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amandaaok
DIY $1 "fancy frames" for printed wedding signs!
amandaaok, on April 13, 2018 at 5:52 PM

*That should say DIY..NOT "sit", but it wont let me esit the title. *sigh* * So I really wanted cute frames to put certain signs in..and I did NOT want to spend more than $2 each, since A) I...

Jen, May 16, 2018 28 1,891
Midwest May
OMG......... Cost to have table runners and tablecloths just pressed is OUTRAGEOUS. Update: Problem solved!!
Midwest May, on May 6, 2016 at 11:39 AM

They want $15 per runner and $25 for each tablecloth. I guess I'll be ironing this weekend. Any tips on steaming or ironing satin? Friend just shared to put it in the dryer on no heat...

Ching, May 14, 2018 15 6,940 1
Mrs R.
Good calligraphy font?
Mrs R., on August 17, 2013 at 12:35 AM

We are looking for a good calligraphy font that is downloadable , preferably for free. Paying for a calligrapher has been scrapped from the must have list! I would rather print the envelopes with a...

Basic, May 14, 2018 7 284
GoneAndMarried
Anyone DIY'ing A Petal Aisle Runner??
GoneAndMarried, on October 24, 2014 at 10:03 AM

I reeeally want to do this. We are being in married in a very plain outdoor space and I love this idea to make it a little nicer. Has anyone done this? How did you accomplish it? Did you buy the...

Rosalinda, May 13, 2018 17 4,362 1
Matty
Stained Glass Favors
Matty, on April 9, 2018 at 5:35 PM

I do stained glass and am planning on making the favors for ~90 guests. I’m looking for ideas for fairly simply sun catchers with just a few pieces. We’re getting married on Halloween, we’re a queer...

Matty, May 13, 2018 13 305
joey
Diy selfie wall / backdrop
joey, on May 11, 2018 at 9:43 AM

So I decided to have a selfie wall for the guests since my girlfriend was really encouraging me to do this and thought it would be fun for the guests. I thought about it and was like 'you know that...

joey, May 11, 2018 9 389
Vanessa
Address labels
Vanessa, on August 23, 2017 at 12:47 PM

Is there a program or way to make address labels for invitations to each guest? Like an excel type thing? Trying to save time and hand cramping for when we send out invitations. Every time I look...

Alvie, May 10, 2018 14 5,388 3
SRD
Wedding arches diy
SRD, on May 10, 2018 at 9:50 AM

I am looking into doing my own wedding arch with some 2x4 wood. Is anyone else doing their own arch? I plan to add fabric and fake flowers but still looking into those two things as well. Does anyone...

SRD, May 10, 2018 4 1,483
A.
No open flame at venue - help!
A., on May 9, 2018 at 9:44 PM

Hi all, my venue has a no open flame rule. this stinks because when i envisioned my wedding, it was filled with candles! i know there are no flame candles, which is what i will probably have to do....

R, May 10, 2018 8 14,330
K
How many diy are you doing and how are you transporting it?
Kat, on May 6, 2018 at 9:27 PM

Hi! I am doing a lot of things for the wedding: Centerpieces, flowers for bridesmaids, best man, the groom, my bouquet.. basically everything for the decor. Plus I wanted to do a glass stand which I...

Kat, May 8, 2018 37 2,187 1
Dominika
Has anyone printed wedding things such as invites or bridal shower games at Staples?
Dominika , on November 13, 2017 at 12:23 PM

I love that Etsy has so many great things that you can purchase where you get a PDF file and you can print yourself. I know you can print at Staples, has anyone done this before ? I'm looking to do...

Xandria, May 7, 2018 1 1,406
G
Wedding Planner Notebook
Gabriella , on May 4, 2018 at 7:10 PM

So I decided to make my own wedding planner notebook and I'm trying to decide what/how many sections I will need. Suggestions? Have any of you done this?

joey, May 7, 2018 7 229
S
Porta Potty?
Samantha, on April 11, 2017 at 1:57 PM

I'm of course having an outdoor wedding and I need some suggestions on which company and styles to look for. Any information helps! Please and thank you a million times.

George, May 7, 2018 20 647
Elisabeth
$500 Wedding
Elisabeth , on April 30, 2018 at 5:26 PM

My fiancé and I are very young and we need to have a really cheap wedding because of other expenses. We’re looking at $500-$1000 wedding. Not including the rings, dress, and suit. PLEASE...

Krystle, May 5, 2018 30 5,081 1
K
Hashtag
Kaylie, on May 2, 2018 at 10:50 AM

Need a good hashtag. New last name will be McClellan. We also are getting married in May.

Kaylie, May 3, 2018 5 160
Kaylyn
diy Rustic Bar
Kaylyn, on May 3, 2018 at 2:29 PM

Thought I would share photos of the BEAUTIFUL wood bar that my fiance and his father built. My FIL is an amazing builder. We decided to build the bar for our wedding after seeing the cost of renting...

Mrs. Mecking, May 3, 2018 21 2,915
Jess
DIY wedding arch
Jess, on September 5, 2016 at 8:25 PM

Wedding arch built today just needs a coat of stain. My kids look so excited lol. 19 days to go!!

Cassandra, May 1, 2018 17 22,441
plangalCG
diy veil: stupid tulle!!!
plangalCG, on April 29, 2018 at 5:35 PM

I decided to make my own veil—out of the tulle from my mom’s veil. It was way too 70s to use as it was. Well it is infuriating to cut! I’m trying to get it even and straight but it is nearly...

Angela, Apr 30, 2018 19 2,695
Tiffany
Manzanita tree branch centerpieces
Tiffany, on April 28, 2018 at 8:00 PM

I am trying to do my own manzinta tree branch centerpieces on a budget. Something gorgeous and doesn’t break the bank but looks like it did. I would love to see your pics and ideas!!

Taylor, Apr 29, 2018 2 376
E
Gym Reception
Emily, on April 24, 2018 at 1:37 PM

My wedding is August 4, And we are getting married at our home church, and the reception will be in the gym of the church. It's stressing me out just thinking about the decorations! We are going to...

Lucky, Apr 27, 2018 8 3,464
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