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MUA/Hair Trial Disappointment What To Do? Anyone ever do their own makeup?
RhnCasi419, on July 24, 2015 at 6:59 AM

I spent $210 on my hair and makeup trial yesterday only to be extremely disappointed. The makeup was ok, except I hated the airbrush makeup on me and it didn't give me the "magical" coverage...

Christine, Jul 25, 2015 24 198
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Photo Circle vs. Instagram???
Nicholes, on July 25, 2015 at 12:42 AM

My fiancé and I would like our guests to take pictures and upload them to either a Photo Circle App or on Instagram. Neither of us are tech driven people, we do have gadgets, so we would have to...

Heather A, Jul 25, 2015 6 273
Bailey
No Bridesmaids/Is This Tacky??
Bailey, on July 23, 2015 at 1:09 PM

So, we're not having a bridal party. I'm the first of my friends to get married and never experienced the true duties of a bridesmaid, but as told by my close friends... it's no piece of cake (no pun...

FormerUser, Jul 23, 2015 45 183
hearts
If I have a s'mores bar, should I have a dessert table as well?
hearts, on July 23, 2015 at 1:34 PM

Hello! Long time "lurker" here. My fiance and I are going to have a s'mores bar/table at our wedding. There will be a camp fire so that people can make them. Because I have the s'mores, how extensive...

Kelsey, Jul 23, 2015 11 108
Sherry
DIY table number luminaries (Pic)
Sherry, on July 16, 2013 at 12:16 AM

My DIY luminaries table numbers for the tables I don't have ink yet to print on the paper and not sure if I'm going to use these exact fonts . I put it together super fast so it will look much neater...

BRIDGET, Jul 23, 2015 6 71
Tanya
DIY invitation-What size RSVP card??
Tanya, on April 16, 2012 at 10:59 PM

I have taken on the task of making my own invitations...225 of them! I am trying to come up with templates so that it will be easy for the bridesmaids that want to help me I made the invitations 5x7...

Meaghan, Jul 22, 2015 5 8,597
Andrea
Renting cake stands for your wedding?
Andrea, on July 20, 2015 at 8:21 AM

We went to reserve a cake stand to rent for our wedding. The lady said it would be a $350.00 deposit and $95.00 to rent it. I do cakes as a side business and have made cake stands...

Andrea, Jul 20, 2015 21 1,510
Hannah
Hanging paper lanterns in tents?
Hannah, on July 19, 2015 at 6:47 PM

We have a 30x60 wedding tent and 100 paper lanterns. I've seen on Pinterest about using fishing line. Any of you have experience in doing this? Any advice? We have tent lighting. These won't be...

JamieLynn, Jul 19, 2015 5 335
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Need supplier for glass cylinders to go over taper candles
Janice, on July 19, 2015 at 6:54 AM

Has anyone purchased the glass cylinders to go over taper candles online? Not looking for hurricane cylinders. Thanks

SweetBean, Jul 19, 2015 5 147
Pinky Winter Promise
S'mores..
Pinky Winter Promise, on July 18, 2015 at 5:40 PM

Today - I was working on little tags for our s'more kits (we are leaning to having a fire going during the reception). I found the file online and then the girl who wrote the blog directed us to...

Pinky Winter Promise, Jul 18, 2015 19 3,627
April
Chair cover alternatives
April, on July 16, 2015 at 9:49 PM

I dislike standard conference chairs just as much as the next person, but I'm having trouble justifying spending 1K on chair covers and bows (venue pricing) and even more on those beautiful Chivari...

klimberkat, Jul 16, 2015 1 252
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DIY Question - Stitch Witchery or Heat N Bond??
Valerie, on March 23, 2015 at 3:24 PM

I am making 4 curtain-type panels out of lace to serve as a backdrop for my ceremony. See the picture attached. Someone else did something like this at our location, and it looked beautiful. The lace...

Valerie, Jul 16, 2015 15 8,710
Mrs.Goose
Brooches For Bouquet As An Accent
Mrs.Goose, on July 14, 2015 at 5:58 PM

So I am doing a standard wedding flower bouquet, with roses and greenery from my parents backyard. We are adding in lots of sparkly elements and silver touches, which got me thinking about brooches in...

Alejandra G, Jul 16, 2015 10 116
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DIY Guest Book How To
Katie, on April 21, 2015 at 4:18 PM

I am trying to DIY the guestbook.. but I don't even know where to start! Any ideas?

CareBear, Jul 15, 2015 17 155
Cathy
Free table numbers templates
Cathy, on July 15, 2015 at 6:28 PM

Hello! I just found a list of free table numbers templates. They look awesome. Hope you'll find it useful! http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/content.jsp?pageName=Printable-Wedding-Table-Numbers

Nilou, Jul 15, 2015 1 529
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Babies breath - real or fake?
Carianne, on July 13, 2015 at 10:29 PM

Any thoughts on using real or fake babies breath for my centerpieces? Pros or cons. Also, any suggestions on where to buy it in the Los Angeles/Inland Empire area??

Reggie, Jul 15, 2015 16 5,097 1
HJJ
KWR- Teacher Discounts
HJJ, on July 9, 2015 at 10:03 PM

Hi all! I went to Michaels today to get things to make my boxes for asking my bridesmaids and I'm glad I looked online before I went! Teachers get 15% discount even on sales by showing your school ID!...

SH, Jul 11, 2015 6 761
Jennifer
Guest Book / Puzzle??
Jennifer, on September 7, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Hi Ladies - I saw something on Pinterest recently that sparked my interest (and I can't get to Pinterest here at work, so I can't find it now). It was a cute idea for a Puzzle, rather than a guest...

Sherry, Jul 11, 2015 15 2,362 1
Marmarcat85
Post Office- Do they still hand sort?
Marmarcat85, on July 10, 2015 at 12:49 PM

I went into the post office this morning and asked them about hand sorting my invitations. They told me they no longer do it, but I have read from various places on the wonderful web that it is still...

Melody, Jul 11, 2015 13 2,996
LadyL
DIY Pomanders
LadyL, on December 28, 2011 at 3:53 PM

Need your opinions please ... Is it worth it? Has anyone tried them? I am thinking of doing the tissue paper one, but I'm a little hesitant about it. Was it really cheaper? Was it worth the time and...

BRIDGET, Jul 9, 2015 22 344
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