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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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Hope
Welcome gifts for guest
Hope, on February 26, 2021 at 4:48 PM

I would like to know other future brides/ brides ideas on getting items for a welcome gift for guests. My wedding is in Oct 2022 in Vermont. I know Vermont is known for their maple syrup, I’m planning...

Ashley, Feb 28, 2021 8 706
molly
Decorating our wedding cake myself
molly, on February 17, 2021 at 4:18 PM

I'm thinking of decorating my own wedding cake... Here's my first attempt, what do you think?

Nathalie, Feb 28, 2021 15 785
Faith
Mini Champagne Gifts
Faith, on February 26, 2021 at 11:41 AM

I am curious if anyone has planned or plan to do small mini-champagne bottles as gifts to guests. If so, wondering where you plan to order from looking for competitive pricing on the mini champagne...

Emily, Feb 27, 2021 5 949
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How to personalize face masks
Jasmine, on February 27, 2021 at 4:32 AM

I am planning on making disposable face masks and hand sanitizer available to our guests at our welcome table. I was planning on ordering masks from Etsy but they are a little pricey. Does anyone know...

Catherine, Feb 27, 2021 4 206 1
Victoria
Faux hanging wisteria/garland?
Victoria, on February 1, 2021 at 8:14 PM

So I’ve spent too much time on Pinterest and got the idea of hanging garland and wisteria from the ceiling of my venue tent. Does anyone know of anywhere to get these things without spending too much...

Joey, Feb 26, 2021 5 1,476
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diy Bouquets
Megan Thompson, on February 14, 2021 at 1:25 PM

I've decided to DIY all of my floral arrangements and would like some input on which assortment of flowers to use. I'm doing Delphinium Bouquets like the ones you see in the first picture. Our colors...

Megan Thompson, Feb 26, 2021 11 781
Erica
Real and Fake Floral Decor mix
Erica, on February 24, 2021 at 7:14 PM

I'm having a somewhat small backyard DIY rustic wedding this Summer. I have a florist doing my bouquet and the centerpieces and some other things as well. But I was wondering, would it look odd if I...

Konny, Feb 24, 2021 7 655
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diy guest book
Dani, on February 23, 2021 at 9:24 PM

So I had a friend from college make an illustrated portrait of me and fiancé in our wedding outfits. It is going to act as our guestbook and people will sign in the white space around us. It's super...

Michelle, Feb 23, 2021 3 743
Jose
PAYPAL
Jose, on September 5, 2011 at 6:03 AM

Does anyone know how to add paypal to the website? I want to give the option to friends and families if they want to give money instead of items for the registry. Many thanks! Jose

Tatiana, Feb 23, 2021 21 9,257 1
Kelly
Save The Dates
Kelly, on February 23, 2021 at 5:07 AM

I just wanted to thank everyone for your help last week regarding electronic Save The Dates and Invitations 🤗 I took your advice and purchased an $8 Etsy template and plan to get them printed...

Melle, Feb 23, 2021 16 727 1
Ada
diy Proposal Boxes
Ada, on February 22, 2021 at 5:10 PM

Hi Brides! I I hope to DIY my proposal boxes for my bridesmaids and the rest of my wedding party (Flower girls, Ring Beares, etc.) I love the pre-packaged ones, but they are...

Shalla, Feb 23, 2021 6 851
Jules
Morning of - getting ready at hotel!
Jules, on February 20, 2021 at 8:26 PM

I'm getting ready at the hotel I chose for my guests (staying price conscious bc everyone is flying in and mostly young couples and families) but I have my cinematographer and photographers all day...

Donny, Feb 22, 2021 9 786
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Changing the wedding location after Save the Dates are out
alyssa, on August 2, 2017 at 5:36 PM

I was originally going to have a destination wedding in Bermuda, but because of some recent family situations and medical reasons for some important guests we wanted to include, I am moving my wedding...

Sara M, Feb 22, 2021 16 923
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Centerpieces
Katelyn, on February 11, 2021 at 11:56 AM

When is a good time to start buying stuff for your centerpieces if you are doing it yourself? My wedding isn’t until August 2022 but we did just book our venue. My fiancé said that I couldn’t start...

Meghan, Feb 21, 2021 10 832
April
Speakers
April, on February 19, 2021 at 1:16 PM

We are trying to save money and considering cutting the cost of a DJ and doing the music ourselves. We have invited about 80 to the wedding, but we do not expect all of them to show up. Our ceremony...

Nicole, Feb 21, 2021 9 904
Emily
Best wedding album sites?
Emily, on February 18, 2021 at 8:54 PM

For those who printed a wedding album, what site did you use? We’re looking to invest in a leather bound (maybe 11x14) album with thick pages.

Veronica, Feb 18, 2021 4 667
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Lights for outdoor
Ashley, on February 18, 2021 at 3:23 AM

Hey everyone! What’s the best lights to hang we will have mason jars hanging from the trees but also want some extra lights around the place. Here’s my inspiration ☺️

Ashley, Feb 18, 2021 4 671
Salt and Pepper mini glasses full vs. Packets.
, on February 17, 2021 at 5:52 PM

My wedding is fall/ rustic/ bbq is the best way I could describe it. I’m currently at a debate with myself. I’m not sure if I want to get salt and pepper packets or mini salt and pepper glasses I’ll...

Tiffany, Feb 18, 2021 8 532
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Golf Tee Boutonniere
Melanie, on June 23, 2014 at 7:59 PM

Hi there! Has anyone made a golf tee boutonniere with just a bundle of 4-5 tees? I'm working on some now and wondering who had the best luck getting them to stay together and how (hot glue gun, etc)...

AngelinaRob123, Feb 18, 2021 7 178
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Food😍
Ashley, on February 17, 2021 at 11:36 AM

Hey everyone! So for the food I’m thinking of doing a crawfish boil with potatoes & corn. I know most of my family and fiancé’s family will like it but is there any other meal that I can add on...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Feb 17, 2021 13 834
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