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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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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 6 966
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 34 427
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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 2,751
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 1,631
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 11,079 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 2,454
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 19 369
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 2,574 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 2,194 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 19,468
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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 1,427
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 1,764
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 12 603 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 2,165 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 4,743 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 3,411 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 9,463
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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 4,907 2
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