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Valerie
"where did you meet the bride?" chalkboards!
Valerie, on May 29, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Hey girls! I came across this absolutely adorable idea online that I personally just can't pass up! Chalkboards where the BM's and other guests can write where they met the bride or the groom....how...

Heather Jordan, May 31, 2013 14 322
ToTheMoon
RSVP cut off date?
ToTheMoon, on May 29, 2013 at 10:55 AM

Does anyone have a date set AFTER your RSVP deadline where you will not be accepting any more RSVPs? Our RSVP deadline was two weeks ago and we have been getting a few here and there, through mail and...

kara, May 29, 2013 7 224
Leonie
Drag Racing Theme?
Leonie, on May 27, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Are there any drag racing brides on here? I'm thinking of making a 'christmas tree' wishing well and am looking for some ideas, i saw a engine one the other day and it got me thinking

Barbara, May 28, 2013 1 170
A
Chair Sash Help!
Anonymous, on May 26, 2013 at 1:30 PM

I would like to have chair sashes for our reception and I've spent the morning looking for some online (I have found them for as little at $.50 each which is really reasonable!) My question is...

Danielle, May 26, 2013 2 227
Sara
My DIY dessert buffet...
Sara, on May 23, 2013 at 3:05 PM

For my recent wedding, I did a DIY dessert buffet. The buffet was both the dessert and the favor – there were both plates and boxes for people to eat some at the reception and take some home. This was...

Sara, May 24, 2013 14 233
Misty
Bulk flowers from Sams/Costco. 2 or 3 days prior?
Misty, on May 22, 2013 at 11:12 PM

Who has purchased roses from Sam's Club or Costco? I'm planning on ordering the 3 bunch/petals combo pack. It says to order them to arrive 2 or 3 days prior to the event. I was thinking of setting it...

, May 23, 2013 12 2,410
Katherine
Funkins or Fake Pumpkins for Centerpieces
Katherine, on May 14, 2013 at 8:32 PM

Does anyone know where I can get inexpensive funkins or fake pumpkins for carving? I'm getting married in October of this year and want to do white pumpkins for part of the centerpieces. Has anyone...

KristnH, May 22, 2013 10 934
Irchykk
Need wine corks
Irchykk, on June 29, 2012 at 7:37 PM

Does anyone know where I can get some really cheap wine corks? Or does anyone live close to Central/North NJ and have bunch of corks, PM me please... Looking to make something similar to below...

Ze, May 22, 2013 18 1,872
D1
Using a Cricut for DIY projects - UPDATED with DIY
D1, on April 16, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Costco is offering a mother's day special, which I am thinking about getting. (Includes Cricut Expression® 2 Machine, 4 Cartridges (Alphabet, Essentials, Wall Décor and More, Simple Cards),...

D1, May 20, 2013 19 238
Joanna G
Water beads for floral arrangement- ever used them?
Joanna G, on May 18, 2013 at 4:54 PM

I am looking for a filler for our small centerpieces and found water beads. Has anyone used them? How do they work?

Linda E: Fairy Godmo, May 19, 2013 15 2,353
Bee
How to preserve flowers the night before when you don't have a fridge?
Bee, on May 18, 2013 at 7:37 PM

I don't have room in any of the refrigerators or coolers because of the extensive amount of beverages we are offering, and we also won't have time to set the tables the morning of. If I put A LOT of...

Linda E: Fairy Godmo, May 19, 2013 16 16,935
Kayla
LA Flower District / DIY floral arrangements
Kayla, on May 13, 2013 at 10:25 PM

Has anyone done this before or used LAFD? I'm willing to handle my own flowers to keep costs low just wondering if anybody has done this as well? Also if buying flowers would you suggest the day...

Sh, May 15, 2013 11 312
caiters91
What time for a light lunch reception?
caiters91, on May 13, 2013 at 7:18 PM

The wedding is one year away so we are still throwing around ideas, but I'm so ready to just know what we're doing already! haha.. What time do you all think would be acceptable for a light lunch...

caiters91, May 13, 2013 7 149
Melissa
alternative to chargers?
Melissa, on May 12, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Do any of you lovely ladies have any ideas for a charger plate alternative? We are doing a rustic wedding reception in a barn in october - and our colors are plum purple and burnt orange. We are doing...

Kari Taggard, May 13, 2013 4 341
SXC
Non-Flower Boutonniere/Corsage options?
SXC, on March 28, 2013 at 1:27 PM

So I was just thinking about all the brides that do the bouquets out of pins or other pretty sparkly things, but I wanted to see if anyone was doing anything really cool for corsages or boutonnieres....

Sammi, May 12, 2013 13 734
M
Ceremony Fabric
Mrs. L., on May 11, 2013 at 3:09 PM

I need to purchase fabric for the pergola, and the aisle as you can see in the pictures below. For the pergola (wedding arch) I am going to do white fabric (not see through), with a see through...

Rosanna, May 11, 2013 5 322
Morgan
I Spy Templates
Morgan, on May 8, 2013 at 2:47 PM

Anyone know where I can get a template for an I Spy game for the wedding? I have been looking for nearly an hour, with no success. I am not skilled at photoshop/publisher/whatever, so I have NO clue...

Morgan, May 8, 2013 3 174
Twine Wrapped Boutonniere - How to wrap them?
, on May 7, 2013 at 9:51 PM

I'm doing a very simple Baby's Breath boutonniere for my wedding. I am just wondering the easiest way to wrap the twine and have it stay on the stems. I realize this may be a silly question, but I'm...

yj878, May 8, 2013 3 940
Brittany Jane
Are wedding invites really necessary if we send out our wedding website info with the save the dates?
Brittany Jane, on May 6, 2013 at 11:17 AM

We're using the wedding website to have people RSVP. We think it'll be easier all around to do it that way. I was thinking we'd stick cute little note cards in with the save the dates explaining our...

Michelle, May 7, 2013 21 3,883
M2H
Random invitation insert?
M2H, on May 2, 2013 at 12:35 PM

So i've designed my DIY invitations and the reply cards and all that but i really didn't want everything to be too cluttered. So i'm thinking of making a little extra insert the size of a business...

Nicole, May 2, 2013 12 291
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