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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 1,813
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 8 321
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 11 268
D
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 2,446
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 60
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 5 110
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 1,112
S
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 8 104
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 28 880
K
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 9,645
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
TweedleDeedleDee
Where can I get bulk plastic champagne/wine glasses online?
TweedleDeedleDee, on December 31, 2014 at 3:09 PM

Hey, Does anyone know any reputable/reliable websites where I can get plastic champagne/wine glasses in bulk at a great price? Will be providing my own bar at the our reception venue and rather than...

Alicia, Jan 1, 2015 12 2,184
MRS_TB627
Anyone using Calla Lily flowers for bouquet...?
MRS_TB627, on December 21, 2014 at 6:49 PM

Hello ladies! I want to use calla lily flowers for my bridal bouquets (artificial of course) but I don't know where to find high quality flowers. I'm hoping to use cream colored flowers. The flowers...

Brittany, Dec 29, 2014 14 1,783
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Meal Choice on Place Card
Shanna, on December 25, 2014 at 11:35 PM

For those who did Rsvp's with meal choices, how did you indicate those choices on the place cards? I'm having a beach themed wedding so I was thinking maybe a different beach themed item for the...

annakay511, Dec 28, 2014 10 1,938
BreeCheez
Anyone use a wax seal on invites?
BreeCheez, on December 23, 2014 at 7:59 AM

& have any luck? Came out good/bad? Was it worth the trouble? It's only going to be about a $20.00 more to buy the tools I need. I saved a lot of money on my invites doing them myself......

JHazel, Dec 23, 2014 20 2,324
lovebride
DIY'ers - Have you used Filato Paper?
lovebride, on October 20, 2011 at 12:04 AM

Hi, I'm just wondering if any of u have used Filato Paper? I saw it and read that its actually made from plastic and is waterproof. I'm thinking of using it as a table runner. Seems to be cheaper and...

Shanna, Dec 23, 2014 9 200
NotAllWhoWanderAreLost
How many of you are putting your pictures on your invitations?
NotAllWhoWanderAreLost, on December 18, 2014 at 4:01 PM

FH just texted me and asked if we could put our engagement pictures on our invites. I guess the photographer sent something over that he really liked. (I haven't seen it yet). I honestly haven't seen...

kaylarae, Dec 19, 2014 31 1,670
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Maid of Honor and Bridesmaid DIY Gifts
Future Mrs. Huber, on December 16, 2014 at 3:43 PM

Hey There - So I have 4 bridesmades and a maid of honor and I'm really wanting to do something unique and different for their gift when asking them to be a part of my wedding. I am pretty crafty so...

Nicole, Dec 19, 2014 24 235
Heather
Costco Bulk Flowers
Heather, on December 13, 2014 at 9:59 AM

Hi all! Has anyone used Costco flowers/bulk flowers to make bouquets, centerpieces, etc.? What did you think of quality? Any other thoughts you had? Thanks!

Northern MN, Dec 18, 2014 14 1,761
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