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Rhonda
Photography Question. Who will you use for your prints?
Rhonda, on June 14, 2016 at 6:24 AM

We were married October 2015, and have just last night picked up our "cd" of wedding pictures, all 378 images. Our package gave us a choice of either choosing 128 prints, with no rights to all of the...

Liz, Jun 21, 2016 25 219 1
ENG
Successful backyard wedding?
ENG, on June 18, 2016 at 2:40 PM

Has anyone successfully hosted a wedding in a private backyard? I would rather allocate the venue cost into better food/drinks/etc.. But can it be done? I would get a day-of-coordinator at the very...

Darcie, Jun 18, 2016 21 225
Courtney
How long does one can of spray paint typically last?
Courtney, on June 17, 2016 at 10:26 PM

I'm planning to diy our centerpieces by spray painting wine bottles. I have 30 me and my BM's plan to spray paint. Does anyone have experience with spray paint and know how many cans I should buy? I...

Kayla, Jun 17, 2016 1 1,724
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Music on Beach Wedding
Nadja, on June 16, 2016 at 6:38 PM

Does anyone have any ideas on how to corporate music into a beach wedding...do I bring speakers

annakay511, Jun 17, 2016 11 171
Katie
Throwing petals during ceremony aisle exit?
Katie, on June 17, 2016 at 10:14 AM

Our ceremony and reception are in the same location. Ceremony is outside and reception indoors at a hotel. We are not doing any type of "send off" at the end of the night since we are just taking an...

annakay511, Jun 17, 2016 6 400
mlw
Is anyone else having a Dessert-Only reception?
mlw, on April 29, 2016 at 4:18 PM

If so, what are you planning to serve, and how are you displaying it? Ours is a long day. Check-out from the hotel me and the girls will be staying at, either lunch before the wedding or after, a 2 hr...

Ash7898, Jun 16, 2016 99 1,185
Tracie
Wedding Day Event Set-up
Tracie, on June 15, 2016 at 11:30 AM

I'm a DIY bride and I'm trying to save money on my decor. There isn't much decorating to do on the wedding day, but I won't be able to put everything in place. It would be too stressful to do all the...

Tracie, Jun 16, 2016 17 848 1
Melissa
DIY ostrich feather centerpieces
Melissa, on June 15, 2016 at 7:16 PM

I'm having a small wedding and trying to cut costs where ever I can. It's going to be a roaring 20s theme, black and gold. I want to do black ostrich feather centerpieces in gold eiffel tower vases....

Ellsy62, Jun 16, 2016 8 177
VeganWifey
My succulent DIY favors and place cards
VeganWifey, on June 14, 2016 at 1:56 PM

I made 180ish succulent favors/place cards. The wedding is 3 months out so I still have the task of keeping them alive for that long lol. I bought the pots at Walmart for about 50cents each. We had to...

_MidwestGirl_, Jun 14, 2016 11 341 3
Katlyn
Registry info in invitations, help, ideas!!!!?!!!!
Katlyn, on June 13, 2016 at 5:41 PM

My invites came in the mail the other day and they are PERFECT except I forgot to put registry and hotel info in them. I want to make little insert cards to add to them for people. Any ideas? The...

I'm Mrs Shuey, Jun 13, 2016 17 280
Kay
Wedding Signs: Does anyone know this font????
Kay, on June 3, 2016 at 4:02 PM

Quite a specific question but I keep coming across this font on pinterest wedding sign photos such as this: https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/ARgHd-oZnrjz7FMEPhag5QDZx0cWN51xLrU7aywfCwWSDgQkPRys_p4/ Anyone...

Nina, Jun 13, 2016 2 284
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Limo rental
Patricia, on January 5, 2013 at 2:44 PM

My daughter is getting married near Lebanon, Pa in June. I would like to rent a 6 passenger limo that my husband can drive. We don't want to spend the money for a driver. Does anyone know where I can...

elite, Jun 7, 2016 4 1,574
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Pig roast reception!
Britni, on June 6, 2016 at 8:10 AM

We have searched all of CT for a farm/Barn venue that would fit our budget and came up with nothing we loved. So we are going DIYS! We have the yard and ideas but it's challenging pulling it together!...

colombiana_ac, Jun 6, 2016 7 542
Kathryne
Do It Yourself Cake Topper
Kathryne, on June 3, 2016 at 11:24 AM

I'm a DIYer and I've been doing a lot of stuff on my own, but my cake topper is becoming a bit of a struggle for me.. I saw this really pretty acrylic cake topper that says "love you more" and decided...

FutureMoore, Jun 6, 2016 13 130
jenifer
Turn sand white? Impossible?
jenifer, on May 28, 2016 at 1:45 PM

I wasn't planning on using sand in my centerpieces but now I think I need to do something to add weight to the jars. I thought sand would be a cheap way of doing it. I want white sand, and that is not...

LadyPearl, May 31, 2016 20 5,143
Brittny
The cord of three strands ceremony
Brittny, on May 31, 2016 at 1:02 AM

I love the idea of the three cord knot in reference to Gods knot and ecclesiastes 4:12. The ceremony has been used in many different ways other than this reason as well. I'm thinking of just...

Kristin Paige, May 31, 2016 5 498
Shannon449
Leaf throwing for exit, need advice
Shannon449, on May 28, 2016 at 6:07 PM

Hey everyone! My fiancé and I want everyone to throw leaves as we walk back up the aisle after the ceremony... My only question is how many leaves do we put in each packet? And do we put packets in...

Ashley, May 29, 2016 21 1,413
A&W
Centerpieces that don't use flowers or candles
A&W, on May 19, 2016 at 2:05 PM

What are some centerpieces that I could buy/make that don't involve candles or flowers. I'm pretty sure that I can't afford flowers for the centerpieces without buying them wholesale and making them...

Marty, May 26, 2016 55 1,874 1
Krista933
Bridesmaid Flip Flops Help
Krista933, on May 25, 2016 at 10:56 AM

Hi, I really wanted to buy my girls flip flops (personalized) for the wedding. Ive looked on Etsy and funds are running short so I cant do $12 a pair. I need 9 pairs. I was thinking of DIYing...

Krista933, May 25, 2016 11 890
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Tulle vs. Organza
Ingrid, on May 22, 2016 at 4:44 PM

Which is better for tent ceiling draping with lights?

Ingrid, May 23, 2016 5 179
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