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PrincessHollywood
I want to make my own BLING cake stand
PrincessHollywood, on July 4, 2011 at 2:38 AM

Hi ladies does anyone know where i can buy an acrylic box cake stand square about 18 inches? Or plastic, or smooth silver? I am having a hard time. Any Suggestions?

rebecca, Sep 2, 2012 2 365
E.
DIY Crystal/Victorian/Vintage/Shabby Chic/WhateverYouWantToCallIt Fountain Cake Stand :)
E., on August 3, 2011 at 7:49 PM

Hey everyone~ I just finished my crystal fountain cake stand. It is a 7-tier acrylic cake stand with real hanging crystals. There are 2 porcelain figurines~the one on the top is actually the cake...

rebecca, Sep 2, 2012 36 165
Amber
HELP!! Need David's Bridal Color Swatch!!! Apple Red!
Amber, on August 31, 2012 at 11:22 PM

So, I've decided to go with the apple red color from David's Bridal for my main wedding color. Problem is, I'm doing all DIY decorations and don't have a color swatch of the apple red to match it up...

Andrea, Sep 1, 2012 4 257
The Mrs. B
What NOT to do at/for your wedding (Spinoff from Cheapskate Nik's Post)
The Mrs. B, on August 17, 2011 at 1:54 PM

Let's here it, peeps. We want to know what NOT to do at/for your wedding. I'm sure many of us have attended some weddings where it was just an "OMFG are you for real" moment. So let's all take a...

Diane, Aug 31, 2012 58 248
H
Vistaprint order in and I'm a little disappointed! *UPDATE with PICS*
HalloweenBride, on August 28, 2012 at 5:35 PM

My save the dates are perfect! But the RSVP card color is off, and one of the images I uploaded that was supposed to be purple, is pink! So it makes my wedding colors look pink and orange!!! I'm not...

Kimber, Aug 29, 2012 21 1,413
Jen P.
Postpone wording.. Help?
Jen P., on August 23, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Sooooo, I'm trying to write a letter that would sum up what is going on with the wedding and this is what I've got.. I thought we'd keep it fun and casual, just a quick little "we've moved the date"...

mollie, Aug 24, 2012 12 761
jlu
Small Wedding & Programs
jlu, on August 22, 2012 at 10:41 AM

Need help filling up a wedding program with stuff! We're having a small wedding (1 MOH, 1 GM) and the ceremony is going to last 5-10 minutes. We're not writing our own vows, it's very simple. I'm...

LadyHopkins, Aug 22, 2012 5 755
Mrs. Del Grosso
Table Seating/Seating Chart
Mrs. Del Grosso, on August 17, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Originally FI and I will be doing Table seating, but the guest can pick whatever seat they want at the table (8 to a table). We have an even number of 200 on the guest list (this includes plus 1s) I...

Sarah, Aug 22, 2012 24 450
Irchykk
what to write on Boudoir album cover for FH?
Irchykk, on August 21, 2012 at 11:59 PM

I am having some seriously blond moment here.. but I dont know what to write on the cover of the Boudoir album I will be giving to him the morning of the wedding. (thats if I can wait that long) it...

Kristen, Aug 22, 2012 2 2,271
Shellie
centerpiece vent- nothing is working! Edit- It worked!!!! Update on pg 2
Shellie, on May 12, 2012 at 9:04 PM

As ya'll read in my other post, I was having issues with my table numbers. After all the lovely suggestions we went out and bought acrylic paint and stencils to just stencil on the numbers. That...

Jackie, Aug 21, 2012 35 273
ToTheMoon
Engagement Party in Chicago/Chicago Suburbs
ToTheMoon, on August 20, 2012 at 4:16 PM

My fiance and I are throwing our own engagement party. And since we are also paying for the wedding ourselves, we're trying to keep costs for the EP at a minimum. We would have it at our place, but...

Anonymous, Aug 20, 2012 4 223
Sharonna
Sand Ceremony
Sharonna, on May 3, 2012 at 1:12 PM

I am wanting to incorporate a sand ceremony into my wedding ceremony. I've actually never been to a wedding where this was done. I have only ever seen the unity candle. Have you/are you planning to...

Mrs.Englund0622, Aug 11, 2012 9 1,235
C
Need DIY help making personalized tumblers for my bridesmaids.
Christal, on August 7, 2012 at 6:55 PM

I would like to make personalized acrylic cups for each of my bridesmaids but so far I haven't found a website in my price range or that I liked. I did find a deal on Amazon of 12 cups for...

Krindolyn, Aug 8, 2012 9 2,569
Honey B.
DIY Kissing Balls
Honey B., on November 30, 2011 at 9:58 PM

I'm so happy that I finally started my DIY Kissing Balls ... I purchased: 24- 4" styrofoam balls from Ebay for $29.90 plus $5.57 shipping 200x white silk roses flower heads from Ebay for...

Barbara, Aug 6, 2012 24 781
Irchykk
Wedding Coloring Books for kids
Irchykk, on July 29, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Does anyone have a template or know where I can start or how can I start to do a coloring book for kids for the wedding... Still not sure why I am adding another thing for me to do before the wedding...

Mobile Mommies Babys, Aug 6, 2012 7 245
Annie Adams
Bathroom Baskets.... What a cool idea!
Annie Adams, on August 5, 2012 at 1:33 PM

I saw a small line in someones DIY post about Bathroom baskets for their wedding. Awesome idea! Anyone else doing them? What are you putting in? Since my wedding is cherry blossom themed, I thought it...

Jeremy and Alysha Co, Aug 5, 2012 18 2,723
Karla
Flower girl baskets... Why are they all so small?!
Karla, on August 2, 2012 at 9:17 PM

I've never really wanted to buy one... I want to DIY mine! But every time I go to michaels or joann's and I'm in the wedding section, I can't help but wonder... Why are they so small? How many petals...

Mayra, Aug 2, 2012 7 127
Liz
Burlap table runners...
Liz, on August 2, 2012 at 12:59 AM

Did anyone make them? I really want to make mine but am not sure how wide and how long to make them. My tables are 8 ft round tables. Our linens go to the floor but I don't think the runner should be...

Amber Ambrose, Aug 2, 2012 5 1,072
Shemeika
Destination Wedding Newsletter
Shemeika, on July 31, 2012 at 10:41 AM

Hello ladies! I'm planning a vow renewal in Las Vegas next July and would love to do a newsletter to provide all the details to my family and friends. If anyone has any suggestions or templates I...

Shemeika, Aug 1, 2012 8 223
heather
wagon for ring bearer..decoration ideas
heather, on July 28, 2012 at 1:20 PM

S i am buying this wagon today from craglist for 45 bucks..its for my son..he will be almost 2 by the wedding.his 2 aunts are gonna pull him..any ideas on how to decorate it?..my colors are Tiffany...

heather, Jul 28, 2012 3 315
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