Discussions from Do It Yourself

We have a really small budget compared to a lot of yous but I really want to give my guests an amazing experience of beauty and hospitality and gratitude. That said, I'm trying to imagine every way...

Has anyone ever heard of preserving their bouquet in a clear resin sphere? I keep seeing this picture on Pinterest, but they are in the UK. I'm obsessed with this idea if it actually works. I'm...

Hey so my FH's last name is Shaw, which is obviously very common and I am running into a problem with all of them being used already. any ideas? Its a summer wedding in CO but not in the mountains....

Hey everyone! I still have a lot of time to plan, but I've been looking around lately and those wooden flowers caught my eye (Sola flowers I think they're called?) I want to use those when I get...

I’m looking for all my fellow brides who have done a DIY hot chocolate bar at their wedding! We really want to have this be a part of the reception, but we are really unsure as to how to do it...

So I definitely want to know more about the family style dinner alternative to plated or buffet style dinner. From the images on pinterest i've seen, everyone is sitting at one long table and the food...

My bf thinks he is gonna get his friends to do photography & dj. Im not sure- but I was wondering if anyone hired non-professionals or people without a company for your wedding.. i know some...

Hi y’all!! I am aware after some research that most people outside of the south (from what I’ve seen, at least) aren’t familiar with a proxy bride, but for those who are, I need some alternatives to...

What do you all think about this wording for a small letter we're including in the welcome bags? We're having them handed out to our guests who are staying at the hotel. I plan on putting in a bottle...

Hello, I'm debating on sending my save the dates via email to my guest, using paperless post. Anyone else using email to send invites?

Hi everyone! I'm hoping someone has some insight for me I was looking to do clusters of 3 cylinder vases (with underwater calla lilies) and floating candles to mark my aisles during the ceremony....

Question: Do any of you folks have experience with mailing wax-sealed invitations inside clear envelopes? Backstory: I've been researching WW and other bridal forums with respect to (USPS) mailing our...

Ok so I've been reading a lot of post today and now I'm stuck. We are having a very small destination wedding in Treasure Island Florida in July. This is a family only even so I hardly have 18 people...

Hello everyone! I ordered some silk robes for my girls. I didn't have it in the budget to pay to get them personalized. Does anyone know a way to personalize them? I was thinking a fabric pen may...

Hi everyone! Currently deciding on what invitation we should choose from and just was debating on: acrylic wedding invitations or the clear flexible invitations? Some places want to charge a lot for...

Hi Brides! I was wondering if any of you are/have considered getting married at a firehouse or VFW hall? Due to certain circumstances, our wedding budget has gone down At first, I was kind of against...