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Plastic Plates, but real cutlery
Amanda, on April 5, 2013 at 10:42 AM

I'm having the whole china rental vs. upscale plastic plate issue. I went ahead and bought the cutlery from a restaurant wholesaler, which was less expensive then renting. I'm wrapping them in linnen...

Morgan, Apr 5, 2013 12 2,217
SXC
Double sided card stock?? Where can I get this!?
SXC, on April 2, 2013 at 4:13 PM

Does anyone know where I could get this from? I'm looking for blue or purple on one side, and white on the other. I'm wanting to do post card STD's and thought it'd be easier to just have the one side...

SXC, Apr 4, 2013 6 902
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Personal vows, tell me what you think :)
Gretchen, on April 3, 2013 at 10:10 AM

I made these personalized vows for my FH, I didn't wanna be traditional, let me know what you think, should I add anything or take anything out?

Gretchen, Apr 3, 2013 4 96
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Any ideas for a buffet style reception?
Jacqueline, on April 2, 2013 at 8:48 AM

Me and my fiance are having a small reception 40-60 people coming to our reception. What are some good ideas for a cheap buffet style dinner?

Jacqueline, Apr 2, 2013 10 150
Kellie
Mercury Glass Centerpiece - DIY -- ALL DONE!!!! UPDATE
Kellie, on March 29, 2013 at 2:58 PM

So several weeks back I posted a thread asking for help with DIY mercury glass vases . . my Auntie is doing mine and I'm so happy with how they turned out. I'm attaching 3 pics -- the before, the...

Mrs. BCS, Apr 1, 2013 17 207 1
Candice B.
Hayley!!, Reenski!!! or anyone else that can help...
Candice B., on March 30, 2013 at 8:56 PM

I'm working on my invitations in Vistaprint and I have just a small dilemma (so far). How do I add and accent mark in Vistaprint? For example, my middle name, Renee', has an accent mark over the last...

Candice B., Mar 30, 2013 7 116
Cassandra
Vistaprint/RSVP question...glossy postcards?
Cassandra, on March 30, 2013 at 12:50 AM

I am looking at ordering postcards from Visaprint as my RSVPs but I see they are "glossy". Can people write on them even though they are glossy? Has anyone used Vistaprint postcards? or anyone have...

T & Co, Mar 30, 2013 3 248
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Do moms really wear... corsages these days?
Jenn, on March 28, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Well... do they? Or is that kind of old school? Were doing our own flowers and the GM aren't wearing boutineers (only the dads) so I was wondering if we need to make corsages for the moms as well? I...

Sarah D., Mar 29, 2013 47 5,927
TheLuckiest
Labeling the RSVP cards
TheLuckiest, on March 29, 2013 at 9:55 AM

Hi ladies! Some of you saw that i was working on the formal invitation envelopes yesterday. I finished those, and now I'm moving on to the reception and response cards. I would like to print a small...

Esposa, Mar 29, 2013 10 727
Meagan
The farewell send off... what are you doing?
Meagan, on March 7, 2013 at 3:43 PM

I have my heart set on doing the wedding sparklers send off but they can get super expensive if you get the 20" or bigger ones. Has anyone come across any really great deals on these or have any other...

Jessica, Mar 28, 2013 26 263
Mrs. Brock
DIY Kissing Balls Help
Mrs. Brock, on March 27, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Where is the best places to order silk or real touch flowers from? & what size stryofoam ball did you use? if i want a 8-9 diameter with the flowers.. what size ball? & how many flowers did you use??...

Linda E: Fairy Godmo, Mar 27, 2013 7 2,358
Meranda
Hanging fabric help?
Meranda, on March 22, 2013 at 8:15 PM

I want to hang fabric on the walls of my venue; I checked with them and they said it would be fine. I went to look at it today, and I saw something I didn't notice before; The very upper portion of...

Nicole, Mar 27, 2013 3 108
Mrs. Noble
Lyrics in wedding programs? Here comes the Bride? ...other 1 or 2 songs?
Mrs. Noble, on March 26, 2013 at 6:10 PM

I originally had our story in first draft of program but it was quite lengthy so i took out the whole thing and just posted the website on the last page. I want to include a couple of song lyrics,...

Mrs. Noble, Mar 26, 2013 7 444
Alexis
Passport Invitations Anyone Suggest a Website???
Alexis, on September 6, 2011 at 1:10 PM

Looking to send out passports for our cruise wedding, have seen some, but they look plain, anyone know of any good websites for these kinds of Invites, thanks ladies!!!!

Hayley C™, Mar 25, 2013 9 297
Mrs. Del Grosso
Candy molds for favors...
Mrs. Del Grosso, on March 24, 2013 at 12:21 PM

So I bought the Wilton Candy Melts yesterday since they were on sale at Michaels. FH keeps telling me how he hates the way they taste, the time I've had them I didn't think they taste bad. I'm tired...

Sue P., Mar 24, 2013 13 275
Now Mrs.S
Hobby Lobby vs. Michaels??
Now Mrs.S, on March 24, 2013 at 5:42 PM

I hadn't heard of Hobby Lobby before WW. Is it better than Michael's or are they basically the same? If they are different, how so?I found one about an hour away so it's doable if necessary, just...

MinD, Mar 24, 2013 11 5,977
Kelli
DIY self serve bar
Kelli, on February 6, 2013 at 5:29 PM

We are going to buy all of our own alcohol, beer and wine. I just need some ideas about what to serve, how much and the logistics of a self serve bar. I want to do it this way because everyone is...

Kelli, Mar 24, 2013 9 1,349
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What if I don't go to church, and wanna have my wedding in a church?
Jessica, on March 23, 2013 at 10:24 AM

My hubby and I both don't go to church, but we wanna do the traditional wedding and have it in a church, can we still do that?

M2H, Mar 23, 2013 11 3,289
Mrs. Castig
1000 Cranes
Mrs. Castig, on December 12, 2012 at 1:52 PM

My son suggested we have 1000 cranes. He says they are for good luck. ( I have never heard of this) If I will use them he will buy them and make all of them. He has had some good ideas, but is this...

sunshine in the hear, Mar 22, 2013 22 168
Meagan
MOH doesnt want to give speech!!
Meagan, on March 20, 2013 at 9:59 AM

So my MOH - also my sister tells me yesterday that she isnt going to give a toast/ speech at the wedding. She doesnt like talking in front of large groups. Well, this is really bothering me because my...

Saw022, Mar 21, 2013 40 10,438
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