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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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Linens how to transport
Kim, on August 28, 2018 at 11:01 PM

Any good ideas out there? For those of you that purchased your own linens did you iron ahead of time and hang on hangers to transport? I’m not sure how to keep them looking.nice

Amanda, Jul 25, 2024 2 17,731 2
Darian
Best biodegradable palm leaf plates?
Darian, on July 13, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Anyone know where to get or have links for the best biodegradable plates? We're going the disposable route due to our budget and would love to be as economical friendly as possible but still chic lol

Dane, Jul 25, 2024 7 1,100
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Scrapbook Guest Book?
Araceli, on July 10, 2016 at 10:26 PM

I found on Pinterest a Scrapbook idea for a guest book. You leave a polaroid camera, extra film, some markers, glue sticks, and a scrapbook on a table. Guests come in, take a selfie polaroid picture...

George, Jul 23, 2024 19 1,713
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Where to buy Alcohol
Valentina, on July 20, 2024 at 2:07 AM

Hi! I have seen different videos of people showing that they buy the alcohol for their weddings at either sams club or costco, which one you think has better prices/variety?

Skylar, Jul 23, 2024 3 112 1
Ashlee
Wooden letters
Ashlee, on July 16, 2024 at 8:59 AM

Did anyone decorate wooden letters for their wedding? If so can you post a picture. I have two “F”s that I have no idea what to do with. Might just trash them 😂

Skylar, Jul 23, 2024 2 196
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Where to buy bulk plates??
Shelby, on September 10, 2019 at 3:22 PM

Every post I've found on where to get bulk plates is from 5+ years ago, so here is goes... Does anyone know where to get bulk plates, preferably in a modern style? I'm finding it impossible to look on...

Else, Jul 22, 2024 11 10,064
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Iris (lavender) and sage rustic wedding!
Autumn, on August 9, 2018 at 5:52 PM

I’m getting married next May and our color theme is lavender and sage! We want to use some lace/burlap too! Give me some table decoration ideas! Thanks!

Amy, Jul 20, 2024 8 2,097
Mrs. C
Lame Excuses For Why People Aren't Going to Your Wedding...What Did You Receive?
Mrs. C, on September 3, 2013 at 9:51 PM

We've started contacting people about RSVPs, and I've gotten some pretty lame excuses so far. I'm not going to complain because our count is high enough at this point. Here are mine so far: "Sorry I...

Katlyn, Jul 18, 2024 48 3,129
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diy prep!!
Williamsracn, on May 8, 2024 at 4:58 PM

What all are y'all doing yourself?

Mazie, Jul 18, 2024 26 1,370 1
Lisa
Wedding cake on the beach
Lisa, on July 7, 2024 at 11:11 AM

Wedding cake . Hi I'm getting married on the beach Aug 2 in PCB we are doing a sun set wedding. Has anyone else done a beach wedding? How did the cake do ? Can anyone give me suggestions on the icing...

Skylar, Jul 13, 2024 2 304
HRH Mags
Mother uninvited to wedding. Been a very bad morning!
HRH Mags, on January 17, 2013 at 9:46 AM

So this morning I told my mom she was no longer welcome at our wedding I called her to find out how my grandmother was as she went to the Dr yesterday. Grandmother recently had a stroke and is losing...

Janice, Jul 13, 2024 23 2,272 1
SphynxLover
Flowers from Trader Joes?
SphynxLover, on January 6, 2014 at 3:06 PM

Ok being a bride on a budget I am planning on doing all my own flowers. Has anyone ever used Trader Joes for flowers? They always have wonderful greatly priced flowers that seem to last. How does it...

Janice, Jul 13, 2024 23 64,246 10
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Printing with Canva?
Katelyn, on February 1, 2022 at 4:42 PM

Wondering if anyone has experience printing with Canva? I created my invitation suite, but when I went and printed a sample at Fedex, the colors turned out horrible. I'm wondering if that's because of...

Janice, Jul 13, 2024 19 21,069 1
Danielle
Hookah at a wedding??
Danielle, on March 4, 2014 at 12:39 AM

I have never seen it before but FH and I was out with friends and I suggested that it would be something fun to do as the night went on or during our cocktail hour. FH is worried about older guests...

Shayan, Jul 11, 2024 31 2,483
Gunena
Hashtags
Gunena, on July 8, 2024 at 1:18 AM

#AnjieAndGunenaAmour #PermenantlyPatterson #AlwaysAnjieAndGunena

Gunena, Jul 8, 2024 18
Aaron
Hanging discos!
Aaron, on June 24, 2024 at 5:32 PM

I am attempting to DIY most florals or supplement with a dried flower source like Hidden Botanics or Sola. My fiance and I would LOVE to save money by doing this ourselves, but we also want to hang...

Rowan, Jul 1, 2024 1 302
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Have gorgeous faux flowers for wedding
Wendy, on June 24, 2024 at 5:22 PM

Havethe arch and flower arrangements, plus extra flowers

Skylar, Jun 25, 2024 1 76
Emily
Dinner Ideas
Emily, on May 13, 2024 at 3:55 PM

We are getting married in August at a farm type venue, so we’ll be inside and outside. It’s going to be a really small wedding with just family and close friends (under 50 people). Looking at doing a...

finallyforever24, Jun 25, 2024 8 963 1
Mrs. Noratel
Dying Sola Flowers...
Mrs. Noratel, on January 19, 2014 at 9:38 PM

So tonight we began our quest on dying our own sola flowers. Once we got the hang of it, it became pretty easy and things moved at a good pace. Tonight we did all the pinks, with the exception we have...

Trisha, Jun 18, 2024 24 8,150 2
Mandi
Program fan people, what type of glue did you use?
Mandi, on June 22, 2017 at 5:18 PM

We are having a wedding "crafting party" this weekend and I am torn on what glue to use for 110 lb card stock. My card making friend said glue sticks would be fine, but other sites say NO glue sticks....

Jennifer, Jun 12, 2024 11 6,064
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