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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 Fae Court/forest Themed Wedding Decorations
Kayla, on April 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Hello! I'm looking for some DIY decoration ideas for my Fae Court/Forest Themed Wedding reception. There are spots to hang stuff above tables at the venue as well so I can also create some hanging...

Lisa, May 6, 2024 1 413
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Stressed
Nora, on May 3, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Starting to feel a little bit anxious about the whole thing. I am trying to not get overwhelmed by everything. My fiance is relaxed and comforting me.

Nora, May 4, 2024 2 288 2
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helpers at wedding
Karen, on March 20, 2015 at 10:35 PM

Who do you actually need to help at the wedding and reception? Do you need Host and hostess? Someone at guest book,gift carriers,waitresses, food servers when you are cooking food yourself and not...

Michelle, May 3, 2024 35 5,923 1
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diy Projects for Mother in Law
Hannah, on May 2, 2024 at 6:08 AM

My future MIL is looking to help with any craft projects we’re doing for our wedding but we aren’t currently planning on doing much DIYing. There isn’t anything else I can delegate to her and I want...

CM, May 2, 2024 4 580
Gracie
Stationary
Gracie, on February 12, 2024 at 9:53 PM

Where is the best and cheapest place to get invitations and Save The Dates?

Sally, May 1, 2024 17 906
Jennifer
How did you preserve your bouquet?
Jennifer, on November 15, 2011 at 10:11 AM

What is the best way to preserve the bouquet? I was married Friday and I am headed for my honeymoon tomorrow (YAY!!!!). Right now it's in my vegetable crisper in the fridge. (I know, I'm super...

Michelle, Apr 26, 2024 14 6,767
Julia
Music for Ceremony & Reception
Julia, on April 9, 2024 at 10:14 PM

Hello! We have a very small budget for our wedding as we’re just starting out in life! Because of this, we’re not hiring a DJ but are planning to use a church member who’s offered to hit play and etc...

Amber, Apr 23, 2024 4 732 2
FutureMrsDudley
Writing straight on save the date envelopes?
FutureMrsDudley, on November 10, 2013 at 8:47 PM

Hi, ladies, I'm having a hard time being able to write straight on the envelopes for my save the date envelopes. I want something inexpensive and if I can hand address them, I'd love to. Problem being...

Daffur, Apr 21, 2024 12 8,569
Kim
Anyone else making their bouquets out of silk flower's?
Kim, on February 19, 2011 at 8:53 PM

I am making my bouquets out of silk flower's and I am running into the issue of the stems being so skinny it doesn't give the "thick" look. Anyone know how to fix this??

Sami, Apr 21, 2024 27 3,834 1
When to buy fake bouquets?
, on December 26, 2020 at 2:14 PM

Faux flowers!! Our wedding is June 2022 and the faux bouquet company I love is having a sale! Is it too early to buy them? A lot of people are saying it’s not too early but I worry about them being...

Theresa, Apr 20, 2024 25 2,002 1
Brianna
My dream wedding with a dirt cheep budget tips:
Brianna, on February 21, 2024 at 12:56 AM

Here are 10 things I'm doing that you may have not heard of before 1) Buy a white formal dress, not a wedding dress. Shop for a white bridesmaid dress or white prom dress2) Don't serve a meal....

Tina, Apr 17, 2024 33 2,257 3
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diy Video Booth Guestbook
Meghan, on January 11, 2018 at 9:17 AM

Hey all! I’m super interested in creating a video booth for guests to leave short video messages for us. I think this will be a lot more fun than a traditional guestbook. I’ve been thinking of using...

Linda, Apr 16, 2024 12 14,395 4
Kristen
Need ideas to reserve seats for ceremony
Kristen, on August 16, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Hey ladies, We are not having ushers, and I want to make sure that the front rows of seats are reserved for family members and readers. I think most people will know this, but just in case. I don't...

Deanna, Apr 10, 2024 5 1,533
Valerie
Bad handwriting but want hand-written escort/place cards? Idea!
Valerie, on April 3, 2023 at 12:54 PM

I have seen quite a few legacy posts floating around about those with bad hand-writing (like myself) who don't have the budget to hire a calligrapher or don't want to get them printed. What I did was...

HvR, Apr 3, 2024 7 2,013
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Arbor/wedding arch
Hannah, on April 2, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Really trying to diy this. Can anyone recommend someone i can rent an arch from? If not i think fb marketplace might be where i end up

Michelle, Apr 2, 2024 1 533
Diana
Making my own invitations!!
Diana, on March 23, 2024 at 9:55 AM

Hi everybody! I’m getting married in October and I’ve decided to make my own invitations, save the date, thank you cards and name cards. For the save the date we went the cheaper route and bought the...

Skylar, Apr 1, 2024 2 550 1
Tiffany
String Lights!!
Tiffany, on March 17, 2014 at 10:34 AM

I found this online last night : http://www.koyalwholesale.com/p18060/bridal-lights-100-super-bright-lights.html Has anyone found any other deals? Do you think this would be worth the buy? Do you have...

Onesteptimers, Mar 24, 2024 7 4,269
Bryána
Wrist Corsage
Bryána, on March 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Hello! I plan on doing a few DIYs for our wedding. One of those DIYs are wrist corsages for my mom and his mom. I'll be using artificial flowers for this but what I'm trying to figure out is what is...

Helen, Mar 21, 2024 7 2,307
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Cans of pop to serve
Amanda, on January 15, 2017 at 9:00 AM

Estimating 200 people for 4/5hr reception in September. Not sure how many cans of soda/water to estimate per person. We may be adding lemonade but not sure. Not doing alcohol. Any suggestions?

Brooke, Mar 13, 2024 76 21,813 2
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Vows?!
Lauren, on October 23, 2017 at 11:03 PM

So....I get married in 12 days and just decided that I don't like our vows I had originally decided on haha. Apparently I enjoy making myself miserable lol anyways.......where can I find outlines or...

Sarah, Mar 7, 2024 12 1,291
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