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Self serve bar
Vicki, on October 4, 2016 at 1:39 PM

I am sure this has been ask but has anyone done a self serve bar? We are looking to just serve wine, beer and maybe a few premier cocktails. We are getting married on a camp ground so very causal...

MrsDrum, Oct 4, 2016 63 500
Kirst
Invitation Wax Seal
Kirst, on May 9, 2012 at 11:24 AM

I'm thinking of doing the wax seal for my invitations, has anyone done this? Where can I get the best deal on wax etc, and what's the best type to use? I plan on stamping the outer envelope. Will this...

Mr & Mrs. Freedlund, Oct 4, 2016 17 8,421
Lacy
Rose Gold Vase DIY
Lacy, on October 2, 2016 at 6:14 PM

Super proud of these vases! Just wanted to share! My friends and I spray painted them today and I think they turned out great!

Sara, Oct 3, 2016 34 154
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Sea Salt Wedding Favors?
Katelyn, on October 2, 2016 at 2:57 PM

Hi Brides! I am getting married next July and I wanted some (honest) opinions on a favor idea that I am interested in. We are having a subtle beach theme for our wedding and we are also foodies, so I...

Mallory, Oct 2, 2016 22 341
FutureMrsGray
Hand lettering mirror signs
FutureMrsGray, on September 28, 2016 at 11:34 AM

If anyone has done a DIY mirror sign for their wedding I would love to see pics! Does anyone have any tips or know of a good tutorial article/video on how to do it well? Here is the mirror I will use ...

Bethyonce, Sep 28, 2016 10 2,687
Sophia
Save the Date Emails
Sophia, on February 28, 2012 at 10:25 PM

I am considering sending Save the Dates over email and was wondering what some good websites were to find templates that I could purchase or use.

Mycah, Sep 27, 2016 12 584
FutureMrs17
DIY drop heart guest book
FutureMrs17, on September 24, 2016 at 3:23 PM

So I wanted a drop heart guest book (the kind where people sign little hearts and drop them in a frame that you can later hang on a wall) but I didn't want to pay hundreds for one on etsy. I made my...

SciAmoor E., Sep 24, 2016 2 252
Stacey
Will you have a seating chart AND table place cards?
Stacey, on July 29, 2013 at 6:15 PM

I am going to be doing a seating chart definitely. But was wondering if people are doing table place cards as well?

Emily720, Sep 23, 2016 15 2,253
SummerS
Glittery Table Numbers - Who's DIY'd Them With Success?
SummerS, on October 15, 2015 at 1:15 PM

I NEED to have these, but they are just insanely expensive on Etsy for the amount that I'm going to need. I've found several sets I like on a few different wedding resale sites, but none of the...

Emily720, Sep 23, 2016 34 813
Melody
Spray painting lanterns?
Melody , on September 19, 2016 at 1:58 PM

Has anyone tried this? Was thinking making the lanterns teal for the centerpieces would tie them together perfectly. We are probably going to get the small ikea lanterns. Just dont know how they will...

Melody, Sep 23, 2016 14 5,042
Wifin'
Rehearsal Dinner Prices
Wifin', on September 15, 2016 at 1:14 PM

I am currently looking into places to host our rehearsal dinner. The quotes I received from classic american restaurants near the host hotel range from $70 per person to $109 per person....

Private_User804, Sep 22, 2016 72 618
Shannon
Thank you Menu and Programs
Shannon, on September 22, 2016 at 1:17 PM

What is the most affordable option for menu thank you cards and programs? Anyone do them online for an affordable price? I'm hoping to only spend $50 for each. 200 guests

TimeLadyErika, Sep 22, 2016 14 157
Melody
Tea lights lasting through the ceremony?
Melody , on September 20, 2016 at 3:05 PM

So I was looking at tea lights at ikea today and noticed they say they burn for 4 hours. Our reception is exactly 4 hours long. Would this work then? Or should i spring for longer burning ones? My DOC...

Melody, Sep 22, 2016 32 4,629
Rachel
Selling your old wedding decorations
Rachel, on September 2, 2016 at 9:06 PM

Has anyone on here used a site like wedding-recycle.com to sell decorations after their wedding? My mom and I were joking about all the hurricane candle holders we're going to have and not knowing...

Mrs.Soon2Be, Sep 21, 2016 13 11,701
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HELP! Phoenix AZ Private estate wedding venue
Valerie, on August 24, 2016 at 10:17 PM

I am looking for a private residence with a very large backyard/farm land (I want grassy and/or cement patio) to have my wedding. I need large enough for approximately 75 people somewhere in the...

Future Mrs Stair, Sep 20, 2016 9 4,805
Kelly
Arbor Draping DIY
Kelly, on September 19, 2016 at 1:18 PM

Love this idea. Has anyone done this? Suggestions on fabrics to use or tips? Just want to make sure we get it right,

Midwest May, Sep 20, 2016 10 245
Private User
Canvas Guestbook
Private User, on September 15, 2016 at 8:32 AM

Out guestbook is going to be our picture on a canvas and people sign around it. I'm trying to figure out what the best pen would be. Someone at Michael's said a gel pen, but I'm not convinced. Anyone...

Jess & Dallas, Sep 17, 2016 11 457 1
MrsNerd
Bucket list!
MrsNerd, on September 11, 2016 at 3:07 PM

I'm making a "bucket list" bucket. What do you all think? I still need to letter the chalkboard (the scariest part of every project). It will say "A Bucket List for the bride and groom...please leave...

Mrs.Soon2Be, Sep 14, 2016 18 149
Jessiec
CHARGERS!!
Jessiec, on September 14, 2016 at 11:43 AM

Hey everyone! I am looking into my rentals and renting gold chargers is almost $200. Has anyone used plastic chargers? What are your opinions about plastic vs glass chargers from the rental...

MrsDrum, Sep 14, 2016 16 240
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DIY Painted Blue Dendrobium Orchids - Can someone tell me how??!
Mary, on April 4, 2016 at 12:35 AM

Hey everyone! I really want to figure out how I can paint these orchids with using artificial flowers, but I am not sure how. What type of paint should I use and how should I do it because there are...

Jenny, Sep 14, 2016 3 183
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