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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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Decor diy vs Rentals
Katherine, On November 22, 2019 at 08:09

I've heard mixed reviews on what is cheaper... DIY or rentals? We have a small guest list (approx. 50), so we won't be needing a lot of centerpieces. Our venue is also naturally gorgeous so we weren't...

Becky, monday 30-Dec-19 10 208
Emily
Cricut invitations
Emily, On December 29, 2019 at 17:43

Attempting to cut a sample of an invitation on my cricut - I just used paper I had laying around. Anyone else done this or doing it?! Tips or tricks?

Ashley, monday 30-Dec-19 9 130
Emily
Inspiration for cards box
Emily, On October 10, 2019 at 13:18

Hi all! Looking for some ideas for our card box. Something rustic, but still somewhat formal. Would love to DIY it, mostly because all the ones I have seen at stores are tacky (IMO)

Amanda, friday 27-Dec-19 13 153
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Silk Floral Centerpieces - Yay or Nay?
Msss, On December 7, 2019 at 19:49

Hello everyone, My fiancé and I were wondering what your take on silk floral centrepieces are. (We've created a sample and really like it but are unsure because every wedding we have ever gone to has...

Becky, friday 27-Dec-19 7 138
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Winter Wedding over Summer Wedding!!!
Nellie, On November 25, 2019 at 22:53

Hey, I am a bride-to-be and new to this forum. I'm not someone who certainly loves winter, but I am in love with the season for a wedding. Wouldn't it be great to have a wedding covered with snow all...

Nellie, thursday 26-Dec-19 11 184
Marla
Rustic-looking diy pieces for 'green Wedding'.
Marla, On December 9, 2019 at 10:52

So my wedding won't be for another couple of years, but I love crafting, and I was just looking into some ideas about what I can make for a 'Green Wedding'. I'll be taking my husband's last name and I...

Erin, saturday 14-Dec-19 7 131
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Black and White
Shannon, On December 9, 2019 at 15:54

Hello everyone, Im doing a b&w theme wedding and I was wondering if anyone out there has done a b&w wedding? Id love some idea for center pieces also. I do have pintrest boards started also....

Shannon, thursday 12-Dec-19 6 90
Jelena
Touching up gold charger plates
Jelena, On November 24, 2019 at 15:44

Hi all! I've bought some used gold charger plates to be used for my wedding but they have some scuffs on them. Has anyone tried touching them up before? Wondering what would work best. Any tips and...

Ashley, thursday 12-Dec-19 4 832
Julie-Ann
Flowers
Julie-Ann, On January 9, 2018 at 11:57

Has anyone ever used bunches direct to purchase bulk flowers? I’m having my bouquets made but I’d like to save some money and do my own flowers for the reception.

Pierre, wednesday 11-Dec-19 4 152
Jess
Wedding signs
Jess, On December 2, 2019 at 00:23

I am beyond excited about all of the projects coming up for the wedding. All of the decorations will be made by myself, so the to-do list is long! Over the last few weeks I have been working on...

Lina, wednesday 11-Dec-19 37 371
Kimberly
Seating chart paper
Kimberly, On December 2, 2019 at 21:14

So I’m planning on making a seating chart like the one below. All I can find is normal paper sized card stock from michaels. I was hoping to find pre cut so that all I have to do is print on them. If...

Cliodhna, tuesday 10-Dec-19 5 196
Emilyn
Making my own Wedding Cake
Emilyn, On December 5, 2019 at 21:35

Okay so everyone thinks I am crazy but I am really set on making my own wedding cake!!! I am thinking of just doing a small hand decorated one and then getting a sheet cake for everyone to have...

Rayanne, friday 6-Dec-19 7 111
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Favours
Amelia, On November 24, 2019 at 15:55

I’ve been putting together the jars for our tea and coffee favours over the last couple days. We’re banking on having about 90-95 guests and I currently have 60 jars (1.75” x 1.75” x 2.75”), each of...

Geneviève, friday 6-Dec-19 10 186
Tiffany
Centrepiece
Tiffany, On December 3, 2019 at 10:02

Working on my centrepieces but I feel like something is missing...suggestions?

Ashley, friday 6-Dec-19 16 269
Erin
Cricut inspiration!
Erin, On December 1, 2019 at 18:11

I just ordered my cricut and I am so excited! Can anyone help me with an online supplier for some blank materials? Also, Share what you've made for your wedding!

Emily, tuesday 3-Dec-19 7 127
Becky
Centrepieces
Becky, On October 25, 2019 at 01:24

I am currently working on my centrepieces for a rustic wedding and need some opinions on what’s missing / not working. Thoughts?

Bianca, monday 2-Dec-19 10 170
HauntedHeartBrides
Decorating/theme Ideas for a Friday the 13th Wedding
HauntedHeartBrides, On November 28, 2019 at 20:00

Hello! Our wedding is going to be October 13th of 2023- a Friday the 13th. We're having some difficulty figuring out what our theme should be without it being too "halloweenish". We were thinking...

HauntedHeartBrides, monday 2-Dec-19 21 653
Emily
Table numbers
Emily, On November 26, 2019 at 09:23

I’m trying to decide between these two table number formats. Our center pieces will have eucalyptus on a raw edge wood slat with 3 tier floating candles with baby’s breath in the water. The numbers...

Shannon, monday 2-Dec-19 18 128
Emily
Invite insecurities....
Emily, On November 28, 2019 at 21:45

I totally spaced on wanting to have my Save the Dates printed for this weekend (engagement party), so that we can save on postage with a good chunk of the guest list in attendance. I had to whip...

Allison, monday 2-Dec-19 17 141
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Can anyone id this font?
Vivian, On November 24, 2019 at 16:44

Hi everyone, I’m planing to DIY the welcome sign. I LOVE this board. Does anyone know what the font is? It looks like Memories but I’m not entirely sure. Thanks!

Vivian, friday 29-Nov-19 5 131
Jaime
Wooden Guest Board
Jaime, On November 25, 2019 at 14:56

Hello! Has anyone used a wooden guest board and sealed it yourself? I’m starting to panic a little! We had a beautiful piece of live edge wood burned for our wedding and now I’m not sure if I should...

Sinéad, friday 29-Nov-19 4 80
Emily
Another diy conquered
Emily, On November 24, 2019 at 20:45

Made this tonight for our reception! It will be surrounded by photos of loved ones who have passed on 💕 At the wedding it will have a nice big white candle behind it (not the small one haha)

Emily, thursday 28-Nov-19 12 154
Emily
Arch flowers
Emily, On November 23, 2019 at 08:02

Hi friends! Looking for inspo for our arch florals for our ceremony. We are looking to do it ourselves and save a bit of $$!Some info:-The arch is actually a hexagon-We have a more...

Ashley, thursday 28-Nov-19 7 102
Cliodhna
One or more DIY projects?
Cliodhna, On October 14, 2019 at 09:05

Are you and your fiancé(e) crafty? Do you plan on creating some of your own wedding decor, attire, etc. Are you tackling one or more DIY projects? Photo from Floratechnics in Bowmanville, Ontario...

Melissa, wednesday 27-Nov-19 31 231
Emily
Next diy project
Emily, On October 8, 2019 at 13:57

I need your help deciding my next DIY project for the wedding. Should I use this piece I have for a seating chart or a picture board of me and my FH with something cute like “with my whole heart for...

Emily, sunday 24-Nov-19 10 112
Danielle
What do you think of a "wedding stats" board?
Danielle, On November 7, 2019 at 12:57

So many of our guests either only know him or only know me. We couldn't possibly try to restrict it to people who know both of us because we both have friends and family that live far away. So I...

Caitlin, friday 22-Nov-19 22 205
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DIY Flowers! Faux or Real? Where did you get them?
Katelyn, On November 7, 2019 at 19:40

I am currently debating whether or not I want to tackle bouquets, has anyone done it? Did you use real or faux flowers and where did you get them? My biggest concern is I'm going to spend as much as I...

Katelyn, friday 22-Nov-19 12 187
Alexa
Using pallets for wedding decor?
Alexa, On May 31, 2018 at 14:49

Has anybody used old pallets for wedding decor? Looking for ideas, tips, advice, etc.

David, tuesday 19-Nov-19 8 151
Kenna
diy Bouquets- where did you get your artificial flowers?
Kenna, On November 10, 2019 at 20:26

I've been thinking of doing my own wedding bouquets and I think silk flowers will be best, especially since I like to plan FAR in advance (307 days to go!) and could buy them piece by piece over a...

Ashley, friday 15-Nov-19 5 172
Jillian
LED Candles
Jillian, On November 12, 2019 at 14:55

Anyone have luck finding a place that sells bulk LED candles? The tall ones. Everyplace I have researched has a set of that has 3 sizes, but there about $25+ each. We need about 100 of them I...

Ashley, friday 15-Nov-19 6 90
Joey
True or False - I've had to abandon an idea because it was going over time or budget
Joey, On April 22, 2019 at 08:50

Not all of our gorgeous ideas will make it to the wedding day. It's a fact of wedding planning (and life!) that we have limited time and money and sometimes things have to be cut in favor of other...

Geneviève, thursday 7-Nov-19 35 243
Sherrie
Have you used this site?
Sherrie, On November 3, 2019 at 15:34

Any one use efavourmart.com?

Ashley, tuesday 5-Nov-19 5 81

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