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NLeo
middle and last name usage in invitation
NLeo, on November 23, 2013 at 4:27 PM

I'm trying to figure out how to word our invitations. Who knew it would be so hard (so many choices!). Both our parents are helping us pay so we are using Mr. and Mrs. John Doe and Mr. and Mrs. James...

Helen, Nov 23, 2013 6 206
Melissa
Bridal bouquets as headtable centerpiece?
Melissa, on November 22, 2013 at 2:53 AM

So I want my head table to be fairly simple but elegant. I am considering using the bridal party's bouquets and my bouquet as the main centerpiece on our head table (placed in front of where FH and I...

Married2013, Nov 22, 2013 20 1,189
JuneBride2014
How long to M&M's last?
JuneBride2014, on November 21, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Groupon is having a sale for halff off the personalized M&M's the offer expires on January 22nd, and my wedding isn't until June. Do you think M&M's last until then or should I just wait to see if...

marie, Nov 21, 2013 10 2,942
Kaity
DIY archway
Kaity, on April 3, 2013 at 1:11 PM

I've found some very inexpensive fabric at Walmart. They had it in the $1 a yard bin so I ended up with 30 yards of fabric for $30! My venue is including all flowers because its at a...

Elayne, Nov 21, 2013 14 3,415
Mrs.Rebeiro
Poll - Raffle Prizes
Mrs.Rebeiro, on November 21, 2013 at 10:46 AM

If you were to go to a party or benefit that held a raffle what are a few prizes you would like to see available?

Mrs.Rebeiro, Nov 21, 2013 25 759
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Open Bar Quantities
Private User, on November 21, 2013 at 1:19 PM

Hey everyone!! My fiancé and I are planning on stocking our own bar for about 120 guests (90% of our guests enjoy drinking). Does anyone have advice on what and how much we should need for a full bar?...

Cricket Catering, Nov 21, 2013 8 4,161
Kathryn
Cute ideas to show guests what table they are assigned to
Kathryn, on November 18, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Morning ladies! I was trying to find a cute DIY project to tell our guests which table they are assigned to. I went to a wedding once where they had small mason jars with a number painted on it. The...

Niecy Sparkles, Nov 19, 2013 19 1,898
Nay
10 Year Anniversary Photo Collage - Need Advice
Nay, on November 19, 2013 at 3:49 PM

We want to create a photo collage showing pictures throughout our 10 years of marriage that will be displayed in the room where the cocktail hour will be held. I've been putting off this project for...

Nay, Nov 19, 2013 4 224
NLeo
Invitation Wording. Destination Wedding/At Home Reception
NLeo, on November 17, 2013 at 10:36 PM

I need some help wording my invites. We are having a destination wedding (mainly close family but we invited everyone and let whoever wants to come on vacation, come). We are having a reception at...

NLeo, Nov 18, 2013 3 137
Nadine
NWR Dark and Lovely hair dye
Nadine, on November 14, 2013 at 10:24 PM

Okay I am getting mixed reviews with Google. Someone gave me a couple boxes of hair dye, they were donated to a church but the church said they cant hand out hair dye so they gave it to a friend who...

Nadine, Nov 15, 2013 25 1,155
Stephanie & Wesley
Ceremony Backdrop DIY?? No nails allowed!
Stephanie & Wesley, on November 8, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Hey ladies! I am considering a venue that is almost everything the groom and I would want in a venue..... EXCEPT there is this HUGE cross in the backdrop. It will not come off the wall. Neither him...

Stephanie & Wesley, Nov 13, 2013 12 3,289
N
Wedding Day Timeline Templates
Nicole, on August 28, 2013 at 9:53 AM

I am going nuts with the finding a Wedding Day Timeline Template I am able to use w/o having to purchase it. I found a couple but people don't post the template links Does anybody have one that they...

Adam, Nov 13, 2013 14 2,784
*Mrs_D*
Cheap candy buffet glass jars?
*Mrs_D*, on November 11, 2013 at 6:01 PM

I am looking at DIYing these... any of you gals done this? Or have any of you purchased cheap jars anywhere for the candy buffet? I am looking at spending $5 or so per jar (doable? I THINK SO!)...

Mrs. Ross2013, Nov 12, 2013 12 328
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DIY Chocolate Fountain
Private User, on November 11, 2013 at 7:10 PM

My FH really has his heart set on a chocolate fountain but our venue doesn't offer one in house. Our venue said that we can bring in our own and it doesn't need to be from a licensed caterer or...

Staci, Nov 11, 2013 3 221
V
How can I edit a song?
Vanessa, on November 8, 2013 at 10:35 AM

Anyone know a good app or program I can use to edit a song I want to walk down the aisle to?

Zoey, Nov 9, 2013 2 1,060
T
Tiered DIY Program
Tara, on November 9, 2013 at 8:03 AM

I'm looking for a free template of a tiered program does anybody mind sharing please or know of anywhere i can find one

mscountry, Nov 9, 2013 4 276
M
Ideas other than Unity candle, sand or string
Miss2MrsB, on November 6, 2013 at 4:32 PM

Do any of you have ideas different than the usual "unity" ideas? I'm trying to think outside the box and do something different and can't come up with anything. I haven't seen much on the internet...

Kim, Nov 9, 2013 22 710
Suzie
Alternatives to a Guest Book?
Suzie, on November 2, 2013 at 8:13 PM

We are getting married next month and don't want to do a guest book (or one of those fingerprint trees). Any other ideas out there? It's a small wedding, about 15 guests - all family. Thank you!!...

Harley_Bride102813, Nov 5, 2013 43 212
TheOGJesse's Girl
how many rows
TheOGJesse's Girl, on November 4, 2013 at 1:08 PM

So I am having an outdoor (weather permitting) wedding at night. I am thinking of having hurricane vases with candles to mark the aisles. My wedding is for 125 people. How many rows do you think there...

Kate, Nov 4, 2013 2 2,513
C
In case you get cold feet!
csquid, on October 31, 2013 at 2:42 PM

I like those socks and think they're cute for the groom. I started googling where to get them and found this. It's a DIY label to wrap around socks. In case anyone else was interested...there's a free...

csquid, Oct 31, 2013 3 162
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