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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 10 117
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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 17 160
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 1 538
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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 5,135 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 6 774
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 2,374 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 3,015
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
Emily O.
Let me see your DIY Seating Charts/Escort Cards
Emily O., on July 8, 2015 at 11:27 AM

Thanks to WW, I am now pro-assigned seating! It makes so much more sense to assign seats so that you don't run the risk of people sitting next to people they don't know, splitting up groups or having...

Sarah, Jul 8, 2015 14 260
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Supplying your own alcohol for open bar
sdgher, on July 8, 2015 at 10:25 AM

We decided to do this to save money. Plus then we can bring home whatever doesn't get used. We found this site out of like Indiana (I think) that had their liquor for stupid cheap. Apparently Ohio...

Melabella_xoxo, Jul 8, 2015 29 3,431
MzRosaLu
Cheap mirrors for centerpieces
MzRosaLu, on June 30, 2015 at 7:59 PM

Hi ladies, any recommendations for places to get affordable mirrors to place underneath our centerpieces? We are doing DIY centerpieces with wine bottles and other mismatched bottles, and we need a...

Rosemary, Jul 7, 2015 14 3,979
Future Mrs. H STL
Skipping the DJ?
Future Mrs. H STL, on July 2, 2015 at 2:02 PM

Are any brides skipping the DJ for your wedding ceremony and reception? We are having an afternoon wedding and an afternoon reception and trust me I know how important having a DJ is for the flow of...

liya, Jul 3, 2015 22 2,127 2
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DIY catering:heating
chelsie, on June 22, 2015 at 8:15 PM

So I need suggestions or ideas. Planning to do our own food. Sticking with Italian. A couple pastas, chicken parm, salad and rolls. We're having cold apps for cocktail hour. But what I need ideas for...

AlexisM082, Jun 24, 2015 9 1,615
missbride2be
An all inclusive wedding vs not so inclusive
missbride2be, on June 19, 2015 at 9:08 AM

What do you guys think? After looking through almost 13 wedding venues, we are finally deciding between 2! The major difference is the all inclusive (except it does not include the alcohol) vs a DIY...

A&G, Jun 23, 2015 33 1,996
Annie & Javi
RSVP date how far in advance from wedding date?
Annie & Javi, on June 19, 2015 at 10:08 PM

I googled and found a bunch of mixed responses. I want at least a month and a half, my MOH thinks about a month is more appropriate. What is everyone else doing? ETA; Final numbers have to be to the...

Jesse's Girl, Jun 20, 2015 21 195
Anonymous
Help!!! Victorian Theme Wedding Ideas?
Anonymous, on December 3, 2012 at 11:22 PM

Do any of you ladies have any ideas for a Victorian theme wedding? We picked our venue and it is an old victorian style house so we are going with that for a theme....I just need some ideas!!! Please...

Andrea, Jun 19, 2015 18 774
Courtney
Cheap Save the Dates
Courtney, on June 13, 2015 at 9:07 PM

My fiancé and I are getting married next October.. And we are trying to find save the dates. We are on a tight budget, so I was wondering if anyone had an idea for inexpensive save the dates??

Chrissy, Jun 18, 2015 35 219
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Tea Staining success?
bdcwallace, on June 16, 2015 at 11:03 PM

Has anyone tried tea staining their dress? I custom ordered a dress from China at a fraction of the cost. It is absolutely gorgeous and fits me perfect. The only problem is I requested a vintage ivory...

LadyMonk, Jun 18, 2015 17 1,541
Marlene
Wedding Favor Dreamcatchers?
Marlene, on June 15, 2015 at 7:48 PM

We've been trying to think of what favors to give for our wedding. We don't want to do items from the dollar store that'll just be thrown away or candy favors. We have about 60-70 ppl that will be...

Futuremrsw, Jun 16, 2015 21 191
Crystal L.
Favor bag help
Crystal L., on June 15, 2015 at 7:47 PM

Okay, so some of you may remember my OP, about the organza favor bags that were too big...like way too big...LOL! I did the research, and it is going to be cheaper just to buy new favor bags, but not...

Crystal L., Jun 15, 2015 15 3,786
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