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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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Laine
help! where can i get a photo made for a bouquet charm!
Laine, on October 8, 2012 at 4:45 PM

I need to resize a photo to about 1"x1"...cvs does not do this. anyone know where i could get this done?? thanks

William, Jan 3, 2024 4 2,479
Tanya
I'm doing my own wedding
Tanya, on January 26, 2023 at 12:24 AM

I'm being told I'm gullible and stupid. I can't get this out my mind. But I'm half way finished with my wedding only thing I have left to really do now is pay off everything. Can I get a few ideas my...

Shunita, Dec 27, 2023 74 1,787 6
Katelynn
Planning wedding
Katelynn, on December 18, 2023 at 8:41 AM

I am planning my own wedding. With no help for someone. I am going simple ad it getd. I a

Nour, Dec 26, 2023 2 79
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diy Brides & Grooms!
Mrs, on December 14, 2023 at 6:16 PM

Hi everyone! This is my first post! We get married July 2024 and we are having a DIY wedding! I was wondering what others have enjoyed doing or changed their mind on? We made our own save the dates...

Mrs, Dec 14, 2023 117 1
Rachel
Our custom surfboard guestbook finally came!
Rachel, on October 21, 2021 at 10:21 PM

Hi, Everyone! After months and months of waiting, our custom surfboard “guestbook” finally came today! We wanted to do something more fun and memorable than a standard guestbook, so we are going to...

Joanne, Dec 13, 2023 14 265
Olivia
Suggestion for Wedding Dress diy
Olivia, on October 27, 2023 at 8:03 AM

So I’m going to attempt to make my own gown! I’ve had experience making evening gowns in the past and quite frankly my tastes are expensive but I’m trying not to go bankrupt paying for my gown. While...

Anjali, Dec 8, 2023 13 241 1
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diy Faux Florals
Countryangel707, on December 4, 2023 at 5:46 PM

We are wanting to DIY our florals since we are on a pretty tight budget. I really like the idea of faux flowers as they last well after the wedding and can be repurposed. We are going for a colorful...

Skylar, Dec 7, 2023 1 87 1
Dena
Best wedding photo album site?
Dena, on November 15, 2023 at 11:32 AM

I want to make wedding albums as holiday gifts for both sets of parents, and if we like it then maybe use the same site for ours. Anyone have a good or bad experience with Artifact uprising,...

Isabella, Nov 29, 2023 5 208 1
Maramayo
Storage for Sola Wood flowers
Maramayo, on November 20, 2023 at 11:46 AM

Those that did Sola Wood... after you created the arrangements, how did you store it before the wedding? Our wedding is in 5 months so I'm working on my Sola Wood flowers now (just finished dyeing...

Maramayo, Nov 20, 2023 83
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Thoughts on handwriting your wedding invitation envelopes?
Samantha, on February 9, 2018 at 2:53 PM

I don't know if I should worry about typing/ printing the addresses on the envelope or handwriting it?

Rachel, Nov 17, 2023 21 3,681
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Help!!! Flash wedding in 51 days
Sarah, on November 5, 2023 at 6:51 PM

So I said yes and we're getting married on Dec 31st at midnight. Starting the new year as man and wife. We have a VERY small budget and this is my 2nd wedding. I need color ideas and help

Cece, Nov 7, 2023 3 163
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Diy pipe and drape wedding backdrop
Esther, on April 19, 2018 at 10:44 AM

pipe and drape double-layer wedding backdrop I really want a drape backdrop for my wedding but they're on the more expensive side. I've seen several alternatives to DIY one using a photography stand,...

Stephanie, Nov 4, 2023 3 1,394 1
Karen
Eloping
Karen, on October 25, 2023 at 7:56 AM

I am the beginning stages of planning my elopement. We want to get married in Cape May, Nj but this has been more stressful than I would have thought. Anyone do this successfully? And tips or...

Tera, Nov 1, 2023 8 154
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Boudoir Book
Adriana, on October 11, 2020 at 8:53 PM

I wanted to gift my FH a bridal boudoir album, but my budget isn’t going to allow for it. I did a diy boudoir shoot (thanks tiktok lol) and I was going to have them printed in a book but it’s just too...

Petra, Oct 31, 2023 8 646
Starsallalign
qr Code for Invitations
Starsallalign, on February 8, 2022 at 11:25 PM

Is anyone using a QR code on your invitations? I’m wondering what the best and cheapest QR code maker out there is. I want one that will direct to my wedding site.

Brenda, Oct 25, 2023 6 661 1
Kassie
How to cover a fence?
Kassie, on September 22, 2017 at 6:43 PM

Does anyone have any good ideas for covering a chain link fence? I'm going to get married in FH parents backyard and they have about 200 ft of chain link fence that will be visible from the ceremony...

Madison, Oct 17, 2023 20 4,408
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Fake Florals Set Up
Kara, on October 7, 2023 at 5:04 PM

I have been considering doing Lings Moments or other fake flowers for our wedding to keep things cost effective. I now have concerns over who is going to decorate the wedding arch, inside of the...

Jhonsmith, Oct 13, 2023 4 161 1
Amber
diy Dance Floor
Amber, on October 10, 2023 at 1:26 AM

Has anyone out there DIY’ed a dance floor and was it even worth it?

LM, Oct 10, 2023 2 152
Caroline
Bud Vase Flower Success?
Caroline, on April 24, 2023 at 10:23 PM

Has anyone been successful in decorating their reception tables with bud vases and flowers? If so did your florist who did your bouquet supply you with the flowers or you buy wholesale? Did it really...

Amber, Oct 10, 2023 4 409 1
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Save the dates
Jennifer, on July 6, 2022 at 7:06 PM

Is it cheap of me and my soon to be husband to print out save the dates on paper and give it to people like that? We are getting married next year and can't afford to spend a bunch of money on save...

Amber, Oct 10, 2023 21 455 2
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