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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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Gabriele
Glassware in bulk
Gabriele, on June 3, 2019 at 3:51 PM

Im wanting to purchase glassware in bulk for my wedding. I was thinking about having a station where people can write their names on the glasses and take it home. I prefer this over plastic because...

Future Mrs. Danger, Aug 12, 2019 15 5,949
Tnb
Floating candles.. who fills the water?
Tnb, on July 6, 2019 at 7:36 PM

Hi everyone! I just wanted to ask a question regarding logistics of actually DIY'ing the floating candle centerpieces. I wanted to have a trio of vases with orchids and a floating candle on top, but...

Tonia, Aug 9, 2019 10 2,472
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Aliexpress flowers?
Emily, on August 7, 2019 at 9:45 PM

Looking to make my own decor for my arch, on a budget now that it's crunch time (72 days!!!) Ali Express came up in a google search for floral swags, most reviews were good and the pic provided looked...

Yam, Aug 7, 2019 8 1,247 1
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Metal Circle Arch for Backdrop
Lisa, on August 6, 2019 at 8:17 PM

Hello, have any of you used a metal circular arch for your backdrop? If so, what is the best method to attach flowers and garlands on it? How did you decorate yours? I was planning on using zip ties...

Clíodhna, Aug 7, 2019 2 1,478
Silverlava
Invitation Addressing Calligraphy Question
Silverlava, on January 3, 2017 at 12:40 PM

I'm reasonably confident in my ability to learn some calligraphy for addressing these envelopes. Has anyone done calligraphy before, and if so, what sort of pen would you reccommend I buy?

Alicia, Aug 7, 2019 15 594
kalise
DIY Open Bar?
kalise, on October 25, 2017 at 12:13 AM

We are doing an open bar (one of my main requirements!) for the wedding. we probably will have 80-100 people. we hired a bartender through our caterer, and we are providing all alcohol (we are...

Mrsbdg, Aug 6, 2019 18 12,953 2
MrsVoegs17
Shepherds hooks for cheap?
MrsVoegs17, on July 10, 2017 at 4:19 PM

Has anyone found any good places to purchase shepherds hooks for a reasonable price? (Less than $5) We'd like to use these for our aisle decor but since we live in a townhouse and don't have a...

Sara, Aug 5, 2019 13 4,592
Sara
Removing labels
Sara, on July 28, 2019 at 8:16 PM

I'm planning to diy decorations and have been saving glass jars, spaghetti sauce, jam, pickles, relish, ect. And planning on possibly using beer bottles for flowers and wine bottles maybe, have to see...

Reeshma, Aug 4, 2019 11 1,080
Becca
Best Printer for diy invitations
Becca, on July 31, 2019 at 7:10 PM

Hi all! So I'm trying to find the BEST printer for printing my own invitations (no budget restrictions). I'm using pocket invitations so I'll be printing on four pieces of 5" x 7" 80# card stock per...

Becca, Aug 1, 2019 3 176
Deborah
Experiences with Bloom Culture
Deborah, on July 30, 2019 at 4:24 PM

Hi all! I was curious if anyone had experience working with Bloom Culture for their flowers. They look like the perfect mix of having a professional florist and doing straight DIY where you might not...

Sinéad, Jul 31, 2019 1 170
FutureStephD
Printing on navy envelopes
FutureStephD, on July 5, 2018 at 12:25 AM

Hi everyone, This might be a silly question, but does anyone know if there are any companies that will print addresses on navy envelopes? I’m really wanting navy envelopes but don’t want to handwrite...

Desiree, Jul 28, 2019 25 5,563
Dezarae & Richard
Wedding DIY that I did yesterday!! Ring Bearer Sign!!! Pictures Enclosed!
Dezarae & Richard, on March 11, 2014 at 12:51 PM

Ahhh sue me! Personally I will be engaging in most of the wedding clichés! You only get married once so why not put a unique spin on timeless traditions. Anyway I found the sign on Etsy for $30...

Dawn, Jul 25, 2019 16 338
Alisha
Sam’s Club Eucalyptus?
Alisha, on August 29, 2018 at 3:52 PM

Has anyone had any experience with ordering greenery from Sam’s Club? I was planning to order either seeded or silver dollar eucalyptus for my centerpieces. Here is a picture of what my centerpieces...

Kelsey, Jul 24, 2019 8 2,030 1
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Glue gun wax seals on outside of envelopes for invites?
Angel10252, on July 23, 2019 at 10:46 PM

Has anybody had any luck using nostalgic impressions glue gun wax on the outside of their wedding invites? I've tried other waxes and they just break apart but this wax is amazingly flexible and...

Susan, Jul 24, 2019 6 945
Mary
Goodwill hunting: aka thrift store junky wedding
Mary, on July 15, 2019 at 4:13 PM

Are there any thrifty shoppers out there who are using, I mean "RE-USING" items from the thrift store for your wedding? I purchased a lot of my silk flowers, photo frames, and other interesting items...

Yasmin, Jul 24, 2019 34 411
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Lesbian wedding, dress or suit?
Jacqueline, on April 25, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Hi guys ,me and my fiancee have been looking at outfits for our gay wedding. My fiancee is more ofthe "boyish"type and i woud be concidered the "fem". She wants to wear suit (something casual like a...

Whitney, Jul 23, 2019 38 2,718
Michelle
Taper candle holders with covers
Michelle, on June 12, 2019 at 2:18 PM

Hi everyone! does anyone know where I can find these candle holders with the glass covers? I’m in the NJ area but my reception is in Pennsylvania.

Sasha, Jul 23, 2019 4 1,624
CourtneyBrittain
Signs & Decor
CourtneyBrittain, on June 18, 2019 at 3:20 PM

Hello ladies! We are starting to work on signs and decorations for our food table. We are wanting to spend less than $100-$200 on signage, and are fine doing some DIY. Our theme is...

Courtney, Jul 21, 2019 18 411
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DIY Cricut Inivations- What kind of paper?
Alexandra, on March 30, 2017 at 7:14 PM

Hello! I just order a cricut explore air to do my save the dates, invitations, and place cards. I was a little confused but what type, size and brand of paper to buy. Anyone who has made their own...

GLORIA, Jul 21, 2019 21 11,025 2
His #1 Lady
DIY Wedding Magazine Programs
His #1 Lady, on July 16, 2014 at 5:17 PM

I really want want magazine programs for our wedding because I think it goes with our red carpet theme, but they're so expensive. I would like to try to give it a go with DIY, but I don't know where...

Keatricia, Jul 18, 2019 8 2,426
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