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Diseanna
DIY picture frame guest book
Diseanna, on November 18, 2014 at 8:57 AM

I'm not a big DIY bride but this was fairly easy to do , I'm actually quite proud of myself ha ha . The frame was black I painted it white to match other decor in my home. And yes that is my favorite...

FutureMrsKing, Nov 18, 2014 6 129
Genny
To everyone using/used candles in their centerpieces
Genny, on November 13, 2014 at 2:22 PM

How do you keep them lit throughout the entire thing? Did you have any problems with them? Did it even matter if they did go out? I found some inspiration on pinterest that I really like, but I'm...

Kimberly, Nov 13, 2014 19 2,083
K
DIY bridesmaids shirts!
Kimberly1022, on November 13, 2014 at 9:59 AM

I want to make my own bride/bridesmaids shirts for my bridal party for the bachelorette party and also to wear on the day of the wedding while getting ready. I found a great seller on Etsy that sells...

Kimberly1022, Nov 13, 2014 6 369
JenniferandRick
DIY Fabric and Brooch bouquet.
JenniferandRick, on November 10, 2014 at 3:00 PM

I'm making my own fabric and brooch bouquet. My inspiration came from Etsy, as I'm in love with this listing, but it's almost $500. YIKES!...

JenniferandRick, Nov 11, 2014 5 155
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Whole Foods for reception flowers - Am I crazy?
Anna, on November 9, 2014 at 10:49 AM

Hey everyone! After looking into flowers so far, I have been a bit blown away by the enormous costs... I wasn't expecting around $3,000 for flowers! My fiancé and I were thinking about it, and...

AlmostMrsMcLain, Nov 10, 2014 13 559
Nicole
table spacing
Nicole, on November 10, 2014 at 7:17 PM

I'm setting up everything myself, no coordinator. I want to do 6 foot round tables, which would seat 12. Essentially the floor area I have available, in order to fit the number of tables I need, is a...

Monica SC, Nov 10, 2014 2 82
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Appetizer/Dessert Reception Menu- thoughts?
Califlorican, on November 4, 2014 at 7:54 PM

Hi! We're having a low-end budget wedding, and we decided we would like to do an appetizer/dessert reception. Reception will start at 8pm after a 30 min ceremony. It is noted on the invitation that...

rusticbride, Nov 10, 2014 51 960
Monana
addressing children on wedding invitations
Monana, on November 8, 2014 at 7:04 PM

I know that in cases that children are invited to the wedding it is usually just mentioned somewhere inside the invitation or on the RSVP card, saying how many seats are reserved. I would like to...

LetItSnow, Nov 8, 2014 8 4,918
jewles322
RSVP card wording
jewles322, on November 5, 2014 at 10:12 PM

I know this was posted before, but I can't find the thread. I'm getting ready to order my invitations/rsvp card. We are having a buffet so we don't need the menu options for one, and 2nd, I want to...

Kelly Snyder, Nov 8, 2014 11 2,122 1
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Hobby Lobby Invitation Templates!
Brandy, on January 28, 2014 at 3:42 PM

Hey guys! I just wanted to let everyone know that Hobby Lobby has invitation templates! I will not be using them as my sister is designing our invites, but I just came across them and there are...

Christina, Nov 4, 2014 1 9,435 1
Kemmie
Why are mirror bases added to centrepieces?
Kemmie, on October 30, 2014 at 12:37 AM

Like what is the benefit? I'm wondering if I should add mirrors to mine.

Kemmie, Oct 30, 2014 14 1,551
Mrs. Fornasty
Why is Rock Candy So Fricken Expensive
Mrs. Fornasty, on July 31, 2011 at 3:38 AM

I was at my moms earlier today, and told her that I wanted to have a candy bufett, but my FH was against it because we are so tight on the budget.... I was telling her that for 40.00 the hall provides...

marcie, Oct 29, 2014 12 1,408
Caitlin
DIY candy buffet?
Caitlin, on August 26, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Any suggestions on how to save money and do this?. I'm literally getting married in four weeks so I need to do these last minute things and this is one of the things I wanted to do but kept putting it...

marcie, Oct 29, 2014 21 675
FutureMrs.Reynoso
Talk Down Price of Venue?!?!
FutureMrs.Reynoso, on October 27, 2014 at 5:24 PM

Ok ladies...so I found a venue that I am IN LOVE with and did tons of compromising in order to have the option of getting married here...including changing our date. Once it got down to price...it...

Spara38, Oct 28, 2014 9 291
Future Mrs. L now Married!
My First DIY - Save the Date signs
Future Mrs. L now Married!, on October 25, 2014 at 5:50 PM

So this was my first DIY project, finished at 3am last night and had the appointment with the photographer for our EPictures this morning at 8am... yes, i am very tired! We ended up having to switch...

His #1 Lady, Oct 26, 2014 17 227
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HELP!! My fiancé keeps inviting more & more people to our wedding!!!
Mrs.to.be, on October 25, 2014 at 8:34 AM

We have limited space and we are at 156 people, buffet, which is what can be accommodated in the main hall. We also have another nice sized room at the venue for cocktail hour. We had been looking for...

Mrs.to.be, Oct 25, 2014 4 1,070
Summerfield Bride
How to Save on Postage??
Summerfield Bride, on October 24, 2014 at 10:13 AM

Ok ladies I'm getting my STD's in the mail today and I'm already thinking about how much postage will cost for sending out the STD, sending out wedding invitations, and then also including ANOTHER...

Celia Milton, Oct 24, 2014 18 681
Squish
How to present "boudoir" photos to him?
Squish, on October 23, 2014 at 9:59 PM

I have never been a "sexy picture taker" kinda lady, and my FH is totally into it! I did't want to spend the extra money so I decided to give it a go with my own DSLR. The pictures came out well...

Squish, Oct 23, 2014 10 3,125
His #1 Lady
Rhinestone Bouquet Wrap. I need help!!!!
His #1 Lady, on October 22, 2014 at 11:55 AM

I really want to make a bouquet cuff like this, but I have no idea what kind of material or object for the structure of the cuff to use to put the rhinestones on. Is anyone familiar with this that can...

Munashi, Oct 22, 2014 12 105
jkhtinker12
Giving away of bride question.
jkhtinker12, on October 21, 2014 at 12:58 PM

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how my parents should answer my officiant when he ask who gives this bride. First off I have I weird situation. My step dad and mom are giving me away...

Staci, Oct 21, 2014 10 938
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