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![Leah](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/0/8/9/9/utbp_470899.jpg?r=26190)
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...
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![Lynne](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/8/8/2/5/utbp_588825.jpg?r=52582)
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?
![Morgan](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/0/4/6/3/utbp_1730463.jpg?r=16252)
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!
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![Roberta](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/2/7/9/7/utbp_1702797.jpg?r=20155)
Hello everyone where do you guys got your fake flowers? And your decor?
![Donna-Jean](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/1/6/8/9/utbp_1681689.jpg?r=35491)
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?...
![Jessica](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/3/4/3/4/utbp_1003434.jpg?r=48545)
Hey Guys, I’m trying to figure out what to do for wedding favours that isn’t super expensive.. Can you please help?
![Cassandra](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/1/6/0/1/utbp_1791601.jpg?r=61425)
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...
![Megan K](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/1/6/4/1/utbp_1841641.jpg?r=61275)
How much should I be spending per person on my wedding favours? Is it better to pick one thing or have "loot bags"?
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!
![Chanel](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/5/4/4/1/utbp_965441.jpg?r=92209)
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...
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...
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....
![Emily](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/5/3/0/1/utbp_825301.jpg?r=81612)
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 +...
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![Julie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/6/0/6/5/utbp_1446065.jpg?r=48804)
Debating if I should make an attempt at DIY boutenieres and corsage. Faux or real flowers? Wondering what some of you ladies decided on?
![Karen](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/2/9/0/3/utbp_1812903.jpg?r=59024)
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...
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![Sara](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/1/2/2/1/utbp_1731221.jpg?r=68257)
Ideas, tips and suggestions are welcome.
![Aditi](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/9/3/7/1/utbp_1739371.jpg?r=61158)
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...
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...
Wondering for any ideas about cheaper/bulk pillar candles… Specifically, for anyone who has quoted vases from dollarama, dollar tree, Walmart, etc
Has anyone used glass terrariums as a wedding reception centrepiece before? And how were they decorated on the table? Looking for practical inspirational ideas.
![Jaime](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/3/6/4/1/utbp_1443641.jpg?r=57807)
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
![Mackenzie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/8/9/7/9/utbp_1628979.jpg?r=10135)
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...
![Anna](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/7/9/8/3/utbp_1627983.jpg?r=47329)
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...
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....
![Faith](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/5/0/5/9/utbp_1485059.jpg?r=37489)
Where did you guys find the cheapest florists? I feel like going around the block and finding Pampas and asking to trim some lol.......
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...
![Charlotte](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/1/2/7/5/utbp_1671275.jpg?r=47762)
Is there somewhere that you can do virtual invitations? If so where and how?
Hey everyone What is the best program to make your own address labels? Also, where can I find blank address labels to print on
![Daily](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/5/5/4/1/utbp_1215541.jpg?r=28788)
Future brides are you choosing real or artificial flowers for your wedding? I chose artificial for two reasons: save money and I can prepare my centerpieces a head of time. I will be using artificial...
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Hi everyone, I am DIYing my Center pieces using lanterns with fairy lights. I will use some greenery and votives, as well. I think I will have real flowers for the bouquets and boutonnières. What...
![Jessica](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/9/7/7/0/utbp_1389770.jpg?r=17284)
Does anyone know where I can buy a blank acrylic arch to diy my own welcome sign? Ideally at least 2 feet wide.