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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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Michelle
Groomsmen’s Gifts
Michelle, on January 15, 2021 at 8:18 PM

I’ve been asking my fiancé what he wanted to give his groomsmen as a thank you gift. He has no clue so Pinterest & Etsy to the rescue! Got the jars at Walmart for $1.98, the peanuts &...

CountryBride, Jan 16, 2021 6 764 1
Sandy
More Origami Flowers
Sandy, on January 15, 2021 at 5:17 PM

Finished the groom side. I made the corsages for my husband mother and his grandmothers. Of course, the boutonnieres for the groom and his father.

Katie, Jan 15, 2021 7 191
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DIY Flowers Success!
Tammy, on August 30, 2015 at 10:44 AM

I ordered from three separate floral wholesalers for my daughter's wedding (Fifty Flowers, Whole Blossoms and Sam's Club). I had specific flowers that my daughter wanted and went with the less...

Michelle, Jan 15, 2021 29 824 1
Elizabeth
diy Ceremony Backdrop Ideas
Elizabeth, on January 13, 2021 at 3:45 PM

My fiancé and I are getting married at my home church. It is a little outdated, so I'd like some suggestions for wedding backdrops. I don't want to hire anybody, so if you have ideas for DIY or a...

Michelle, Jan 15, 2021 8 5,888 1
Erin
Save the dates
Erin, on December 29, 2020 at 10:52 AM

I created this save the date and I'm not sure how I feel about it. We aren't getting engagement photos till April and we are sending out our save the dates in February. Does this look okay? My sister...

Semaj, Jan 14, 2021 32 1,481 1
Chantelle
Round Circle Arch Help
Chantelle, on January 13, 2021 at 4:18 PM

Hi anyone have experience with decorating their own metal circle/round arch with faux florals? What will I need to keep the florals/greenery on the arch? So of course I will need the florals/greenery...

Chantelle, Jan 14, 2021 6 1,597
Kacci
Greenery
Kacci, on January 11, 2021 at 8:17 PM

Hi everyone! I’m making my own bouquets, boutonnières, corsages, and arrangements for my wedding! Where is the best place to order/buy greenery from? I’m not looking at spending an arm and a leg...

Jacqueline, Jan 14, 2021 5 280 2
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Hot chocolate bar
Natalie, on November 3, 2020 at 1:54 AM

I want to have a hot chocolate bar but I have no clue how to make bulk hot cocoa! Does anyone have tips or tricks? Guest count is 100

Michelle, Jan 11, 2021 11 1,731
M
diy Elopement
Matthew, on January 10, 2021 at 6:19 PM

My Fiancé and Myself are doing the elopement route to save on a big wedding. It will be a very small and very underpriced ceremony. My questions are: What can i do to make it seem grand, while still...

Shamaree, Jan 11, 2021 8 799
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Bridesmaids gift
Briana, on January 9, 2021 at 9:32 PM

Hi there, I’m wanting to gift my bridesmaids tumblers that I can personalize with the cricut. Any insight on a website that sells tumbler packs for a reasonable price?

Katie, Jan 10, 2021 11 629
Sylvia
diy centerpiece!
Sylvia, on January 7, 2021 at 2:21 PM

I finally figured out my centerpiece! I made this with some wooden slices (from an Etsy shop) and the flowers are from dollar tree! Table number will be hand written by me, and the holder is from...

Rachael, Jan 9, 2021 6 796
Vanessa
Flowers
Vanessa, on January 4, 2021 at 10:44 AM

My wedding is 8.6.22 i’m dead set for my color scheme being Mint, Gold and Grey. My Bridesmaids dresses are going to be mint but i don’t know what color flowers would like nice with those colors. Does...

Rachael, Jan 9, 2021 22 348
Holly
Multiple themed wedding
Holly, on December 16, 2020 at 11:29 PM

Dont know where to start we have decided one the colors which are royal bule sliver and gold. And choose our theme which is rustic Cinderella and southern bell

Elizabeth, Jan 9, 2021 27 841
Brittany
Pro pics of my diy projects
Brittany, on December 25, 2020 at 10:09 PM

It was overwhelming at times but I’m so glad I decided to DIY our flowers, backdrops, and signage for our wedding! It photographed beautifully and the flowers looked gorgeous and real the day of....

Rachael, Jan 8, 2021 15 604 5
Tone
Diy shoes
Tone, on January 7, 2021 at 3:56 PM

I’m wearing a ballgown dress with a hoopskirt so no one is really going to see my shoes but I wanted them to be cute and comfortable! Since I’m making my dress I used some left over lace and some...

Lynnie, Jan 8, 2021 6 433
Ashley
Any ideas
Ashley, on January 5, 2021 at 12:05 PM

Any ideas on where we could have a beauty and the beast wedding

Ashley, Jan 6, 2021 9 693
Trinity
Wholesale club florals
Trinity, on January 3, 2021 at 2:56 PM

Has anyone had experience using Sam’s club or Costco for greenery garlands and small arrangements? Just want to know what y’all’s experiences have been with quality and delivery

Trinity, Jan 5, 2021 5 536 5
Amber
Has anyone made their own signs?
Amber, on January 4, 2021 at 3:20 PM

My fiancé is against me going to Hobby Lobby to spend money on wedding decor because he thinks it’s not needed since we’re paying so much for our venue. Ugh. I am very crafty and have the Cricut...

Amber, Jan 5, 2021 23 1,081
VIVIAN
Did you marry without hiring a photographer?
VIVIAN, on January 5, 2017 at 3:28 PM

My fiance suggested not hiring a photographer and since our wedding is 4 months away and we haven't booked 1, I was starting to lean toward just having guests take pictures. My stepdaughter told me...

Mrs. Spring, Jan 4, 2021 62 1,980
Corrin
Centerpiece opinions
Corrin, on November 20, 2020 at 7:55 PM

I’m working on putting together my own centerpieces since real flowers are so expensive.. I wanted to make sure the table felt full if that makes sense.. I think the flowers themselves turned out okay...

Heather, Jan 4, 2021 32 1,337 2
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