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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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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 11 743 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 1,675
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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 2,960 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 1,001
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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 9 269 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 6 731
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 1,274
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 1,123 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 9 868
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 20 710 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 2 552
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 1 761
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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 2 109
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 1,023 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 9 716 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 3,301
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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 2,356
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