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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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Michelle
DIY Sweetheart Table Backdrop
Michelle, on September 28, 2017 at 10:13 PM

I finished testing out my sweetheart table backdrop and thought I'd share. I want a little sparkle behind us since we're in a hotel ballroom. I considered making a frame from PVC pipes, which would...

Michelle, Oct 9, 2017 36 1,265 3
swfan2016
Boudoir Photo Book Layout??
swfan2016, on October 7, 2017 at 1:46 AM

I'm working on my boudoir photobook for my fiance. I have about (80) images and am trying to figure out if I should place them consecutively or just have different images on every page. I started...

swfan2016, Oct 9, 2017 5 1,327
Waychox3
Black Friday wedding deals?
Waychox3, on November 18, 2015 at 1:42 AM

Have any of you lovely ladies used black Friday for deals on items for the wedding? or are you planning to? If you have/are what stores were worth going to? Just trying to save a little extra...

colline, Oct 9, 2017 19 219
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Wedding Bouquet Shadow Box
Auburn, on October 6, 2017 at 4:40 PM

I got married a couple weeks ago and have been preserving my bouquet to put in a shadow box. I've dried out my flowers and have the bouquet arranged how I want it. Was wondering if anyone has done...

Angel, Oct 6, 2017 2 197
Aly
Greenery for centerpieces
Aly, on September 25, 2017 at 1:27 PM

Rec needed: best place to buy faux greenery for centerpieces on a budget? Thanks!

Ola David, Oct 5, 2017 14 386 1
Monica
Did you do a separate box on RSVP for # of guests attending?
Monica, on October 4, 2017 at 12:38 PM

On the RSVP card we are doing a "We reserved ___ seats in your honor" at the top because my family is easily confused (not even joking) and I can see half of them not reading the label on the envelope...

Sara&L, Oct 5, 2017 8 1,254
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Mix Tape Wedding Favors?
Jessica, on October 3, 2017 at 12:19 PM

I found the idea to make a wedding mix CD as a favor on pinterest, and it really stood out to me. My fiance and I love a wide variety of music, and are both at least somewhat musically inclined. Many...

Bulbasaur, Oct 4, 2017 24 1,714 1
VC
Creating Your Own Wedding Album - best Websites?
VC, on June 22, 2017 at 8:32 AM

I thought I was bumping up an old thread but it's not showing up. I am looking into websites to create our own wedding album. So far I am down to Adoramapix and Nations Photo Lab. The software is...

John Pao, Oct 4, 2017 26 3,788
JLD
Artificial flowers: baby's breath
JLD, on October 2, 2017 at 3:22 PM

After research, I have decided to do artificial silk flowers for my wedding. All have been reasonably priced that I plan on purchasing from either Amazon or Afloral. However, the bulk of what I am...

An Actual Human, Oct 2, 2017 6 277
Paige
Paint Pens or Sharpies for Wood Guest Book
Paige, on October 2, 2017 at 1:55 PM

We are having people sign the wooden sign my Fiance proposed with! I thought this would be a fun "guest book" we could actually hang and use. I can't decide if I should get regular sharpies or the oil...

mataDC, Oct 2, 2017 10 9,222
FutureMrsONeill
Best stamping ink for envelopes?
FutureMrsONeill, on September 30, 2017 at 5:52 AM

I ordered a custom made, rubber address stamp on Etsy which I plan to use for my STDs, invites, and any outgoing mail in the future. However, I am unsure what ink pad to purchase. I would need one...

FutureMrsONeill, Sep 30, 2017 3 1,056
Tina
Baby's Breath Bouquet
Tina, on August 22, 2017 at 11:08 PM

Hi Guys! I'm thinking of DIY-ing Bridesmaids' bouquets with Baby's breath...Have any of you done it before? if so, about how many stems go into one bouquet? Thank you in advance for your help!!!!

Victoria, Sep 30, 2017 13 2,434
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2 ceremonies, 2 different states
Nandrea, on September 29, 2017 at 4:02 PM

I am freaking out a little inside... I am planning two ceremonies.. one I Florida where my FH and I live and the other in my home state of New York.. we both immediate family that can't travel long...

Nandrea, Sep 29, 2017 14 1,238
K
Wedding Hashtag Help!!!
KIM, on September 28, 2017 at 3:49 PM

Please Help I am so not good with being creative!!! Kim & Tim Moore 5/26/18 Rustic themed barn wedding! Thanks!!!

GardenParty18, Sep 28, 2017 7 1,760
Kim0423
DIY Sola Bouquets & Centerpieces - Step 1: Dying Process
Kim0423, on November 5, 2015 at 9:55 PM

I have been stuck on the idea of sola flowers for months. My flowers came in yesterday and I bought the paint to dye them. I did the mint flowers last night, and just finished the pink ones tonight (I...

Natalie, Sep 28, 2017 25 875 1
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Sola flower centerpieces?
Amanda, on August 14, 2017 at 1:43 AM

I am thinking of doing DIY sola flower centerpieces, does anyone who has done these before have any tips? My wedding colors are navy blue and pink so I was thinking of having pink and white flower...

Natalie, Sep 28, 2017 3 257
K
Bar Essentials if you have to provide your own alcohol for Wedding Venue
Kelli, on September 28, 2017 at 11:30 AM

Hi! Our reception is at a Winery in a barn and we have to provide our own alcohol. My family and friends as well as my fiancé family and friends are BIG BIG drinkers, we are expecting about 250...

Ginggotthering, Sep 28, 2017 9 1,941
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Making your own aisle runner
Erin, on September 26, 2017 at 8:56 PM

So I am planning on making my own burlap aisle runner. I was going to add some stencil work down the middle and adding lace and ribbon on the outside. My question is do you need to put anything on the...

Michael V, Sep 27, 2017 4 258
MrsVoegs17
Using Cricut to write escort cards - need help!
MrsVoegs17, on September 26, 2017 at 12:27 PM

Has anyone used their Cricut to write on pre-cut escort cards? I made a template of my cards so I knew where on the mat my text needed to go, but when I delete the square shapes, even after attaching...

Blair Waldorf, Sep 26, 2017 6 1,992
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Wood slab Preservative
Darlene, on September 24, 2017 at 5:18 PM

I need some help figuring out what preservative to use for the wood slabs I will be using for my centerpieces. Anybody?

FutureBennis, Sep 25, 2017 6 1,992
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