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If you’re the hands-on type and want to give your wedding an extra personal touch, in here you'll find ideas, tips and tutorials to design and create your own wedding invitations, decorations and other details…

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Heidi
Guest gifts and bridemaids
Heidi, On November 15, 2024 at 15:46

What is the best diy gift to give to the guest who coming and what is the best diy for a bridmaids to ask them

Heidi, friday 15-Nov-24 3
Jennifer
Flameless candles - need suggestions please!
Jennifer, On November 24, 2017 at 12:28

Hi everyone =) We are looking for suggestions for realistic looking flameless candles (tea lights or votives) for some candle handles for our centerpieces. The ones we currently have are too yellow...

Dasha, friday 8-Nov-24 10 171
The Magoks
Seating Chart
The Magoks, On October 15, 2024 at 09:30

Hi everyone, Looking to make my own seating chart for 18 tables of 8 and would love some ideas or inspiration pictures!! I was going to get a 6 foot sign but want to see if there were cuter (also...

The Magoks, friday 18-Oct-24 2 50
Tegan
Centre Pieces - a big overtaking
Tegan, On October 11, 2024 at 11:10

I am a big houseplant gal. (a bit on the crazy side) but when I got engaged, I decided to take on the centerpieces as my project for the next 1.5 years. We are now half way there and I've made lots of...

Amanda, wednesday 16-Oct-24 1 35
Morgan
diy Flowers
Morgan, On May 22, 2024 at 16:04

I made my own bouquets! I’m so proud of the way they turned out! 😍 I saved money making them myself rather than buying premade arrangements or buying real flowers!

The Magoks, tuesday 15-Oct-24 12 226 3
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Wedding cracker favours
Helga, On October 5, 2024 at 21:42

Hello! I've been pondering the idea of favours. And I have been leaning toward diy-ing christmas crackers for our guests, the ones you snap open and it has trinkets inside. It seems like something a...

Helga, saturday 5-Oct-24 15
Donna-Jean
Wedding Signage sizes
Donna-Jean, On March 25, 2024 at 08:22

I’m just curious what everyone is doing for wedding signage. I’m making a lot of my own and just wanted to know what size everyone went with for their Guestbook sign, cards/gift sign, etc… 8.5x11?...

Tony, saturday 5-Oct-24 11 485
Lora
Wedding gifts
Lora, On September 26, 2024 at 12:19

What are the best DIY gifts to give wedding guests and bridal party when you are looking at keeping your costs down?

Lora, thursday 26-Sep-24 9
Leah
diy Harry Potter Wedding Invitations
Leah, On June 25, 2018 at 12:17

Since you all seemed to like our DIY STDs so much, I thought it was time to share the DIY invitations we did. Although these were, DIY, they were not cheap to make I used a fabulous template from...

Kyara, wednesday 21-Aug-24 29 9,319 3
Lynne
Anyone else making their wedding invitations?
Lynne, On October 21, 2019 at 15:43

I'm in the process of making my wedding invitation cards and I'm curious to know if I'm the only crazy person on this board. 🤪 Has anyone else decided to make their invitations?

Clark, thursday 1-Aug-24 28 499
Roberta
Tips for fake flowers and decor
Roberta, On July 10, 2024 at 00:19

Hello everyone where do you guys got your fake flowers? And your decor?

Amanda, wednesday 10-Jul-24 1 23
Jessica
Wedding Favours
Jessica, On May 11, 2020 at 20:29

Hey Guys, I’m trying to figure out what to do for wedding favours that isn’t super expensive.. Can you please help?

Lexy, wednesday 10-Jul-24 25 451
Cassandra
diy Bouquets
Cassandra, On June 26, 2024 at 09:59

Hello everyone!! I have decided to do all of the bouquets with faux flowers and create them myself. Now i am not a very creative person so i am having a hard time visualizing what would look good...

Amanda, friday 28-Jun-24 3 51
Megan K
Wedding Favors
Megan K, On April 24, 2024 at 21:19

How much should I be spending per person on my wedding favours? Is it better to pick one thing or have "loot bags"?

CASSEY, saturday 15-Jun-24 2 88
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Centre Pieces
Julia, On April 13, 2024 at 21:06

Future 2025 bride here, hoping to find inspos for diy centre pieces. we have chosen on going with a burgundy colour. Wedding is next fall. Help! Thanks in advance!

Kate, monday 6-May-24 2 53
Chanel
Dyeing veil ivory at home (easy!!)
Chanel, On March 30, 2020 at 16:21

Hi everyone! I was in a panic to find the right veil for my gown since everything has closed due to Coronavirus, but I’m also aware the our wedding in July might be postponed because of this virus...

La Ren, wednesday 24-Apr-24 19 5,442
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Wedding diy what did you make yourself for the big day?
Carine, On August 29, 2023 at 08:33

I did my signs, and I also saved money and got my mother-in-law to make me a sweater scarf because I know I will be freezing when the sun goes down. My bouquets were made by someone who just does silk...

Nelly, sunday 14-Apr-24 5 69
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Centrepiece opinions please
Christine, On January 10, 2024 at 09:15

My wedding isn’t for a little while (2027 haha), but I’m trying to wrap my head around guest table centrepieces. Our colours are plum, wisteria and sage green. We’re going to have 8 guest tables....

Ashley, wednesday 10-Apr-24 2 77
Emily
Wood Signs
Emily, On March 2, 2020 at 20:38

I got this lovely giant cut up today by the most sweet gentleman at Home Depot today 🔨. The price cost about ~29$ and I will get at least 11 signs out of it 🙌 I plan to use this new babywipe +...

Seth, monday 4-Mar-24 14 198
Julie
diy flowers - real or fake?
Julie, On August 6, 2022 at 11:54

Debating if I should make an attempt at DIY boutenieres and corsage. Faux or real flowers? Wondering what some of you ladies decided on?

Marcella, tuesday 6-Feb-24 16 259
Karen
Water bottle labels
Karen, On January 21, 2024 at 11:07

We are planning an outdoor wedding mid July. Water is essential for everyone, including ourselves. I just found cute water bottle labels that I could attach onto plastic water bottles. Do you think...

Amanda, sunday 21-Jan-24 1 56 2
Sara
Wedding organisation suggestions
Sara, On December 27, 2023 at 12:48

Ideas, tips and suggestions are welcome.

Sara, wednesday 27-Dec-23 20
Aditi
Wedding Arch - diy
Aditi, On October 14, 2023 at 01:53

Hello, I am wondering how I can do a DIY wedding arch with flowers. Should I do real or artificial/silk flowers for the arch? Our ceremony will be in a garden with flowers around so not sure if the...

Oliver, friday 22-Dec-23 4 127
L
Minted Invites and duties
Leticia, On November 13, 2023 at 18:10

Hi Everyone, I have been trying to get some nice quality invites on a budget and keep hearing great things about minted, however, I’m worried about paying duties. Does anyone have experience with this...

Hank, thursday 16-Nov-23 1 51
K
Pillar Vases
Kaitlyn, On November 1, 2023 at 22:58

Wondering for any ideas about cheaper/bulk pillar candles… Specifically, for anyone who has quoted vases from dollarama, dollar tree, Walmart, etc

Jessica, sunday 12-Nov-23 43
K
Terrarium Centrepieces Inspirations?
Kizzy, On October 22, 2023 at 01:43

Has anyone used glass terrariums as a wedding reception centrepiece before? And how were they decorated on the table? Looking for practical inspirational ideas.

Kizzy, tuesday 31-Oct-23 2 40
Jaime
Kids goodie bags
Jaime, On January 14, 2023 at 18:47

Hi everyone, I want to make the kid's goodie bags to keep them occupied during dinner. Has anyone else made these, and if so, what did you include? Thanks Jaime

Matilda, sunday 8-Oct-23 11 180
Mackenzie
Centerpiece Design
Mackenzie, On October 2, 2023 at 11:59

Hey friends! I'm a very visual person (with no artistic ability) so designing centerpieces has been tough. I'm wondering if anyone has stumbled across any online centerpiece design software they...

Brittany, tuesday 3-Oct-23 1 51
Anna
Reception decor
Anna, On September 16, 2023 at 22:44

Hi everyone ! I’m having my reception at a banquet hall. I’ve been looking into different DIY decor ideas but am not sure what to have at the reception lobby ? I’m doing a seating chart but I’ve seen...

Julie, tuesday 26-Sep-23 5 106 1
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Wedding signs, did you buy or Diy?
Carine, On August 1, 2023 at 08:36

Hey brides and Grooms, for your wedding did you make your signs or order them? I made my Welcome sign, my specialty drink sign, guest book sign, all by using the cricut and my 30-40% Michaels coupons....

Carine, tuesday 5-Sep-23 37 417 3
Faith
diy !!! Pampas Grass
Faith, On July 28, 2022 at 20:38

Where did you guys find the cheapest florists? I feel like going around the block and finding Pampas and asking to trim some lol.......

Pampas, monday 4-Sep-23 6 153
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How to Cover This Mirror?
Megan, On August 28, 2023 at 23:56

Hey Everyone! So, my venue has a 3ft tall mirror that runs the length of one wall - the same wall that the ceremony and first dance will be against! The photographer has said that he can work with the...

Megan, tuesday 29-Aug-23 5 129

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