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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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Tamra
lawn games
Tamra, on April 7, 2016 at 5:36 PM

Ok so my mom thinks that if we have lawn games like jenga, bean bag toss and tic tac toe that it won't be enough "things to do" to entertain 50-75 ppl during the reception. She also thinks there needs...

Mooek, Jul 18, 2019 19 368
Ms2MRS
Planning Binder Templates
Ms2MRS, on March 18, 2016 at 8:38 AM

Are there any websites to print FREE wedding planning templates? Can't seem to find the free one from Russell and Hazel.

Sarah, Jul 17, 2019 48 2,573 1
Heather
How to store diy centerpieces?
Heather, on July 8, 2019 at 1:55 PM

I’m so excited I finished making my diy centerpieces and I love them! But then I just realized I have no idea how to store them safely/ without them getting all squished or breaking without taking up...

Jennifer, Jul 14, 2019 14 2,127 1
MrsNerd
Can anyone id this font?
MrsNerd, on October 7, 2016 at 11:14 PM

Anyone know what font the word "welcome" is? I don't know why I can't find it and I'm going nuts!

Maria, Jul 13, 2019 22 19,402
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hobby lobby Sale!!
Amanda, on July 7, 2019 at 7:52 AM

Valid through July 13 2019 Hobby Lobby is 50% off Table Top Decor (including glass and floral vases/containers), His and Hers Wedding Studio, Floral including garland. They are also sending out the...

Mandi, Jul 7, 2019 15 434
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Is it possible to have a wedding reception for 2,000 dollars for maybe 100 guests
April, on June 29, 2019 at 2:19 PM

I'm really getting super nervous my wedding it's self is booked and paid for but after paying for everything our budget is super tight and wondering can a wedding reception be done on a super cheap...

Candice, Jun 30, 2019 11 1,410
risalee
Inexpensive Shimmer/Metallic Card Stock
risalee, on August 11, 2011 at 3:11 PM

For any of the DIY brides out there - Where is the best place to find shimmer/metallic card stock to use for menus, programs and place cards?

Jennifer, Jun 29, 2019 15 1,760
Hannah
diy invitations for $14
Hannah, on June 9, 2019 at 5:50 PM

I just want to share how I’m doing my invitations because it took a lot of work to figure out the cheapest way to do high quality DIY invites. For example, my DIY save the dates cost me around...

Hannah, Jun 28, 2019 12 590 1
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Sola wood flower question - dying and stems!
Sara , on June 27, 2019 at 2:33 PM

So, I've decided to go the route of sola wood flowers and they should arrive this weekend (yay!!). I'm eager to get going on them! All the videos I've seen online have you dye the flower, let it dry...

Jessica, Jun 28, 2019 5 2,101 5
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Fog Machine
Introvert Bride, on November 28, 2017 at 10:34 PM

Looking for some advice. We are doing our own planning to save money however we would like to use a low lying fog machine for our first dance. Can anyone recommend a good one that isn't in the 4...

Olivia, Jun 27, 2019 20 4,624 1
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Trader Joe's or Sam's Club for diy Flowers?
Rebecca, on June 21, 2019 at 6:59 PM

Hello! I've been doing a lot of research on the best place to DIY flowers from, and I think I've narrowed it down to Trader Joe's or Sam's Club. Anyone willing to share anything and everything they...

Tris, Jun 22, 2019 4 3,284 1
Michella
wedding invitations: typed or hand written?
Michella, on February 5, 2012 at 1:37 PM

I am confused, should the invitations be hand written for a personal touch or can you print them out on your computer for a neater look? What are you doing? IF you are doing DIY

Danielle, Jun 21, 2019 33 9,436
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Eucalyptus Table Greenery
Haylee, on February 24, 2018 at 10:33 PM

Hello! I'm looking for some advice on using eucalyptus for my table decor and where/how much to order. My tables are 8ft long, and I'd like to use either seeded or silver dollar eucalyptus to put down...

Abigail, Jun 17, 2019 12 4,859 2
Sj
How to get wax out of vases after wedding
Sj, on June 15, 2019 at 1:33 PM

For our wedding we had candles in glass jars. I want to sell the jars but I don’t know how to get the dried wax out. Any tips?

Andrea, Jun 17, 2019 11 2,337 2
Ms. Boop
Favor sticker/label help
Ms. Boop, on March 24, 2011 at 6:22 PM

Ok I have purchased red wine glasses and champagne flutes for each place setting. I want to buy clear labels/stickers with our names and wedding date on them to adhere to the flutes. This sounded very...

Sharon, Jun 15, 2019 12 908
Memorial ladders
, on June 9, 2019 at 11:51 PM

So I was messing around tonight with setting up our memorial ladders. This is the basic concept. This was just a another trial so may change up the jars or candle holders. I want to get a frame to...

Sara, Jun 14, 2019 13 203
Red Queen
Self Catering
Red Queen, on December 8, 2017 at 4:58 PM

Yup, looking to have a constructive discussion on this one. With the sole reason of why the heck would you want to spend that much time on the day of your wedding cooking, why do people think this is...

Madison, Jun 13, 2019 22 1,030
Brianna
Fake bridesmaid bouquets with real boutonnieres/corsages?
Brianna, on June 13, 2019 at 10:08 AM

I've decided to use fake flowers for all of my floral arrangements and my bridesmaids bouquets but I'm debating whether I want to continue using the fake flowers for the boutonnieres and corsages....

Brianna, Jun 13, 2019 9 844
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Timeline for a Buffet-Style Reception?
Jacqueline, on May 20, 2013 at 1:20 PM

I need help trying to plan out a timeline for my buffet style reception.

Nathan, Jun 12, 2019 8 13,778 1
Offra
Chair cover question
Offra, on September 24, 2012 at 3:10 PM

Ok ladies. I'm a little worried. I bought on eBay banquet chair covers. It was much cheaper than renting and I can sell them after. Problem is I didn't realize there were different kinds of chair...

Cheyenne, Jun 10, 2019 7 3,012
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