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GrayCatVintage
I have to provide a "roped off area" for the bar...suggestions?
GrayCatVintage, on September 29, 2014 at 3:27 PM

Our caterer is providing the bartender. We must provide a skirted buffet table in front and a small table for ice and beer cans in the back. Simple enough - I am buying linens and the venue has the...

ashley, Oct 3, 2014 13 102
JenniferandRick
Finding Crepe Paper in Canada!!! (not the streamers)
JenniferandRick, on October 2, 2014 at 5:52 PM

I spent months online and too many hours going to different craft stores looking for crepe paper so i could make flowers. I finally gave in and ordered some from Castle in the Air, and while their...

JenniferandRick, Oct 2, 2014 901
Sounderlande
Reception table setting.....not bad for plastic ware.
Sounderlande, on September 28, 2014 at 9:40 PM

This is the table set up.

Sounderlande, Oct 2, 2014 26 274
ashleigh L
help....DIY chandelier centerpiece
ashleigh L, on September 29, 2014 at 3:40 PM

Hey guys does anyone know how i could make this?? hopefully cheap

Marie, Sep 30, 2014 6 77
Teagan
Christmas ornaments as save the dates??
Teagan, on September 29, 2014 at 9:02 PM

I am planning on sending save the dates out sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas, so I had the idea of making ornaments. Is this weird for a July wedding? I think I would use my colors (purple...

Sarah, Sep 30, 2014 22 111
Mrs. Soon to be Jefferson
Catering your own wedding
Mrs. Soon to be Jefferson, on September 27, 2014 at 7:38 PM

To save funds , my fiance and I decide on catering our own wedding. We only have 120 guest but we need ideas for a menu. We are doing buffet style. Has anyone else have ideas or tips or how to do...

Jessica, Sep 28, 2014 26 279
Kyle
Our same-sex shower game.
Kyle, on September 23, 2014 at 5:40 PM

I just stumbled across this today and though I should share. We made this silly game as part of our wedding shower. One of our best-men hosted the party, and we decided to do it as a joint-event. We...

Lindsay Y, Sep 23, 2014 8 119
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iPod wedding?? no dj??? comments! small wedding!
Linda, on September 17, 2014 at 7:19 PM

My fiance and I are having a very small intimate wedding. About 45 guest total which is just immediate family and a few close friends. We aren't doing a first dance because he has extreme anxiety...

KTizzle, Sep 22, 2014 20 199
Whitney
Jumping the Broom!
Whitney, on January 24, 2012 at 3:30 AM

So, my FH's family all jump the broom at the ceremony so I figured I would incorporate it into our day...the big question is: WHERE DO I FIND A BROOM???? Any other brided jumping the broom? If so,...

CeeCee, Sep 21, 2014 12 2,301
Brittany
What Color Scheme Goes Well With Sangria?
Brittany, on September 20, 2014 at 6:16 PM

I've picked out Sangria as a color for the bridesmaids dresses, now I'm trying to figure out a great color scheme to match for decorations, groomsmen attire, etc.

ChampagneDream, Sep 20, 2014 7 3,650
TweedleDeedleDee
Sealing a sand ceremony container?
TweedleDeedleDee, on September 17, 2014 at 9:47 AM

We are planning on incorporating a sand ceremony into our wedding ceremony. However, whether I buy a pre-done kit or buy separate containers, my problem is sealing. so that the sand doesn't mix....

Melissa, Sep 17, 2014 3 1,244
Brittany
Self Solemnization in Colorado: bit of a rant, sorry.
Brittany, on April 28, 2014 at 1:43 PM

Someone called me out in another post and said if I wasn't having a ceremony, I wasn't getting legally married and the only way to legally marry was to have an officiant. I don't know if it's just...

DanielleandQuinton, Sep 16, 2014 10 819
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DIY painting wine bottles for centerpieces
Private User, on September 14, 2014 at 9:30 PM

Does anyone have any advice on painting wine bottles? I had bought a can of chalkboard paint and a roller from home depot for my centerpieces to write the table numbers on with chalk. I did this...

ToBeMrsChesley, Sep 14, 2014 3 137
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100% diy camo wedding
samantha, on August 25, 2014 at 3:33 PM

Having pink camo and brown wedding. Need ideas for decorations. Have small budget.

samantha, Sep 14, 2014 18 385
Amy
Amenity Basket for Bathroom - Poem
Amy, on May 23, 2012 at 11:42 AM

I combined a few poems I found to make a short, sweet version of the bathroom basket poem to put on a sign. Just wanted to get people's opinion or see if anyone used a different version: This basket...

Heather, Sep 11, 2014 13 328
Erika
Need some creative ideas, ladies! What to do with paper ostrich feathers?
Erika, on September 9, 2014 at 11:02 PM

So I made these super cute ostrich feathers out of glitter cardstock for my Great Gatsby themed wedding- what should u do with them? I'm lost!

Emmy, Sep 10, 2014 5 97
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Where to buy wedding supplies and linen
T, on September 4, 2014 at 6:55 PM

Where to buy wedding linen, such as rosette tablecloths, chair covers and vases? I live in Louisiana. Everyone keeps telling me to go to Houston to shop for my wedding supplies, but I the prices on...

Susan, Sep 7, 2014 13 1,185
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Having trouble linking my Registry to my site please help
Tricia, on June 29, 2011 at 10:50 AM

I registered at Bed Bath and Beyond... I have tried to link to to my weddingwire site and when i click to registry link it just takes me to the bed bath and beyond website. It should take me straight...

Chris & Amanda, Sep 6, 2014 9 1,727 1
Alondra
Printing your invites at FedEx/Kinko's, need advice
Alondra, on August 11, 2011 at 5:12 PM

The title says it all. I'm printing my invitations at Fedex/Kinko's and I'm wondering what all I have to do to get this done. Do I cut out the cards and just tell them the wording and design? Do they...

Rosario, Sep 4, 2014 12 13,818 1
LavenderJoy
10 DAYS LEFT!!! EEEEK!
LavenderJoy, on September 2, 2014 at 7:04 PM

Wowww! I can't believe it is now days before our wedding! We checked a few things off our to-do list today! - Got our Marriage License - Made final venue payment and did final walk through - Made...

LavenderJoy, Sep 3, 2014 12 303
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