The list of things you have done or want to DIY

BunnieBride143

Grow own flowers

Wedding dress

Center pieces: thinking mini herbariums

Painting Hubby and I paint instead of couple photo

Grow Sequoia tree (instead of unity candle, transplant tree)

Bride Groom wooden pieces to hang on chair. (you can see on my favorites)

Reception food

Cupcakes. 

What do you plan on doing your self, or already have done. 

And has anyone made there own wedding dress? 

JazzieL

DONE: I've revamped 2 couches, 5 chairs, and 3 side tables WANT TO DO: Center pieces - growing succulents Runners (I think) Something with moss Marquee Invitations & reminders Figuring out art installation with frames Paint some old movie posters (I think)

ksblumb

Done:
Invites

In progress:
Guestbook
Cardbox
6 Easle Signs (Menu, Welcome, Thank You, etc.)
Ceremony Decor - Flower boxes
Coffee Bar
Center Pieces
Escort Casrds
Dessert Table Decor
L.O.V.E. Letters for Photo Backdrop

Goal is to have ALL DIY done before January 1st. Yikes!

DaveandRoxy

Done:

Guestbook

Table #'s

Garters

Want to Do:

Escort cards

Place cards

Ceremony programs

Favors

Bathroom baskets

OOT baskets

Handfasting cords

RailWayWife

Done:
Save the dates
guestbook
bridesmaid wine tags
monogram

Want to do:
Table #s
bathroom baskets
favors
Mr. & Mrs. sign for sweetheart table
card box
dancing shoes bin
seating chart
"thank you" sign for photos
invites
thank yous
programs

RMcDougle

I love seeing everyone's ambitious DIY lists!  It makes me feel less crazy to take on some projects :)

DIY Projects:
- Save the dates
- Invitations
- Thank-you cards
- Ceremony programs
- Centerpieces
- Table numbers
- Escort cards
- Guestbook
- Favors
- Stage wall for photo station

Pburke2010

Im getting married in 12 days!!  Some things I've DIY'd

Save the Dates

Invites

Centerpieces

Guestbook

Programs (passports)

Escort Cards (boarding passes)

Guest Book

Ceremony Arch

Tears of Joy Packets

"Happily Ever After Starts Here" sign

Monogrammed my aisle runner

Where in the world am I sitting sign?

"Pick a seat not a side" sign

Card Box

Mad libs

Coloring Book/Activity book for kids

Stamp your passport set ups

The only thing I have left is welcome bags for the hotel =)

Check out some of my inspiration on my pinterest boards

www.pinterest.com/jerseygirl973

Pburke2010

I also did my own unity candle!  Haha there were so many things that I forgot about it haha

JazzieL

@Pburke2010... What in the world are Tears of Joy Packets and Stamp your passport set ups?! They sound SO interesting and fun... and I'm quite curious!  

ALSO... can people post pics of the DIY that they have completed? I'd LOVE to see them ;)

msuprincess04

To do:
Shell Bouquets for the BM http://www.marthastewart.com/295573/shell-bouquet

lplions

Stuff I've completed:

Cake topper! Hahaha.

Stuff I've started/want to do/plan on doing:

Bouquets (mine + my girls' = 3 bouquets)

Boutonneires (my FHs + his guys + our dads' + our officiant = 6)

Corsages (our moms' + his sisters' = 4)

Invites

STDs

Programs

Thank you cards 

(Okay, basically... all of the stationery we'll be sending out)

Favors

Bathroom baskets (possibly, depends on our venue)

"Pick your own seat" Seating signs (ceremony & reception)

"Reserved" table cards

"Things you should know about him/her" cards

Table centerpieces

I'm sure there's a whole bunch more stuff... basically, I'm DIYing everything I possibly can think of, except my dress! 

meofmanynames@gmail.com

Stuff I've Done

• Snowflake ornament favors---bought the ornaments, put in little baggies with personalized stickers
• Mason jar centerpieces----epsom salt in a jar with a candle, looks like snow!
• Info card for wedding invites

Stuff to Finish

• Out of Town bags---stamping the bags and filling with snacks, water, and a list of favorite places to visit
• wedding programs

StephanieB83

I look at everyones list and get excited Im not the only one taking on alot. But I also have plenty of time.


DIY Projects
Save the dates
Invitations
Thank you cards
Programs
Centerpieces
Bout
Bouquet
Corsages
Bridesmaids and Jr Bridesmaids dresses(me and my mom will be making these)
Flower girls dresses
Decorating reception
Cupcakes and cutting cake
Reception dress(maybe)
Guestbook(Framed engagement photo)
Doing hair for flowergirls and Jr. Bridesmaids as well as myself
Seating sign (Because honestly people will look at the cards like what is this too confusing lol)
I may have left some things out but this is what I plan on doing to cut down on cost.

mysticfishtales

Finished: 2 shell bouquets


Changing my dress from an aline to more of a ball gown
before


After



To do:
lobster trap card box(half done)
my shell bouquet
centerpieces, they will be assorted. I'm thinking; drift wood candle holders, sand with shells in a shallow bowl with a tea light, air plants mounted in glass globes, and various corals with beach grasses
invites
an arbor for the ceremony that will live in our garden after
favors, sea glass candy
2 flower girl dresses
Shell hair clips