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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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Victoria
Potted flowers/plants as centerpieces?
Victoria, on May 4, 2017 at 7:47 PM

I am not a DIY person, but I hate the thought of paying way too much for flowers that are going to just wilt and die. Mom has nixed the idea of fake flowers. My thought was: It can't be too hard to...

Jess, May 16, 2017 21 17,701 2
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Self-serve Alcohol vs Hiring Bartending
Tara, on May 15, 2017 at 1:37 PM

I am feeling torn between if we should have self-serve alcohol or paying extra to hire someone to come in and serve. The company we are looking at to serve as insurance. I have read a lot about...

Mrs. Sitz, May 15, 2017 33 191
Future Mrs. Wioncek!
Cricut Machine... worth it??
Future Mrs. Wioncek!, on May 11, 2017 at 12:20 AM

Seriously considering purchasing a Cricut machine! Who has experience with them? Pros? Cons? TYIA!!!

Happily EverRodrigUS, May 13, 2017 59 1,393
Nicoletta
Just want to share my DIY Sweetheart table floral runner!
Nicoletta, on December 14, 2014 at 11:12 PM

This is my DIY floral runner I took about a week to make shown on a table outside the place we will be using for our venue next month. Just want to share it with everyone. I got my inspiration from...

marsha, May 12, 2017 30 374
ErleneJ
Show me your Table Seating Charts and DIY Table Numbers
ErleneJ, on May 10, 2017 at 11:22 AM

Hi! Please show me your table seating charts or however else you plan to display these at your wedding. Trying to decide what way is best and am open to DIYing. Thanks!

Lynnie, May 11, 2017 19 193
ALSpit
Avery Clear Labels for Addressing
ALSpit, on May 10, 2017 at 3:46 PM

Is anyone else designing their own address labels through avery.com for the invites and the RSVPs? I would love to see examples! How will you be addressing for your own address? For instance, I liked...

Rachael, May 10, 2017 11 1,138
Laura
Printing Services with Pearl Shimmer Cardstock
Laura, on May 10, 2017 at 10:37 AM

I bought several PDF files off of Etsy to sent to a printer for my wedding. For example, wedding table numbers, large seating chart poster, programs, etc. They are all part of a corresponding set. My...

MissGtoMrsG, May 10, 2017 3 674
bitbit
Reception Clean Up?
bitbit, on May 7, 2017 at 4:31 PM

For those of you with a more DIY space, what are you doing about cleaning up after the reception? I'm having a hard time finding a company in my area that specializes in post-event/wedding clean up....

Amanda, May 9, 2017 35 2,748
GummyBearSTL
Review my invitations (round 2) plus comma question
GummyBearSTL, on May 9, 2017 at 2:08 PM

Hi all, I had to change my name, but anyway, I'm not doing inner envelopes and the outer envelopes only have names of parents (with children invited), and names of a single guest (with plus one...

GummyBearSTL, May 9, 2017 15 1,023
jayrenee
Custom wedding app
jayrenee, on May 9, 2017 at 11:55 AM

Does anyone recommend good custom guest apps?

Mrs Abbey, May 9, 2017 5 699
Aimee
Has anyone used The Bouqs Co and did DIY flowers?
Aimee, on May 7, 2017 at 9:34 PM

Just wondering if anyone has used The Bouqs Co. for their florist and if they used the DIY collection to make their own bouquets/centerpieces. If so- what are your experiences/ thoughts/ pics??

ET, May 9, 2017 11 1,377
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Can't afford food, need to figure out reception time
Angela, on May 5, 2017 at 8:58 AM

Well, my tiny budget of $600 seemed reasonable. It was just going to be a cake and punch sort of thing. Then the family members were added up. And he threw some friends in the mix. 80 people...

TheWeddingTruthTelle, May 8, 2017 131 833
Kendra
Ribbon Backdrop
Kendra, on May 7, 2017 at 6:28 PM

So I left some DIYs til the last minute...I'd like to make a ribbon backdrop for our ceremony (see pic). Has anyone done this? Any dos, don'ts, tips, or tricks?

Chelsealeigh218, May 7, 2017 12 88
JLD
Bridesmaid/MOH proposal
JLD, on May 4, 2017 at 10:22 AM

How did you ask your bridesmaids/MOH(s) to be in your wedding? Looking for a creative way to ask. I have a few Pinterest ideas, but want to know what has worked for others. Thanks!

Karen, May 5, 2017 29 310
Amanda
Cigar Bar
Amanda, on May 5, 2017 at 2:35 PM

Sorry if someone recently posted about this but I'm on mobile and can't search. I'm trying to create a DIY cigar bar for my FH at our wedding. I want it to be a surprise so I can't exactly ask his...

Amanda, May 5, 2017 11 1,637
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Where are you printing menus, signs, programs, etc?
Mara , on May 3, 2017 at 7:08 PM

I want to avoid printing these myself. Where can I have these printed? Any ideas?

Mrs. Knolle, May 3, 2017 13 1,252
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Covering tent poles
carley, on May 3, 2017 at 5:21 PM

Does anyone know how to cover tent poles without hiring a company to do it? What fabric would you use and how would you do it? Just wrap it around or what?

muriel, May 3, 2017 3 3,308
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Hiring staff for diy wedding. Bartenders and bussers
Cassandra, on May 3, 2017 at 4:40 PM

In the very early stages of wedding planning, looking for advice or personal referrals to bartenders and bussers for a wedding next fall in Chesterfield Missouri. We think we will have about 250...

FMR2018, May 3, 2017 11 1,349
Cali
Addressing Envelopes
Cali, on May 1, 2017 at 4:49 PM

Hi! How is everyone addressing their envelopes? Are you getting them printed directly on the envelope, handwriting yourself, using labels?! I'm not sure what the best way is!

PBiazinha, May 2, 2017 40 294
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Help!!!! Need help with covering ugly lights!!!
Michelle, on May 1, 2017 at 2:32 PM

I had to settle for rustic banquet hall when I really wanted elegant. I have a few ideas to hide the walls, but I'm stumped on these ugly lights. I need something that will hang down roughly 16" from...

Mrs.HeThinksI'mBossy, May 2, 2017 13 1,391
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