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BreeCheez
DIY Bouquets
BreeCheez, on January 23, 2015 at 12:21 PM

I am wondering if anyone has any experience using one or more of these methods of DIY bouquet making? I have arranged flowers before but never done a bouquet specifically. Is it easier to cut the...

BreeCheez, Jan 27, 2015 11 578
Jill
Leftover invites ideas?
Jill, on January 25, 2015 at 11:07 PM

So my soon to be husband and I ordered WAY too many invitations! We were thinking 50 guests, 50 invitations, plus a little more just incase. Didn't even think about families who only needed ONE....

Lori, Jan 26, 2015 11 10,457 4
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BRIDAL PARTY DANCE!!! CHOREOGRAPHED!!!
Private User, on January 23, 2015 at 11:47 AM

I NEED 2-3 SONGS THAT MY BRIDAL PARTY CAN DANCE TO ! AND FUNNY! HIP HOP R&B PREFERRED BUT OPEN TO IT ALL..CHOREOGRAPHED DANCE! AND YES IM YELLING LOL I NEED A PLANN!!!

Private User, Jan 23, 2015 24 424
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Wedding Tree Guestbook?!
Mrs. BG, on January 22, 2015 at 10:36 AM

This may be posted already, but I'm new and haven't seen where to search for specific forum topics just yet. I am a DIY/Budget bride and am having a rustic theme. I strive for different and recently...

Mrs. BG, Jan 23, 2015 10 341
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Tulle Shops
Private User, on January 21, 2015 at 12:25 PM

Hey everyone, does anyone have any experience with Paper Mart, Gifts International, CB flowers Crafts, or Tulle Shop? I need several bolts of fabic at low cost..and I found these places, however they...

DeniseD, Jan 21, 2015 3 131
Monica SC
Wooden ladder wedding arch... So this is happening!***update in comments***
Monica SC, on November 28, 2014 at 5:09 PM

I have been kicking around the idea of making an arch for our ceremony out of a couple of wooden ladders. The pic below is my inspiration. Anyone seen this done or also planning on doing this? I have...

Monica SC, Jan 16, 2015 10 1,236
Mrs.Goose
Head Table Decor--Same, Different, Something Else?
Mrs.Goose, on January 13, 2015 at 5:09 PM

I thought I would post and see what everyone is doing for the head table decor. We are doing a traditional long table with us in the middle and our bridal party on either side. My question is, are you...

Jillian, Jan 16, 2015 27 5,929 1
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HELP!! Pocketfold invites closure ideas
Hessy, on January 13, 2015 at 12:59 PM

Ok I completely goofed. I ordered my pocket invitation kit from cards and pockets and just received then in the mail today. I couldn't find the belly-bands and after checking invoice I realized that I...

BreeCheez, Jan 13, 2015 6 756
Nicoletta
Different bouquets for junior bridesmaids?
Nicoletta, on January 13, 2015 at 12:12 PM

Hey ladies, I was just wondering, should my junior BMS carry different bouquets? They are my nieces and they are 12 years old. Right now my BMS are carrying bouquets that are muscari, peonies and pink...

Mallori, Jan 13, 2015 6 1,823
GoneAndMarried
Shutterfly for Guest Book?
GoneAndMarried, on January 12, 2015 at 11:48 AM

So, I have about 7 or 8 of those $20 Shutterfly promo code cards, which I found out cannot be combined with any other promo code including free shipping. Last year, I feel like there were...

Tara, Jan 12, 2015 8 323
Summerfield Bride
Etsy, Vistaprint and Wedding Invitations
Summerfield Bride, on January 6, 2015 at 12:12 PM

Hi WW ladies, so I am in the process of finalizing my wedding invites. I am ordering a template via Etsy and plan to print myself (professional printer) and I was wondering if Vistaprint as an option....

Northern MN, Jan 10, 2015 11 270
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Will my crepe paper flowers "wilt"?
Deleted, on July 10, 2011 at 6:58 AM

Not sure how many of you are familiar with this craft, but I plan on making my centerpiece flowers out of crepe paper and/or tissue paper (check out martha stewart's diy wedding section on her...

SallieB, Jan 10, 2015 4 2,458
GoneAndMarried
Has Anyone Made a Tissue Pom Pom / Paper Lantern Backdrop?? (Pic)
GoneAndMarried, on December 1, 2014 at 2:35 PM

I am in love with the look of this backdrop and want to incorporate it somehow for my ceremony. I am curious if anyone had made one? If so, how did you do it? How labor intensive was it? Expensive?...

GoneAndMarried, Jan 9, 2015 9 61
Jess D
When google fails...photo prints help
Jess D, on January 7, 2015 at 2:52 PM

I'm looking for photo prints that are 2.5"x3" can anyone help me out?

Jess D, Jan 7, 2015 5 122
Leesha
Food for Wedding Weekend
Leesha, on January 7, 2015 at 2:21 PM

Hiya, I understand a lot of you dont like my idea of having my wedding in a remote place with no stores ect. I hope you can please look past that and help give me ideas for meals/snacks. We obviously...

Leesha, Jan 7, 2015 17 1,140
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HELP ME with my centerpiece!!!!
Stephanie, on January 6, 2015 at 4:20 PM

Hello ladies! Here is a picture of my centerpiece idea I have going on. The biggest issue I am having is choosing/affording a filler to make the vase look good. Our colors are purple silver and white....

Rachel DellaPorte, Jan 7, 2015 8 105
Angelica
Beware of buying wedding jewelry on Etsy
Angelica, on May 10, 2013 at 1:36 AM

Just a word of caution: I was going to buy a beautiful set of earrings on Etsy. I had my heart set, despite the $68 price tag. When my budget couldn't agree I started looking at other earrings...

Cut Rate Diamonds, Jan 6, 2015 28 884
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Favor boxes too big... What to do?!
Kimberly1022, on January 4, 2015 at 10:42 PM

I am making favor boxes and putting Jordan almonds wrapped in tulle in them. I got gift tags made with a poem for the almonds, in the Italian tradition, and you're supposed to put 5 almonds in the...

Kimberly1022, Jan 5, 2015 12 229
Caylin C.
Returning Unopened Alcohol
Caylin C., on January 1, 2015 at 12:04 PM

So FH and I are providing all the alcohol for our wedding. I have heard of couples on weddingwire returning unopened bottles to the store. I'm wondering if anyone knows what states allow this. I am...

lavell, Jan 4, 2015 12 9,770
Candace
Dinner Charger Plates- yes or no?
Candace, on January 2, 2015 at 11:53 AM

So my venue provides square dinner and salad plates, the only problem is that square chargers are harder to find and more expensive than the regular circle ones! Are you all using chargers for your...

Kyra, Jan 2, 2015 4 135
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