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heather
anyone used water beads in the centerpieces to make flowers or other objects float?
heather, on March 22, 2012 at 2:49 PM

I seen this online and want to try it..but just wondered if there are any tips on using them?

Jingles202, Mar 23, 2012 10 2,520
Jessica
Menu Cards for a Buffet Dinner?
Jessica, on March 21, 2012 at 12:09 AM

I looked at the past forums for this topic and for the most part the ladies were saying it isn't necessary/needed, esp. if you don't have the budget for it. Thanks to all of the vistaprint links, I've...

Mrs. Strong!!!, Mar 21, 2012 6 212
Y
wedding tents
yolanda, on March 15, 2012 at 6:32 PM

Is renting a tent and having an outside wedding a better way to go than decorating an inside venue???

Mrs. Clark aka Mrs A, Mar 20, 2012 12 96
tonyita
venues allow you to bring your own food.
tonyita, on September 25, 2011 at 9:56 PM

Are there any decent venues in the area to allow you to bring your own food in?

Mrs.B-Baby!!, Mar 19, 2012 7 372
Nicole S. (formerly Nicole C)
In place of floating candles...?
Nicole S. (formerly Nicole C), on March 15, 2012 at 8:40 PM

I love how the centerpiece vases look with the flowers submerged in water and the floating candles on top- problem is my venue doesn't allow candles! Does anyone have any suggestions for something...

Linda E: Fairy Godmo, Mar 18, 2012 18 3,023
Julie B
OMG and Holy Crap!--Head over to E-favormart for unbelievable deals, girls!
Julie B, on March 16, 2012 at 11:52 AM

I am spending a wad over here-- take out boxes--$10 for 50 12x108 satin table runners--$2 each!!! Tulle, ribbon, favors, all kinds of junk on sale. Looks like shipping is a flat...

Brittany, Mar 17, 2012 24 110
Ashley C (formerly P)
Grooms/man Survival Kit poem
Ashley C (formerly P), on March 16, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Alright ladies. I need a poem for the survival kits for the men (I have the BMs done). I know Jen P. posted one a loooong time ago and I can't find it.

KKnTrev, Mar 17, 2012 5 353
JenJen
alternative to unity candle & sand
JenJen, on March 16, 2012 at 10:47 AM

We are having a small wedding ceremony & i would like to do a unity "thing" but i'm not diggin' the candle idea & the future hubby is poking fun at the sand idea... mainly because i was talking about...

Krista, Mar 17, 2012 15 318
Shaton
Whose getting dressed at a Hotel or Where are you getting dressed for Ceremony?
Shaton, on March 12, 2012 at 1:02 AM

Ok Ladies, where is the final hours, minutes, seconds going to happen, Home, your place a friends, the venue or what? Do Tell. I am getting preped at the Hotel, we will have accommodations, so all...

Beth, Mar 12, 2012 25 595
HoundMama
How many cupcakes can one stand hold?
HoundMama, on March 9, 2012 at 4:39 PM

FH is a musician and an avid record collector. We are planning on having cupcakes instead of a cake, and we were going to print out minis of our favorite album covers and stick them in the tops of...

ERNEST SMITH, Mar 10, 2012 11 1,057
J
Place of birth error on marriage certificate
Janet, on March 8, 2012 at 11:06 AM

I am in Florida and the place of birth on my marriage certificate is wrong, I know I need to petition the court to amend but I am having the most difficult time finding an amendment form.

Janet, Mar 8, 2012 4 725
Caroline
My DIY Favors - Wine Glass Charms!
Caroline, on February 29, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Hey WW! Thought I would share my DIY wedding favors. I have sat down to make these on 2 occasions now - I just pop on some wedding shows and get to it! - and so far have 35 sets made. Only 90 sets...

Nay-Nay, Mar 5, 2012 33 646
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Mother of the Bride survival kit
?WhitneyNichole?, on March 3, 2012 at 10:28 PM

I a mother of bride kit on etsy but I really don't like the way they had it set up. I do think it was a super cute idea! how many brides have done something like this? or like the idea? This is the...

Kimber, Mar 5, 2012 10 2,431
Sandi
DIY Kissing Ball for church pews :)
Sandi, on February 27, 2012 at 9:57 PM

I've played with a couple things and am IN LOVE with the pomander/kissing ball I made tonight! I plan on using these to line the aisle and hang from the pews in the church! This is the first one I...

Christine, Feb 28, 2012 13 308
Sam
$9,000 for a venue too much?
Sam, on February 22, 2012 at 4:28 PM

Okay, I still have over a year left. But I hear you need to figure out a venue first and foremost. So I was looking at Castleton Farms in Loudon, TN. Its freaking GORGEOUS!! I would do anything to...

Jordan, Feb 24, 2012 50 2,826
Mrs.
Wording Ideas for Wedding Favor Tags
Mrs., on February 23, 2012 at 11:57 AM

What wording did you all use to include with your wedding favors? I want to include a post card attached to our CD mix favor. I want to use a romantic poem of some sort and a unique way to say 'Thank...

Mrs., Feb 23, 2012 7 741
Audra
Fingerprint Tree download *FREE*
Audra, on February 13, 2012 at 10:33 PM

My second favorite wedding website is Offbeat bride. One DIY bride was kind enough to give a template for a fingerprint tree. I know a week (or more) ago a bride was having trouble drawing one so this...

Nafeesah, Feb 23, 2012 8 617
Danielle
Other names for flower girl
Danielle, on February 22, 2012 at 4:57 PM

So Im making tshirts for my FG & RB...Im usin King of the Rings for the RB and I need a cute name for the FG...I tried looking but cant find anything cute...any ideas?

Danielle, Feb 22, 2012 4 1,744
J
Mrs. Eaves Small caps
Jessica, on February 21, 2012 at 6:29 PM

I was wondering if anyone out there has the Mrs. Eaves Small Caps font, either that they would be willing to share, of if you know where to find it for free. I am trying to design my own invitations...

krisalicious, Feb 21, 2012 2 203
Shaton
Whose Worried? Last minute vendor expenses, lack of $$, etc etc.
Shaton, on February 21, 2012 at 3:58 AM

A few big expenses are rearing there heads and its like OMG, how are we gonna chop it down in 4 months. Dont get me wrong I know we are gonna do it without a doubt but just trying to figure out the...

Rachel, Feb 21, 2012 24 123
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