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Jenny
Ideas for printing services with kraft paper?
Jenny, on February 18, 2015 at 7:22 AM

Hi ladies! So I am pretty in love with these: https://www.etsy.com/listing/180940252/rustic-elegance-inspired-printable But I'm not sure where I can have these printed with kraft paper as the picture...

Natalie, Feb 18, 2015 6 859
Mrs. Lav
Hand writing (print, not cursive) addresses on invites
Mrs. Lav, on February 16, 2015 at 3:14 PM

Is this okay? FH and I want to use navy envelopes and write on them with gold gel pen. His cursive is better than mine (I don't think mine has improved since fourth grade), but I'm probably going to...

BreeCheez, Feb 16, 2015 25 3,857
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Welcome Bags for a Winter Wedding....Help!!!!
Brenda, on February 15, 2015 at 4:57 PM

My fiance and I would like to give our guests who are in hotels, a welcome bag, if they decide they are staying the night. (Depending on how much they drink, most really don't have to travel more than...

PRWedding, Feb 16, 2015 6 1,241
Shantrell
Water Proof Water Bottle Labels
Shantrell, on June 3, 2012 at 10:24 AM

I am getting married outside and will like to have water available for my guest. I want to have the water personalized but I don't want the labels to mess up as they are sitting on ice. Any...

Nikki, Feb 14, 2015 10 588
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Ideas for travel themed table 'numbers'
Private User, on February 9, 2015 at 11:23 AM

My wedding isn't necessarily themed, but if you have to call it a theme, it's "our story." We're incorporating elements of our story into the wedding. For our table numbers and seating arrangement,...

Ally, Feb 9, 2015 10 1,453
Leesha
Hot or Cold Plate Wedding Dinner?
Leesha, on February 6, 2015 at 4:20 PM

Hiya, my mom told me what they used to do at weddings was have a Cold Plate dinner. Meaning they would have Ham/Turkey/Roast((One or the other, maybe two)) (cooked, but room temperature? idk how to...

FutureMrsWalton, Feb 8, 2015 48 2,749
MELN
Beach Brides... or Beach theme wedding. DIY Seashell Bouquet (w/pictures)
MELN, on June 25, 2012 at 11:12 AM

I saw this idea posted on the forums, and I loved it! I found some for sale on Esty, and other places, but I really didn't want to put up the amount of money they were asking (between $120 -...

Karen, Feb 7, 2015 18 4,064 1
alyshadanielle
DIY Glitter Hanger
alyshadanielle, on February 6, 2015 at 10:19 AM

I know we had this conversation yesterday, but I wanted to post pictures for those who asked! Like I said before, I attempted to use modge podge and glitter to cover the hangers and I failed...

Kari Taggard, Feb 7, 2015 26 243
Alicia B
Wedding welcome bag tags
Alicia B, on February 5, 2015 at 1:55 PM

Just wanted to share with you guys the tags I made for my wedding welcome bags for guests staying overnight. We will be including water, gum, snacks (chips, pretzels, crackers), chocolate (hugs &...

futuremrsadams2014, Feb 5, 2015 21 490
Bonnie
Bubbly Centerpiece Help Needed
Bonnie, on January 1, 2012 at 2:53 PM

My fiance came up with an amazing idea for our centerpieces but find that we are going to need help on how to actually do it. We are wanting to have the tall, square vases filled with water and one of...

Kristina, Feb 5, 2015 7 1,099
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Is there an easy way to tie bows onto bubble wand?
Shannon and Michael, on February 3, 2015 at 12:58 AM

We are trying to tie two different color strips of ribbon onto the loop at the top of the bubble wand. It is grueling. Does anyone know of an easier way to do it? Thanks,

Nancy Taussig, Feb 3, 2015 1 1,216
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DIY Centerpiece idea: Flowers in water with rocks/stones at the bottom
Allison, on February 2, 2015 at 8:13 PM

Hello! I saw this beautiful picture on pinterest and would love to do something similar for our centerpieces, just with lavender or some other purple flower:...

Tara, Feb 3, 2015 6 941
Jasmine
Silk or fluffy BM robes?
Jasmine, on January 29, 2015 at 11:18 AM

I've been complaining that I have nothing to make with mnew sewing machine, and also been complaining about the cost of getting robes for my five BM's... So the FH said to me before leaving for work...

Annie & Javi, Feb 2, 2015 22 184
Cydney J (Cydney M)
Make your own Future Mrs ________ Hanger
Cydney J (Cydney M), on January 12, 2012 at 11:17 AM

I found a site that shows you step by step...WITH pictures on how to make your own personalized hanger. I remember seeing a couple of gals on here asking if anyone knew how to make these. Here's the...

jewles322, Feb 1, 2015 37 661
Monica SC
What wines are you serving at your reception?
Monica SC, on January 30, 2015 at 10:44 PM

We are having a limited bar....beer, wine, sodas and probably a signature drink. Thomas Creek brewery is right down the street from where I work and we will serve a couple of selections from there...

almostmrs050915, Jan 31, 2015 13 2,663
K
Rustic Beauty and the Beast wedding-IDEAS!
Kelsey, on January 29, 2015 at 11:42 AM

So I'm wanting to possibly do a beauty and the beast inspired wedding, I'm just trying to get ideas for something a little more rustic/french countryside kind of feel. I like the vintage, romantic...

MrsE, Jan 30, 2015 19 316
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Does anyone know how to glue rosettes on top of each other for backdrop?
Shannon and Michael, on January 29, 2015 at 11:45 PM

I am doing a cardstock paper rosette backdrop. I see them all on pinterest. The only thing I don't know how to do and can't seem to find an answer online is how to glue them to each other? With...

Shannon and Michael, Jan 30, 2015 8 104
ValZtoB
Printing at Staples, Kinko's, etc.
ValZtoB, on January 27, 2015 at 6:50 PM

I DIY'd my programs and I am very happy with the product. My question is: A. Has anyone ever taken something into a big box store to be printed; B. If so, did they let you bring in your own media...

Vanessa, Jan 29, 2015 12 29,540 1
Anonymous
Wedding itinerary
Anonymous, on July 20, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Good Morning WW Family. I am in the process of putting together a wedding day itinerary. Does anyone have any samples or templates they could share with me. I am a DIY bride and really would...

Kristin Thompson, Jan 28, 2015 9 1,902
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Anyone make their own invites in Word? Where did you print?
Melissa, on January 28, 2015 at 5:18 PM

Hey ladies! After many hours of looking at wedding invitations online, I have yet to find something I absolutely love that is in my price range. So I've contemplated making my own in Microsoft Word,...

KarenM, Jan 28, 2015 15 221
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