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Maci
Carnations and Mums
Maci, on April 20, 2012 at 10:42 PM

I was thinking about using light pink carnations and green mums for my bouquet. I am just having a hard time finding some examples. I think next week I will head to the store and get a bouquet of both...

Mrs shdvl, Apr 23, 2012 15 133
lovebride
Can't believe how far I've come but still have a way to go...
lovebride, on April 22, 2012 at 1:07 AM

I fell crazy right now. Just sold my home a few weeks ago {on the market & signed off in 41 days} living with a friend, pretty much in one room all the time. Sold my #2 car. Closing my salon on May 8....

lovebride, Apr 22, 2012 2 440
Amanda
Need opinions - I want to DIY bling up my wedding shoes!
Amanda, on January 2, 2012 at 2:42 PM

I love my wedding shoes, but I feel like they need some bling. I know there are other shoes out there that already have rhinestones, but these match my BM dresses, so I decided to go with them. Plus...

Pink Bride, Apr 20, 2012 13 166
~*Mrs.J*~
My first attempt at DIY: Sunflower ball..or whatever the fancy name is..*pic*
~*Mrs.J*~, on March 7, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Here she is...It took a TON of flowers to cover the surface..I may go down a size in foam balls..What do ya all think?

Taryn, Apr 20, 2012 32 64
Aimee R (formerly Aimee B)
Silly Question-Centerpieces
Aimee R (formerly Aimee B), on April 17, 2012 at 4:26 PM

I am wondering (as we will be DIYing ours) what people do to weight down centeprieces like this? http://diy.weddingbee.com/topic/my-diy-centerpieces-2 We aren't 100% sure what we are doing as of yet,...

Andrea Ank., Apr 18, 2012 11 602
Heather
Hospitality Baskets?
Heather, on April 17, 2012 at 7:40 PM

My FH and I had a meeting lastnight with our venue to go oer our menu, linen choices etc. She gave me a little check list on stuff that needs to be dropped off a few days prior to our wedding. She had...

Kimi K, Apr 17, 2012 6 463
Elisa
Invites: Gluing Ribbon to Cardstock?
Elisa, on April 17, 2012 at 1:38 PM

What would you recommend? I'm working on my invites today and I'm not sure how to glue the ribbon to my card stock. Here's a pic of my invites so you can get an idea of what I need to do. The picture...

Reina, Apr 17, 2012 6 1,153
Jasmine
Do Not Disturb Signs
Jasmine, on April 16, 2012 at 11:15 AM

I am having the hardest time trying to find a wedding template for the the Do Not Disturb Sign. I would to have one so I can start putting my colors and wording on it. I just can't seem to locate the...

Marie S. (aka Prince, Apr 16, 2012 9 274
P
MA/RI Summer Camp Wedding - Venue Suggestions?
Private User, on January 18, 2012 at 6:26 PM

We are looking for a fun summer camp type of location in the Southern New England area. We are planning on 2013 and open to the time of year. Approx 100 guests - any suggestions would be helpful!

Victoria Comfort, Apr 10, 2012 8 1,858 1
Jennifer
Asking for names of "plus 1" to put on seating chart/escort cards... should I, if so when?
Jennifer, on April 6, 2012 at 2:18 PM

So, we have a bunch of folks are getting plus 1s but we don't know who they are going to be yet that's why they're listed as & guest on the invites..... Should I just list them as So and So & Guest on...

Mrs shdvl, Apr 6, 2012 20 8,547
Michelle
has anyone attempted to make their own wedding invitations?
Michelle , on April 4, 2012 at 11:30 PM

Has anyone tried their hand at diy wedding invitations? how did they turn out? were they elegant? what was the style you were going for and did they turn out like you had expected? i have a few...

Pink Bride, Apr 5, 2012 28 202
A
HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY TO MY LITTLE PRINCESS !
Anonymous, on April 5, 2012 at 9:54 AM

Today is a very special day, and not just because it is your birthday, but because it is the day when I first saw my angel. I love you my sweet princess. Happy Birthday. all my guest here let...

Anonymous, Apr 5, 2012 2 216
Future Mrs. S
Centerpiece help please!!!!
Future Mrs. S, on April 1, 2012 at 2:49 PM

I'm using a tall, thin oval vase. I have clear beads/crystals on the bottom and then I've been pushing orchid strings down in to the beads to hold them in place. Once the orchids are positioned I...

Future Mrs. S, Apr 2, 2012 14 1,453
Anonymous
Lighten or Dye Satin Shoes - have you actually done this at home, please advise.....
Anonymous, on April 1, 2012 at 4:30 PM

I have a pair of satin sling back heels that are a cream color and my dress is bright white. I'd like to lighten the shoes, either with bleach, hydrogen peroxide, or other. Or, I would consider dyeing...

Nancy Taussig, Apr 2, 2012 1 97
Kyla
Bride and Groom pumpkin
Kyla, on March 28, 2012 at 2:51 AM

I found a wonderful elegant pumpkin of a bride and groom dancing online. The pic is below. It would fit perfectly with my fall themed wedding, but I have yet to find a pattern or tutorial. It's...

Jennifer, Mar 31, 2012 7 1,184
A
HELP! How did you choose your maid of honor.
Anonymous, on March 29, 2012 at 4:48 PM

So I'm scheduled to get married on July 21th and I haven't even chosen my MAID OF HONOR yet. The thing is, I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings and I don't know who to choose. I have 2 options and...

Future Mrs. Riley, Mar 31, 2012 20 228
Elizabeth
Bouquet stem length?
Elizabeth, on March 27, 2012 at 5:06 PM

My mom is making all of the bouquets for our wedding! I'm just wondering if there's any guidelines as to how long the stems should be?

M.S.P.D, Mar 27, 2012 1 1,598
Highly
Rehearsal Dinner ideas... HOUSTON area
Highly, on February 16, 2012 at 5:22 PM

I am really out of ideas about this. Our rehearsal will consist of 14 bridal party, 2 flower girls with their parents, 1 ring bearer and his parents, our family which is a good 20 so I am almost...

, Mar 27, 2012 7 375
heavenlyyoyo
paper parasol
heavenlyyoyo, on March 22, 2012 at 6:41 PM

Has anyone ever painted a paper parasol? I bought 2 for me and my maid of honor to take pics with, but I have no idea how to decorate it. What kind of paint should I use? Can I use stencils? Help I...

heavenlyyoyo, Mar 27, 2012 9 849
Katie
wedding quilt squares instead of guest book?
Katie, on March 23, 2012 at 6:25 PM

My fiance and I have decided not to have a guest book. We don't see the point in spending money on something that we will never look at. We are going to have guests sign fabric squares and then sew...

Kimm, Mar 23, 2012 5 199
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