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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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Tara
Wood Flower diy Help (tips/tricks/suggestions?)
Tara, on March 19, 2021 at 11:32 AM

I know there's a bunch of different threads about wood flower bouquets but I wanted to start a new one for tips and tricks. I have a friend getting married in September and she's considering carrying...

Tara, Mar 19, 2021 625
Tricia
Centerpieces and floral arrangements
Tricia, on March 16, 2021 at 10:13 AM

Has anyone thought about sourcing their own flowers for simple center pieces and decorations? I am looking to DIY much of our decorations since I have some materials and our wedding list is fairly...

Cristy, Mar 18, 2021 14 794
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3 days until diy backyard wedding
whirlwind, on March 17, 2021 at 9:39 AM

Ladies, it's only three days. Where has all the time gone? I have been super stressed for most of the planning process. Finally it's getting better (except for my car dying on Monday - who needs that...

Mrs. Spring, Mar 17, 2021 8 669
Katie
Cheap wedding video
Katie, on March 16, 2021 at 8:37 PM

Help! I have to cut cost because our budget changed. I still want a wedding video but don’t know if there is an alternative idea to a videographer which usually cost around 1500$ Please help

Gen, Mar 17, 2021 10 1,077
Celina
DIY Brides! i need too, tricks, and ideas.
Celina, on March 16, 2021 at 7:11 PM

So I get to go shopping this weekend for some wedding things. I’ll be getting pretty much the guest table items, ring bearer box, and some small other things. I also wanted to get small things for...

Celina, Mar 17, 2021 10 716
Alexandria
Decorations on a Budget!!!
Alexandria, on March 12, 2021 at 1:11 AM

For my brides, I know when it comes to your vision of your wedding you want to spend, spend, spend but is there a way to have beautiful decorations especially for your tables and still save money?

Pirate & 60s Bride, Mar 17, 2021 20 1,485 2
CountryBride
To invest in a Cricut for the wedding
CountryBride, on March 14, 2021 at 8:21 PM

So my fiance and I are thinking of investing in a circuit to do most of our decor and DIY projects for the wedding after we would be using it for the kid's stuff and home decor items. I was wondering...

Rebecca, Mar 16, 2021 8 638
Katie
Destination wedding vs. flower preservation
Katie, on March 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Hi all! I’m having a destination wedding in July, and I’ll be in Costa Rica for a week after our wedding for our honeymoon. I really really want to be able to bring back/preserve pieces of my bouquet...

Lynnie, Mar 15, 2021 2 386
Rachael
diy invitations - Cards & Pockets
Rachael, on March 12, 2021 at 1:31 PM

I am looking at using Cards & Pockets to print my invitation design I got from Etsy as well as purchasing one of their invitation pocket kits as they seem really affordable but I wanted to know if...

Lynnie, Mar 15, 2021 4 830
Crystal
Surprise wedding!
Crystal, on March 4, 2021 at 6:10 PM

Story time: My boyfriend of 9 years has always asked about marriage and I’ve always told him no because I have never wanted to get married. I wanted to do what married people do without being married...

Donna, Mar 14, 2021 15 1,000 2
Estrella
Website suggestions for invites/save the dates
Estrella, on February 17, 2021 at 2:16 PM

Hi, I need a website where I can order my, 'Save the Dates' and " Formal invites". I've looked through a few sites like: Minted, Snapfish, Zazzle etc. Anyone here have a good experience using these...

Lindseyb, Mar 14, 2021 28 3,188
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Invite problems
Nitasha, on March 12, 2021 at 10:31 PM

Hello there! I'm having issues with my invitations! I had already gotten them done pre-covid and now we have a new official date I'm trying to find a way to cover the old dates. My invites are a...

Lindseyb, Mar 14, 2021 7 558
Pheonix
Looking for bulk throw blankets
Pheonix, on March 12, 2021 at 12:09 PM

Does anyone know where I could find some bulk throw blankets for guest favors? I thought about making some (cuz I would like the woven feel) but anywhere that has a bunch of colors for relatively...

Michelle, Mar 13, 2021 12 6,092 1
Tina & Darren
diy wedding
Tina & Darren, on February 18, 2021 at 6:52 PM

Hello I'm working on my wedding and there's alot DIY projects that I am doing...I'm doing them to save money. Someone told me that I was being cheap. Can I get your thoughs

Tori, Mar 12, 2021 34 1,530 1
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Moss on tables ... how much should i order?
Crystal, on March 10, 2021 at 11:49 AM

So I plan to do moss down the middle of 8ft tables (It’s an enchanted forest theme). I see Amazon has boxes of moss but it’s by pounds. Has anyone done this? If so how much should I order! 5lbs? 10?...

Crystal, Mar 12, 2021 6 1,216
Veronica
160 Days to Re-re-plan! Ranch or pasture wedding
Veronica, on March 11, 2021 at 4:23 PM

We have to start planning our wedding all over again thanks to our venue going out of business.. our date is Aug 20,21 Sooooooo I need help! Has anyone gotten married in a field or on a ranch that...

Lynnie, Mar 12, 2021 3 589
Uplighting...DIY? Rent? Need Info!
, on September 17, 2011 at 7:51 AM

I LOVE how uplighting looks...but its SOOOO expensive! Have any of you done you're own uplighting...do any of you have money saving tips for uplighting? I want the down and dirty...Any input...money...

Robert, Mar 12, 2021 14 3,821
Katie
Who Sets Up Diy??
Katie, on February 14, 2021 at 5:44 PM

Hello ladies I'm considering DIYing my centerpieces and other reception decor. I'm thinking something very simple but still elegant like this It seems easy enough however who would I have set this up...

April, Mar 11, 2021 15 5,679 4
Kris
Ribbon-flower Bouquet
Kris, on March 9, 2021 at 10:06 AM

I finally finished my bouquet, and I wanted to share it with you guys! It weighs almost 4 lbs and is way bigger than I thought it was going to end up being, but I love it! I made all the flowers out...

Lynnie, Mar 11, 2021 10 3,280
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Budgeting
Mollie, on March 5, 2021 at 11:29 AM

What’s the easiest way to save money on a wedding? I bought a dress at a sample sale, I’m doing DIY on almost everything, and I’m getting Martin’s Deli to make the food. Any tips would help! I’m a...

Veronica, Mar 11, 2021 13 871 1
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