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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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Wooden Floral
Taryn, on February 5, 2021 at 2:48 PM

Has anyone experimented with wooden floral arrangements. I bought some DIY kits and wonder how easy they are to work with

Taryn, Feb 9, 2021 4 274
Cassie
Vacation Rental as Wedding Venue
Cassie, on November 16, 2014 at 1:26 PM

Hello! I have a total budget of $5000 and, as such, most venues are too expensive for me. I am looking into renting a nice vacation home to use as a venue (and also to double as a place for my...

Lily, Feb 9, 2021 20 22,019 1
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diy Styled Beachside Picnic Elopement Help
Day, on February 4, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Hey Ladies and Gents! We scrapped all our traditional wedding ideas and have decided to plan a boho beachside elopement this summer (pictures ideas below). Now for the hard part, the rental company we...

B., Feb 7, 2021 10 746 1
Lydia
diy Invitations -- How possible is it?
Lydia, on January 26, 2021 at 3:18 PM

Hello! I'm looking for any advice on making DIY invites that still look nice but don't cost a ton of money to make. I'm probably going to have to use a Copy-and-Print store or service--I recognize...

Laura, Feb 4, 2021 13 245
Holly
How many flowers in bouquet?
Holly, on April 26, 2012 at 7:55 PM

I plan on making my own bouquet with fake flowers (the real touch ones). Im not sure what kind of flower i will be using, but if i use normal sized flowers, about how many should i put in the bride...

Stacey, Feb 3, 2021 11 8,295 1
Kerin
Recommendations for a fabric steamer?
Kerin, on February 1, 2021 at 8:57 PM

Hi all! I need to get wrinkles out of my chiffon dress, but steaming in the bathroom seems not to be working (or working REALLY slowly). Have any of you used a fabric steamer? Suggestions on what...

Afrangram, Feb 3, 2021 16 717
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Florals
Samantha, on January 29, 2021 at 10:48 AM

Everyone keeps telling me real flowers, with the whole pandemic and having bad luck already with two florist, I want to do silk(or fake as people call it) so then I can DIY to the way I want it. Just...

Jessica, Feb 3, 2021 21 1,003
Save the dates total cost $50
, on January 29, 2021 at 7:13 AM

Shout out to my bridesmaid who came thru after an order mix up. I was suppose to receive yellow foil and yellow twine, but Target screwed up my order and won't send the right items and refund me....

Kimberly, Jan 29, 2021 15 266
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Taco Bar
maryjaneperkins11, on May 21, 2015 at 2:05 PM

So we have decided to do a taco bar for the wedding. We live in New Mexico on the border so enough said We are looking at 150 people. I have ideas for how much quantity and everything but what I need...

Michelle, Jan 29, 2021 70 7,646
Amy
Custom foil print invitations?
Amy, on June 29, 2017 at 7:17 AM

I made my own invitation design but I would really like to add some dimension to it through foil pressed text or something like that. Vistaprint, Shutterfly, and as far as I can figure out Wedding...

Michelle, Jan 29, 2021 19 7,167 1
Andrea
Catering / home reception
Andrea, on January 28, 2021 at 6:26 PM

I was curious if someone could tell me how much would it cost to have people cater to a personal home? My NYC building has a roof that residence can rent out, though I do not know the date of my...

Michelle, Jan 28, 2021 5 203
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Cheap diy decor
Rayna, on January 19, 2021 at 2:49 AM

PSA all brides, Michaels is having a sale on fake flowers right now! They look soooo real and I was able to make this cute table decor for under $40!!!

Afrangram, Jan 28, 2021 12 1,282 1
Maggie
Centerpieces idea
Maggie, on January 26, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Working on centerpieces for my wedding 8/21/21. I’m Considering spray painting the number gold or keeping as is! Appreciate any input on what to add or adjust

CountryBride, Jan 27, 2021 11 761
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Destination Wedding Itinerary and Welcome Letter Template
Faith, on January 6, 2015 at 12:55 PM

Hi, Would anyone happen to know where I can find a cool template for a destination wedding itinerary and welcome letter. I have found so many cool designs on Pinterest, but most of the links provided...

Jo Wheeler, Jan 27, 2021 21 1,147
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Is it rude?
Dani, on January 24, 2021 at 10:46 AM

Is it rude to hire a florist who is doing the bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages but then do your own floral centerpieces? I feel that I could possibly do my own floral centerpieces because our venue...

Judith, Jan 27, 2021 14 852
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Growing your own flowers?
M., on January 22, 2021 at 1:58 PM

Hello, hello! I'm attempting to grow my own flowers for my wedding this summer (early July) and have been freaking out/excited on and off since I made the decision lol. I'm just curious if anyone else...

M., Jan 24, 2021 18 961
Maria
Using pre made flower bouquet from store?
Maria, on January 23, 2021 at 11:55 PM

Hi, I’ve seen other discussions about buying flowers from grocery stores for diy boutiques. I’m wondering what if I got a pre made bouquet from Whole Foods or Costco, cleaned up the leaves on the...

Michelle, Jan 24, 2021 3 734
Traci
diy dj
Traci, on January 22, 2021 at 5:41 AM

I am considering a Spotify playlist in place of a DJ. Our venue, which is relaxed and rustic, has audio equipment provided. While researching, I found that most laments were that creating the playlist...

Sharonda, Jan 22, 2021 4 642
Mckinzie
Macrame Wedding Backdrop diy
Mckinzie, on October 28, 2020 at 10:06 PM

Does anyone have experience with making your own macrame backdrop? I absolutely love the idea but buying one for $200 is out of our budget. I completely understand why they're priced this way...

Laura, Jan 22, 2021 6 1,466
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More diy boho decor!
Rayna, on January 21, 2021 at 8:10 PM

Hi ladies and gems. Just thought I’d share more DIY wedding decor I’m doing. I’m getting married March 5, 2022. I’ve started browsing thrift stores for cute decor items and today I found all these...

Rayna, Jan 22, 2021 4 824
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