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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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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 2,823
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 1,019 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 1,798
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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 4 410
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 2,553
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Printing of Etsy signs for frames/tabletops??
Becca, on August 8, 2018 at 4:30 PM

I am looking on Vistaprint/FedEx Office/etc. and there are so many "products" but can't find one that makes sense with what I want. I downloaded signs from Etsy and now they are in the form of jpg. I...

Katie, Aug 9, 2018 3 1,133
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Hashtag help
Stacy , on August 8, 2018 at 8:28 PM

Help! We need to figure out our hashtag. Stacy Thomas Stephen (pronounced like Steven) Oommen (ooo-men)

Kelly, Aug 9, 2018 2 180
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Greenery centerpiece ideas for round tables
Jade, on August 4, 2018 at 3:25 AM

Im doing a wedding with pretty much all greenery, but not sure how to make the centerpieces look nice. All the ideas Ive seen are for the long rectangle tables, but none for circle tables. Do you all...

He Put A Ring On It, Aug 4, 2018 4 6,955
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Taco Bar
Kayla, on August 3, 2018 at 12:27 AM

I’m trying to come up with creative and cheap ways to do a taco bar at our wedding reception. Please don’t post about unsafe or not wise. My grandmother has been serving big groups for years and she...

MOB So Cal, Aug 3, 2018 10 317
Rachael
Real candles vs battery operated
Rachael, on October 15, 2017 at 10:23 PM

Anyone using battery or LED candles versus real candles? I love real ones but understand fire hazards and wouldn't want anything to happen even if we are careful. Anyone doing battery operated ones?...

charlotte, Aug 3, 2018 23 5,463
Maria
Vintage Luggage Card Box diy
Maria, on July 2, 2018 at 1:12 PM

Hello! I would like some ideas / advice for restoring this piece of vintage luggage that I purchased inexpensively. It is a Samsonite luggage in faux crocodile. ( The vinyl is separating from the...

Maria, Aug 1, 2018 14 270
Taylor
Tulle in Pole Barn
Taylor, on July 31, 2018 at 12:21 PM

Hello all! FH and I are having our reception in a large pole barn on the family farm. Since it is a new, metal building, it does not feel rustic at all. I’d like it to be formal and very romantic, so...

OG Gretchen, Jul 31, 2018 13 1,847
Kaitlyn
Ikea Mala Easel Help
Kaitlyn, on July 20, 2018 at 6:58 AM

Hello! I am just now starting to work on my welcome sign and I am wanting to buy the Mala Easel from ikea. Can ANYONE please tell me how big the chalkboard area is?! I can find the dimensions for the...

Jo, Jul 30, 2018 2 197
Alexa
Clear plastic charger plates
Alexa, on May 16, 2018 at 5:53 PM

Hey ladies/gents I’d like to create this look with clear plastic charger plates because the glass ones are RIDICULOUSLY expensive, even to rent! Have any of you found any clear plastic charger plates...

jenna, Jul 28, 2018 11 3,786 3
Kristen
Donut wall: yes or no?
Kristen, on May 22, 2017 at 2:24 PM

I was hanging out with some friends Saturday night and one said "you know what you should have at your wedding? A donut wall!" I didn't know what it was do I did a quick Pinterest search and it's...

Allison, Jul 26, 2018 45 5,817
Kellea
Adam Sandler's "Grow Old With you"???
Kellea, on August 9, 2011 at 4:49 PM

Does anyone know if there is a longer version of this song? My FH has decided that he loves it and wants it to be our first song... but 1:25 just seems too slow for me... it would be over so...

Christina, Jul 26, 2018 9 2,306
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Laser cut invitations with cricut
Lexi, on July 19, 2018 at 5:32 PM

For those of you who have done or planning to do laser cut invitations with your Cricut I have a few questions. What cardstock did you use? Did you have to pay extra in postage for these invitations--...

Chris, Jul 26, 2018 1 237
BrideToBe101
Serving alcohol at reception
BrideToBe101, on June 10, 2017 at 11:09 PM

So we are choosing not to have a bartender at wedding. We will be getting married in a barn so it will be very elegant and rustic. I was wondering would it be tacky to have kegs of beer for self...

Kim, Jul 25, 2018 17 4,790
6-22-19 Mrs.williams
Scented or unscented?
6-22-19 Mrs.williams, on July 24, 2018 at 7:31 AM

Would you use a very lightly scented candle with your centerpiece? Or does it have to be unscented?

6-22-19 Mrs.williams, Jul 24, 2018 45 753
Jacqueline
Help!! Wedding video alternatives
Jacqueline , on July 22, 2018 at 1:08 PM

So we blew our budget on our photographer and don’t enough to hire a wedding videographer. I’ve seen the Wedding Mix ads, and wondering if anyone has tried it? Looking for any suggestions since we are...

Loubna, Jul 24, 2018 5 1,615
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