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Rachel
Invitation Inner envelope alternatives?!
Rachel, on January 15, 2016 at 11:05 PM

My invitations are 5x7 double sided, and didn't come with inner envelopes. I'm putting them all together tomorrow with my bridesmaids, and you can see right through the envelopes they came with.. What...

tjacob2014, Jan 16, 2016 4 221
Monica SC
What is the name of the iPad app where you can do a virtual reception layout? *Updated*
Monica SC, on June 11, 2015 at 9:06 PM

I have looked at it in the app store before and now I can't find it!

Michael, Jan 14, 2016 9 1,642 2
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SOLA FLOWER EMERGENCY - Any tips or advice please!
Lauren, on January 13, 2016 at 10:38 AM

So I spent around $400 on 10 sola flower bouquets from a vendor. They turned out beautiful except for one major issue. I accidentally ordered them in ivory instead of white and they cannot be...

MNBride, Jan 13, 2016 10 1,258
Private_User804
Would you MC your own wedding? Or have you seen it done?
Private_User804, on January 7, 2016 at 4:41 PM

We're looking for ways to cut corners for our 100-ish person wedding, which will be 70% family and a laid back afternoon bbq/family reunion party. No nightclub feel, no bouquet toss, no organized...

Mrs. Kassy, Jan 12, 2016 19 4,529
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Midnight wedding
Midnightmaiden, on January 11, 2016 at 2:26 PM

My FH and I are planning a Wedding in the Woods. Am a huge DIY person so, everything at the wedding I will be doing. The guest list is 15-20 people haven't sent them out yet. The idea is to have...

Rachel DellaPorte, Jan 11, 2016 51 2,303
FutureMrs.Cash
Cupcake stand ideas
FutureMrs.Cash, on January 9, 2016 at 12:54 PM

I'm really interested in doing a simple 1-2 tier cake and then matching cupcakes for guests (approx. 150). I figure it is tasty, preportioned, and can be arranged in fun ways. Does anyone have...

FutureMrs.Cash, Jan 10, 2016 11 176
R
Donuts as a wedding favor?
Rachael, on January 7, 2015 at 9:24 AM

I am having a brunch wedding in August. I was originally set on having a candy buffet for my favor, but donuts as favors has come up several times in searching online for brunch ideas. My wedding is...

Jessica Rajs, Jan 8, 2016 14 1,572
nelly
Baby's Breath Centerpieces - Help with Cost
nelly, on June 5, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Has anyone actually done all babys breath centerpieces? If so how much did they cost. Im thinking tall centerpieces with a big dreamy mound of baby's breath. Everything i read about them is saying...

Sara, Jan 8, 2016 7 2,343
Meghan
Real AND Fake Flowers?
Meghan, on January 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM

So I know I have a while before I have to decide on this, but I was wondering if anyone has seen/done fake AND real flowers at a wedding? So maybe the bride has a real bouquet, bridesmaids have fake,...

Nancy Taussig, Jan 8, 2016 18 9,857 1
Mr&Mrs89
Toronto Wedding Chapel! ?
Mr&Mrs89, on January 6, 2016 at 11:07 PM

OK so I just stumbled across a package it's includes ceremony, music,first dance, alcohol permit, 1 tier cake, my bouqet and my fiances boutineire, cocktail reception includes strawberries and...

Nancy Taussig, Jan 8, 2016 9 67
Ebony502
Seating Charts are HARD!
Ebony502, on October 26, 2015 at 5:26 PM

I wish there was some kind of algorithm that could figure it out for me. Between ex-spouses, age dynamics, and table number limitations this may very well be the most stressful part of this process....

CMH to CML, Jan 7, 2016 32 1,663
Mr&Mrs89
Cocktail reception cheaper or not?
Mr&Mrs89, on January 6, 2016 at 9:28 PM

Hi everyone Just wondering is cocktail reception for wedding cheaper? How much did you cocktail reception cost? Thanks

ELK, Jan 7, 2016 13 3,095
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Staking down an outdoor aisle runner
Becky, on January 3, 2016 at 8:59 PM

Hi all! I really want a burlap aisle runner for my outdoor wedding. I know everyone suggests against having a runner outdoors but I feel very strongly about having something else to walk on other than...

Mariegold, Jan 4, 2016 5 1,195
CareBear
Bathroom Basket Signs
CareBear, on December 31, 2015 at 3:28 PM

I finished my wording for my bathroom baskets and the translation to Spanish. Since my wedding will be both English and Spanish speaking I have a tough task of trying to translate everything to...

LizzyC, Dec 31, 2015 14 1,010
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Crystal veil DIY
Keri, on December 29, 2015 at 11:11 AM

I got some really small swarovski crystals to add to my veil. I'm wondering what the best way to attach it to my veil would be? I'm going to glue them on, what would be the best glue to use?

JoRocka, Dec 29, 2015 4 138
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Rustic DIY centerpiece ideas?
SewBikeLove, on December 27, 2015 at 11:21 PM

The tables are large 72" and seat 10, so there is a big space to cover. I was thinking of using mason jars wrapped with burlap and lace, but the pint sized jar is too short. I am not sure if I should...

FutureMrs.Davis, Dec 29, 2015 16 146
TayliaRae
I need candles!
TayliaRae, on December 22, 2015 at 12:00 PM

Centerpieces are going to include dripping tapered candles atop wine bottles - but I cannot find candles! Almost every candle I find says "non-drip," or drip red or multi-colored wax. I found one...

ButSrsly, Dec 23, 2015 13 362
SummerS
Paper Weight?
SummerS, on December 23, 2015 at 10:05 AM

Does anyone know what the minimum weight would be for a good card stock when printing front and back? FH and I printed a test for our programs last night on some shimmer card stock that I had left...

Mrs. LMac, Dec 23, 2015 8 3,487
Future Mrs. R Perez
Over skirt DIY or not...
Future Mrs. R Perez, on December 22, 2015 at 10:59 AM

HI Everyone - I would like some opinions: It is much appreciated :-) Like many others, I had a hard time deciding on a dress. Growing up I wanted a princess ballroom gown. When trying on dresses I...

Future Mrs. R Perez, Dec 22, 2015 9 2,596
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Venues that allow outside catering?
Eve, on December 19, 2015 at 9:17 AM

My fiancé and I are looking for venues in MA CT and RI that double for ceremony and reception and allow outside catering; preferably a venue that also comes with 1-2 staff members included in the...

Snarky, Dec 19, 2015 13 397
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