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CDs as wedding favors...too outdated?
Private User, on July 31, 2014 at 2:37 PM

I had this really cute idea that I would burn CDs with love songs that would be played at our wedding reception. Both my fiance and I grew up in this era and both love music. I'm wondering, however,...

Amanda and JaMichael, Mar 25, 2015 19 329
Brigit
Plastic cups- suggestions on how many to get?
Brigit, on March 25, 2015 at 9:44 AM

I have found some good prices on www.webstaurantstore.com for nice Fineline Plastic cups. I was planning on getting Fineline 1 piece wine glasses (8oz), one piece champagne flutes, as well as 9 oz...

Brigit, Mar 25, 2015 6 1,270
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Need a Rustic DIY Punch Bowl
Valerie, on March 24, 2015 at 8:31 AM

Having a small outdoor wedding in the fall. We’re just doing a cake and punch reception. We have a cool rustic drink dispenser we’re using for apple cider. Now I’m trying to find something I can use...

Maggie, Mar 25, 2015 9 1,986
Nicole
Maryland Wedding Consignment on Facebook
Nicole, on March 24, 2015 at 10:54 PM

Addicted to this site! Also can use to resell after the big day! Obviously in MD and surrounding areas only.

Nicole, Mar 24, 2015 203
Marisa
Teeny Tiny RSVP envelopes...to use or not to use?
Marisa, on August 16, 2011 at 10:37 PM

I have this dilemma...I made my invitations, and I thought I had a great idea when I made the RSVP cards small enough to fit in a pocket inside the invitation. The envelopes are 2.5" x 3.5", and I had...

Katie, Mar 24, 2015 4 3,315
JuleeM
Did you use Minted.com to print your envelopes?
JuleeM, on March 18, 2015 at 5:45 PM

I see a bunch of people mention they use minted.com to print the mail to addresses for their envelopes. I will be getting my STD and invites elsewhere but I love the idea of this service and they are...

NaShara and Milton, Mar 23, 2015 10 765
Kassie
Empty Hourglasses??
Kassie, on March 22, 2015 at 4:25 PM

Okay, so I've looked for some "fill your own" hourglasses, and holy crap they are over $100. I'm thinking about making 4 hourglasses and filling them with colored gems, or stones like what you...

Kassie, Mar 22, 2015 14 1,322
sarah
Sparklers..Where to put them?!
sarah, on September 22, 2013 at 2:49 AM

We have obviously chose the famous sparkler idea! i love it and i am excited, but i do not know where i should put them! should i put them on the tables since they are tied with my matchbox favors?...

Heather Mueller, Mar 20, 2015 15 2,599
Kelly
sparklers at the end of reception?
Kelly, on May 10, 2013 at 4:19 PM

I was thinking about ordering sparklers to do at the end of the reception and maybe to get a couple photo ops for FH and myself. Is anyone else doing this? If so where are you getting yours? We are...

Heather Mueller, Mar 20, 2015 12 217
TheOGJesse's Girl
Sparklers, bubbles, or confetti
TheOGJesse's Girl, on November 4, 2013 at 7:30 PM

So as FH and I are leaving the venue and people are sending us off, what do you think would be best?? Confetti??? (I am pretty sure I may get told NO by the venue because of the cleanup factor)...

Heather Mueller, Mar 20, 2015 26 644
AngelKidAllan
Anyone Made a Tutu Dress for their Flower girl?
AngelKidAllan, on January 16, 2014 at 2:05 PM

I know A LOT of people make tutus for little girls, I want to make a tutu dress for my flower girl. Anyone have any idea the level of difficulty?

Mrs. BG, Mar 19, 2015 12 198
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Are artificial flowers worth it??
Private User, on March 8, 2015 at 5:45 PM

All I need is 5 bouquets and maybe 5 boutineers. I was thinking about making them myself to save some money. I haven't priced it out completely yet, but is it actually worth it? Some of these...

From Mi to Mo, Mar 15, 2015 26 336
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Gift Ideas for Friend walking Bride down the aisle??
Private User, on March 12, 2015 at 10:47 AM

I am stumped. He is a older family friend. We aren't super close, I'm more closer to his wife and daughter, but he is still special to me. He is into corvettes, but has everything already with that. I...

Reese, Mar 12, 2015 1 172
JoyBekee
If I entered for "FOUR WEDDINGS"
JoyBekee, on March 11, 2015 at 7:01 PM

What would you do differently to have the highest overall rating?

MrsBest2B, Mar 11, 2015 13 150
Audra
DIY Bridesmaid Bag (What to include w/ List)
Audra, on May 6, 2012 at 3:05 AM

Here is a list of what I'm including: Smart Water - $1 Walmart Great Value Granola Bars (6 bars) - $2 Walmart Kleenex travel size (3 per pack) - $.97 Walmart Lint Roller-...

Gianni, Mar 9, 2015 15 12,342 3
Melissa
Will you be my bridesmaid DIY ideas?
Melissa, on June 24, 2014 at 5:14 PM

Hello everyone! I recently got engaged and my fiance and I are currently active duty military. Before I leave out of state for training, I was hoping to make gifts for my friends that I'd like to ask...

Brittany, Mar 8, 2015 17 797
AprilBride
Do not disturb door hangers
AprilBride, on March 7, 2015 at 9:33 PM

I am so excited, I jus had to share! I just ordered off Etsy do not disturb door hangers to put in our welcome kits for hotel guests. They say "Shh...we've been celebrating with the new Mr and Mrs...

AprilBride, Mar 7, 2015 5 124
OregonEmily
Spine of your wedding album
OregonEmily, on March 6, 2015 at 5:46 PM

Hey everyone! It's been AGES since I've been on here! Good to see you again. I'm working on my wedding album (after being married for 7 months cause I'm a slacker) and was wondering what, if anything,...

Susan, Mar 6, 2015 5 1,473
Darleen
Slide show using Powerpoint 2013
Darleen, on March 5, 2015 at 3:12 PM

Okay so I am using powerpoint 2013. Is there away to have it randomly shuffle the pictures? Also I know you can add a song but I want to add multiple songs to continue playing while everyone is...

MrsA, Mar 6, 2015 13 606
Jillian
OOT/Hotel Welcome Bags - Contents...what to put inside?
Jillian, on March 4, 2015 at 2:07 PM

FH and I have decided we want to do welcome bags at the hotel. We thought the welcome bags would be a little something extra as a thank you. Our closest guests have a hour drive each way, so most...

jewles322, Mar 5, 2015 14 507
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