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Jenna
DIY Money Saver: Flower Girl Basket!
Jenna, on October 27, 2013 at 3:35 PM

So mostly I am just posting this because I am super proud, but also wanted to share how EASY it was to make my flower girl basket> I bought a wire basket from the dollar store and used about $6...

, Oct 27, 2013 13 123
K
Designing our own invitations. Where to print?
Kat & Jimmy, on October 19, 2013 at 8:19 PM

My fiancé and I are on the hunt for invitations and found a set we really love but is way too expensive and would throw off our budget. I was thinking of designing the invitation myself but where...

Valerie, Oct 22, 2013 17 2,352
S2BMrsOlea
diy wire cake topper
S2BMrsOlea, on October 20, 2013 at 2:37 PM

Hi ladies, I'm looking to make our cake toppers. I'm sure you all have seen the "we do" (and many other) cake toppers on etsy and other sites. It looks super easy and I'd like to take a shot at it,...

S2BMrsOlea, Oct 20, 2013 4 222
Megan
VistaPrint- Linen Finish vs Premium 100lb Matte cardstock- INVITES
Megan, on October 15, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Which is better for invitations? I can't find my vistaprint sample they sent me months ago Help please! I heard linen is thinner.. so leaning towards the matte cardstock.. What did you use? Linen...

Courtney, Oct 19, 2013 4 4,751
SXC
Just can't do it! Goodwill/Value Village etc.
SXC, on October 16, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Am I crazy to think that the Goodwill is EXPENSIVE??? Seriously, I've tried! Oh how I have tried! Trying to find things like cake platters and vases and little tea light holders. When I went to the...

Courtney, Oct 19, 2013 46 2,548
Tia & Don
Sola Flowers
Tia & Don, on November 16, 2011 at 3:18 PM

Anyone ever use these flowers or seen them used in another wedding. My wedding is in Mexico and Im thinking of using them. Ive never really been a huge fan of flowers and Im not a fan at all of the...

Tiki67, Oct 18, 2013 15 496
Jillian
Dog Lovers! Cute favor idea
Jillian, on October 16, 2013 at 2:41 PM

While researching how to include my pups in engagement photos, ceremony, etc. I found this really cute idea for favors! I'm doing the whole match box/sparkler favor thing but I thought these would be...

Courtney, Oct 16, 2013 6 215 1
Jillian
How Did You Ask Your Bridal Party?
Jillian, on October 14, 2013 at 10:56 AM

Went to Michael's yesterday to choose a way to ask my Bridal Party to be in the wedding. Ended up standing in the aisle staring at countless random things. I'm very crafty, I think I just had a blank...

sarah, Oct 16, 2013 51 358
T.
Proud of my DIY Flip Flops
T., on October 13, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Ladies, let me tell you... It took two weekends for me to finish these damn things but I love them SO MUCH and I know that all of the girls will appreciate them. I took a few pics of each shoe design...

T., Oct 15, 2013 43 248
Jilandra
DIY Reception food for 130 guests? Is it possible?
Jilandra, on January 10, 2012 at 9:42 PM

As I have stated in previous posts that my fiance and I are on a small budget for the wedding. I was able to find a caterer to do a main item and side to drop off for the reception and some my family...

Frenchi3, Oct 14, 2013 33 3,045
Mrs. Del Grosso
Famous Dave's Catering Question.. Can anyone help me?!?!
Mrs. Del Grosso, on January 17, 2013 at 12:27 PM

So we decided to go with Famous Dave's for the catering (yummmm). It will be buffett style with famous dave's people serving etc... Did anyone have them as their caterer? If you did can you provide me...

Melissa, Oct 13, 2013 21 3,657
spring
Tech Savy help needed- Moving pictures from Shutterfly to Dropbox or something else-UPDATED below
spring, on October 10, 2013 at 6:55 AM

So my fiance niece took some pictures for us to use on our save the date card. However instead of emailing me them seperately she uploaded them to shutterfly. However the shutterfly save the dates are...

SunshineJenn, Oct 13, 2013 5 1,040
S2BMrsOlea
Decoration help!
S2BMrsOlea, on October 8, 2013 at 2:56 AM

Hi Ladies, I need a little help. Found this picture on pinterest and using it for inspiration. Although, instead of hanging mason jars, Ill be hanging lanterns filled with flowers. I've already...

S2BMrsOlea, Oct 8, 2013 10 1,245
Julie
Here comes the bride sign.....RESOLVED!
Julie, on October 7, 2013 at 6:09 PM

So here's the story, I was going to have 3 fower girls (had to really narrow it down too), and 2 were going to do the whole rose petals deal and one was to carry a "here comes the bride" sign. Well, I...

Amanda, Oct 8, 2013 18 389
Goodbye
Black Veil - Opinions?
Goodbye, on October 6, 2013 at 6:24 PM

I originally didn't want to wear a veil, until I came across the one in the first photo. From there I was inspired to recreate the look only in black, which I feel I accomplished well. I will be...

~*World Of Whimsical, Oct 7, 2013 33 1,575
Love Is Real
DIY...My Jumping Broom
Love Is Real, on October 2, 2013 at 1:13 AM

My very first DIY is almost done, but I need help. I feel that its missing something. So opinions are needed....Thanks Ladies

sulena, Oct 7, 2013 15 275
Mrs.Rebeiro
Jack 'n' Jill (stag 'n' Doe) Party!!
Mrs.Rebeiro, on October 3, 2013 at 1:19 PM

In the midst of all this wedding planning I have decided we are having a jack n jill party! For you fellow brides and grooms that are not aware of this type of party here is a previous discussion that...

Ab, Oct 6, 2013 35 272
Staci
Post card Save the Dates?
Staci, on October 2, 2013 at 1:47 PM

I am considering sending my save the dates as post cards. I am thinking about just printing off a save the date picture as a postcard at Walmart's photo center. It will save me a bit of money and I...

Staci, Oct 6, 2013 20 249
Rebecca
How big is a card box?
Rebecca, on October 4, 2013 at 6:03 PM

So just what the title says...how big should a card box be? Is there a min size? Is anyone not doing one?

Elaine, Oct 5, 2013 4 2,871
FutureMrsG.
We know you would be here if heaven wasn't so far away
FutureMrsG., on October 3, 2013 at 5:08 PM

I am having a sign made for my FH that says "We know you would be here if heaven wasn't so far away" I am also getting a picture of his Grandma and framing it. He doesn't know I am doing this, I do...

Private User, Oct 4, 2013 13 253
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