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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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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 7 450
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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 11 477
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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 1,188
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 2,858
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 3,013
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 1,354
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How to cover ugly walls at reception venue help!
Jessica , on August 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM

Hello! My wedding is coming soon and I need ideas to cover up these ugly orange walls in my reception venue. My colors are black and gold and these walls are not cutting it. Help!!! Share

Yeri, Aug 25, 2018 13 2,495
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Printing Table Seating Chart
Brooke, on August 22, 2018 at 2:16 PM

I bought a template off Etsy and want to print on a decently thick poster board & put on an easel... Where did you print & how much did it cost you?

Chase, Aug 22, 2018 6 1,150
Erin
DIY Centerpieces? Please share PICS!
Erin, on September 26, 2015 at 1:36 PM

My mom and I have finally chosen a florist that is our favorite out of 5 we've met with. We are having a wedding of about 300-350 guests and all of the floral arrangements (centerpieces, bouquets,...

FutureMrs.Jacobs, Aug 17, 2018 30 3,632
nicolemrobbins
Rigged my Cricut to Address Envelopes Today! So Happy!
nicolemrobbins, on August 7, 2017 at 11:30 AM

I found a way to address all my envelopes using my cricut today so they look hand written without the cramps or price tag. If anybody wants to know how to do this let me know and I can let you know! ...

Brynn, Aug 16, 2018 27 1,953
Caitlin
Advice for addressing gold envelopes?
Caitlin, on August 15, 2018 at 11:57 AM

I ordered these gorgeous antique gold envelopes for our invitations. I used clear labels to address our STDs and was going to do the same thing for our invitations, but I tried one and they look...

Alexis, Aug 16, 2018 16 1,340
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Wanted: Cheap Dinnerware
Samantha, on January 8, 2013 at 8:02 PM

I'm looking for cheap dinnerware that looks nice. For example, the plastic cutlery that looks real before you pick it up and plastic dinner plates that you can hardly tell are fake. I've found a lot...

Debbie, Aug 15, 2018 9 3,109
Savannah
Gazebo wedding ceremony
Savannah, on August 14, 2018 at 1:54 PM

Wanting to do the sheer drapery like the one listed above on the gazebo to the right. The only catch is we can’t use nails or anything that will damage the wood. How should we go about obtaining this...

Maren, Aug 15, 2018 5 188
Lalaluna
Geeky table names!
Lalaluna, on August 2, 2018 at 8:17 PM

Wanted to share our DIY table names! Here are just a few, representing some of our favorite literature, tv show, movies, etc! How is everyone incorporating their love of nerdy/geeky stuff into their...

Lalaluna, Aug 15, 2018 10 1,283
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DIY Fan Programs
brittani, on September 4, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Need ideas for DIY fan programs... we are paying for everything ourselves, nothing too expensive!

The Richards 2019, Aug 14, 2018 19 2,803
AmandaK
Picture/Canvas as Guestbook
AmandaK, on June 12, 2017 at 10:23 AM

Has anyone had an engagement/couples photo printed on a large canvas to use as an alternative guest book? I'm interested in doing so I can frame & hang it up after the wedding. We have some beautiful...

Natalie, Aug 14, 2018 22 1,017 1
Jess
DIY silk flowers for wedding arch
Jess, on September 4, 2016 at 12:06 PM

So I prefer real flowers over fake and that is what I'm going with for my centerpieces, but for my wedding arch real flowers were out of my budget and my skill level. I wanted something simple for the...

sandra, Aug 13, 2018 11 1,796
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Wedding venues that allow outside catering
Carrie, on August 12, 2018 at 12:53 AM

Hello! Does anyone know of any venues in the Nyc/nj area that allows for outside catering? We really want to serve authentic caribbean food for our wedding. Our budgey is around 20,00k. Please let me...

latasha, Aug 13, 2018 4 409
Lorilla
Table runner
Lorilla, on June 23, 2017 at 1:59 PM

Do you have to have table runners? We have round tables for our wedding and it is outside so we don't want anything to blow away. I am having trouble coming up with an idea for our tables. We are...

Emily, Aug 11, 2018 25 2,541
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