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JuneBride2014
Floating Candles frustration UGH
JuneBride2014, on December 5, 2013 at 6:08 PM

So I have done a very unscientific study on floating candles to see how long they should last, so I know if it is going to be a problem during reception. I read that it is suppose to last at least...

Candles, May 25, 2014 13 3,694
Christina
how do i change my wedding date on here?
Christina, on March 9, 2011 at 12:26 PM

My date has moved up to march 10 2012 and im not sure how to change it on this site help thanks

Laura, May 24, 2014 5 1,591
Amae
Engagement Photo Shot List
Amae, on May 22, 2014 at 12:48 AM

Hello, So I have a friend at work who is a hobbyist photographer and will take our engagement photos. Can anyone share a shot list if they have any? Thank you!

Mrs. S (Amanda C.), May 22, 2014 7 294
Shannon
cupcake stands?
Shannon, on April 28, 2011 at 11:04 PM

So we are doing cupcakes instead of a cake.. but i am haveing trouble with cupcake stands any ideas what to do with that? i am considering having my dad build something that will look like a tiered...

Jenna Whitt, May 22, 2014 16 360
Rynni D.
Dafont.com--anyone used this site??!
Rynni D., on May 22, 2014 at 12:55 PM

Has anyone used Dafont.com? At the start of planning I ordered a customized rubber stamp with our return address for invites & STDs from Etsy. Well, I didn't think about the font for my guest address...

The Mrs R, May 22, 2014 15 970
Thecane428
How to- create a map insert for invitation?
Thecane428, on May 21, 2014 at 4:41 PM

I am making my own invites. I am having my ceremony 5 minutes away from my reception and want to include a small map but have no idea how to do it. Any ideas or btides who have done it that are...

Mrs. S (Amanda C.), May 21, 2014 7 22,204 1
AngelaA
My Lobster Trap Card Box
AngelaA, on May 21, 2014 at 11:23 AM

So the one thing I was obsessed with having for our DW was a lobster trap card box. Then I found out what those suckers cost! Everywhere was $75 and up that I could find, plus shipping. I had...

AngelaA, May 21, 2014 4 915
Thecane428
DIY invitation smudging. ;(
Thecane428, on May 20, 2014 at 2:12 PM

I had read previous posts regarding invitations smudging and types of printers but i dont even know what type of printer i have at home. I printed my sample today that looked amazing until all of the...

Matthew & Kathleen, May 21, 2014 11 698
Kyle
Co-Ed/Gay Wedding Shower Games/Activities?
Kyle, on May 20, 2014 at 11:30 AM

Good Morning, My fiance's best man is "hosting" our shower this weekend, but we are helping out as much as we can, as he is also throwing my fiance's bachelor party in a few weeks. Our friends are all...

Macksgirl, May 20, 2014 4 2,451
E
Free Downloadable Invitation Template Set - Lace and Pearls Invitation Set
Eileen, on February 27, 2014 at 1:07 PM

Here's a free, downloadable invitation set inspired by antique lace and pearls. You can download it here: http://yesmissy.com/diy-free-wedding-invitation-templates/ It's professionally designed by...

Yancie, May 18, 2014 5 237 1
L
Plastic Cups
Lynsey, on May 16, 2014 at 3:49 PM

I'm having 200-250 guests at my wedding. I'm serving beer and wine and need to know how many plastic wine cups I will need for my guests? I already bought the beer cups, just not sure on the wine...

Private User, May 17, 2014 12 364
Ruby
Diy printing hotel block info
Ruby, on May 12, 2014 at 11:42 PM

I need suggestions on how or where I should print small cards or cardstock paper with information on our hotel blocks so I can send them out with my invitations this month. I've never printed anything...

Pezzy, May 16, 2014 9 828
Serina
My guestbook photobook from Snapfish
Serina, on June 4, 2013 at 12:06 AM

Check out my guestbook from Snapfish. I designed a photobook of our engagement pics. Got the 20 page Layflat design with custom cover which is normally $39.99 and used a 35% off coupon....

Private User, May 15, 2014 5 1,111
Kyle
NYC Gay Bachelor Party (Pic heavy)
Kyle, on May 14, 2014 at 1:19 PM

I had a BLAST at my bachelor party in NYC this weekend. We rented an apartment on Air BnB. Two of my groomsmen and another friend (my best man's brother) were there the whole time, another groomsman...

Stephanie, May 15, 2014 69 2,274
Chrissy
Brooch Bouquet: How much $ ?
Chrissy, on May 12, 2014 at 8:39 AM

Did you purchase or make your brooch bouquet? How much did it cost you to purchase or make it?

Chrissy, May 15, 2014 27 431
BlueEyesCurlyQs
Burlap on the tables- is it itchy?
BlueEyesCurlyQs, on May 13, 2014 at 4:54 PM

We all know how popular burlap weddings are right now. I jumped on the bandwagon, and I love them! After a couple of tablecloth posts, I have a question... have you been to a wedding that had a burlap...

Al0921, May 13, 2014 10 268
Kelly O'Brien
LA Flower Market or Flowers Wholesale Online?
Kelly O'Brien, on May 12, 2014 at 3:29 PM

I would like to find out what the best option would be to purchase flowers for the wedding, DIY bouquets, Rose petals, centerpieces, etc. So far I have compared 3 wholesale websites (AFloral,...

Kelly O'Brien, May 12, 2014 15 2,132
Samantha
Outer Envelope Size...so many options!!
Samantha, on May 8, 2014 at 11:46 PM

I am getting ready to order my DIY wedding invites from vista. I have the main invite as a 5x7 and that will have a thin insert and the RSVP card w/ return envelope. I am just using the standard vista...

Miss S., May 9, 2014 5 1,954 1
Alejandra
My DIY Harry Potter confetti **PICS**
Alejandra, on May 4, 2014 at 5:15 PM

As some of you know, we are including HP elements in our wedding. Little, subtle details that may not be obvious to others but mean a lot to us. (We ordered FH's Deathly Hallows socks last night!)...

mrsStobe, May 7, 2014 50 106
Mrs Lisa M.
HELP..with thank you note wording
Mrs Lisa M., on May 1, 2014 at 7:11 AM

My co-workers gave us a card with money in it, when I returned from our honeymoon. I need help with wording the thank you card. I don't want to sound cheesy or not sincere enough. Any help is...

Gamecock Mrs., May 3, 2014 11 9,646
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