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Yvonne
Save the Date Envelopes too small for US Mail
Yvonne, on November 13, 2015 at 12:15 PM

So yeah, I just discovered that my adorable black square save the date envelopes are too small for U.S mail. Should I just stick the square envelopes inside of another envelope? I need to mail these...

Yvonne, Nov 13, 2015 7 735
Stephanie
Bridesmaid Gifts - Dollar Tree Haul!
Stephanie, on October 22, 2015 at 9:57 PM

Hey gals, So I just found some great goodies at the Dollar Tree to give to my bridesmaids when I pop the question! I'm planning to make homemade "Will you be my bridesmaid?" cards, and give this...

Dayna, Nov 10, 2015 12 1,917 1
SpringBride16
HELP... need ideas for indoor church arch
SpringBride16, on November 6, 2015 at 9:44 AM

Can you please post pics of your DIY wedding arch? My theme is rustic/ vintage/chic ... and I have burlap and sunflowers. But I need more ideas on the arch and church pew decor!

Christina, Nov 6, 2015 4 778
Hillary
Charging station/Power bar
Hillary, on November 5, 2015 at 6:41 PM

I've recently read that having a phone charging station at your wedding is the new trend and I love the idea! I want to include this at my reception, but don't want it to look tacky. If you have done...

Soon2B Mrs Shuey, Nov 5, 2015 28 1,911
Almost Mrs. Smith
Ideas for Bridesmaid Flip Flops?
Almost Mrs. Smith, on January 16, 2013 at 1:11 PM

I bought some black flip flops at Hobby Lobby for all of the ladies in my wedding party. I want to decorate them somehow, and give them as part of their gift so that they can wear them at the...

Alex Angeles, Nov 5, 2015 9 312
Future Mrs. A
DIY Wedding Entrance doors
Future Mrs. A, on October 26, 2015 at 3:42 PM

Hello! The fiance and I have officially decided on a ceremony and reception venue for our wedding next spring. The ceremony space is outdoors in a wooded area and I am searching for ways to define the...

Christina, Oct 27, 2015 3 3,128
Sarah
Suburged carnation flower centerpieces
Sarah, on October 15, 2015 at 2:30 PM

Hi all, I just wanted to see if anyone out there has used the single submerged flower look with carnations? I'm picking this flower because it is overall cheaper than most (and I don't want roses)....

Leslie, Oct 26, 2015 19 1,324
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A for Advice, B for Bets....
Caitlyn, on October 24, 2015 at 1:18 AM

I seen this picture on pinterest. It was a filing card guest book, with the labels saying "A for Advice, B for Bets" ect, ect. Does anyone know what the rest of the alphabet would be? I really enjoy...

Pinky Winter Promise, Oct 24, 2015 12 209
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DIY Backdrops? Advice needed =)
Ashlei, on October 22, 2015 at 1:54 PM

I plan on starting my DIY projects. These are the ONLY diy projects I plan on doing for the wedding. Our venue has two locations that I would like to have a backdrop. The first location is in the...

Kathleen Smith, Oct 22, 2015 16 2,973
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Tulle as table Linens?
Hayley, on October 7, 2015 at 10:37 AM

I am on a frantic (ok I still have 8 months to the wedding) search for the best looking (and absolute cheapest possible) option for table linens. My budget is slim. I've found some colorful, pretty,...

Leslie, Oct 17, 2015 12 568
Amanda
DIY save the date postcards
Amanda, on October 13, 2015 at 10:31 AM

Hello, I have decided to make my own save the date postcards by creating both the front and back image. I LOVE what I came up with, but now I need to find the right place to print it at. Does anyone...

Niki Ann, Oct 16, 2015 14 1,542 1
hogwartsdork
Hotel welcome bags - best way to transport to hotel?
hogwartsdork, on October 13, 2015 at 9:28 AM

Okay, I just completed the hotel bags last night. They're simple medium kraft bags from Michael's with some white tissue paper. There are 20 of them. Does anyone have a good idea on how I can...

Mrs. CK, Oct 13, 2015 6 5,480
April
help with creating flower arrangement for a large vase
April, on August 2, 2014 at 3:52 AM

I have bought 15 very large nice vases, 27 inches high for my centerpieces. I am trying to figure out how to create the flower arrangements at the top.

Becky, Oct 13, 2015 15 3,662
Sandy
just a maid of honor and no bridesmaids
Sandy, on October 11, 2015 at 3:01 AM

Would it be a bad idea to just have a maid of honor and best man, but no bridesmaids and groomsmen?

Private User, Oct 12, 2015 28 1,408
Faith
Anyone had a D-I-Y Wedding Cake?
Faith, on October 3, 2015 at 5:03 PM

I'm looking at the wedding cakes prices and I seriously wonder why do I spend so much for a 3-tier cream-coated cake that no one really eats at the end. I know some of the modern ideas are really...

Faith, Oct 6, 2015 28 1,470
Y
trouble printing hobby lobby invitations
yaritzia, on October 2, 2015 at 3:21 PM

Hi there. So I bought the wedding invitations from hobby lobby and download the template wich on the Microsoft word comes out landscape but my invt. Its portrait) I did and follow instructions. So...

Nicole, Oct 2, 2015 7 2,394
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tea light/ votives break glass
no1, on October 1, 2015 at 3:02 PM

So after working on my centerpieces and ideas for a couple hours my fiance slightly freaks out saying that the glass I am putting my candle in is too thin and that I can put candles in glass cups and...

purplekitten, Oct 2, 2015 20 3,399
HereComeTheYorks
Anyone use or attempting to use a gopro to video parts of their wedding?
HereComeTheYorks, on October 1, 2015 at 2:25 PM

I am really interesting in learning more about this. We are probably skipping a videographer, but would still love to have our vows and some of the fun on video. I have seen mentioned a few times...

Devin94, Oct 2, 2015 27 289
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Chuppahs Help
Jac3286, on September 30, 2015 at 9:20 PM

So FH is Jewish and wants a chuppah, which I'm totally ok with. My question is how to go about doing this. At first I was going to DIY one using the archway at our venue, but now I'm second guessing...

Private User, Oct 1, 2015 10 2,653
R
What do you think about a potluck reception...is it okay or not?
Robbi, on March 27, 2011 at 8:24 PM

What are everyone's thoughts on having a potluck reception? My FH and I are paying pretty much for everything. We thought it would be a great money saver..nothings final yet so we could still purchase...

B'Dazzled Designs, Sep 28, 2015 30 222
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