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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 Cocktail Hour - Advice needed!
Ashley, on March 29, 2018 at 2:13 PM

My FH and I are planning a casual fall barn wedding. We are doing BBQ style for the reception (very informal) but the problem is cocktail hour is not a package option with the caterer we are looking...

Katie, Mar 30, 2018 13 521
Naijell
Reception after a courthouse wedding ?
Naijell, on May 12, 2017 at 1:26 PM

Have anyone gotten married at the courthouse and then did a reception?

Kaneesha, Mar 29, 2018 12 11,090
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Best way to get wrinkle out of Satin table covers
Rosa, on March 28, 2018 at 11:19 AM

Hi, so I just recently bought satin table covers from another bride that used them previously, the table covers are clean, but are wrinkled. Taking them to the dry cleaners to press is super expensive...

EngineerInLove, Mar 28, 2018 8 6,873
Alondra S.
Custom Stamps From Zazzle Are Here!
Alondra S., on March 26, 2018 at 9:35 PM

I ordered custom stamps from Zazzle last week and I love them! What do you all think?

Pegs, Mar 27, 2018 14 511
Sara
Best silk flowers?
Sara, on March 18, 2018 at 2:13 PM

Hi everyone! I'm creating my own flower bouquets and I'm having a hard time finding some blue denbrobium silk orchids to buy. Did anyone buy silk flowers that you would recommend? If so, from what...

Amanda, Mar 26, 2018 14 387 1
Chelsea
Videographer alternatives
Chelsea, on April 13, 2016 at 5:04 PM

Is there anyway to sort of DIY videographer... Or is it best to just stick with the pros, and if so, who's the best?

Precious Stone, Mar 24, 2018 10 1,872
ArizonaDreaming
Alternatives to flowers?
ArizonaDreaming, on January 3, 2018 at 4:43 PM

I love flowers, do not get me wrong. I am not judging others that choose to have flowers placed around their wedding. I personally cannot justify paying hundreds and thousands of dollars for flowers....

Mrs Abbey, Mar 23, 2018 61 2,196
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Sola Wood Flowers
QuinnCee, on November 18, 2017 at 12:54 PM

Hello! This is my first time posting and I am planning my wedding for May 2018! I am just looking for some advice and opinions from any ladies that used Wood Flowers for their bouquets! We ordered a...

Melissa, Mar 23, 2018 15 619
Alison
Sale on David's Bridal Preservation Kit
Alison, on January 20, 2017 at 1:26 PM

So I was researching dress preservation after having my first fitting today, and I saw where David's Bridal is having a flash sale on the preservation kit right now, so it's only 99.95. Just a PSA in...

Melissa, Mar 23, 2018 12 455
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Vistaprint Ultra Thick Matte Paper
Bride2B, on March 22, 2018 at 2:15 AM

Hi there! I'm a paper snob with a frugal budget. Just wondering if anyone created their wedding invites on Vistaprint with their Ultra Thick Matte paper? According to the website the paper has quite a...

Amanda, Mar 23, 2018 8 1,094
Jennifer
diy Elopement Ceremony
Jennifer, on January 12, 2018 at 2:58 PM

Hi everyone! We are eloping on March 10th to the North Georgia mountains. We will say our vows and have the ceremony on a little island in the middle of a river. Very cool and beautiful scenery. We...

Ariana, Mar 21, 2018 4 302
Kim
diy Ring Cleaning
Kim, on March 20, 2018 at 3:09 PM

Stopped off at Shane Co last week to get my standard 6 mo ring cleaning. I was talking to an employee about wedding bands and I asked how often they clean the rings in the display case - he said EVERY...

Summer, Mar 21, 2018 29 663
Hannah
Where to get Welcome Bag items
Hannah, on March 19, 2018 at 1:30 PM

My SO and I want to make welcome bags for our guests, since many are from out of town and we love getting welcome bags when we travel to weddings. What stores/websites did you get your welcome bag...

earias, Mar 20, 2018 14 1,616
Paola
Boutonniere size
Paola, on March 17, 2018 at 9:18 PM

Hi all, I just started making groomsmen boutonnieres but my mom says it's too big. What do you guys think? Is it too big? What size should it be? I put a quarter next to it as a reference. Thanks! ...

Paola, Mar 19, 2018 15 5,807
Eva
diy magnet Save the Date
Eva, on February 26, 2018 at 2:49 PM

Can anybody help me or give me ideas how I can diy magnet save the date. I just bought a printer and have an idea of what i want. I just don't know how to start making them or what template I need.

Kristina, Mar 19, 2018 12 2,664 1
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Guestbook photobook- tips?
Elizabeth , on March 16, 2018 at 7:38 PM

Hello All! I’d like to use our engagement pictures to create a photo book online (probably Shutterfly) and then use as our guest book at the wedding. Planning on leaving plenty of white space for...

Elizabeth, Mar 17, 2018 10 409
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Welcome gift bag size
E, on March 16, 2018 at 5:32 PM

What size bag is best for wedding gift bags? I'm not trying to get fancy with these - just buying gift bags from target or something, but wondering what sizes others may have used. I'd like to put in...

Cassie, Mar 16, 2018 4 1,002
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Sola wood flower boquet
Marissa, on November 15, 2017 at 11:22 AM

Did anyone do a diy sola wood flower bouquet? Was it hard? Any tips or tricks?

Forestwed, Mar 16, 2018 20 724
Aly
Crepe paper flowers
Aly, on September 7, 2017 at 8:21 AM

Hi- Has anyone made bouquets/centerpieces with DIY crepe paper flowers? I've been experimenting with them and have been excited with how they've been coming out. Any advice would be appreciated!

Jen, Mar 15, 2018 31 302
Emily
Question about diy and reception logistics
Emily, on March 15, 2018 at 10:26 AM

Hello All I am over thinking these logistics here, but if a bride does DIY decor (centerpieces, boards, display tables etc) and doesn't have a vendor (rental company) to set up during the day of the...

Tara, Mar 15, 2018 21 444
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