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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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Wedding signs, did you buy or Diy?
Carine, On August 1, 2023 at 08:36

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....

Carine, tuesday 5-Sep-23 37 399 3
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Centre Pieces
Julia, On April 13, 2024 at 21:06

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!

Amanda, wednesday 17-Apr-24 1 13
Donna-Jean
Wedding Signage sizes
Donna-Jean, On March 25, 2024 at 08:22

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?...

Donna-Jean, monday 15-Apr-24 10 67
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Wedding diy what did you make yourself for the big day?
Carine, On August 29, 2023 at 08:33

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...

Nelly, sunday 14-Apr-24 5 49
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Centrepiece opinions please
Christine, On January 10, 2024 at 09:15

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....

Ashley, wednesday 10-Apr-24 2 64
Emily
Wood Signs
Emily, On March 2, 2020 at 20:38

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 +...

Seth, monday 4-Mar-24 14 192
Lynne
Anyone else making their wedding invitations?
Lynne, On October 21, 2019 at 15:43

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?

Ben, monday 19-Feb-24 28 445
Chanel
Dyeing veil ivory at home (easy!!)
Chanel, On March 30, 2020 at 16:21

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...

Ambria, tuesday 6-Feb-24 18 3,371
Julie
diy flowers - real or fake?
Julie, On August 6, 2022 at 11:54

Debating if I should make an attempt at DIY boutenieres and corsage. Faux or real flowers? Wondering what some of you ladies decided on?

Marcella, tuesday 6-Feb-24 16 227
Karen
Water bottle labels
Karen, On January 21, 2024 at 11:07

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...

Amanda, sunday 21-Jan-24 1 35 1
Sara
Wedding organisation suggestions
Sara, On December 27, 2023 at 12:48

Ideas, tips and suggestions are welcome.

Sara, wednesday 27-Dec-23 20
Aditi
Wedding Arch - diy
Aditi, On October 14, 2023 at 01:53

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...

Oliver, friday 22-Dec-23 4 118
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Minted Invites and duties
Leticia, On November 13, 2023 at 18:10

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...

Hank, thursday 16-Nov-23 1 49
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Pillar Vases
Kaitlyn, On November 1, 2023 at 22:58

Wondering for any ideas about cheaper/bulk pillar candles… Specifically, for anyone who has quoted vases from dollarama, dollar tree, Walmart, etc

Jessica, sunday 12-Nov-23 41
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Terrarium Centrepieces Inspirations?
Kizzy, On October 22, 2023 at 01:43

Has anyone used glass terrariums as a wedding reception centrepiece before? And how were they decorated on the table? Looking for practical inspirational ideas.

Kizzy, tuesday 31-Oct-23 2 36
Jaime
Kids goodie bags
Jaime, On January 14, 2023 at 18:47

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

Matilda, sunday 8-Oct-23 11 172
Mackenzie
Centerpiece Design
Mackenzie, On October 2, 2023 at 11:59

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...

Brittany, tuesday 3-Oct-23 1 45
Anna
Reception decor
Anna, On September 16, 2023 at 22:44

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...

Julie, tuesday 26-Sep-23 5 100 1
Faith
diy !!! Pampas Grass
Faith, On July 28, 2022 at 20:38

Where did you guys find the cheapest florists? I feel like going around the block and finding Pampas and asking to trim some lol.......

Pampas, monday 4-Sep-23 6 147
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How to Cover This Mirror?
Megan, On August 28, 2023 at 23:56

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...

Megan, tuesday 29-Aug-23 5 71
Crystal
canva
Crystal, On May 16, 2023 at 22:12

Okay, so I've been making everything for our upcoming wedding. I made the welcome sign, programs, menus, place cards and a few other things from Canva, we have been testing different papers...

Donna-Jean, friday 28-Jul-23 4 121
Charlotte
Invitations
Charlotte, On June 30, 2023 at 15:55

Is there somewhere that you can do virtual invitations? If so where and how?

Hank, tuesday 4-Jul-23 3 81
Rebecca
diy address labels
Rebecca, On June 13, 2023 at 14:31

Hey everyone What is the best program to make your own address labels? Also, where can I find blank address labels to print on

Carine, wednesday 14-Jun-23 8 66
Daily
Real or artificial flowers
Daily, On May 2, 2022 at 13:04

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...

Heather, sunday 4-Jun-23 35 524 2
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Flowers
Carolin, On April 13, 2023 at 23:02

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...

Tara, tuesday 30-May-23 5 114
Jessica
Welcome sign
Jessica, On May 15, 2023 at 23:00

Does anyone know where I can buy a blank acrylic arch to diy my own welcome sign? Ideally at least 2 feet wide.

MoBoNYC, thursday 25-May-23 3 55
kearah
Cake making!
kearah, On July 27, 2022 at 11:02

How do we feel about making our own wedding cake! if its just a small two tier cake?!?!

Jennifer, wednesday 17-May-23 21 178
Joy
Place cards and menu items
Joy, On April 7, 2023 at 20:03

Just wanting to run this idea by others, but we're looking at making our place cards with coloured card stock to colour code our menu options and fit our colours (purple, blue, and green, all pastel...

KELLY, friday 14-Apr-23 4 56
Brooke
Efavormart.com
Brooke, On May 21, 2020 at 17:56

Has anyone in Ontario bought anything of Efavormart.com? I have 21 items in my cart right now and it works out to about 120-130 CAD after shipping and taxes, but I’m wondering how much duty &...

Denise, friday 7-Apr-23 17 881 4
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Is it needed?
Julie, On April 1, 2023 at 09:11

As I'm doing more and more DIY planning, I'm having some questions about a few things, and whether or not they are needed. I'm hoping someone can please give me some input on what are the purposes of:...

Dana, wednesday 5-Apr-23 15 159
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diy supplies
Carolin, On March 6, 2023 at 21:56

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone knows where to get DIY supplies in bulk? I want something like this which I will add decorations too. I am also looking for rhinestone ribbon/mesh.

Carolin, friday 17-Mar-23 4 54
Farrah
Where to print my boudoir photos??
Farrah, On March 7, 2023 at 16:42

I’ve compiled my lil wedding gift to my groom which is a boudoir album on Canva. There is some nudity (breasts, butt). Has anyone ever tried printing something like this through Canva and not been...

Chris, saturday 11-Mar-23 2 306

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