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Printing Help: How can I print Individual Guest Names on Indv. Cards?
CK in Do It Yourself, on April 6, 2011 at 11:35 AM

We're thinking of using individual scalloped cards such as these as our escort/place cards (non-tented type). Short of handwriting 175 names & table numbers - 1) How can I print these individually...

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Predict Your Weather
CK in Planning, on April 26, 2011 at 9:23 AM

We used this little tool on weatherunderground's website to gauge pretty accurately what the weather would be like for this past Sat.'s wedding. While everyone, including me, was shivering Friday...

Brenda, Jul 26, 2021 21 8,243 3
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Looking for Reusable Tote on-line source?
CK in Do It Yourself, on March 30, 2011 at 5:04 PM

We're looking for a source to get a small - lunch bag sized - generic reusable tote to put TLC items for our OOT guests. Kinda of like the Whole Foods/World Market Lunch tote ~10" x 8" x 5". Doesn't...

Carrie, Aug 13, 2013 13 118
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MakeUp & Hair Recommendation in DMV - NoVa - DC?
CK in Wedding Attire, on March 1, 2011 at 4:22 PM

I am getting married in Leesburg but am traveling up from Richmond. Can you all recommend good but budget friendly hair & makeup professionals in the area? I've been getting $200 for me &...

ShrutiSalon, Jun 11, 2013 9 22
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Need Recommendations for N.VA - DC Area: Photographers - (Great but budget friendly)
CK in Planning, on January 14, 2011 at 11:09 AM

Hi - we are 99 days out & need help with the 100's of photographers in the NoVa/DC area. Everyone seems friendly & their work looks great. But the proof is in how happy the married couple is during &...

Maureen Luther, Mar 19, 2013 10 19
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Seeking Suggestions for Romantic Beach Honeymoon in Carribbean
CK in Honeymoon, on May 10, 2011 at 12:15 PM

So with all of our wedding planning the honeymoon got pushed back about a month. Hubby wants to us to goto the Caribbean. But we don't want to go to a large resort that resembles a cruise ship on land...

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Why is a vendor warning post flagged hidden?
CK in Planning, on May 3, 2011 at 7:56 PM

Just wondering why my vendor warning post about a bad vendor experience was hidden by the admins? What did I violate...just curious.

coach, Jun 25, 2011 15 26
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What about Hawaii - Seeking Suggestions for Beach Honeymoon
CK in Do It Yourself, on May 13, 2011 at 1:20 PM

My other post was on the Carribbeans. What about Hawaii? For a US State, we know very little about it - being people on the east coast & all. Seems as exotic as Tahiti or Bora Bora being in the...

mdyblue5, May 16, 2011 14 6
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Our cake
CK in Planning, on April 28, 2011 at 1:08 PM

We were really happy with how it turned out. Can't ask for better in the DC area for 200 people. Mocha Rum. Buttercream & no fondant.

Nicole, May 3, 2011 21 35
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Wanted to incorporate Tea Ceremony into Western style wedding?
CK in Etiquette and Advice, on April 20, 2011 at 2:44 AM

We are doing a western style non-religious wedding but we wanted to pay tribute to our cultural background - Vietnamese - with a tea ceremony in the middle of the western ceremony. We were planning to...

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Acceptance Rate
CK in Community Conversations, on April 14, 2011 at 8:23 AM

So time to wind down the hype & kind of reflect with 9 days out. Random thoughts: We started out the invite process hearing the rule of thumb is usually 60-70% acceptance rate on invites. Of course...

Rosie, Apr 14, 2011 8 119
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Need a Wedding Party Intro Entrance Song?
CK in Community Conversations, on April 11, 2011 at 12:17 PM

Trying to stay away from Black Eye Peas type anthemic stuff or my Favorite Group U2's 'Beautiful Day' Something joyful but not too clubby or loud. ok - maybe all suggestions are welcomed....

Katy, Apr 11, 2011 5 23
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RICHMOND, VA - Any 1 recommend a good Wedding Gown alteration place or seamstress?
CK in Do It Yourself, on March 29, 2011 at 3:14 PM

I know my little town doesn't get a lot of discussion but hopefully this SOS will be answered: RICHMOND, VA - Can any 1 recommend a good Wedding Gown alteration place or seamstress?

CK, Mar 29, 2011 5
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Look Book for Groom - Grey & Pink? Grey & Green?
CK in Wedding Attire, on March 27, 2011 at 3:09 PM

Looking for some sample visuals to show FH the different combination of pink & grey for his suit. His groomsmen need a Green & grey combination. Any ideas girls?

CK, Mar 27, 2011 9 143
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Open bar or Consumption Based bar?
CK in Planning, on March 18, 2011 at 2:40 PM

Currently, going into the reception we have an open bar for 1.5 hrs (Cocktail hr & 30 mins of dinner herding) & wine/ beer for the rest of the time. TBH, I really don't know our guests' drinking...

Carole M (a.k.a "old, Mar 21, 2011 30 580
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How Can I Keep Flowers Cost down?
CK in Style and Décor, on February 16, 2011 at 11:46 AM

Just got an estimate for flowers at our wedding : decor (centerpieces, table pieces, etc) + bridal party for 2x what we wanted to spend. What are some ways we can ask the florist to be flexible &...

Stacy, Mar 20, 2011 34 1,205
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Am I wrong for feeling a bit peeved: Parent selecting for their child an adult meal at the reception
CK in Etiquette and Advice, on March 16, 2011 at 1:09 PM

The parent and child (under 12) are attending. Parent is my MOH. We are paying for the entire thing ourselves including her 2 dresses (for her to keep & wear elsewhere). Yes, it is an honor to be...

steviejoy, Mar 16, 2011 18 33
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Whew! 45 days to go & the Invites finally are out the door
CK in Do It Yourself, on March 9, 2011 at 6:23 PM

Thrilling- nerve racking - tiring - $0.61 for 100 envelopes - cutting it close! Now the dash to the finish line! Website RSVP are operational. Stamps are on the responses. Let the fun & games...

*Jess*, Mar 9, 2011 5 5
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Some recs for Rehearsal Dinner (Budget Friendly please)?
CK in Do It Yourself, on March 8, 2011 at 2:10 PM

We are paying for our wedding & so trying to budget for everything including the pesky rehearsal get together where food is served. We also have out of town guests who my parents would undoubtedly...

maria, Mar 8, 2011 21 510
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Looking for Vintage Car to chauffeur us - any ideas? DMV - DC - NoVa
CK in Do It Yourself, on March 7, 2011 at 6:55 PM

We want to get a Vintage Car to Chauffeeur us for about 1-2 hrs max from the hotel to the ceremony. Any1 or company in the DMV area you all can recommend? we saw a post on CL but it was booked for our...

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