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Inexpensive flower options?
wonderland1988, on February 1, 2016 at 10:18 PM

Hello brides! I was wondering what your experience has been with some of the more inexpensive flower options. I see so many, just wanted to hear some personal experiences. I know I want bouquets that...

MayBride, Feb 2, 2016 16 444
Bethany
FH made DIY (anime inspired) Cake Topper!
Bethany, on January 31, 2016 at 7:23 PM

Some people call us Otakus because we love watching Anime and going to conventions... And I think I'd have to agree with them for the most part. My FH decided to do a little DIY with some Sword Art...

E&M, Feb 1, 2016 11 137
Kate
Ostrich feathers?
Kate, on August 20, 2012 at 5:17 PM

I'm wanting to make the ostrich-feather eiffel tower centerpieces, and was wondering where you have/ haven't had luck buying ostrich feathers.

Michael Thomas, Feb 1, 2016 21 1,415
Kylie
Hobby lobby flowers
Kylie, on January 31, 2016 at 6:55 PM

So it's time for me to start thinking about what I'm going to do about flowers for the wedding.. For bouquets, center pieces, and other decorations.. Although flowers are beautiful I've never been...

Kylie, Feb 1, 2016 14 3,174
Megan
Poor Girl Wedding Pitty Party: You're Invited!!!
Megan, on March 3, 2013 at 2:07 PM

Ha Sorry I just had to rally some support and wanted to start a thread for the budget savy bride... cause let's be honest 20k is my student loan debt and not at all a feasible price tag for my...

Shannon, Jan 31, 2016 80 384
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Is anyone else's wedding completely DIY?
Kylene , on January 28, 2016 at 2:19 PM

Me and my future wife. Yes, I said wife, are getting married next year. We are college kids running on a tight budget. I am all about the hands on approach and I love the diy aspects of a wedding. Our...

Celia Milton, Jan 31, 2016 33 303
MISS2MRS.<3
Ok ladies, lay it on me! Thoughts on a buffet?
MISS2MRS.<3, on January 24, 2016 at 3:22 AM

FH & his family want a buffet. I'm honestly not so keen on the idea.. 200 plus people lining up like it's Golden Coral.. Is it just me or does a buffet seem a little tacky? If no, Is it really that...

Eventafi, Jan 29, 2016 92 2,798
Kiss_the_brides
Bling Wipes?
Kiss_the_brides, on August 24, 2015 at 3:26 PM

I did a search on the forum but couldn't find anything, sorry if I missed something! Has anyone tried "Bling Wipes"? Or any kind of jewlery cleaner? Any tips/tricks for cleaning your engagement ring?...

GolfyGal, Jan 29, 2016 6 350
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BORRBY Lanterns- Which size??
P2BE, on January 28, 2016 at 12:31 PM

Hello all. I would like to use these lanterns for my centerpieces but am unsure which size would be best? They have 11 inch ones and 17 inch ones (height). At first I thought the 17 inch ones might be...

NERasRu, Jan 28, 2016 12 2,213
TAC
Clear Labels for Wedding Invitation Addresses
TAC, on January 25, 2016 at 8:42 PM

What is the best kind of clear label to purchase for printing addresses on Wedding Invitations -- I've only seen Avery mentioned thus far... Also, forgive my ignorance - but would you just use Mail...

Nonna T, Jan 26, 2016 22 6,920
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Has anyone served M&M's or small candies for party favors?
Warren, on June 23, 2011 at 2:13 PM

We are thinking about doing the customized M&M's as party favors but I have no idea how many to order. We want to do small circular tins that are 2" diameter and 0.75" deep. I am thinking they will...

Debra, Jan 25, 2016 14 9,789 1
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Printing addresses at home on 5.5x5.5 square envelope help
Andrea, on January 23, 2016 at 6:42 PM

Hi This is my first post, so hi, lol. I hope this is the right place to post this, I tried searching but just wasn't finding what I needed so I hope this isn't a duplicate, but has anyone printed...

annakay511, Jan 23, 2016 2 835
MrsPoutine
How did you assemble your invites? (Post pics if you have 'em!)
MrsPoutine, on December 14, 2015 at 5:40 PM

So FH and I ordered our invites and RSVP cards from vistaprint (the rsvp cards are business-card size). We are planning to have an inner and outer envelope as well. I'm trying to get some ideas for...

SoontoBeMrsRossi, Jan 21, 2016 17 208
JPB808
Outer and Inner envelop for Invitations! Help!
JPB808, on January 20, 2016 at 4:36 PM

So I was questioning myself on how I would write to whom we're inviting on our wedding invitations to send them out (btw haven't made them yet, still in the process of getting my supplies to create...

Kelly King, Jan 20, 2016 12 4,052
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Invitation and arrival time!
Melissa, on January 20, 2016 at 3:14 PM

What time did you put on your invitation?! my ceremony starts at 530 not sure to put 5 or 515 on invitation! TIA!!

Courtney, Jan 20, 2016 24 375
Jessica
River rocks guest book
Jessica , on January 19, 2016 at 11:54 PM

Has anyone use river rocks to write on as a guest book instead of a book or tree with finger prints? I want something that is different and not the same old thing.

Jessica, Jan 20, 2016 3 82
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Acoustic Ceremony Songs
Diem, on January 19, 2016 at 5:30 AM

Any ideas for acoustic guitar songs for the ceremony? suggest me some cool songs, please! Thanks!

Dana, Jan 20, 2016 14 2,424
jenifer
Hiring a photographer without meeting him?
jenifer, on January 15, 2016 at 7:25 PM

I am on a strict budget and photographers in this area are very pricey. Took me a while to find one that has photos that I like and that I can afford. Or that has lighting for after dark, I couldn't...

Steven Davis, Jan 20, 2016 27 473
Lolerskates84
Reception food
Lolerskates84, on January 18, 2016 at 4:11 PM

I love the idea of having portillos for our reception food, but portillos doesn't offer full service catering, just the food. I found a blog on offbeatbride where the bride made it work for 150...

Lolerskates84, Jan 19, 2016 14 167
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Best Deals for Save the Date Magnets?
Donna, on January 17, 2016 at 12:03 PM

I have found that the Save the Date magnets that are like 3x3.5 are cheaper but I'm looking for something more along the lines of 4x6... Any recommendations?

Victoria, Jan 18, 2016 10 378
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