2021 at 8:59 AM

Hey Everyone! I am thinking about doing fake flower bouquets for my bridesmaids to save some money. I am looking for white poinsettias since it's a December wedding. If anyone has advice on where to...

Catherine, Apr 23, 2021 5 712 1
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Smart Save - DIY Wedding Favors
TrudiAnn, on March 31, 2021 at 3:13 AM

Any other brides decide on making their own favors for their wedding? I’m having a small intimate ceremony about 25 people and I’m picky so I decided to pick the items my fiancée and I agreed on and...

Chelsea, Apr 23, 2021 26 1,438 1
Nicole
Address Labels
Nicole, on April 20, 2021 at 3:43 AM

Hi everyone, just wanted to share how I addressed my wedding invitations in case you were looking for a cheaper alternative. I was originally going to write them myself since I have pretty good...

Chelsea, Apr 23, 2021 6 677
Tina & Darren
Finally Done!!!!
Tina & Darren, on April 20, 2021 at 6:15 PM

I'm so proud of myself I finally got done with my card box and mr and mrs sign..

Tina & Darren, Apr 23, 2021 14 250 1
Scandalousrandallous
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Scandalousrandallous, on April 20, 2021 at 7:04 PM

Yeti is waiving customization fees if you wanna "Bride", "Mrs", "Wifey", "Honeymoon Vibes" it up! https://www.yeti.com/en_US/custom-monogram-text-logo-drinkware

Trinity, Apr 23, 2021 1 116
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