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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 5,203
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 1,421
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 1,953 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 11 891
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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
Emily
Any advice for a park wedding/reception?
Emily, on May 23, 2016 at 10:02 AM

I don't want it to seem tacky or lame... I'm getting a lot of nice rentals; farm tables, chiavari chairs, umbrellas, nice China and flatware, I'll have lots of fresh flowers, chiffon table runners,...

WolfWedding2016, May 23, 2016 18 120
JoRocka
DIY Faux Mercury Glass Question
JoRocka, on May 20, 2016 at 9:09 AM

Alright ladies- I'm tackling mercury glass this weekend- but my question is- they say do it on the inside of the vase- but then you can't put water in there... because I guess it'll ruin the paint?...

JoRocka, May 20, 2016 20 1,320
Keladriel
Silk flowers or paper flowers?
Keladriel, on May 17, 2016 at 11:17 AM

I'm thinking about doing faux flowers for the wedding instead of real ones so that I can work on arranging them in advance (not enough money in the budget for a pro florist). I can't decide if I...

Maggie, May 18, 2016 20 1,223
beautyofdreams
Postage Vent!!! How much did you spend?
beautyofdreams, on May 13, 2016 at 10:38 AM

OMG! I took my invites to usps and bc they are not completely flat they said the machine would rip them up and thus they need to be mailed as a parcel! $2.45 per postage. I knew they would be...

MissMtoMrsC, May 16, 2016 68 520
Jessica
Rustic wedding DIY food?
Jessica, on August 31, 2014 at 2:33 PM

I'm getting married in October 2016 and we're having a rustic country theme. I'm doing a ton of diy projects and even considering doing my own food. What kinds of food would work best for an outdoor...

Tiffany, May 16, 2016 16 6,278
Mrs.KatieK
Pavilion Ceremony
Mrs.KatieK, on May 13, 2016 at 1:04 PM

So FH and I are getting married in a state park pavilion. Well, technically we'll be outside of it and most of the guests will be under it. I want to put something at the back of the pavilion to block...

Maggie, May 13, 2016 7 981
Kaylie
Running a ceremony without a coordinator.
Kaylie, on May 13, 2016 at 12:51 PM

I've posted a couple random questions regarding this here and there, but I wanted to get some advice from those who went through this or are going to be. My reception venue has a coordinator who takes...

Celia Milton, May 13, 2016 5 1,361
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Alternative to Wedding planner
Nora , on May 12, 2016 at 3:25 AM

Hi so i have few family members and little friends I'm looking for linen help and chair rental and timing execution also flower help.... Any suggestions? And no I'm not saying i wanted my family or...

OG Matt, May 12, 2016 10 110 1
Diana
ordering flowers online
Diana, on February 17, 2012 at 11:57 AM

Hey all! I Was hoping you could help me. months ago I ran into a website where you can order simple bouquets already set up for your (fresh flowers) and they're delivered two days before the wedding...

sandra, May 12, 2016 17 1,244
FutureMrsCarlstad
Wedding Program Board Materials
FutureMrsCarlstad, on May 10, 2016 at 10:51 AM

I have decided I want to have a Program Board(s), instead of printing individual programs. In my mind, they aren't used for more than 30 minutes and then go in the trash. Our ceremony will be pretty...

Antonett, May 10, 2016 11 142
Ololufe
Guest names on table at the reception?
Ololufe, on May 10, 2016 at 6:20 PM

I'm planning on doing a assigned table poster/sign/frame by alphabetical order. The poster will be at the door for people to check which table they are assigned to. My mom wants me to do a separate...

JennV, May 10, 2016 8 198
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DIY Lettermate
VWCat, on December 11, 2015 at 11:21 PM

If you're anything like me, you do not want to spend money purchasing a lettermate. I've been wanting one, but really it's $10 for something you might use once to address your wedding invite...

Melissa, May 9, 2016 17 277
Courtney
Best Ink for Fingerprint Guestbook
Courtney, on March 19, 2016 at 6:57 PM

I've been looking online and haven't been able to find solid advice on this one...we're having our wedding at a vineyard so our guestbook will be a grapevine thumbprint guestbook (our guests'...

Courtney, May 8, 2016 18 3,941
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Uplighting
FortyandFabulous, on April 22, 2016 at 6:34 PM

I really want uplighting at my wedding but ultimately it is a want not a must for the wedding with the costs of everything else. I've priced it around from our chosen venue to some rental places, I...

FortyandFabulous, May 7, 2016 22 1,063
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