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If you’re looking for free wedding printables and wedding DIY tutorials, it’s here. We’ve got everything from wedding decor DIY projects to fashion DIY, and of course DIY wedding favors. But for the love of god, mostly everyone wants wedding invitation DIY — we’ve got it all!

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Free printable “Deep Breath Cards” for a little wedding solitude

Ariel recently explained her tips for slowing down and enjoying your wedding day so you won’t have wedding day memory loss. The final and most interactive tip was the concept of “Deep Breath Cards.” So we decided to actually make Deep Breath Cards for you to print and bring with you in your day-of supplies!

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How to rock a stylin’ pompadour for your rockabilly wedding

Adam Cox of the Arkansas-based acoustic/punk trio Cletus Got Shot has an awesome tutorial for crafting the signature pompadour look, perfect for a rockabilly wedding… or anytime, really.

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Make headbands out of groomsman neckties for your groomsgirls

Whether you have long hair, short hair, or no hair, a headband is an accessory that’s easy to wear. Which also makes it a cute little statement piece “tie”ing the looks of your groomsladies to the looks of your bridesdudes, for example. Here’s how to turn a necktie into a headband.

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Wedding hair challenge: the five-strand braid

Braids are awesome additions to any wedding hairstyle, adding some intricacy or just the right amount of casualness. This tutorial is for a pretty advanced braid where you’ll need either fairly thick hair or some added extensions. But once you’ve mastered it, the look is amazing. I present to you LuxyHair’s tutorial on the three four FIVE-STRAND braid!

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Save the Date with 8-bit heart magnets

Tribesmaid Baconkins made these adorkable pixelated heart magnet, affixed with her wedding date. Here’s how she made them herself.

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Give guests natural, handcrafted mosquito repellent at your late-summer wedding

One thing we don’t get to see in gorgeous outdoor wedding photos are the tiny bugs that might be lurking around the guests and causing itchy mayhem. If you’re lured into those lush forest ceremonies, barbecue and lawn games receptions, and beach blanket parties, check out this tutorial.