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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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Lighting for an Outdoor Wedding at Night?
Katie, on December 15, 2016 at 11:26 AM

Just curious what kind of solutions you ladies can think of for an outdoor wedding in a rural location at night. I don't want to use super loud generators too close to where the ceremony is but I just...

Rebecca, Oct 12, 2017 20 995
Erika
DIY mirror seating chart
Erika, on October 8, 2017 at 9:08 AM

I haven't been active on here for quite some time. I wanted to share my DIY seating chart with you! Im pretty pleased with how this turned out! I still need to define some of the lettering. Any...

Ashley, Oct 11, 2017 33 625
Rachel
Cricut-is it worth it?
Rachel, on October 9, 2017 at 1:54 PM

I have been thinking in investing in a Cricut for my DIY projects for Save the Dates, invites, place cards, gifts, etc. I like crafting, but I'm not necessarily the best at it, so my questions are:...

BecomingMrsOz, Oct 10, 2017 25 10,075
Amanda
Escort card printing?
Amanda, on October 9, 2017 at 12:01 PM

Hey all; I decided to buy and download templates from Etsy for the escort cards. I want them to look nice so I was wondering where I should go to print them? Staples? Any one do this? Thanks!

Constance, Oct 9, 2017 5 270
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 1,266 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 1,329
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 19 220
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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 14 387 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 1,722 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 3,789
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 6 280
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 9,243
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 1,057
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 2,442
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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 1,241
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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 1,761
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 25 877 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 3 258
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