The DIY Ideas You Can Do Way Ahead of Your Wedding

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Ring Pillow

If you're doing something that needs precision, such as embroidering the ring pillow, you'll want to give yourself plenty of time since this is the type of item that can easily become a family heirloom.  If you're teaching yourself a new skill, you should pad in even more time to complete the project.

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Flower Girl Basket

Instead of a last-minute fresh flower treatment, decorate a basket with faux flowers, ribbons, and tulle and fill it with paper or silk petals.  If you know you want the real thing on the big day, DIY the flower girl's basket ahead of time and ask your florist to add fresh petals shortly before the ceremony.

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Wedding Signage

Classics like "Welcome" with the bride's and groom's first names underneath or "Wedding This Way" with an arrow can be written on wood, heavyweight card stock, or another hearty surface.  If you have great handwriting, creating wedding signage can be the perfect DIY project to take care of early on in the planning process.

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The Favors

Depending on what the favor is, most can be done way ahead, and you'll have enough time to schedule the DIYing when your bridesmaids or moms can help.

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The Welcome Bags

Get your wedding welcome bags ready with the local attractions brochures, transportation options, and a list of your favorite restaurants; add any perishable goodies closer to the wedding.

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Table  Numbers

Once you've figured out the guest list, you'll know whether you need six tables or ten.  No need to know who's sitting where just yet-you'll figure that out much closer to the wedding.

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Ceremony Program

If you've picked your bridal party, you can start writing their mini bios to include in the program.  Take an afternoon to pick readings, songs, and any other personalized elements-doing this when there's no time crunch will help you make more thoughtful choices.

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Family Photo Displays

It may take a while to gather family photos, especially if you're borrowing some from relatives.  Start looking for inexpensive frames to put them in early, as this process can take a while.

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