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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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Jennifer
Has anyone made their own wedding broom to jump?
Jennifer, on May 26, 2017 at 2:58 PM

Has anyone made their own broom to jump the broom? I want to make something pretty but also easy, I'm not a huge DIY person. I would love to see pics and ideas of what people outside of pinterest (AKA...

Felicia, May 1, 2025 22 4,484 1
BayBride2017
NWR: Flower Wall Decor for a Baby Shower
BayBride2017, on January 10, 2017 at 12:06 PM

I'm hosting a baby shower for one of my BM, and would love to make her one of those paper flower backdrops. One of the lovely ladies on here made a backdrop for her ceremony space, and I can't...

Kate, Apr 22, 2025 6 593
NaShara and Milton
Am I crazy for wanting to DIY a Paper Flower Wall as a backdrop for my wedding ceremony?
NaShara and Milton, on November 17, 2014 at 10:49 AM

So. I stumbled across this picture as I was looking for backdrops for my wedding ceremony. It's being held in an older church and even though they are going through renovations and will be done in...

Kate, Apr 22, 2025 34 964
Heather
Cricut, Worth the Money?
Heather, on October 11, 2018 at 6:07 PM

I’m sure I’m not the first or last one to inquire, but for those of you that have the cricut is it worth it? I’m a graphic designer so naturally this intrigues me but my concern is my creativity is...

Beredis, Apr 12, 2025 11 3,268
Melissa
Trader Joe's centerpieces and bridesmaid boutiques!
Melissa, on January 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM

I wanted to share how I put together my centerpieces and bridesmaid bouquets using flowers from Trader Joe's! 💐 It was such a fun and budget-friendly project that added a personal touch to my big...

Arpita, Apr 4, 2025 8 1,225 14
K
We did it! Wanted to share some of our Diys
Katlyn, on October 17, 2024 at 12:07 PM

We finally tied the knot last month! We DIYd a lot for our wedding and I wanted to share some photos in case they can help or inspire future brides and grooms. It was a lot of work but we're really...

Alisha, Apr 2, 2025 5 742 3
Kassi
Hilarious diy Napkin Fail
Kassi, on March 29, 2025 at 12:27 AM

So, my fiance & I wanted to include our pets in our upcoming wedding by getting cocktail napkins made with cute faces of our pets on them. I paid an artist for the sketch & ordered through...

Michael, Mar 30, 2025 1 172
E
Do I give favors to each person, or the couple?
Emilyb35, on February 21, 2017 at 8:21 PM

We are giving out mini maple syrups for our favors, and they are a little on the pricey side so I was wondering if I can give them to the couple or do I have to give them to each guest?

Andrea, Mar 19, 2025 45 1,975
J
Floral wall
Joneka, on March 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM

I am super upset. I ordered the mats to make my floral wall from Micheal's. It's been a few days, I've recieved other online items that I placed before the Micheal's order. I checked my account and...

Joneka, Mar 15, 2025 517
Elizabeth
Welcome bags for guests--skip it?
Elizabeth, on March 22, 2021 at 10:26 PM

For my wedding, my family is local but all of the guests are from out of town. Most guests are staying at one hotel in a block we set up. Many guests are driving, but a good number will also be...

Alisa, Mar 6, 2025 33 7,933
Heidi
Photo sharing app??
Heidi, on January 29, 2022 at 7:07 PM

Hi! Has anyone used the photo-sharing apps for your wedding, or plan to? I was thinking of the whole hashtag suggestion for photo/video tracking, but found a few apps that will automatically do this...

Dona, Mar 4, 2025 5 1,796 3
W
Cookie Bar - To Bake or Buy?
Wendy, on February 2, 2015 at 8:00 PM

My fiance and I are looking to do a cookie bar for our wedding. I am concerned about the stress of baking a ton of cookies days before the wedding. We are definitely on a budget but I don't know if...

Cookieness, Feb 22, 2025 14 2,335
Nicole
diy Wedding Arch w/ Artificial Flowers
Nicole, on November 15, 2018 at 11:32 AM

Hi guys! Has anyone DIY'd their wedding arch using artificial flowers? This is the arch that is at my wedding venue (obviously without the decorations): Does anyone have any suggestions, or examples...

Janele, Feb 21, 2025 8 7,036
Cheyenne
diy Reception Centerpieces Suggestions
Cheyenne, on February 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM

This is what I have so far for our centerpieces.. a few friends think it needs something or missing something. Any suggestions?

LM, Feb 19, 2025 4 787
Rachel
diy Wedding Cake
Rachel, on January 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM

Hello all! My fiancée and I are trying to cut costs as much as possible (like many of you, I'm sure), which means there'll be a LOT of DIYing for our wedding. I'm actually excited about it, because...

Mary, Feb 18, 2025 6 852
Audra
PSA: Hobby Lobby has His & Hers Wedding Sale 50% off!
Audra, on June 4, 2012 at 3:44 AM

All items marked His & Hers are 50%! I never buy anything hobby lobby full price unless its uber cheap. I have to go tomorrow to get a couple of other things.

Michael, Feb 15, 2025 5 942 1
Jen
Covering up venue eyesores - need ideas please!
Jen, on February 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM

I absolutely love 99% of our wedding venue. It’s perfect for what we need. But there are a few little eyesores that have developed with construction. The exposed red piping and fire extinguisher are...

Michael, Feb 15, 2025 2 562
C
Free Wedding Program Templates
Chelsey, on April 6, 2017 at 6:03 PM

Hi there-has anyone recently created a DIY wedding program? I'm hoping for a one page, simple/modern program and am wondering if there are any great websites with free templates that anyone has found...

Annissa, Jan 31, 2025 11 6,553
LaKiesha
Table and Chairs...
LaKiesha, on November 16, 2011 at 3:57 PM

So we are having our wedding in our backyard, that means we need tables and chairs!!! I have called and got some quotes, but I was wondering if there is a cheaper way to do this?? Any ideas???

Rachel, Jan 26, 2025 11 3,791 2
Irchykk
Candy Buffet Table at Reception?
Irchykk, on August 22, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Who is having a candy buffet at the reception? & if you are having it, what candy are you putting out there? I wanted to do it, but FH said NO WAY ... I was going to put some Extreme Sour candy, some...

Sebas, Jan 25, 2025 32 940
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