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    Miss OldTownVA    May 2, 2010   Washington DC

    So, bees! What are your DIY projects?  Here is what I'm doing:

     

    Centerpieces, bridesmaid bouquets, and our wedding cake (dun dun DUN!)!

     
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    lilyfaith    June 23, 2012   Lakeview, Chicago

    Ahhh! Another cake bride! Yay, we should compare notes. :) I'm doing a slightly scaled down trial next week. 

    So, my list thus far is: cake, centerpieces, STDs, favors (not sure what yet, though) and possibly table runners if I get ambitious.

     
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    Miss OldTownVA    May 2, 2010   Washington DC

    Absolutely! Are you doing a full on cake or cupcakes? Share, share!

     

    That sounds faaaaaabulous. Do you have a theme for your wedding?

     
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    lilyfaith    June 23, 2012   Lakeview, Chicago

    I'm doing one full-on two tier round wedding cake (hopefully, I'm trying my first dowel, cake board, whole nine yards experience next week!) and then a handful of regular layer cakes that'll have little flavor cards by them, and do it kind of buffet style so people can choose what they want. I thought that'd be a lot of fun, and I just couldn't bring myself to shell out $700-$1,000 for a cake from a bakery that I would be hypercritical of anyway. 

    Our theme really depends on what venue we get... we're not locked in yet, just have a few in mind, but we're going for artsy urban with rustic hints. This is our first choice venue right now:

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    What about you? I'm really excited to find something else going to DIY route with this, tell me all about your wedding/cake!

     
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    RxBrideToBe    August 21, 2010  

    Cake! You guys are crazy!! I found a good deal for $2.50 per slice otherwise I might be doing the same :) I am doing invitations, flowers, centerpieces, runners, napkins, favors, those flower balls for the aisle, a swag for my archway, and that's all for now :) Share pics if anyone has them...

     
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    Magenta    July 31, 2010   Springfield MA- Wedding in PR

    invitations, centerpieces, hair, makeup, maps, favors, decoration.... a lot

     
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    SoonToBeMrsV    July 3, 2010  

    STD, invitations, and programs!

     
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    Phew, let's start the list:

    STDs, Invites, centerpieces, table runners, OOT bags, BM gifts, birdcage veil, fascinator, makeup, e-pics version 1 (i did the editing, sis did the snapping of photos), favors, programs, napkins, jar lanterns, bunting flags, send-off sparklers and matchbooks, possibly groomsmen's ties, thank you cards, maybe RD invites, wedding website and guestbook/faux-tobooth.

    Yes, I may be crazy.

     
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    lilyfaith    June 23, 2012   Lakeview, Chicago

    @LaborofLove - not crazy, dedicated. :P

     
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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    Here is my list:

    1. Invitations
    2. RSVP's
    3. Belly Bands
    4. Reception Cards
    5. Music Request Cards
    6. Maps
    7. Programs
    8. Seating Chart Board
    9. Escort/Place Cards
    10. Table Names/Numbers - in process
    11. Napkin Rings
    12. Boutonnieres X 7
    13. Bouquet for me
    14. Fans X 2
    15. Corsages X 2
    16. Pomanders X 10
    17. WE DO letters - Done
    18. Card Box - Done
    19. Ring Box - Done
    20. Post Cards for Guest Book
    21. Matron of Honor Gown - in process
    22. Lady of Honor Gown - in process
    23. Matron of Honor Bolero
    24. Lady of Honor Bolero
    25. Matron of Honor Necklace - Done
    26. Lady of Honor Necklace - Done
    27. Matron of Honor Bracelet - Done
    28. Lady of Honor Bracelet - - Done
    29. Matron of Honor Earrings - Done
    30. Lady of Honor Earrings - Done
    31. Matron of Honor Fascinator
    32. Lady of Honor Fascinator
    33. Veil/Hat for me
    34. Bolero for me
    35. Tea Bag Favors
    36. Mini Apple Pie Favors
    37. Bird Seed Favors
    38. Out of Town Bags
     
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    ccranetobe    August 14, 2010   Albany, Western Australia
    1. Invitations -base done, wording done
    2. envelopes
    3. rsvp cards done..
    4. maps
    5. accommodation cards
    6. OOT
    7. centrepieces - twigs in vases :)... last minute thing.
    8. venue decorations -thinking archways? as I cant have candles.
    9. Initial Letters - half done
    10. Crepe Paper Flowers for D floor - half done
    11. save the dates - done
    12. ribbon pomanders - nearly finished
    13. ribbon bouquets - in trial mode
    14. my jewellery
    15. bracelets for x 3 BM
    16. fascinators x 4 - got the goods, just have to put it together.
    17. card box
    18. Mazanita Tree wish cards (doing those tonight)
    19. Posters for reception centre. (list of those who helped)
    20. Mazanita tree.
    21. Thank You banner
    22. Cake tablecloth- done.
    23. Thank You cards. - done draft
    24. rehearsal dinner invitations
    25. wedding website -working on when I can be bothered.

    thats it for the moment!

     
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    ccranetobe    August 14, 2010   Albany, Western Australia

    oh and DJ Request cards done :)
    and programs still to do!

     
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    queeniepooh    June 10, 2012  

    invitations, guest canvas, all flowers, "dirty laundry" wishes, guests buttons, some of the food, centerpieces, brides gown, food signs for  allergy purposes, signs for venue, my dress, ties for my guys -4, bouts, music on ipod, jewerly, chair sashes, chair signs for bride and groom, tags for favors, large letters for on entrance, vinyl clings for glass, fun info on bride and groom for on inside of bathroom stall doors, food picks, table runners

     
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    Jessica22580    April 3, 2010   Charlotte, NC but Wedding is in NYC

    Wow you ladies are brave!

     
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    crebre80    November 20, 2010   Baton Rouge, LA

    hmm okay here are ours

    1. invitations
    2. embossed envelopes
    3. envelope liners
    4. centerpieces
    5. bouquets etc
    6. cake topper
    7. thank you cards (i know what I want know check out my avatar for an example)
    8. save the dates
    9. fascinator
    10. assisting with the set up of the draping of the chapel (if we chose our current venue)
    11. toilet paper napkin rings (thanks miss cola)!!
    12. I do letters
    13. OOT gift bags
    14. toasting tags
    15. Perhaps a Quaker Marriage Ceremony Certificate
    16. Programs (if we must have them lol)
    17. Timeline, etc for the DOC
    18. Cardbox

    I think that's all, but I'm sure there are somethings that I have forgotten.

     
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    PrncssDva    October 16, 2010   Memphis, TN

    Save the Dates, Centerpieces, Bride Bouquet, Bridesmaids' Flowers, Garters, Ring Bearer Pillow, Cake Topper, Cake "Bling" for around the tiers, Oversized pic for the guests to sign, Card Holder, Bath Salts for Bridesmaids, and Programs.

     
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    gocubbies       Illinois

    I won't make a list... but everything. From GROWING my own flowers for the entire shebang to roasting a whole hog to designing our website.

    I need to be thinking of what I'll do for a creative outlet once this is over!! :)

     
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    Blushing bee
    pinkypromise    November 27, 2010   Dallas, TX

    STDs, Invitations, Reception Cards, Fauxlligraphy, Centerpieces, Programs, Favors, Tequila Bottle Wraps, Pomander Ball for Flower Girl, Church Decorations, BM Bouquets, BM Towel Wraps, Makeup, Fascinator, Bouts and Corsages, and possible my bouquet as well.

     
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    Minutiae    May 2011  

    Wow, some of you are really going all-out with the DIY!

    At this point, I'd like to...

    • Make invites/programs/whatever other paper projects (reaaaally not looking forward to this. But I know extortion when I see it. Yah, I'm looking at you, letterpressed six piece invites with custom ink colors.)
    • DIY bouts/floral centerpieces.
    • Cut fabric napkins for a quilt. Pinking shears FTW.
    • Maybe sew table runners with fabric or doilies.
    • Make bunting/garlands (decorations in general).
    • iPod Reception. Playlist making awesomeness.
    • Landscape the reception site (by far the biggest and most rewarding project!)
    • Make some of the food (not a cake though).

    Ha! I'm totally eating my words, aren't I? I'd love to see pics of some of your projects!

     
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    kma212s    October 9, 2010   St. Louis, Missouri

    Here is ours assuming nothing changes:

    STD

    Invitations/RSVPS

    Thank You Notes

    Guestbook: RSVP style probably

    Centerpieces

    Flower holders/Centerpieces for tables

    Tissue Paper Pom Pom

    Tissue Paper Napkin Holders

    Card Boc

    Favors: Chocolate Covered Preztels

    BMs Necklaces

    Flower Girls: Necklaces & Bracelets

    Out of Town Bags

    Place Cards

    Homemade Photo Booth: still looking for good ideas

    Cake Topper maybe

    Bathroom Baskets

    Photo ribbon of our family members that have passed away for my bouquet

    Possibly: My veil,

     
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    Anonymous      

    crossed out = done

    bold = what i'm currently working on

    STDs, Invites, centerpieces, table runners, OOT bags, BM gifts, birdcage veil, fascinator, makeup, e-pics version 1 (i did the editing, sis did the snapping of photos), favors, programs, napkins, jar lanterns, bunting flags, send-off sparklers and matchbooks, possibly groomsmen's ties, thank you cards, maybe RD invites, wedding website and guestbook/faux-tobooth.

    I'll show you my latest - i'm making the aqua (and other colored) mason jars! Check out my blog in my profile if you want the how to, it's long :)

    What Are Your Projects? :  wedding diy cake bouquets centerpieces 7

     
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    mashka_f1    October 9, 2010   Oklahoma

    So far my project is centerpieces :)

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    Ms Mini    July 17, 2010   Medicine Hat, AB

    Here are mine

    1. Invitations *designed, materials bought, will mock up soon*
    2. Centrepieces
    3. Candy Buffet
    4. Favour boxes for candy buffet
    5. Save the Dates *done*
    6. Decorating the Venue
    7. Wishing tree(s) (making 2 so they can also be used to decorate @ the ceremony
    8. Wishing tree crystals/hanging votive holders
    9. Wishing tree tags
    10. Menu
    11. Signs for Candy Buffet, Reserved tables, Wishing tree
    12. Programs (maybe)
    13. Cardbox *1/2 done right now*
     
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    Beronicab    May 1, 2010   St. George, UT
    1. My Bouquet & Bridesmaids Bouquets.(Future Mother-In-Law Helping)
    2. Sign in Frame
    3. Card Box
    4. Assembling favor boxes(ribbon and monogram)
    5. Ribbon Pomaders(for chairs)
    6. Cupcakes(300 of them!)
    7. Cupcake stand
    8. Centerpieces
    9. Invitations(RSVP, Respond, Maps & Thank You's)
    10. Envelopes for invitations(if I am able to)

    Generally my list keeps going on and on.


     

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