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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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Greenery/floral Chandelier?
, on February 10, 2019 at 10:14 PM

Hi all! I’m likely getting married at a fire hall (we have one more venue visit before deciding for sure) for a springtime brunch wedding. The floors aren’t great, and to keep people’s eyes up and...

Erin, Mar 9, 2019 11 3,330
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Any use the Silhouette Cameo 3 for their wedding?
Kelly, on March 2, 2019 at 11:11 PM

Does anyone have any experience using the silhouette cameo for wedding projects? I would love to attempt to do a vinyl decal welcome sign and a seating chart on a mirror (possibly use it for table...

Cassie, Mar 3, 2019 2 802
Megan
Diy-unplugged Chalkboard
Megan, on March 1, 2019 at 8:45 PM

Happy with how my DIY chalkboard sign came out...it only took me 4 hours lol...I used my silhouette cameo to make the stencil and then I used a chalk marker to trace. If I did it over I would use...

Officiallymrs, Mar 2, 2019 22 421
JJAF
Bridesmaid proposal boxes
JJAF, on August 10, 2017 at 9:59 AM

I recently got engaged and am planning to put together some bridesmaid proposal boxes for my bridesmaids. If you have had previous experience as a bridesmaid, or have any ideas of what you would find...

Claudia, Feb 28, 2019 42 1,741 1
FutureMrsH
Fabric for draping?
FutureMrsH, on March 22, 2017 at 10:41 AM

What fabric would you all recommend for draping? I'd like to drape the altar at my church in a sheer fabric and have lights strung through it. I have a vision in my head and I can't find pictures...

Shelby, Feb 28, 2019 19 1,962
Future Mrs M
Who spray painted the ikea frame for table numbers?!
Future Mrs M, on November 17, 2017 at 2:12 PM

I have seen the classic 2 sided ikea frame used for table numbers and was curious what kind of spray paint you used and if it stayed on and did it look good? Debating on this look, since it is...

Elise, Feb 26, 2019 18 1,073
Christina
Bouquet Sizes
Christina, on February 25, 2019 at 10:38 AM

This is a sample of my centerpieces. (Replacing the light roses with the darker ones) I'm planning on making the bouquets the same way, just with a smaller ball. What would be the standard diameter of...

Janae, Feb 25, 2019 2 1,150
Stephanie
Potluck reception
Stephanie, on January 21, 2019 at 11:14 PM

This is an idea from my FH and i know that alot of people either love this idea or hate it. Personally I love the idea. My family and his fathers side of the family are very laid back so it really...

Stephanie, Feb 21, 2019 42 1,035
Sarah Anne
Extra postage for double thick cardstock?
Sarah Anne, on February 20, 2019 at 5:01 PM

Hello everyone! I posted not too long ago about using Catprint to print my DIY wedding invitations. I originally ordered my invitations using their "Ultra Cardstock" (130 lb), but when I got my free...

Sarah Anne, Feb 21, 2019 6 1,985
Mariela
diy Candles
Mariela, on February 15, 2019 at 2:22 PM

For our wedding favors, I plan on buying small mason jars and making my own candles and sticking one of engagement photos on it. I've seen some videos on YouTube where you can print your pictures on...

Mariela, Feb 17, 2019 4 137
Samantha
Acrylic Table Numbers
Samantha, on February 8, 2019 at 5:44 AM

Has anyone attempted to make these themselves? They are quite pricey if you buy them already done so we would like to diy TIA

Jolie, Feb 15, 2019 10 1,132
Cecy Rg
Buying vs Diy
Cecy Rg, on February 13, 2019 at 5:50 AM

I been looking for things to do myself because of the budget, like the centerpieces. So i want to know your opinion on what to buy and what to diy, also i been checking like facebook’s post in the...

Jennifer, Feb 15, 2019 21 364
Taylor
Microphones/setup for outdoor ceremony?
Taylor , on February 14, 2019 at 6:31 AM

We are getting married outdoors and have about 130 in attendance for the ceremony. Granted, it's a non traditional ceremony so with a dry run of what we had planned it's going to take maybe 30 to 45...

Cynthia, Feb 15, 2019 9 2,996 1
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Circle wedding arch
Tateakka, on February 10, 2019 at 12:01 PM

Have anyone have any easy ideas for creating a circle wedding arch

Tateakka, Feb 13, 2019 4 468
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Fabric draping for arch
, on January 30, 2019 at 4:10 PM

We are planning an arch kind of like this. It iist dawned on me, what's the easy way to do fabric? Curtain panels! IKEA has 2 pack 57" wide 98" long for $13. Anyone see why this wouldn't work?...

Taylor, Feb 12, 2019 5 1,722
Cricut Maker or Air 2?
, on February 5, 2019 at 12:42 PM

I’m going to purchase a Cricut to hopefully make a lot of our own decorations and signage. Which do you have/prefer?

Caytlyn, Feb 12, 2019 10 226 1
Vicki
Tangled Theme - limited flower budget
Vicki, on September 25, 2018 at 3:21 PM

I decided on a subtle Tangled themed wedding. Gold and lavender, lights, lanterns. The problem is that a huge component of the theme is flowers. Guess what's super expensive: flowers. My fiance is...

Destiny, Feb 12, 2019 14 1,108
Atredis
Webstaurantstore? Has anyone used them yet?
Atredis, on July 9, 2014 at 1:55 PM

I have a fairly large order that I want to place with them for napkins, glasses, and server ware. Has anyone used them yet and how did the process go? I love everything they have, but OMFG the...

Nathan, Feb 11, 2019 14 2,548
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Bloominous vs. Enjoy Flowers vs. Costco
Margaret, on February 7, 2019 at 6:30 PM

Hey Everyone, First time poster here My wedding is on July 20 and I am on a tight budget. So far I have been EXTREMELY lucky and got great deals on my venue , dress, photographer, and caterer, but I...

Margaret, Feb 10, 2019 6 369
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Convert crown to headband/tiara?
Tiffany, on January 18, 2019 at 8:28 PM

Hello everyone happy Friday! I bought this beautiful crown headpiece, it is the only thing I can find that I loved. However, it is too small to wear all the way around my head. I also have short hair...

Tiffany, Feb 2, 2019 5 1,270
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