Weddings often are costly affairs, but with enough advance planning and a little homegrown ingenuity, you can make things instead of shelling out for them. Wedding magazines and Web sites help, too.

Clothespins Acrylic Paints Paintbrushes Pencil Optional lace or tulle for veil and a glue gun Take a clothespin and turn it upside down. Use your pencil to draw in the outline of the tuxedo, bow-tie, ...

Custom cake toppers can instantly elevate any dessert, making it more personal, stylish, and memorable. From DIY creations to store-bought enhancements, they offer endless possibilities for creativity ...

You know our stance on DIY-ing a ton of stuff for your wedding: Generally, we caution against it, unless you’re really crafty, patient and super confident that you’ll be able to get the project done ...

So, you and your bride- or groom-to-be just don’t look like the stereotypical couple on top of the wedding cake? And, hey, you’d really like a cake topper that does kinda look like the two of you? No ...

Here, experts share four fabulous ways to crown your towering tiers. 1. Papel Picado For a fun twist on the miniature bunting trend that’s currently sweeping design blogs, Misty Tamino, founder of the ...