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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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Ashley
After hot glueing for hours... im done
Ashley, On September 23, 2017 at 21:55

Done these too! Finally. So glad I only have my centrepieces left...

Ashley, sunday 24-Sep-17 11 88
Ashley
Wedding glasses
Ashley, On September 18, 2017 at 13:12

This took me over an hour just to do one. But these are going to be going on my reserved table ( for my mother and step dad, my finances mother and dad, and my sister and our photographer)

Ashley, tuesday 19-Sep-17 6 91
Emilie
Check out what Ping Pong balls could do for your lighting!
Emilie, On January 25, 2017 at 15:05

Hey DIY brides and grooms! Check out how these Ping Pong balls can create a chic a modern lighting for your wedding! How do you like the idea? Would you make this for your wedding?

Andrew, saturday 16-Sep-17 11 138
Sonja
Hand-decorated menus
Sonja, On September 14, 2017 at 20:42

Menus These menus will be placed on each plate so that people will know what is offered at the buffet before they go up. The vines were hand-drawn with a gold metallic sharpie.

Sonja, saturday 16-Sep-17 9 81
Sonja
Finished my bouquets
Sonja, On September 14, 2017 at 20:04

Our Bouquets My MOH and I made our own bouquets using all materials from the dollar store. The theme is fall.

Sonja, saturday 16-Sep-17 17 134
Sonja
Embellished place cards
Sonja, On September 14, 2017 at 20:52

Place Cards I ordered these place cards but they were plain. I spray painted them gold and then put each persons name on them using scrapbooking layering.

Sonja, saturday 16-Sep-17 18 132
Sonja
Candle holders
Sonja, On September 14, 2017 at 20:37

Gold Candle Holders My candle holders were bought from Varage Sale. I got 26 for $7.00. They were partially spray painted gold so I finished spraying them and added the gold glitter rim.

Sonja, friday 15-Sep-17 8 92
Sonja
Diy favours
Sonja, On September 14, 2017 at 20:47

Favours There was certainly a lot of work put into these homemade goodies. I made apple butter, apple butter with no sugar for diabetics, and tart peach & plum compote. I'm glad I didn't have to...

Sonja, friday 15-Sep-17 12 105
K
Is anyone going to diy flowers??
Kayla, On September 8, 2017 at 19:31

I'm going for a rustic theme, I would really like to cut some costs by either ordering from Costco or 50 flowers.. Any suggestions or something similar you are doing!? Who knew I would begin to...

Sonja, thursday 14-Sep-17 13 209
Ashley
Diy garters?!
Ashley, On September 12, 2017 at 17:47

Wondering if anyone has done this or just bought one instead? how easy are they to make?

Ashley, wednesday 13-Sep-17 4 65
Lynnie
The DIY you never did...
Lynnie, On August 19, 2017 at 10:05

Maybe you realized you stink at woodworking and that making your own ring box was a bad idea. Maybe you ran out of time. Maybe it got more expensive than you thought! What projects did you plan to DIY...

Carol, saturday 2-Sep-17 8 115
Hailey
How many of you are making your own things for the wedding?
Hailey, On May 16, 2017 at 11:24

I want to do a few things myself - just for that personal touch..plus I love doing that type of thing. What things are you making on your own for the wedding?

Chris, thursday 17-Aug-17 28 350
Emilie
DIY decorations inspiration
Emilie, On March 28, 2017 at 05:33

Hey lovely brides! Let's start this Tuesday with a fun inspiration game for the week! If you find a DIY decor inspiration, share it here so we can all see this cool idea! Here's one I found DIY...

Sonja, tuesday 8-Aug-17 20 275
Merel
How do i word my welcome sign?
Merel, On July 28, 2017 at 14:59

I'm trying to find the right wording for my welcome sign for my wedding ceremony but I cannot come up with the words.I want it to say that pictures and cameras are not aloud and ask everyone kindly to...

Jenn, saturday 5-Aug-17 6 148
Vicky
Dyi everything.
Vicky, On May 6, 2017 at 20:13

Has anyone else DYI everything for your wedding? I have made my own boutiques for everyone. (Bridesmaids, mine, the flower girls and boutineers) since I needed black roses mixed in. I made my own...

Kourtney, saturday 5-Aug-17 19 254
Jenn
Diy flower arrangements
Jenn, On July 25, 2017 at 10:27

Hi brides! Looking for advice about ordering flowers to make your own bouquets and centrepieces. We are wanting to use sunflowers and accents of navy blues, and whites. can't wait to hear some ideas...

Sonja, friday 28-Jul-17 7 154
Katherine
Napkins diy
Katherine, On July 3, 2017 at 00:56

Finished our napkins I'm very happy with how they turned out... In the end we didn't save that much money, they work out to 40 cents a napkin... My FMIL and I cut them together which took 10 hours...

Sonja, friday 28-Jul-17 7 114
Sherini
Best place to get string lights?
Sherini, On June 21, 2017 at 23:33

Hi everyone, We're having an outdoor event in a tent as part of our wedding and I'm looking for string lights (regular mini lights and/or globe lights) in Toronto. It's hard to find them for rent and...

Zoë, wednesday 19-Jul-17 8 924
Lesley
Diy invitations & calligraphy
Lesley, On July 2, 2017 at 23:23

We are finally putting our invites together! It feels like it's been months in the making. In Late January, I started learning calligraphy to address the invites, we met with a stamp collector in...

Rekramer, tuesday 4-Jul-17 9 182
L
Eye spy cards
Lyz, On June 11, 2017 at 02:04

Saw some of these online but wanted to print our own to put in our hashtag and some extra photo ideas. has anyone else had success with these?

Lyz, monday 12-Jun-17 10 115
T
My labels + vancouver
Tamara, On June 4, 2017 at 23:30

I will most likely use the labels for the seating chart! Would be very helpful!

Zoë, tuesday 6-Jun-17 1 55
Melissa
DIY Flowers
Melissa, On March 16, 2017 at 19:28

Is anyone making their own flowers? Doing something different?

Paint, monday 27-Mar-17 20 361
Brianna
Wanting to save some cash doing diy
Brianna, On March 20, 2017 at 03:50

I really like doing things my self I'm a bit picky so I like having a bit more control over some things and I like having time to do things and fiddle with them till I'm happy with it any suggestions...

Leah, sunday 26-Mar-17 5 113
Samara
Low-cost wedding favours?
Samara, On December 5, 2016 at 10:14

I don't care a lot about having favours, but, if I were to use them, what are some great low-cost favours I could buy/make that are not too difficult? (I don't mind assembly, but I'm already going to...

Erin, friday 24-Mar-17 30 411
Ashley
Flower alternatives
Ashley, On March 21, 2017 at 23:05

Hello everyone! I am getting married at my fiance's family cottage and going flower free! (... I know....... but I have just never been one to stop and smell the roses). I have been all over pinterest...

Lesley, friday 24-Mar-17 6 121
C
Has anyone cut a hole in an oyster?
Chris, On March 17, 2017 at 18:15

Don't ask I saw this idea on Pinterest and found a restaurant to give me used shells which I will bleach and clean. Wonderinf if anyone has done this? I am attempting some summer DIY wedding crafts....

Emilie, wednesday 22-Mar-17 3 59
S
Rustic versus glamour
Sim, On March 16, 2017 at 20:35

My fiance is more of a rustic type and I'm more of a glamour type. So we came up with a compromise and are doing a combination of rustic and glamour. We are making a lot of the decorations ourselves....

Emilie, tuesday 21-Mar-17 3 66
Jasmine
Need help finding an item
Jasmine, On March 19, 2017 at 22:55

Hi ladys, I need help looking for someone who can either make a beaded dragon like these but in white and purple i found these on facebook but couldn't find the original seller or link to a website to...

Emilie, tuesday 21-Mar-17 7 112
Kristie
Flowers
Kristie, On March 20, 2017 at 10:25

Hello, I am trying to figure out what to do with flowers? We are thinking fake flowers and I'll get real ones. Just they are so expensive and doe? Any thoughts? Please help! ?

Simone, tuesday 21-Mar-17 8 143
Jennifer
Looking for suggestions for guest favours.
Jennifer, On March 18, 2017 at 05:27

Hi Brides! I am looking for ideas for my favours... I already know what I am going to do, but need a neat idea for the box, or jar or whatever. I am planting flowers for my guests . I originally...

Rachel, sunday 19-Mar-17 7 128
Meghan
Bride attire!!
Meghan, On March 10, 2017 at 20:17

I've chosen to fully emerse myself in the pre wedding fun! Let me tell you ladies iron on transfers are easy and everything is custom I've made bridal party shirts! A custom sweat shirt.. just an FYI...

Nichea, wednesday 15-Mar-17 6 126
M
Diy worth the headache??
Melissa, On March 13, 2017 at 13:13

We are planning our wedding and trying to save as much as possible anywhere we can! Thinking of DIY decorations and having family/friends help make them and decorate the reception venue. Looking for...

Emilie, tuesday 14-Mar-17 3 67

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