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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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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 2 389
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 4 846
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 1,009 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 3,294
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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 7 563
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 6,139 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 1,548 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 1,298
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 3 592
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 3,847
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 5,858 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 3,312
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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 13 880 1
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Diy????
Dana, on March 8, 2021 at 9:31 PM

Did any of you do and DIY decor for your big day?? So far I've done an amazing cake stand and I am attempting to do my Bouquets. lol Pray for me!!

Dana, Mar 9, 2021 17 729 1
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Ling's moment flowers
Dani, on March 7, 2021 at 11:18 AM

Has anyone used Ling's Moment for greenery or flowers? I have a florist and there are a few spaces apart of my reception that could use some greenery but I cannot put more money into our florals at...

Lynnie, Mar 9, 2021 2 922
Megan
What DIY’s have y’all done for your weddings that you’d love to share?
Megan, on March 3, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Hello all! So I am a HUGE fan of any and every wedding DIY, and am planning on doing quite a few myself. What DIY’s have y’all done for your weddings that you’d love to share? I love seeing how...

Allison, Mar 9, 2021 27 1,463 2
Jennifer
Printing Invitations
Jennifer, on February 26, 2021 at 3:15 PM

I fell in love with this invitation suite on Etsy, asked the seller if it was possible to tweak it a bit and she did and now its absolutely perfect! But now the question is where do I get it printed?...

Jennifer, Mar 9, 2021 15 1,769
Marilyn
i need ideas on DIY
Marilyn, on March 7, 2021 at 12:39 AM

Hey y’all I need ideas on doing dyi! I found that decor people wanna charge me an arm and leg! Any recommendations

Danielle, Mar 9, 2021 18 826 1
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Printing your own invitations!
Arianne, on March 5, 2021 at 9:39 PM

What are the best places to have custom sized prints done for invitations (but also on a budget)? I want to do a 12" x 6" invitation that folds up but don't know if printing places allow that? If it...

Jacqueline, Mar 8, 2021 6 627
Cassidy
diy Tent Draping
Cassidy, on October 21, 2020 at 3:10 PM

Hi! So we are being gifted a wedding tent from a rental company my fiancé does business with. I really love "open air" tents and definitely want one. Most tent companies don't want to drape another...

NFountian, Mar 8, 2021 6 5,070
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