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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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Willbe
Floral Arch - day of timeline
Willbe, on December 29, 2019 at 2:55 AM

Anyone doing a floral arch where you green the whole trellis and add flowers in (not just an arrangement at each corner, but to the whole arch)? How much time did it take to put it up? All the YouTube...

Mary, Aug 18, 2024 8 6,768 1
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diy cocktail Hour?
Katrina, on May 18, 2024 at 5:39 AM

Getting married May 2025 and want to have really good food. Myself & my family love to cook, and always receive the highest remarks from others. The wedding is only 50-75 people and I was thinking...

Mary, Aug 18, 2024 1 135
Mazie
Just found out that you can actually order packaged and well-made wedding floral online
Mazie, on July 9, 2024 at 6:17 AM

Am i out of fashion??? i become a doom scroller for planning my wedding. Solely the floral part got me wasted.......( i got approached by the team leader of tinge time wedding artificial flowers tho...

Mary, Aug 18, 2024 3 305
Erica
Heart ❤️ Backdrop reinforcement suggestions
Erica, on August 14, 2024 at 8:24 PM

I built this heart ❤️ and made these columns but the heart needs reinforcing any suggestions ladies please 🙏🏿 it is to heavy to stand up alone

Mary, Aug 18, 2024 1 82
JMedd
Help with purchased table linens PLEASE!!
JMedd, on April 25, 2013 at 11:48 PM

I purchased my tablecloths from linentablecloth.com and they are extremely wrinkly. So far, I've ironed out two of the 15 and it takes about an hour for each. I tried putting them in the dryer on low...

Mary, Aug 18, 2024 37 69,957 5
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Invitation Printing/diy Invites
Abigail, on January 14, 2018 at 8:02 AM

Hello! I have been toying with the idea of printing my own invites. We will have to send approximately 250 invites, so this adds up rather quick for sets of invites, envelopes, and other stationary...

Anastazia, Aug 15, 2024 18 2,116
Sylvia
🌱 Greenery on circular tables? Costco garland, greenery mixes, etc
Sylvia, on January 11, 2019 at 2:50 PM

Hi everyone! We are about 7 weeks from our big day and are trying to solidify a plan for our centerpieces. I am torn between ordering the 25ft Costco garland and cutting them down into wreaths for...

Gary, Aug 9, 2024 18 25,476 7
Cynthia
Wedding candle vase and candles
Cynthia, on June 23, 2024 at 1:03 AM

Where can I get enclosed candles

Isabella, Aug 8, 2024 2 325
Melissa
Shutterfly Guestbook
Melissa, on March 24, 2018 at 1:31 AM

This might be one of my most favorite purchases yet! I just got my guestbook in the mail today from Shutterfly. I bought a $5 Groupon then spent a little extra for the guestbook styling and...

Davia, Aug 5, 2024 32 2,284 1
Amy
Need hobby lobby mail merge template for place cards - anyone?
Amy, on April 23, 2014 at 3:26 PM

Has anyone used the place cards from hobby lobby with a mail merge? The template that they have for you to download is only one sheet and does not allow a merge. I do not really want to sit and type...

Mark, Aug 3, 2024 7 2,301
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Linens how to transport
Kim, on August 28, 2018 at 11:01 PM

Any good ideas out there? For those of you that purchased your own linens did you iron ahead of time and hang on hangers to transport? I’m not sure how to keep them looking.nice

Amanda, Jul 25, 2024 2 17,587 2
Darian
Best biodegradable palm leaf plates?
Darian, on July 13, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Anyone know where to get or have links for the best biodegradable plates? We're going the disposable route due to our budget and would love to be as economical friendly as possible but still chic lol

Dane, Jul 25, 2024 7 1,073
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Scrapbook Guest Book?
Araceli, on July 10, 2016 at 10:26 PM

I found on Pinterest a Scrapbook idea for a guest book. You leave a polaroid camera, extra film, some markers, glue sticks, and a scrapbook on a table. Guests come in, take a selfie polaroid picture...

George, Jul 23, 2024 19 1,699
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Where to buy Alcohol
Valentina, on July 20, 2024 at 2:07 AM

Hi! I have seen different videos of people showing that they buy the alcohol for their weddings at either sams club or costco, which one you think has better prices/variety?

Skylar, Jul 23, 2024 3 110 1
Ashlee
Wooden letters
Ashlee, on July 16, 2024 at 8:59 AM

Did anyone decorate wooden letters for their wedding? If so can you post a picture. I have two “F”s that I have no idea what to do with. Might just trash them 😂

Skylar, Jul 23, 2024 2 190
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Where to buy bulk plates??
Shelby, on September 10, 2019 at 3:22 PM

Every post I've found on where to get bulk plates is from 5+ years ago, so here is goes... Does anyone know where to get bulk plates, preferably in a modern style? I'm finding it impossible to look on...

Else, Jul 22, 2024 11 9,549
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Iris (lavender) and sage rustic wedding!
Autumn, on August 9, 2018 at 5:52 PM

I’m getting married next May and our color theme is lavender and sage! We want to use some lace/burlap too! Give me some table decoration ideas! Thanks!

Amy, Jul 20, 2024 8 2,065
Mrs. C
Lame Excuses For Why People Aren't Going to Your Wedding...What Did You Receive?
Mrs. C, on September 3, 2013 at 9:51 PM

We've started contacting people about RSVPs, and I've gotten some pretty lame excuses so far. I'm not going to complain because our count is high enough at this point. Here are mine so far: "Sorry I...

Katlyn, Jul 18, 2024 48 3,114
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diy prep!!
Williamsracn, on May 8, 2024 at 4:58 PM

What all are y'all doing yourself?

Mazie, Jul 18, 2024 26 1,353 1
Lisa
Wedding cake on the beach
Lisa, on July 7, 2024 at 11:11 AM

Wedding cake . Hi I'm getting married on the beach Aug 2 in PCB we are doing a sun set wedding. Has anyone else done a beach wedding? How did the cake do ? Can anyone give me suggestions on the icing...

Skylar, Jul 13, 2024 2 303
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