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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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NOLABride2018
Wedding arch diy progress
NOLABride2018, on September 17, 2018 at 2:58 AM

So I mocked up my wedding arch this weekend! I made everything myself and I’ve never done anything like this before, but I think it’s coming together pretty well. The top isn’t finished yet, but...

Luca, Sep 28, 2018 25 540
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Sharpie Ultra fine point markers - in metallic?
Rachel, on August 9, 2018 at 10:58 AM

Help! Does anyone know where to find Sharpie ultra fine point markers in metallic (gold & copper rose) by chance? These are extremely hard to fine in extra fine point, for some reason!

Rebecca, Sep 26, 2018 10 185
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Painting Glass Vases
Celia, on August 10, 2018 at 9:22 PM

I ned to put decorations on some glass vases I bought for centerpieces, but the list of paints I could use is long and I can't find a list on the internet that ranks them all. The tutorials I've found...

Rebecca, Sep 26, 2018 7 151
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Outdoor dance floor ideas?
Elisabeth , on September 25, 2018 at 3:57 PM

My wedding is coming up so much faster than I thought! I am in a bit of a dilemma though. I do not want to pay the outrageous prices of renting a dance floor. I was wondering if anyone had any advice...

Kayla, Sep 26, 2018 5 798
Heather
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus Garland...
Heather, on February 22, 2018 at 11:56 PM

Is there some magical fairy that bestows silver dollar eucalyptus upon those who do a special dancasdfjkl;ndwt~~~~~ LOL seriously though! What is the deal with the specific kind of eucalyptus! I...

Stacey, Sep 26, 2018 29 7,281
Erin
How many to a 8 foot table?
Erin, on May 15, 2017 at 10:09 AM

I have 8 foot tables, I'm gonna put them in rows. Do you put 4 on a side or 5?

Denise, Sep 25, 2018 10 28,478
Jennifer
Looking for 10 sets of 3 Cylinder Vases for CHEAP
Jennifer, on March 13, 2014 at 12:40 PM

Does anyone in southeast Michigan know where I can find cheap cylinder vases in sets of 3? Example: 6", 7.5" & 10" vases for each table. The cheapest I can find is $99 for a set of 12. I know...

Nicole, Sep 25, 2018 17 3,358
Cindy
Fake or Real Flowers???
Cindy, on June 23, 2016 at 8:41 PM

I'm kinda tossed between getting fake flowers and making my own arrangements (cheaper) or real flowers (more expensive & die) Your thoughts??

Melissa O', Sep 24, 2018 28 624
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Do bridal bouquets have to have greenery/filler
Katlynn, on September 24, 2018 at 2:45 PM

I am currently working on bouquets for myself and 8 bridesmaids. I am using sola wood flowers. This is a picture of bridesmaids bouquet, mine will be similar but larger. My grandma said I have to have...

Katlynn, Sep 24, 2018 11 1,187
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Repurposing diy Arbor after wedding
Ashley, on September 23, 2018 at 7:39 AM

Hi All! So my dad was kind enough to build us an arbor for our ceremony (10/4/18) when he found out we were going to rent one. The only problem I have now is what to do with it when we're finished....

Laura, Sep 23, 2018 7 2,431
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Printing Envelopes yourself...any advice
hibiscus0317, on September 27, 2017 at 6:12 PM

Does anyone have any advice about printing envelopes addresses yourself? I've been trying to do it through Adobe Indesign and my printer, but my printer keeps on messing up and putting the text either...

Natalie, Sep 22, 2018 17 473
Alicia
Cookie place cards!
Alicia, on September 16, 2018 at 1:00 PM

So happy with how these came out! Just the beginning of thr baked goods i'll be making for my wedding 😁 i'll add the table numbers the week of the wedding after I take them out to thaw.

Rebecca, Sep 19, 2018 62 2,485
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 47 640
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 18 202
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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 10 407
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 2,129
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 3,315
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 1,264
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 2,430 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 4 151
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