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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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Jennifer
Jam Jar Gifts
Jennifer, On May 4, 2019 at 20:50

Visiting with my MOH (who is also amazingly crafty) and we finished decorating the jars of jam we are giving away at the wedding.

Sarah, friday 2-Aug-19 21 254
Blaze
diy Buffet
Blaze, On July 28, 2019 at 00:35

Does anyone have any experience doing a DIY buffet for dinner?

Becky, monday 29-Jul-19 5 90
Paige
Centrepiece help!
Paige, On July 23, 2019 at 11:41

Hi everyone! As I am planning my wedding, I have realized that I am one of the least creative people I know. My colours are Navy, grey neutrals, and greenery. I am stuck with what my centrepieces can...

Vinod, saturday 27-Jul-19 7 176
Emily
Bridesmaid gifts
Emily, On July 12, 2019 at 20:42

Ladies.. 21 days left and need ideas for bridesmaid gifts. thinking of like a "gift" basket idea just what to put in it

Miav, thursday 25-Jul-19 5 152
Kelly
diy progress!
Kelly, On July 22, 2019 at 16:33

Wanted to share some of my DIY progress over the past couple weeks! I finished up the menu board, welcome sign, seating display, and the card box. I just bought the gold letters from Michael's for the...

Vinod, thursday 25-Jul-19 19 231 1
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Diy decor or hire a professional?
Jessica, On May 3, 2019 at 00:09

Hey fellow brides! I’m just wondering what everyone is doing in terms of decor for their wedding. I’ve been diying/plan on diying a lot of the decor but am interested to know if others are also going...

Rayanne, saturday 20-Jul-19 24 708
Nicole
DIY Wedding Ideas
Nicole, On July 10, 2019 at 10:11

Hey guys! So we finally booked our date, but we’re planning our own wedding since we aren’t very religious people & don’t want the big fancy wedding. We’re sticking to a Fall Themed wedding, at a...

Kelly, friday 19-Jul-19 10 152
Tina
Homemade centrepiece
Tina, On July 10, 2019 at 23:08

I'm so excited by these! My FH is a welder and there were some off-cuts from work that were just going into trash, so he brought them home and showed me his wicked-awesome idea for centrepieces! He's...

Vinod, sunday 14-Jul-19 7 148
Kristy
pvc A-frame
Kristy, On June 14, 2019 at 08:16

I’m looking to make something like this. I want an A-frame arch made out of PVC then I’ll spray paint it. I can’t find any ideas that aren’t made from wood (I’m avoiding all things rustic and going...

Tina, wednesday 10-Jul-19 6 114
Becky
Homemade Centrepieces
Becky, On June 29, 2019 at 03:21

Hey all looking for some input on my centrepieces. This is my first proto type. Still need to figure out how to add some lighting into it. Thoughts?

Becky, tuesday 9-Jul-19 12 183
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Wedding flower help!
Sare, On July 7, 2019 at 17:59

Does anyone have any experience with any of the online OR in-city flower wholesalers? I'm DIYing my own wedding and I am so lost on where to get the flowers from at a decent price. My family members...

Sare, monday 8-Jul-19 4 99
Catherine
Diy flower arrangements
Catherine, On May 25, 2019 at 10:15

Fresh flowers are expensive, so I am tending towards doing my own bouquet, 3 small bridesmaid bouquets and 8 simple centerpieces. I found a wholesaler in my city whom i trust and would deliver the...

Sare, sunday 7-Jul-19 9 139
Allison
diy Invites success!
Allison, On July 3, 2019 at 13:52

The invitations I designed from scratch turned out amazing!! I couldn't find anything I really liked in a template so I designed by own using Adobe Illustrator. I think it's definitely a do-able DIY...

Allison, thursday 4-Jul-19 14 132
Cindy
Print guestbook
Cindy, On June 19, 2019 at 00:38

I ordered a print of the night sky on our wedding day for guests to sign. Where did you print your guestbook and what material should I choose?

Casey, tuesday 25-Jun-19 5 99
Jennifer
Seating chart
Jennifer, On June 10, 2019 at 21:20

Finally done!!! Pretty easy to do. Fiance made the frame custom because we couldn't find one premade that would accommodate the number of guests. The only unforeseen hiccup was that we needed to put a...

Donna, monday 24-Jun-19 20 820
Kaila
diy hanging bouquets shepherd hooks
Kaila, On June 19, 2019 at 11:00

wedding I cant seem to find any videos or websites to show how to make this..anyone know where I can find that? Or even wire instead of the string

Erin, friday 21-Jun-19 6 921
Kaila
Real Greenery
Kaila, On June 10, 2019 at 11:14

My idea My florist has told me she cannot get seeded eucalyptus for my greenery table runner. I am only using fresh greenery, silver dollar eucalyptus and parvifolia. What would you recommend I use in...

Cliodhna, friday 21-Jun-19 4 126
Kelly
diy progress
Kelly, On June 11, 2019 at 11:51

Just wanted to share some of my weekend projects. Its finally nice enough out to spray paint! I finished painting the large picture frame, which will be the seating chart, the small picture frame,...

Seleena, monday 17-Jun-19 14 171
Amelia
diy or Etsy?
Amelia, On May 8, 2019 at 09:15

Hello, I am planning on having a rustic wedding, and I love the idea of DIY. I did find many ideas on Esty, but see they always charge so much. I have heard from some that buying for etsy is worth it,...

Kelly, monday 17-Jun-19 12 174
Kaila
Help me make this!
Kaila, On June 12, 2019 at 09:48

I am looking to do this for my seating chart for my wedding. I am getting an ikea shelve and spray painting it gold.. I have glasses for wedding favors. Now I need to know how to do the sticks with...

Veronica, wednesday 12-Jun-19 4 121
Elizabeth
Online vs paper save the dates
Elizabeth, On June 10, 2019 at 18:29

Hey everyone, my fiancee and i have been jumping back and forth trying to decide if we want to do online or paper save the dates, we are on a tight budget and don't know if paper invites are worth the...

Lerissa, tuesday 11-Jun-19 10 185
Danika
diy Wedding Ceremony Backdrop/arch
Danika, On May 21, 2019 at 01:48

Hi there, I am looking to figure out an idea for our wedding ceremony backdrop/arch but I don't want those overdone arches that are all the trend right now. When I look at all these different photos...

Allison, monday 10-Jun-19 9 236
Janis
Crafty Shoe Help
Janis, On May 31, 2019 at 20:49

Hello my crafty couples! I need your help. I want to do a design at the bottom of my wedding shoes. My sister did blue rhinestones that said “I DO” on the bottom of her shoes when she got married. I...

Donna, saturday 8-Jun-19 11 150
Kaila
Wedding Signs
Kaila, On June 4, 2019 at 14:47

Has anyone printed signs and framed them? Did you use cardstock or just regular paper? Like this photo below

Monique, friday 7-Jun-19 13 255
Sarah
Invitations - Vistaprint? Michaels?
Sarah, On June 2, 2019 at 11:27

I thought I wanted to get our invitations from vistaprint, as well as the rsvp cards, accommodation cards etc but it’s a couple hundred dollars which I expected but now I’m thinking is it cheaper to...

Sarah, wednesday 5-Jun-19 12 232
Allison
Arbour Assistance
Allison, On May 27, 2019 at 18:29

Hey everyone, I had my vision set on an arbour made of 4 wooden/glass doors. Originally we were going to have our ceremony on the lawn, however we have moved it to the deck. The deck has two entry...

Allyson, thursday 30-May-19 8 131
Megan
Diy’s 💕💕
Megan, On May 16, 2019 at 19:24

Getting so excited for the big day! 64 days!! I love doing DIY’s, it’s so fun. Few more to do then we are done 💕

Tiffany, thursday 30-May-19 11 190
Megan
Hashtag
Megan, On May 23, 2019 at 14:03

Looking for a hashtag ... fahey marrying Mahaney helpppp

Sinéad, tuesday 28-May-19 2 87
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Floating candle centerpieces advice needed!
Grace, On May 21, 2019 at 03:26

Hi everyone! I’m thinking of putting together 3 hurricane vases with floating candles per table, and am wondering if any of you know how long it takes to set them up and take them down? We have...

Grace, monday 27-May-19 4 99
Sarah
Let’s talk tables
Sarah, On May 25, 2019 at 19:01

I’m curious how many tables everyone is using for buffet style food,plates,cups,cutlery,desserts and candy?I have a feeling I’m forgetting a few table cloths and don’t want to scramble to find the...

Stephanie, monday 27-May-19 2 89
Sarah
diy decor - when to start?
Sarah, On May 19, 2019 at 13:47

Our wedding isn’t until August 2020 but I already want to start getting stuff and putting things together. Am I too early? Lol. How far ahead did you guys start making your decor?

Amanda, friday 24-May-19 28 324
DarrLee
Two guest book ideas - destination & legal home wedding troubles
DarrLee, On May 21, 2019 at 13:18

Hi all! Would love your input. We're having a destination wedding, symbolic ceremony (yes, all our guests -only 20ppl- know) and we're doing an at home legal signing/reception a month and a half later...

DarrLee, friday 24-May-19 7 96

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