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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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Allison
DJ Cancellation
Allison, On April 5, 2019 at 10:41

Hey everyone! We are less than 3 months away and just discovered our DJ accidentally double booked us. He is more than willing to refund us the deposit and recommend another company however they are...

Allison, monday 8-Apr-19 9 187
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Is it realistic to make your own wedding cake ?
Miao Miao, On February 12, 2019 at 15:58

Hi Ladies, 1. Is it realistic to make your own wedding cake ? Did you make your own cake ? How much did it cost you to make ?How do you make it ? Store it ? Deliver it ? Where do you get the tools ?...

BunnyBride, saturday 6-Apr-19 23 919
Allison
diy Artifcial Bouquet Results
Allison, On February 3, 2019 at 19:37

Bouquet Set #1 Left: Matron of Honour Bouquet | Middle: Bridal Bouquet | Right: Bridesmaids Bouquet Bouquet Set #2 Left: Maid of Honour Bouquet | Middle: Mini Bridal Bouquet (for the toss) | Right:...

Jackie, wednesday 3-Apr-19 39 649
Anja
Help! So lost!
Anja, On March 31, 2019 at 09:41

Hey everyone! My fiance and I got engaged in Sept '18, planning the wedding for Sept 2020. We really want to explore all options, DIY and full service weddings...but I don't know how, if that makes...

Candace, monday 1-Apr-19 8 144
Claire
diy save the date
Claire, On March 30, 2019 at 13:22

Hello lovely Ladies! I got engaged last month and we are getting married this Sept! And another one in the Philippines in Oct! Yay! We got our Venue for here and it's a package deal where basically...

Becky, monday 1-Apr-19 9 105
Jenn
Wedding Favour Holder (??) Ideas Needed!
Jenn, On March 22, 2019 at 19:35

I've ordered personalized seed packets to give as wedding favours. I would like to have them all in a decorated wicker basket... but I'm super specific about the baskets, and I can't find what I'm...

Jenn, monday 1-Apr-19 12 132
Robyn
What's your favourite diy so far?
Robyn, On March 25, 2019 at 15:12

Hi everyone! I've just passed the 3-month mark so I'm about to get serious with the DIYs. I am planning on doing my own favours (wildflower seed packets) and a "just married" sign for the car, and now...

Allison, saturday 30-Mar-19 45 570
Jennifer
Wood Board Seating Chart - dyi
Jennifer, On March 18, 2019 at 22:00

I have had this idea in my head practically since day one (likely before I had even found the style of dress I wanted - yeah, I know - STRANGE!). Anyhow, basically, it's like a board with string and...

Donna, saturday 30-Mar-19 9 141
Tyanna
Favours
Tyanna, On June 16, 2018 at 19:22

What's everyone doing for favours? Hubby and I hike and camp all the time and love the outdoors, so we bought a huge bag of wildflower seeds and are making hundreds of seed bombs for people to give...

Sheena, thursday 28-Mar-19 32 395
Marissa
Finished Favours!
Marissa, On March 17, 2019 at 15:23

Finally finished putting together the favours with my mom, sister and FH! I was really pleased with how they turned out. We managed to find bags and chocolates in our colours (burgundy, blush, ivory...

Marissa, tuesday 26-Mar-19 17 263
Phaidra
Anyone else Diying out there? ☠️
Phaidra, On January 16, 2019 at 22:43

Hey bbies. Hope your wedding stuff is going good. I'm really lucky in that my FH is super on board with all the diy and stuff. This week our diy is to make *checks over notes* cups. Yep. You read that...

Erin, monday 25-Mar-19 34 780
Erin
Centrepieces
Erin, On March 18, 2019 at 15:46

Just wondering your guys thoughts are on centerpieces and if they have to match. I am toying with the idea of using my centrepieces as centrepieces but also as my in memory of things. So we are having...

Erin, monday 25-Mar-19 10 160
Renee
Need some help
Renee, On February 28, 2019 at 23:21

Does anyone know what site does free making of wedding cards as a diy kind of thing to save expense's

Alex, wednesday 20-Mar-19 6 103
Amanda
Mini Wine Bottle Favours
Amanda, On March 12, 2019 at 11:22

My fiance and I are planning on giving mini wine bottles as favours with custom labels. We are looking at sourcing empty mini wine bottles - but are having a hard time finding them. We want to make...

Alex, wednesday 20-Mar-19 6 216
Corinne
diy Ceremony and Reception Decorations
Corinne, On March 13, 2019 at 19:00

Hi there Toronto area brides! I will be having my wedding in September 2020 at the Chelsea Hotel and I'm looking for inspiration for DIY decorations for an outdoor wedding ceremony and indoor...

Seleena, tuesday 19-Mar-19 10 150
Jennifer
Save the Date ... diy & Done!
Jennifer, On March 16, 2019 at 12:11

Got a but behind on these gems...but the last of them are being hand delivered today (yay!). Next on the list .... invitations.

Leah, sunday 17-Mar-19 12 200
Tdesroche95
Invitations
Tdesroche95, On March 8, 2019 at 23:54

How many for you made your own invitations?

Tdesroche95, wednesday 13-Mar-19 11 136
Julie
Favours are Finally Finished! Woot! woot!!!!
Julie, On March 5, 2019 at 17:59

In June, these sounded like a wonderful idea! My Mom had the stamp'in up die and I had proper weight of cardstock. There are several pieces of paper that need to be pocked out before you can start...

Julie, sunday 10-Mar-19 12 180
Lynnie
Welcome Bags: Necessary or Not?
Lynnie, On December 17, 2018 at 09:05

Are welcome bags with wedding goodies a necessity for your out-of-town guests? Or are they a wedding "extra" you're skipping? Photo from Corbin Gurkin Photography Next Question - Ceremony Programs:...

Meghan, friday 8-Mar-19 29 246
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Favour ideas
Nadia, On February 24, 2019 at 02:50

Hi all! We are getting married on June 28th of this year and I am stumped on ideas for favours! I would like to have something that we can make as my mother in-law has volunteered to make them. In the...

Rachel, tuesday 5-Mar-19 21 235
Rachael
Cheapest place to get silk flowers
Rachael, On January 1, 2019 at 23:30

I have a couple of DIY projects for the guestbook and head table that require silk flowers. Just wondering if there is a cheap website people have been using? We are from a small town with no craft...

Erin, monday 4-Mar-19 6 153
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Seating Chart
Nafisa, On February 20, 2019 at 11:53

Hey! Just wondering has anyone DIY’d their own seating chart? Would you recommend the process or rather get it custom made?

Erin, thursday 28-Feb-19 15 223
Erin
Wedding alter backdrop/decor
Erin, On February 21, 2019 at 14:53

Hi Ladies, I am having my ceremony and reception at the same location and I would like some ideas on a wedding alter backdrop, I am hoping to design/make something myself. Thanks in advance

Alycia, friday 22-Feb-19 9 172
Terri
Paper Flower Bouquets
Terri, On February 13, 2019 at 09:40

Has anyone considered, or have created paper flower bouquets instead of real flowers? I want something that will last for ages and I am trying to cut down some costs in my budget. Any advice or...

Leah, friday 22-Feb-19 11 485
Annalise
DIY Save the dates
Annalise, On February 19, 2019 at 00:06

Felt quite proud of my DIY save the dates, but now just fretting for probably no reason that they look a bit too low budget. And is it bad form to just send out on facebook or by email? I think we'll...

Leah, friday 22-Feb-19 11 140
Robyn
diy Seed Packet Favours
Robyn, On February 11, 2019 at 12:03

Just wondering if anyone has made their own seed packet favors? I'm fine with designing and printing the packages themselves... I am having a really hard time finding the actual seeds though. Looking...

Kaisha, tuesday 19-Feb-19 15 348
Jessica
Printing- Decor
Jessica, On January 23, 2019 at 11:55

Hi everyone, I have quite a few signs I will need to print for decor around the venue -- including two large ones for the ceremony/reception entrance which will sit on easels. Do you have any...

Michelle, sunday 17-Feb-19 14 187
Ashley
Finally done these diy bridal party wine glasses
Ashley, On September 23, 2017 at 21:51

Bridal party glasses

Alycia, saturday 16-Feb-19 13 144
T
Small inexpensive wedding
Tamara, On February 7, 2019 at 22:15

New to this whole wedding stuff, i recently got engaged. I want my wedding to be small and not expensive

Alicia, thursday 14-Feb-19 10 170
S
Wedding Hall Decorations
Sarah, On January 31, 2019 at 21:44

Hey, so I’m planning to hold my reception on August 4, 2019 and need ideas for decorating the event hall

MacKenzie, sunday 10-Feb-19 11 151
Julia
Work in progress
Julia, On January 8, 2019 at 21:27

I have been working on my bouquets for my vow renewal and wanted to share a sneak peek. There's still more buttons I want to add and bead strands so it will be bigger. Maybe some small white flowers ...

Alycia, saturday 9-Feb-19 6 115

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