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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 6,086
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 1,358
J
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 3,303
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 22 170
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 10,541
Christian
Table Numbers from Hobby Lobby
Christian, on March 21, 2013 at 2:44 PM

I recently purchased blank table numbers from hobby lobby and downloaded the template for them off hobby lobby's website. But it first off is not double sided and I cannot figure out how to format the...

Christian, Mar 21, 2013 209
wp2014
DIY Reception Food
wp2014, on March 20, 2013 at 9:41 PM

I am thinking of making the food for our reception myself, am I crazy? Some seem to think so. I'm planning a basic pasta bar for 150 people. Thoughts?

Tee76, Mar 21, 2013 19 171
Lonyah
Does Anyone Know Where I Can buy Real Touch Roses Wholesale
Lonyah, on January 9, 2012 at 9:06 AM

I recently started my DIY centerpieces. I bought flowers from Hobby Lobby. Micheals doesnt carry them. I need to buy wholesale because I need so many. Any idea ladies??

David, Mar 16, 2013 12 7,074
Brittany Jane
My wedding is in 14 months.. !!
Brittany Jane, on March 12, 2013 at 10:19 PM

I know that there is so much that goes in to planning a wedding and with only 14 months separating us from that day, when should I really get down to business and start planning?

Lexie, Mar 13, 2013 7 956
Angela
Table number stencils
Angela , on March 11, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Looking for table number stencils. Using small octagonal mirrors and wanted to use spray paint that like etched glass for the numbers. Help! My wedding is in 3 1/2 weeks!!!! Angela

Rubylee, Mar 12, 2013 4 781
Liz
Idea for outdoorwedding brides who dont want coolers for beer
Liz, on March 8, 2013 at 9:34 PM

I know people have been posting about alternatives for storing beers at outdoor weddings other than coolers. We had several suggestions including metal tubs, old clawfooot tubs and other interesting...

Kathy Riggs, Mar 8, 2013 3 1,860
C
Where to find paper for wedding menus and programs?
christina, on September 22, 2011 at 7:22 PM

Hi everyone. I'm looking to purchase paper so I can print my own wedding menus (size A10) and programs (8 1/2 by 11 tri-fold). I want nice paper that I can print on at home but I'm not sure where to...

Chris VanDeWalker, Mar 8, 2013 12 4,798
Nikknack
Appetizers that can be made ahead of time?
Nikknack, on March 6, 2013 at 8:08 PM

I would like to make some appetizers for our reception but would need to be able to make them ahead of time. We plan on doing like, cheese, veggies, and fruit, but would like to get as least a few...

Sh, Mar 6, 2013 16 5,548
Trena
Scrapbook without page covers??
Trena, on March 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Hey all! I have been trying to look for a scrapbook without the plastic protectors, to no avail. The only ones I've found are the creative memories ones, that are a little spendy for my taste. All...

Glenda, Mar 6, 2013 16 3,675
Roxanne
who is having a Park wedding and Reception in a indoor shelter house
Roxanne, on March 6, 2013 at 3:43 PM

Im doing my entire wedding in one place and it is a DIY wedding. I feel a little stressed about outside ceremony then inside the reception to follow and hope its nice.

Williams10-11-12, Mar 6, 2013 3 73
Aimee
DIY Name Hangers are DONE!
Aimee, on February 26, 2013 at 10:02 PM

I made 3 for my bridesmaids and 1 for myself. This was my first attempt at making these. Shaping the names took no time at all. The most difficult part was probably getting the names/letters small...

Danielle, Mar 4, 2013 12 141
Iris
Decorating charger plate for centerpieces - Come lookie!
Iris, on March 3, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Charger plates - They're silver & the plate itself is what we want. But I dont like how they were painted, it looks scratched, cheap. I know that's how they all are, just designed that way. But it's...

Mrs. S™, Mar 3, 2013 13 543
The_New_Mrs_D
sending out invites through ups
The_New_Mrs_D, on February 28, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Has anyone ever done this? My hubby swears they would be cheaper then buying stamps from usps. I haven't gone over to UPS yet to ask, if been in bed with a headache, so I thought I'd ask here first....

ashlee, Feb 28, 2013 10 2,421
Irchykk
Need help to find Ukrainian Invitations
Irchykk, on May 14, 2012 at 8:03 PM

So I thought I had my invitations already and was just about to order them and then my friend gave me an idea... Since I was trying to do a little bit of something Ukrainian in my wedding, but couldnt...

Oksana, Feb 28, 2013 1 119
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