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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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Tessa
Can i cater my own wedding?!?
Tessa, on December 19, 2018 at 2:19 PM

Ok, I am struggling with the food for our wedding. We need dinner for 28. So far I cannot find any caterers that will do a Saturday wedding without at least a 40 person minimum. I've been searching...

Keji, Jan 6, 2019 27 2,643
Kemmie
Macarons as favours?
Kemmie, on October 16, 2014 at 5:25 PM

I was thinking of doing macarons for favours and holy they can be pricey ($2 each $3-3.50 packaged) but I found a steal of a price literally pinching myself of $125 for 200. I...

Joann, Jan 5, 2019 13 204
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$1000 wedding?
Amanda , on January 13, 2018 at 9:34 PM

Trying to diy a $1000 wedding. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated

Jane, Jan 4, 2019 69 2,767
ariana
uplighting for wedding reception
ariana, on February 28, 2017 at 11:59 AM

I am having a little trouble in trying to get uplighting for my wedding in june. i do have a dj but he does not have any uplighting. I'm looking for either a good website that allows people to rent...

Eric, Jan 2, 2019 13 515
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M&ms in Organza Bags Favors
Christine, on December 28, 2018 at 9:36 PM

I'm planning on putting M&Ms in organza pouches as our wedding favors. Since we're having a traditional HUGE Vietnamese wedding and because I'm on winter break (I'm a teacher), I'd love to get a...

Christine, Dec 29, 2018 11 594
Melissa
Printing envelopes at home
Melissa, on December 27, 2018 at 12:10 PM

Hi all! I am trying to print my wedding invitation envelopes at home. I downloaded a template from Etsy that I really want to use however my printer at home does not print on A7 envelopes. I tried...

Stephanie, Dec 29, 2018 13 2,134
Sara
Cricut Ideas
Sara, on December 24, 2018 at 10:33 AM

Hey everyone! My dad bought me a Cricut Explore Air 2 for Christmas this year to do some wedding DIY projects. What kind of projects are you doing for your wedding and/or anticipate doing? Any...

Lesly, Dec 26, 2018 10 1,551 1
Kelci
Diy wedding invitations and rsvp cards
Kelci, on December 21, 2018 at 9:49 AM

Has anyone made your own rsvp cards? If you could show me some pictures of yours that would be great. I’m making all my own wedding invitations and want to make the rsvp cards as well but not sure how...

Anna, Dec 21, 2018 5 265
Taylor
New Diy! Wedding Hangers!
Taylor, on December 18, 2018 at 2:09 PM

Happy Tuesday everyone! I have a new DIY to post! Yay! This was a very simple one. Basically I didn't want to pay up to $20 for hangers for me and my MOH's dress that could easily be made for...

Shannon, Dec 20, 2018 23 460
Tina
My first attempt at making Sola wood flower centerpieces!
Tina, on December 16, 2018 at 5:29 PM

Finally gave it a go today! Burned my finger badly on the hot glue gun but oh well! 😁 Im trying to stay at 7 flowers per bouquet with no fillers just the flowers. This is how they would look on the...

Rebecca, Dec 18, 2018 18 328 1
ashley
Centerpieces for December Dungeons and Dragons wedding
ashley, on December 9, 2018 at 1:38 PM

A while back I asked how to make my centerpiece https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/diy-where-to-shop-for-this-terrarium-centerpiece/c3ea0feaf80b7a31.html Well I did it. 😤😭💖 Flowers are made...

Sam, Dec 14, 2018 11 240
Official Mrs.K
Polaroid Guest Book and diy Photo Booth
Official Mrs.K, on December 12, 2018 at 3:27 PM

I swear I just posted this discussion but it seems to have disappeared so apologies in advance if I somehow have two of these out there. Anyway, here I go again... Last night my FH and I decided to...

Mrs. Cohen, Dec 13, 2018 12 1,118
Laurel
Hula Hoops
Laurel, on November 20, 2018 at 12:20 PM

Hello everyone. I know I can find hula hoops at dollar tree, but it never occurred to me that they were a seasonal item. Does anyone know when I can get hula hoops at the dollar tree? I feel spring to...

Laurel, Dec 7, 2018 43 683
FutureStephD
Monogram for hyphenated last name?
FutureStephD, on December 5, 2018 at 9:09 PM

How do you do a monogram for someone with a hyphenated last name? I.e. Jane Lynn Smith-Doe jDl??

Amber, Dec 5, 2018 5 755
O
Circut Machine Wedding Use
Olivia, on November 20, 2018 at 2:59 PM

So my dad recently got me and my mother a Circut machine and I am just beginning to learn how to use it but this thing is supposed to be amazing and be able to do all these awesome things with papers...

wethebest4ever, Dec 4, 2018 20 782
Gen
How long did it take you to address your invitations?
Gen, on November 30, 2018 at 12:01 PM

(For those of you who addressed your own invites.) And how many different sittings did it take to do it? I’m planning to address them myself (my FH’s handwriting is basically illegible so he’ll be no...

Mrs. S, Nov 30, 2018 11 1,619
Porterpoppin
Facebook Wedding Swap/shop
Porterpoppin, on November 28, 2018 at 10:19 PM

Just got lucky with 20 gold glitter votives, 15 gold wine bottles and 12 medium-ish clear vases for $60!!! What are some good deals you’ve come up on on Facebook wedding swap groups?

Porterpoppin, Nov 29, 2018 6 1,292
Kiki
Airbnb Wedding???
Kiki, on November 27, 2018 at 12:04 PM

Have any of you planned or had your wedding at an AirBnB venue? I found a GORGEOUS location but I'm not sure if I'm buying off more than I should chew in regards to planning. Any advice is welcome!!...

Sarah, Nov 27, 2018 10 550
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Self catering reception - success stories?
mrsjohnson, on May 16, 2016 at 8:04 AM

I realize that most here advise against self-catering your own reception but I would love to hear from people that did self-cater with much success and would actually choose to do it all over again....

Bazza, Nov 25, 2018 133 1,797
Christina
Baby’s breath bouquet
Christina, on November 19, 2018 at 7:53 PM

So I’m meeting with my florist to discuss options and prices tomorrow and I have a pretty small flower budget. So depending on her prices I’m considering doing my original idea of making just my...

FutureMrsB, Nov 20, 2018 13 438
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