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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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brunch Wedding- Food
han, on January 25, 2018 at 3:52 PM

We are looking to have a Sunday morning ceremony and then have a brunch reception but really only have breakfast food. There are no caterers who can do what we are looking for so I was just posting...

Lisa, Aug 17, 2019 33 3,217
Christina
Fake Plates!
Christina, on August 16, 2019 at 12:04 PM

Me and my man are on budget and we have everything down from some of the best pasta in Boston to open bar the whole night. Sadly renting real plates and dinnerware does not fit the budget. I don’t...

Rachel, Aug 16, 2019 13 821
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How are you displaying your table assignments
KNL, on April 23, 2014 at 10:17 AM

I've decided I'm going to do table assignments, and I'm looking into ideas of how to display it in an easy to see way for guests. I won't be doing assigned seats so I won't be having any escort cards....

Maggie, Aug 15, 2019 31 4,001
Madalyn
First Kiss Bell Poem
Madalyn, on June 30, 2019 at 12:13 PM

I got a little bell crazy and ordered 100 thinking it’d be a cute favor... now I am thinking of a first kiss bell for when we share our first kiss as Mr and Mrs., has anyone done this? Any poem ideas...

Clíodhna, Aug 15, 2019 4 860 1
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diy aisle runner for gravel?
Molly, on August 9, 2019 at 3:34 AM

I'm having an outdoor ceremony and the location is mainly dirt and gravel since it's August. I really want to have a white aisle runner so give it a romantic look but I don't knk a what type of fabric...

Amber, Aug 14, 2019 4 1,490
futuremrswmh
byob and liability issues
futuremrswmh, on September 6, 2017 at 4:56 PM

I need the expertise of all of you! Our venue is BYOB...meaning we can bring in alcohol (liquor, beer, wine, etc) and don't have to go through a bartender or drink caterer. They even suggested we do...

Rachel, Aug 13, 2019 55 12,298
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Photographer alternatives
Danielle, on February 21, 2018 at 8:05 PM

Hello everyone, I have a question about photographers. They're crazy expensive and I have a pretty cheap venue (some would call it redneck), we aren't fancy people. I honestly haven't planned much of...

Jenny, Aug 12, 2019 29 8,304
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 6,033
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 2,520
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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 1,276 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 1,489
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 15 595
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 13,102 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 4,616
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 1,091
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 3 179
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 5,602
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 16 339
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 2,040 1
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