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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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DC Julie
Free Wedding Mad Libs
DC Julie, on May 26, 2014 at 5:28 PM

I discovered a few fun fonts and finally finished the Mad Libs for our wedding. I am happy to share the Word Doc and/or PDF with other brides and grooms. Either connect with me and message me your...

Kelecia, Sep 14, 2018 47 637
seda
Silica gel to preserve flowers - paging Kentucky wine bride & centerpiece flowers!
seda, on January 24, 2017 at 10:57 PM

I cannot remember who, but someone had posted their finished product of using Silica Gel to preserve their flowers. I hope she is still around and will see the post! My wedding is on a Saturday and I...

IslandBride88, Sep 13, 2018 18 198
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PEACOCK themed wedding!! DIY ideas
Private User, on September 9, 2013 at 3:59 PM

I have decided to have the theme of our wedding be peacock feathers. Purples, blues, greens. Anyone have ideas for centerpieces? Party favors? and decorations? I am planning on making as many things...

Talitha, Sep 13, 2018 10 403
ThatGirl
Cricut - which one?
ThatGirl, on July 15, 2018 at 10:28 AM

Considering buying one for some wedding DIY... any recommendations on which model? Prob won’t use it for too much after the wedding so don’t want to spend more than necessary but don’t want to go...

Jenny, Sep 12, 2018 13 2,094
Lalaluna
Giant floral wreath/swing!
Lalaluna, on January 12, 2018 at 11:49 AM

I’m sure everyone’s seen the lovely floral wreaths/swings used as ceremony backdrops. I’m a pretty crafty person and would to like to make my own (also, they seem to range upwards of $600 from...

Pam, Sep 11, 2018 5 3,295
Katharine
Wedding Florist Exclusivity
Katharine, on September 9, 2018 at 1:52 AM

I've just started looking into florists for my wedding next March. The first one I reached out to seemed promising but basically shut me down completely when she saw I was doing ANY DIY with flowers....

Saba, Sep 11, 2018 10 1,246
Joining of the Factions
Handfasting Diy!
Joining of the Factions, on June 29, 2018 at 7:36 PM

FH and I are having a handfasting ceremony and I decided to make our cords rather than buying them (they can get expensive to purchase online or having them custom made by someone else). Even though...

Kim, Sep 10, 2018 11 2,343 1
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Free wedding program template
Mahealani, on September 8, 2018 at 5:06 PM

Looking for wedding program templates that are used friendly. Let me know what has worked for you! Thanks!

Rebecca, Sep 10, 2018 4 145
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Lantern flowers
Shelby, on September 6, 2018 at 11:01 PM

Hello! So i am attaching floral pieces to the tops of our wedding lanterns, as shown, but am not sure the best way to attach them with the use of silk flowers. Should i cut the stems really short and...

Cassandra, Sep 7, 2018 5 1,335
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Android dj App
Sara, on September 3, 2018 at 9:57 PM

I am looking for an Android app I can control from my phone to my tablet so I can "play DJ" so to speak. Thank you!

Lynnie, Sep 6, 2018 2 246
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Boudoir Polaroid
Johana, on July 15, 2018 at 11:59 PM

I want to make my future husband a Polaroid boudoir book. Any ideas? I cant figure out how i should put this together. Any ideas? Like what kind of book should i use?

Maggie, Sep 6, 2018 10 234
Lindsey
Photo Booth Apps for ipad - Looking for Recommendations
Lindsey, on July 15, 2018 at 3:43 AM

What are photo booth apps people have had good luck with? I have a friend that has used Simple Booth - Event Edition... but they have raised their price to $99 (he said he paid $29 a few...

Jessie, Sep 5, 2018 3 10,910
Amanda
Wedding veil tips
Amanda, on July 8, 2018 at 3:25 AM

So, I decided I just couldn’t live with myself if I bought a veil when it was so cheap to make my own. I wanted to do a chapel length with blusher... raw edge tulle (I actually got some gorgeous...

Mrs Sullivan, Sep 5, 2018 11 429
The Dubs
diy paddle fan templates
The Dubs, on July 12, 2018 at 1:50 PM

I have been searching the web for free templates and am not having any luck. has anyone else found anything that was pretty easy to edit and nice?

Maggie, Sep 5, 2018 7 436
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Compostable plates
Tiffany, on July 6, 2018 at 7:19 PM

Hi, we are doing compostable bamboo plates as our wedding for easy clean up. Our caterer is just manning the buffet and providing food but not providing staff. We wrote in the bottom of our menus...

Maggie, Sep 5, 2018 6 362
Junelle Johannah
Seating chart for 20+ tables, pictures anyone?
Junelle Johannah, on July 11, 2018 at 2:06 PM

We're expecting anywhere between 225-250 guests (possibly more!) and need some DIY inspiration. Please POST your pictures of seating charts with 20+ tables. We'll be using round tables that seat 10...

Junelle Johannah, Sep 2, 2018 11 476
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Invitation mess up- need to fix!
Shelby, on July 7, 2018 at 11:38 PM

Hi ladies, i just got my invitations in the mail from Minted and realized that I didn’t put a deadline to RSVP on them which I definitely wanted. I will put the deadline on the website but I’m worried...

Rebecca, Aug 31, 2018 9 1,182
Lady.ghoulica
Locked/enclosed Card Box?
Lady.ghoulica, on August 29, 2018 at 3:10 PM

What are you guys doing for your card boxes? Are you having them open, or accessible, or are you having them locked or enclosed? How are you DIY-ing your boxes so no one can steal the cards?

Alforev, Aug 31, 2018 44 2,703
Samantha
Flower Crown Bar
Samantha, on July 5, 2018 at 6:40 PM

I am a MOH hosting a bridal shower for my best friend. I wanted to have a flower crown bar for all the ladies to make their own flower crown. I am NOT a DIY type of person. I desperately need some...

Maggie, Aug 30, 2018 15 2,927
Ashley
Fake greenery
Ashley, on May 31, 2018 at 5:58 PM

What do you think of using this as my centerpiece. I wanted to go with real greenery but it is super pricey. Hobby Lobby is having a sale this week and I got this garland for $10.. double...

WinesandWhiskey, Aug 25, 2018 13 1,350
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