QOTD

Q-What DIY projects have you done or are you going to do for your wedding?


A- I feel like I have so many DIY projects and really havent started any of them.
- Bubbles for the Church with baskets
- Cry Packs
- Flip Flop Basket
-Finger Print Tree in place of a guest book
-Memorial Table
-Card Box
-Chalk Boards with instagram information/ places they can upload photos
-Table Numbers with pictures of us from 1987 ( the year we were born) to 2013. One placed on each table.
- Favors for the Photobooth ( picture frames with the date and our names on it)


There is prob many more DIY projects I forgot but these are most of them. Lord Help me haha

Good luck!! So far I have my 'asking bridal party' gift and my card box that im definitely doing. Not sure what else yet

table #s (wooden birds - need to paint the numbers on)
pomadores (well FMIL is making these)
ring pillow (future aunt in law making- i didnt want to write this as an acronym = FAIL!)
FG baskets
programs
ummm not sure what else

nothing done YET !all TBD!

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Posted by lauren1802

ring pillow (future aunt in law making- i didnt want to write this as an acronym = FAIL!)

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LOL!

I don't think I'll be doing as many DIY projects as I initially thought (I was very ambitious this time last year when I first got engaged!). I've got the things to make my 'card box' I just need to put everything together. I'll also be creating some other decorations for the reception venue. But that's about it!

Done:
Table Numbers (made blingy frames with photos from our e-shoot)

To Do:
Misc. Frames (Signature Drink & About Photo Booth)
2x6 Inserts for Photo Booth Frames (setting)
Card Box
Programs
Basket for Programs
Invites for Rehearsal Dinner
Holder for Rose Petals
Pomadores (undecided, our church is under construction due to Sandy)

I have so many which I havent even started:
-OOT bags
-Programs
-Menus
-flip flop basket (IF i can find any decent priced flip flops!)
-Bathroom baskets
-Wrapping favors
-Card Box
-I also want to do the instragram thing (so cute)
-Photo cards informing guests where they can share and upload pics
-some reception decoration ideas

Actually just writing this out is getting me stressed. I gave myself 6 months to get all of this done....

I loooove DIY projects. I'm a total craft nut... I finished most of mine last Winter, when I was super ambitious... but I'm always looking for more things to do! haha (Who needs help!? )

This was my list of DIY projects:
-My centerpieces (Painted & ribboned & flowered)
-Table numbers (painted mini bird houses & designed the number part)
-Photo cards for photo upload sharing site (these were attached to my favors)
-Glued ribbon around all glass votives & mini daisies on all of the birds nests the votives are sitting in.
-Designed 'I Spy Game/Thank you to guests'/decorated the frames that they go in.
-Glue ribbon around mason jars for striped straws to go in.
-Designed flower garland for the sweetheart table
-Decorated vase for my bo-k at the sweetheart table
-Made my cake topper
-Painted Love sign for in front of cake
-I Do (& Me too!) shoe decals (used blue glittery stickers from Michael's)
-Made flower fascinator for hair/veil
-Bride Hoodie (well got it embroidered at Tri-County)
-Made flower dog collars for my dogs for pictures before ceremony
-Glued flowers on to my wire name dress hangers
-Bubbles (clear stickers with our names & date & ribbons on it)
-Decorated tubs with flowers & ribbon to hold bubbles & ceremony programs in
-Pew bows
-Bridal birdies for the guestbook table (I found these 2 adorable blue porcelain birds and I decorated them how we will look at the wedding... kinda haha)
-Bride & Groom seat signs
-Large & small pinwheels to place randomly around the reception
-I decorated the mini garbage can that will go on/near the guestbook tree (I didn't want hand wipes just sitting out on the table, since people will be stamping their fingers)
-Tip envelopes
-Made a scrapbook for my fiance'
-Survival kits for myself, my parents, in-laws, fiance' & MOH
-Painted wine glasses for our families & bridal party
-Card box (My fiance' made a big bird house, kinda like the ones on Etsy!)
-Printed family pictures and put together frames for place card table & fireplace mantle
-Assembled favors (took....forrrrrrever!)

DIY projects left to do:
-Put the table numbers together
-Design & print ceremony programs

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Posted by 2013Bride

I loooove DIY projects. I'm a total craft nut... I finished most of mine last Winter, when I was super ambitious... but I'm always looking for more things to do! haha (Who needs help!? )

This was my list of DIY projects:
-My centerpieces (Painted & ribboned & flowered)
-Table numbers (painted mini bird houses & designed the number part)
-Photo cards for photo upload sharing site (these were attached to my favors)
-Glued ribbon around all glass votives & mini daisies on all of the birds nests the votives are sitting in.
-Designed 'I Spy Game/Thank you to guests'/decorated the frames that they go in.
-Glue ribbon around mason jars for striped straws to go in.
-Designed flower garland for the sweetheart table
-Decorated vase for my bo-k at the sweetheart table
-Made my cake topper
-Painted Love sign for in front of cake
-I Do (& Me too!) shoe decals (used blue glittery stickers from Michael's)
-Made flower fascinator for hair/veil
-Bride Hoodie (well got it embroidered at Tri-County)
-Made flower dog collars for my dogs for pictures before ceremony
-Glued flowers on to my wire name dress hangers
-Bubbles (clear stickers with our names & date & ribbons on it)
-Decorated tubs with flowers & ribbon to hold bubbles & ceremony programs in
-Pew bows
-Bridal birdies for the guestbook table (I found these 2 adorable blue porcelain birds and I decorated them how we will look at the wedding... kinda haha)
-Bride & Groom seat signs
-Large & small pinwheels to place randomly around the reception
-I decorated the mini garbage can that will go on/near the guestbook tree (I didn't want hand wipes just sitting out on the table, since people will be stamping their fingers)
-Tip envelopes
-Made a scrapbook for my fiance'
-Survival kits for myself, my parents, in-laws, fiance' & MOH
-Painted wine glasses for our families & bridal party
-Card box (My fiance' made a big bird house, kinda like the ones on Etsy!)
-Printed family pictures and put together frames for place card table & fireplace mantle
-Assembled favors (took....forrrrrrever!)

DIY projects left to do:
-Put the table numbers together
-Design & print ceremony programs

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Holy moley! I seriously just took a deep breath after that list!!! SO very impressive!

Oh wow - 2013Bride you make me feel bad, I feel like I should add a lot more to my list!

What I've Done -
Ask the Bridesmaids Cards/Gifts

What I'd Like to Do -
Programs with Cry Packs
Table Numbers
OOT Guest Bags
Menu Cards
Card Box
Flip Flop Basket

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Posted by 2013Bride

-Bridal birdies for the guestbook table (I found these 2 adorable blue porcelain birds and I decorated them how we will look at the wedding... kinda haha)

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funny i was just going thru all my emails for my 'inspirations' and found the pic of ur bridal birdies and was thinking 'yeah...gotta do something to mine ...' they are kinda plain just off the target (?) rack!

Aww, oh no! I wasn't trying to make anyone feel bad! haha

It's just me to do all of this stuff, whether we have a ton of DIY projects or not, all of our weddings will be very beautiful and very personal!

& thank you, KC1031

Lauren- Yes!! You have to decorate them!! I love my bridal birds! I think they will be so cute to have even after the wedding! haha

I haven't done anything DIY for the wedding except a sample bubble wand with the personalized ribbon. I have a little over 8 months to go so i think i'm in okay shape but i definitely have to get on this stuff!!

Here's my list (so far):
Bubbles with ribbon
Programs
Decorate bubble and program baskets
Cardbox
OOT bags
Menus
Flip Flop basket (maybe)
Bathroom baskets
Photo sharing information cards
Table numbers (might just buy these)
Add ribbon to my hanger
Signature drink frames
Thank you note frames

Mrs and mrs sign
Table #s
Asking girls
Photo frames of us
Surfboard sign in.
Grandparents memorial sign w frames
Photo booth sign and extra props
Do not disturb signs for hotel
Pictures of us for each table
Invitations
Special candles
Ribbon wants for church
Programs
Thank you sign
Bar drink menus
Gift card birdcage
Channa plaque
Monogram cake topper
Candy bar

I'm sure I have more just can't think!

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Posted by KC1031

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Posted by 2013Bride

I loooove DIY projects. I'm a total craft nut... I finished most of mine last Winter, when I was super ambitious... but I'm always looking for more things to do! haha (Who needs help!? )

This was my list of DIY projects:
-My centerpieces (Painted & ribboned & flowered)
-Table numbers (painted mini bird houses & designed the number part)
-Photo cards for photo upload sharing site (these were attached to my favors)
-Glued ribbon around all glass votives & mini daisies on all of the birds nests the votives are sitting in.
-Designed 'I Spy Game/Thank you to guests'/decorated the frames that they go in.
-Glue ribbon around mason jars for striped straws to go in.
-Designed flower garland for the sweetheart table
-Decorated vase for my bo-k at the sweetheart table
-Made my cake topper
-Painted Love sign for in front of cake
-I Do (& Me too!) shoe decals (used blue glittery stickers from Michael's)
-Made flower fascinator for hair/veil
-Bride Hoodie (well got it embroidered at Tri-County)
-Made flower dog collars for my dogs for pictures before ceremony
-Glued flowers on to my wire name dress hangers
-Bubbles (clear stickers with our names & date & ribbons on it)
-Decorated tubs with flowers & ribbon to hold bubbles & ceremony programs in
-Pew bows
-Bridal birdies for the guestbook table (I found these 2 adorable blue porcelain birds and I decorated them how we will look at the wedding... kinda haha)
-Bride & Groom seat signs
-Large & small pinwheels to place randomly around the reception
-I decorated the mini garbage can that will go on/near the guestbook tree (I didn't want hand wipes just sitting out on the table, since people will be stamping their fingers)
-Tip envelopes
-Made a scrapbook for my fiance'
-Survival kits for myself, my parents, in-laws, fiance' & MOH
-Painted wine glasses for our families & bridal party
-Card box (My fiance' made a big bird house, kinda like the ones on Etsy!)
-Printed family pictures and put together frames for place card table & fireplace mantle
-Assembled favors (took....forrrrrrever!)

DIY projects left to do:
-Put the table numbers together
-Design & print ceremony programs

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Holy moley! I seriously just took a deep breath after that list!!! SO very impressive!

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Me too! HAHA...You go girl!

Centerpieces
Painted votives to match centerpieces
Designed & assembled invitations
printed envelopes for invitations & RSVPs
photo sharing cards for shutter fly site & iPhone app
designed & printed my own 'thank you' cards for my bridal shower
designed, printed, and mounted invites for engagement party & rehearsal dinner
painted table numbers
painted 'Mr. & Mrs.' sign for our table
fabric flower pomanders
fabric flower board for escort cards
painted cake toppers
made my unity candle
printed favor tags
Designed & printed OOT bags
designed & printed door hangers, cab cards, and direction cards for OOT bags
bathroom baskets
bubbles (stickers & ribbon)
cry packs

Still to do:
Design & print menus, programs, & escort cards