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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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Long Distance Bride
Dyeing or painting a wedding dress
Long Distance Bride, on August 16, 2016 at 10:33 PM

Hi all! I'd like to dye or hand paint my wedding dress for the big day. I found a great "blank canvas" for next to nothing(not terribly concerned if it doesn't turn out- I have back up options), and...

Will & Tiara, Feb 23, 2018 49 7,239
NinjaBride
diy sola flowers
NinjaBride, on February 22, 2018 at 10:27 PM

Anyone who has DIYed your sola flower bouquets/ centerpieces how many flowers did you order? I ordered what I thought was a lot (200) just to get an idea of what I’d be working with but doesn’t seem...

Lynnie, Feb 23, 2018 1 973
Casey
Guest Book Alternative - Christmas theme!
Casey, on February 22, 2018 at 7:43 PM

Hey everyone, I had what I think is a really cool idea and I wanted to share it/get some opinions on how to make it a better idea! I was looking for an alternative to a guest book and wanted something...

earias, Feb 23, 2018 20 948
xRApril
Flower petals for flower girl
xRApril, on February 18, 2018 at 3:03 AM

I just want to make a suggestion for brides that want to save money on fake flower petals for the flower girl, or any DIY decor! Check out the clearance Valentine’s section at stores! I was able to...

Erica, Feb 21, 2018 11 477
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Community Center
Norma, on February 20, 2018 at 10:11 PM

Has anyone rented a community center and had their wedding there? How well did it go?

Sally, Feb 21, 2018 11 1,894
Madelaine
Real vs. Fake Pros and Cons
Madelaine, on February 17, 2018 at 2:07 PM

I'm trying to decide on my wedding flowers. Ladies, can you help me decide the pros and cons of real and fake flowers? Thanks! Which did YOU go with? Any regrets? Real Bouquet Fake Bouquet

Eva, Feb 20, 2018 43 2,694
Katie
Where to find the cheapest tulle...bolt vs spool
Katie , on April 25, 2013 at 12:06 AM

I have to make 4 tutu's for my flower girls and jrMoh(daughter) for my wedding. Simple task, minus locating the tulle! I need Ivory, Light Pink and Old Willow (or sage/olive) in at least 200 yds each....

Sadie, Feb 20, 2018 18 3,815
Callie
Bridesmaid Gift Ideas/etiquette
Callie, on February 8, 2018 at 1:32 PM

Hi all! I am browsing for ideas on decent bridesmaid gift ideas. Our wedding is out of state for all except for 1 of my 5 bridesmaids, so most will have to fly or drive to the wedding, plus spend...

younglady, Feb 18, 2018 18 1,221
Elizabeth
Ribbon aisle marker for an outdoor wedding?
Elizabeth, on February 18, 2018 at 1:12 PM

Our wedding is at a venue that has this adorable little garden out front that you can do the ceremony in if you like. We love it so, so much. We're trying to keep the decor on the simple side, so we...

Xandria, Feb 18, 2018 6 274
Taylor
How much ribbon for bouquets
Taylor, on February 15, 2018 at 12:46 PM

I plan on making my bouquets and am wondering how much ribbon I'll need to purchase to wrap the handles. I'll have 4 bouquets total. How much have others used? Thanks!

Will & Tiara, Feb 17, 2018 3 6,870
Jennifer
Diy- Decorated 2 Cheap ebay veils
Jennifer, on February 15, 2018 at 6:00 PM

I bought some cheap veils on eBay and decorated them. I don’t really like how they came out...I think they might be a little too much. Maybe I need to be a little less heavy handed with the Mica...

Will & Tiara, Feb 16, 2018 7 590 1
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Donuts idea
Camri, on February 15, 2018 at 8:13 PM

The FH is taken with the donuts idea with a big donut that we cut as "cake" just for us. I am becoming more taken with it the more I scroll through some of the donut ideas I really LOVE the Holy...

Will & Tiara, Feb 16, 2018 21 619
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Sorority Sisters: NPHC ladies especially
AB, on February 10, 2012 at 4:37 AM

I'm a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and I love it, but regardless of what sorority you are in how are you going to incorporate it into your wedding?

FutureMrsW, Feb 15, 2018 12 1,001
MaroneyintheMaking
Forgot to wrap the cake - is it ruined?
MaroneyintheMaking, on February 11, 2018 at 9:25 PM

Sooooo, after the wedding I simply placed the top tier of our wedding cake into the freezer in a cardboard cake box. Didn’t wrap it or anything, didn’t know I was supposed to. Is it worth even...

caitlin, Feb 15, 2018 17 2,696
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Am i ordering way too many flowers.
Jo, on February 13, 2018 at 3:01 AM

Ok, so I've got a list of floral arrangements that I need (I'm DIYing all of them with some serious help from family) 16 table centerpieces, bridal bouquet, 3 bridesmaid bouquets, 4 boutonnieres, 1...

Jo, Feb 13, 2018 5 301
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Key seating Chart
Michelle, on February 13, 2018 at 10:23 AM

Hey guys! So we decided to use skeleton keys as the seating chart. I ordered the bottle opener keys on Amazon. But I don't have the best hand writing so I'm trying to find the best way I could have...

Erica, Feb 13, 2018 5 1,654 1
**Soon to be bride**
last question about jello shot (promise)
**Soon to be bride**, on April 4, 2011 at 11:42 PM

Ok last questions! 1) Im planning to make about 100-200 jello shots...this is going to take some time. Will they go bad if I make them 2 days in advance/ 2) If I do make them in advance do I have to...

PBiazinha, Feb 13, 2018 10 5,854
Kimberly
Diy: Garland/fireplace Decor Help
Kimberly, on February 11, 2018 at 10:15 AM

I've never done any DIY florals before, so I need some advice for creating a garland. We have a beast of a fireplace as the backdrop for our ceremony and our table at the reception. The mantle sits 9'...

Kimberly, Feb 12, 2018 6 380
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Skull bouquets
Shelly , on February 6, 2018 at 11:25 AM

My wedding is a little off beat from the white wedding, hence, I have had to make everything it. I’m making skull bouquets for my bridesmaids, whatcha think? Not quite finished, with the nose, and...

beccaewert, Feb 12, 2018 29 532
Carol
Creative Brides: pusheen cake topper help!
Carol, on February 10, 2018 at 10:25 PM

Hey ladies! My FH and I have something very special for us and would love to add cute little Pusheens onto our wedding cake! Pusheen is a cartoon fat cat that we love to send to each other- it’s very...

ap2al, Feb 11, 2018 9 418
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