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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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Samantha
Cool diy Himmeli Decor
Samantha, on October 18, 2018 at 3:17 PM

Hi all, just wanted to share a resource - I made three of these wreaths and a bunch of the geometric spheres for my centerpieces in just a few hours. Pics aren't my results, but from the tutorials....

Chandra, Oct 25, 2018 10 514
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diy Harry Potter Inspired
Raysha, on July 30, 2018 at 4:24 PM

My fiance and I have decided on a Harry Potter Inspired Wedding. Not going as far as cloaks and wands... Our colors are the house colors. Any ideas on some simple but unique DIY decor? We do not want...

Raysha, Oct 24, 2018 21 2,717 1
Ashley
Wording for signing ornaments asa guest book
Ashley, on October 22, 2018 at 1:43 PM

We’re not doing a “book” for guests to sign, but instead having everyone write something on a Christmas ornament. I imagine having a decorative crate with ornaments and some sharpies might be enough...

Ashley, Oct 22, 2018 5 203
Leah
Harry Potter Invitations
Leah, on July 6, 2018 at 1:23 PM

I shared my DIY Harry Potter STDs, so I suppose it's time to share our Harry Potter themed wedding invitation as well. I've gotten so many good ideas from following these forums that it only seems to...

Surelle, Oct 19, 2018 29 781 1
Selena Ariel Kyle
Standing up Wooden Letters
Selena Ariel Kyle , on October 14, 2018 at 3:10 PM

My FMIL bought wooden letters for our sweetheart table but they are not the standing ones. What can we do to make them stand?

Mrsgreen2Be, Oct 19, 2018 10 5,329
K
diy Photobooth
kelsey, on October 15, 2018 at 1:07 AM

Hey! i am thinking of making my own photo booth. Nothing fancy, just purchasing a polaroid camera and setting up a station where people can take pictures and paste them into a scrapbook. Has anyone...

Mandi, Oct 15, 2018 6 210
Paige
diy arbor drapery
Paige, on October 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM

It will be an extra $100 to have someone add drapery to our arbor. I don’t mind doing it myself but where is the best place to buy fabric long enough? The arbor is 9 ft tall and I want it to...

Amy, Oct 14, 2018 9 1,375 1
Mcellist
Picture frame table numbers
Mcellist, on September 15, 2018 at 3:32 PM

Happy Saturday everyone. Is anyone doing picture frames for their tables numbers? If you are, can I see them? If not, show me what you have.

firstoneat56, Oct 11, 2018 27 1,867
mrs
A Wedding With an $800 Budget!
mrs, on August 12, 2011 at 11:29 AM

Hi ladies! After my man proposed we started thinking, "How are two twenty-eight-year-olds with tons of college debt going to have a nice wedding??" We only had under a grand of spare cash and didn't...

Future Mrs. Polar Be, Oct 10, 2018 232 6,411
Maria
Circle Hole Punch for Door Hangers
Maria, on October 5, 2018 at 9:56 AM

Hello! I purchased a 2" circle hole punch to use for my DIY Door Hangers. I purchased it a while ago and opened it not realizing it has a very short reach and will not work to punch the hole in the...

Maria, Oct 10, 2018 5 1,082
Kay
Where to Buy Inexpensive Welcome Bags
Kay, on October 4, 2018 at 6:49 PM

Anyone sourced inexpensive welcome bags? We just want something basic, like a brown or white bag, which we will make prettier with a bow. Or if you have found a great deal on cute ones that actually...

lashavetta, Oct 9, 2018 16 1,009
U
DIY Styrafoam Dummy cake stand
user 123123123, on January 31, 2017 at 9:54 PM

Has anyone ever done this? Where do I find a sturdy enough styrafoam? Are these the same as the "cake dummies" you can buy on ebay? My cake is 12, 9, 6 inch buttercream 3 tiered cake. Each tier is...

TattooedBeauty, Oct 8, 2018 9 1,528
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What are somethings that is not necessary for a wedding?
Sara, on October 5, 2018 at 2:14 PM

Me and my fiancé are planning our own wedding it’s a weird theme it’s a beach/ camo (country) wedding because we couldn’t agree. Well there just stuff we can’t agree on. Like a Wedding photographer he...

FutureMrs.Jacobs, Oct 5, 2018 16 871
Soon to be Mrs. Z
Platform/wood aisle for beach ceremony.. see pic?
Soon to be Mrs. Z, on August 21, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Hi all! My fiance and I are considering doing a beach wedding next year. My concern is the sand, though, and walking in it. I'd prefer having something solid to walk on. In 27 dresses she has sort of...

Tawanah, Oct 3, 2018 10 2,660 1
Jennifer
How many programs do i need?
Jennifer, on October 3, 2018 at 7:07 AM

Last might I decided I need programs for my wedding this Saturday. Just like everything else I did a DIY program and am currently printing them. But, I'm not sure how many to print. I have 82 adults...

Jennifer, Oct 3, 2018 10 951
Allie
Sola Flower Help!
Allie, on September 28, 2018 at 10:05 AM

So I think I’m going to try to make my own bouquets out of sola wood flowers. There are plenty of tutorials on how to do it, but I have no idea what flowers to use! Does anyone have any experience or...

Kelly, Oct 3, 2018 4 193
NOLABride2018
diy guestbook globe ❤️
NOLABride2018, on September 28, 2018 at 7:08 PM

Finished up my globe guestbook!! Got it from a flea market for $1 and painted it! Turned out pretty good for a buck! And works really well for a destination wedding I think.

Taylor, Oct 2, 2018 26 563
Jennaya
Is a cricut worth it?
Jennaya, on September 30, 2018 at 12:04 PM

Okay DIY brides what do you think? This is a pretty pricing too but do you think it’s worth it? how have you used it? Are the supplies to use cricut expensive? show me your projects!

Small Lady, Sep 30, 2018 17 1,669
Irchykk
Gladiolus flowers.. Does anyone know anything about them?
Irchykk, on June 17, 2012 at 11:55 PM

My mom wants to seriously do the centerpieces... & as much as I dont want her to, she is not really doing anything else for the wedding, so I finally said OK fine.. well she wants to do the...

Rose, Sep 30, 2018 14 1,758
Kathrine
DIY invitations vs. Printed
Kathrine , on September 20, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Ok, I am super new to this whole concept so I am a little needy when it comes to advice, I apologize lol. I am wondering if it is more cost effective to make invitations oneself or just to have them...

Kat, Sep 29, 2018 24 357
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