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Brittany
Officiating with an iPad
Brittany, on November 21, 2012 at 7:23 PM

FH suggested that our officiator (his best friend) should use an iPad during our ceremony. I really like the idea...but I was wondering if any of you have done this and if you had an ideas as to how...

Anonymous, Nov 22, 2012 11 1,375
Barbara
How many cupcakes per person ?
Barbara, on June 6, 2011 at 9:06 PM

I "think" (still havent decided for sure), we are having a small cake to cut on a cake stand, with 2 small cupcake towers (they hold 24 each) then sheet cakes for the rest. we estimate about 300...

Sugar, Nov 22, 2012 20 1,403
Kirst
Help from those creative rhymers! I spy game
Kirst, on July 10, 2012 at 2:16 PM

So I want to do the I spy game... i like the ones that start with the poem..have so far now... I Spy... Use your camera & look around. Hunt for those pictures that need to be found! Shoot away &...

Shelly, Nov 20, 2012 13 259
Megan
best place to print Thank You cards
Megan, on November 17, 2012 at 10:40 AM

Hi everyone! I just got a few proofs back from our photographer and wanted to make our Thank You cards... Where is the best place to order from? I know a lot of you may recommend VP, but I'm not a...

Beth, Nov 17, 2012 5 317
ANGIE
diy royal blue centerpieces
ANGIE, on November 7, 2012 at 6:53 PM

I am using fake flowers does it look tacky. these are the ones i made

ANGIE, Nov 15, 2012 11 1,563
Christine
Speech for my Brother and FSIL **UPDATED SPEECH IS COMPLETE**
Christine, on October 18, 2012 at 9:04 AM

I am planning on giving a toast at the rehearsal dinner for my brother and FSIL but I want it to be perfect! I have always been a protective sister of my brother who is older then me. If I didn't like...

Christine, Nov 14, 2012 14 5,970
Tamara
slideshow for father daughter dance
Tamara, on November 4, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Need help and ideas for slideshow to play during father daughter dance at wedding reception. was thinking of renting a projector and hooking it up to a laptop. Any ideas or suggestions on how to pull...

Carlos Molina, Nov 5, 2012 3 1,592
Aimee
How to make this centerpiece (suspended pearls in vases)?
Aimee, on November 5, 2012 at 2:44 PM

I'm not sure what they used for suspending the the pearls... candle gel? I don't think they are water beads either. Any ideas?

NowI'mMrs.B., Nov 5, 2012 2 347
P
chandelier rental toronto
Private User, on November 2, 2012 at 11:07 AM

Hi I was looking at renting some chandeliers for our wedding. For an indoor event. Does anyone have some contacts?

Christina, Nov 5, 2012 2 127
Heather
DIY Countdown Calendar
Heather, on November 1, 2012 at 10:38 PM

I saw someone got a gift with a countdown calendar, so I searched some stuff and I made my own LOL. I got a free print out for the background. Then I just made tables in word and typed all the numbers...

Heather, Nov 2, 2012 10 267
H
DIY Birdcage Veil, not done but *Update new pics in comments.*
HalloweenBride, on August 28, 2012 at 3:00 PM

So, I bought the supplies to make my own because most of them have feathers on them, which I hate! So here is the base. I wanted to add a flower but I couldn't find any black ones at Michaels. Here is...

Margaret, Nov 2, 2012 22 485
patty
severe allergies....what are you doing in place of flowers?
patty, on October 30, 2012 at 2:02 PM

I'm looking for ideas/suggestions for scent free ideas for bouquets, center pieces (thinking floating candles that are scent free) and is it rude to indicate on the invitation we are having a scent...

Kate, Oct 31, 2012 19 207
Soon to be Mrs. Z
how to tell guests its formal-
Soon to be Mrs. Z, on October 29, 2012 at 3:57 PM

I am concerened that because the ceremony is on the beach ppl will think its a laid back wedding but we want it to be very formal. I've thought about just writting in "formal affair" but i dont really...

Callen, Oct 29, 2012 14 2,091
Nicole
Seedling/Tree Wedding Favors
Nicole, on October 28, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Has anyone thought about using these? I was browsing through and thought they were cute. I am not really into flowers, so I thought this could be a good idea. They could double as a escort card too. ...

Deleted, Oct 29, 2012 9 388
Kiera
What type of pen???
Kiera, on October 29, 2012 at 8:50 AM

We're planning on having a photo from our engagement shoot printed on a large canvas and having our wedding gusts sign it as the guest book. If anyone here is an artist and can shed some light on what...

Carole M (a.k.a "old, Oct 29, 2012 8 1,137
Jessica
Mini-wedding location ideas?
Jessica, on October 24, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Hi! I just got engaged a few days ago and my fiance and I are looking to do a small wedding with just immediate family, probably less than 20 people this summer. We live in Philly but are hoping to do...

Mrs. Clark aka Mrs A, Oct 28, 2012 6 126
Kirst
How do I make a flask garter
Kirst, on May 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM

Anyone Know how I can make this, or where I can get a flask with a clip on the back? I ordered a flask but there is not clip on it....can I find a clip and attach it to the flask somehow?!?! anyone...

Lily, Oct 26, 2012 23 1,963
CJ
Special sayings for Mother of Bride and Father of Bride Hankies
CJ, on June 17, 2011 at 3:59 PM

I am getting both my mom and dad a hankerchief that is embroidered. I was wondering if there were any passages about moms, or any advice on what to put on the one for my mom. For my dad I am saying,...

dee, Oct 26, 2012 6 2,374
Future Mrs. S
Wedding photos on a disc--places to print
Future Mrs. S, on September 29, 2012 at 1:37 PM

Lots of wedding photographers are offering their images on a high resolution disc as part of the package where you can print anywhere. Has anyone had any trouble with the images coming out badly when...

Bethany, Oct 21, 2012 11 1,488
Vanessa R.
Vistaprint paper options--UPDATE with invite
Vanessa R., on October 15, 2012 at 10:22 AM

I attempted to make my enagegment party invites on VP and was wondering what most people selected for the paper type....what do you guys think?

Pat Klassen, Oct 20, 2012 14 408
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