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Jane
Blue Orchids...
Jane, on July 3, 2011 at 9:04 PM

I am considering using silk flowers for my bouquet. My colors are blue, purple, and silver. The only thing is the flower I REALLY want (blue orchid) is no where to be found in the artificial flower...

Valerie Sinclair, Jul 27, 2012 17 1,474 1
C
Can you submerge blue orchids
Cassandra, on July 11, 2012 at 1:09 AM

I am wanting to use blue orchids in my centerpieces and I will need to submerge them in water to do so. I was just curious if since they are dyed if the color will run into the water and ruin both the...

Valerie Sinclair, Jul 27, 2012 12 273
Lora Jane
Mickey and Minnie theme wedding
Lora Jane, on February 25, 2011 at 8:34 PM

Does anyone have any ideas for mickey and minnie wedding themed weddings? Invitations, centerpieces, favors.

Tiffanie, Jul 27, 2012 9 411
Barbara
Potluck - carefree or tacky?
Barbara, on July 25, 2012 at 11:16 AM

In an effort to minimize our budget (and maximize involvement among the guests) I have been considering having a potluck banquet rather than hiring caterers. My goal is to bring everyone together, but...

Corinne S, Jul 27, 2012 50 761
Karyn
Please help me come up with a saying for the guest book
Karyn, on July 26, 2012 at 10:04 PM

I am having a thumb print guest book and would like a cute saying to display on the table. It doesn't matter if it rhymes or not. TIA!

Married MyTrue Love©, Jul 27, 2012 2 288
Maggie N
Cover chairs without using chair covers?
Maggie N, on June 26, 2012 at 6:03 PM

Ok I really hate the white chairs in our ceremony room, but we have to use them. I also do not want to spend the money for covers for just 30 minutes of a ceremony. So I'm trying to come up with a...

Shelly, Jul 27, 2012 15 2,170
Esposa
Pleading for floral advice
Esposa, on July 24, 2012 at 9:00 PM

So I had found someone to make my bouquets, but she'll be on a flight tomorrow morning for a family emergency. Got a message last night and called back today to get the news. So I was pretty accepting...

eellss80, Jul 26, 2012 13 1,058
marriedlady
Wedding card box tips
marriedlady, on July 26, 2012 at 3:57 PM

I want to start working on my wedding card box. Can anybody suggest what size boxes work best for this project? I want to use square boxes rather than round. Thanks for the help!

marriedlady, Jul 26, 2012 9 2,127
Just Reenski
Ornament Guest Book Poem Help?
Just Reenski, on July 26, 2012 at 2:32 PM

My centerpieces are going to double as our guest book. Below is an inspiration picture, but basically, we'll have ornaments in the centerpiece at each table, with metallic Sharpies with which to...

Just Reenski, Jul 26, 2012 8 503
Cydney J (Cydney M)
Cases of Mason Jars - Help
Cydney J (Cydney M), on July 23, 2012 at 10:14 PM

Hey Ladies! I'm on the hunt for lots...and I mean LOTS of mason jars. A coworker of mine is looking for upwards of 100 maybe even 200 mason jars...in all sizes. I know she wants some of the mason jars...

Katie, Jul 24, 2012 22 434
Mrs. Del Grosso
Party Supplies for Drinks!
Mrs. Del Grosso, on July 22, 2012 at 6:36 PM

So my FH and I are providing all alcohol, sodas, water, and other beverages, cups, beverage napkins, straws?, etc for the bartender (she is doing the bartending for free) We are having a cocktail hour...

Ann, Jul 22, 2012 7 274
Anonymous
Menu Cards/Table Number Templates
Anonymous, on July 20, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Hello WW Family, Does anyone have any menu cards/table number templates they would like to share.

Hayley C™, Jul 21, 2012 1 320
*Nicole*
Bridal shower sign in template
*Nicole*, on July 19, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Hi ladies! I'm working on my sister's bridal shower and was curious to know if any of you knew of a website that has a template for a bridal shower guest sign in sheet? I know I can always make my...

*Nicole*, Jul 19, 2012 261
Anonymous
Am I missing ANYTHING *FRUSTRATED BRIDE!*
Anonymous, on July 18, 2012 at 3:27 AM

HELLO EVERYONE, I am feeling like a lost bride. When I first stated off, I had a wedding planner and "everyone's" support. Sad to say 60 days before my big day, I the wedding planner, coordinator,...

Anonymous, Jul 18, 2012 10 286
Kirst
do you have readers during ceremony? what r they reading?
Kirst, on July 13, 2012 at 3:24 PM

We plan on having FHs sister be a reader during our ceremony & I wanted my sister to read something also bc she is a BM & my other sister is the MOH, so I feel like having her read something to make...

Ashley, Jul 18, 2012 36 933
Dancing Bride
Help! Anyone seen a lantern card box?
Dancing Bride, on August 8, 2011 at 2:56 PM

Our theme for the wedding is "An Enchanted Garden". We're decorating with lots of lanterns, flowers and butterflies. I was hoping to find a large lantern to use as a cardbox but they all seem so...

Jessica, Jul 18, 2012 6 1,011
Amber
Photo booth poems
Amber, on July 17, 2012 at 4:52 PM

I want to have something, like little cards, set out on each place setting that invites the guests to use our photo booth. I need a catchy, cute poem though. I've browsed through some but there aren't...

Married MyTrue Love©, Jul 17, 2012 4 887
Lydia
Ways to make a little extra money for the wedding/honeymoon?
Lydia, on July 16, 2012 at 9:30 PM

SO, since my fiance and I are paying for half of our wedding, I need ideas for easy ways to make cash. I am selling all the textbooks I have on Amazon which should bring in a little over $200....

Mrs.L, Jul 17, 2012 11 4,595
Furture Mrs. Crockett
Groomsman survival kit
Furture Mrs. Crockett, on August 31, 2011 at 2:08 PM

I need some help with items to put in the kit...but I also want something to say about each item and why it's in there.

Jacqueline, Jul 15, 2012 18 1,301
Blair
Anyone lining their envelopes??
Blair, on July 10, 2012 at 8:52 AM

I started all the invite stuff last night and I had planned to line my envelopes but now Im not so sure its worth it. I got the small square flap so you would only see an inch of it anyway. This is...

Ms. A, Jul 13, 2012 18 116
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