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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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Gen
Polaroid guest book?
Gen, on April 2, 2019 at 11:05 AM

I already have a Polaroid camera and I feel like it would be really cool to have people take pictures and put them in our guest book. But I’m concerned that either no one will do it, or that people...

Katie, Aug 11, 2020 11 2,364
Molly
What is your favorite Diy?
Molly, on August 6, 2020 at 12:23 PM

Hey all! Last night I finished up the rest of my DIYs and I wanted to share my favorite thing I made for my wedding. All it cost me was $3.00! One picture frame (for the glass), two foam blocks...

Molly, Aug 10, 2020 25 695
Deanna
Advice on what to use on our wood lettering guest book
Deanna, on April 29, 2015 at 9:54 AM

So the FH came up with using those 12 inch long and 1/2 inch thick wood letters you get from Pat Catans for our guest book. We are using the cutouts of a C, D, and &. Just curious if any one has any...

Nicole, Jul 29, 2020 12 2,790
Justinj
Wedding Invite Covid-19 Card Message
Justinj, on July 12, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Hello! I was just wondering if anybody has come up or found anywhere a small message to include with your invitation just to kind of inform people about the precautions that are being taken on the...

, Jul 14, 2020 10 331 1
Allie
Ink Color for Dark Blue Envelopes
Allie, on July 11, 2020 at 7:44 PM

Hello! I am getting ready to address our Save The Dates- the envelope is a beautiful dark dusty blue where black ink will not work well. Any suggestions on what color/brand pen or thin marker I should...

Lynnie, Jul 13, 2020 9 1,576
Megan
DIY Eucalyptus Garland
Megan, on August 20, 2017 at 6:44 PM

Looking to make my own eucalyptus garland for 10 long tables. Each table will have about 4 ft. of garland. I am mixing seeded and silver dollar eucalyptus. Has anyone DYI'ed their own garland? How...

Katie, Jul 8, 2020 36 33,835 2
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Beauty and the beast Centerpieces
Catherine, on May 13, 2018 at 11:40 PM

Hi everyone. Just wanted to know if anyone knows where u can find plastic or glass domes for my beauty and the beast enchanted rose centerpieces? I've found some but they're really expensive. Thanks.

Tori, Jul 7, 2020 10 500
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Destination Wedding - Airbnb Venue and Hotel for guest
Takiyah, on May 23, 2019 at 11:29 AM

I am having a small (40 person) destination wedding in the Caribbean. We were able to find a large villa that will be our venue and provide hotel accommodations for all of our guest. We found this...

Brittaney, Jul 5, 2020 13 323
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Shutterfly
Veronica, on June 30, 2020 at 12:52 PM

I am looking at purchasing a wedding album from Shutterfly. I am looking at their flush amount wedding albums. Has anyone one here purchased one of their flush amount albums? If so, how did it turn...

Gen, Jun 30, 2020 13 3,165 1
KarenO
Please help! Printing save-the-date envelopes at home with Word
KarenO, on September 16, 2017 at 10:52 AM

Hi, I hope someone can help me. I'm trying to print my save-the-date envelopes at home and am having problems. I am using Word and have an inkjet printer. Anyway, I set the page size for the envelopes...

Maureen, Jun 26, 2020 12 2,561
Cherylin
Bridesmaid proposals quarantine style
Cherylin, on June 15, 2020 at 9:33 PM

Anyone have any cute, or clever ways of asking bridesmaids to be in your bridal parry during social distancing? I have three of them who are currently out of state, so any ideas for asking them via...

Cherylin, Jun 20, 2020 16 335 1
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DIY Belly Band - HELP!
sdgher, on June 23, 2015 at 9:36 AM

Ok, has anyone made their own belly bands before? I had everything planned out, cut all the paper, scored it, thought I was on track. I went to start assembling last night and no matter what I do, I...

Krista, May 31, 2020 11 4,813 1
ThatGirl
Sola wood flower progress
ThatGirl, on March 19, 2018 at 1:26 PM

Hi! My FH is a woodworker so I decided to go with wood flowers as a nod to him. I wasn’t sure I would be able to pull it off but I started dying them this weekend and while I still have a lot of work...

Emma, May 29, 2020 41 1,087 2
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diy Wood Signs
Christina, on May 31, 2019 at 10:17 AM

My FH and I are planning to make wooden signs this weekend! One is for the seating chart, one is a directional sign for the ceremony, and the last piece will be our guest book. I really need help!!!...

Circularzzsaw, May 27, 2020 7 1,440
MommaKeysMOG
Help ? Flowers Foam? Silk? Latex? Real touch?
MommaKeysMOG, on January 14, 2018 at 12:30 PM

Help I'm the MOG helping with the whole wedding and been doing research for good fake artificial flowers. Anyone know what is the difference between all of these different type and which once seem to...

Tammy, May 26, 2020 11 3,684
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Acrylic Dye Suggestions for Sola Wood Flowers
Rebekah, on February 25, 2019 at 10:08 PM

Color example 1Color Example 2 I am making boutineers and flower crowns out of sola wood flowers but am struggling with acrylic paint colors. I agonized over arcylic colors at Joann's for hours and...

Adra, May 25, 2020 5 4,950 3
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Where to buy alcohol in bulk for reception?!
Amanda, on July 9, 2015 at 10:33 PM

We are having an open bar and we are supplying the alcohol. Where did everyone buy their liquor in bulk on a budget? I am looking into Costo but wanted to see what worked for everyone else as well. I...

Jana, Apr 29, 2020 10 62,748 4
SamsOldLady
Best Bulk Flower Website?
SamsOldLady, on July 30, 2016 at 2:26 PM

For anyone who has ordered flowers in bulk online or knows someone who has. Which site would you recommend? I can't decided between Costco, Sam's Club, and Blooms By The Box. If you ordered from any...

Kimb, Apr 28, 2020 16 1,147 1
Kim0423
Dream bouquet complete - Sola flower DIY
Kim0423, on November 11, 2015 at 5:36 PM

I had been planning on doing these for months, and I'm so in love with how all my sola flower bouquets came out! The bouquets are actually simple to put together, but definitely time consuming. I...

Jessica, Apr 25, 2020 91 4,676 4
Kentucky Bride
flower girl wagons
Kentucky Bride, on April 13, 2011 at 3:14 AM

Hey ladies! I've decided that I want my flower girl to come down the aisle in a wagon. Shes a toddler that is easily distracted and there is a big age gap between her and her brother (the ring...

Audrey, Apr 22, 2020 5 1,004
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