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Brittany
How do you dertermine postage on Invitations?
Brittany, on May 4, 2011 at 2:25 PM

I havent bought them yet, but i was curious on the best way to find how much postage i need if i dont know the exact weight. also i have RSVP postcards that i am going to be purchasing as well... It...

rlg510, May 6, 2011 17 218
vinlars
Using records in centerpieces...ideas?
vinlars, on May 6, 2011 at 11:48 AM

We're having a 70's themed wedding. I'll be in a short blue dress and gogo boots, FH and the guys in some kick a** brown ruffled tuxes. It's coming together piece by piece, but I'm not sure what to do...

Christina, May 6, 2011 9 495
Oregon Bride
Stanley Cup
Oregon Bride, on May 1, 2011 at 10:10 PM

All I can say is, I'm glad I'm not getting married in the next several weeks...it would make it highly unlikely I would be able to follow the run for Lord Stanley's Cup. Go Wings!!!!!

Oregon Bride, May 2, 2011 18 95
Elizabeth
Question about my coffee bean center pieces!?!?!
Elizabeth, on April 28, 2011 at 4:54 PM

So I decided to do center piece that involve coffee beans. They will be on a 36" square table. The vases I will be using are below: My questions are: Should I fill vase #1 with coffee beans or water?...

Elizabeth, Apr 29, 2011 11 1,039
Stacy
Beach Themed Card Box
Stacy, on April 28, 2011 at 4:20 PM

So I started to make my own card box and then got stuck. I had no idea what to put on the top and the area between the shells where you can see the cardboard box looks tacky to me. Soo.... I decided...

Stacy, Apr 29, 2011 10 227
randi
catering your own event...
randi, on April 26, 2011 at 6:02 PM

A girl i work with was telling me about her wedding 2 years ago.. she said she had 300 people and spent $400 on food. I was skeptical until she told me that she made her own food for her...

bert's girl, Apr 28, 2011 38 685
Crystal
Princess Bride Themed Wedding?
Crystal, on March 12, 2011 at 6:54 AM

I LOVE The Princess Bride! I don't mean a costume party by any means. I just mean little touches, like the cake toppers and such. Only a cake topper is all I can think of besides me walking down the...

Heather, Apr 27, 2011 23 3,178
Magda
Baseball " NY Yankee" Theme Wedding Centerpiece Ideas
Magda, on April 22, 2011 at 12:12 AM

Hello all. I am planning a Yankee/Baseball Theme Yankee wedding. I already made a sample of my centerpieces. I am not completely happy with it since I know the Baseball Rose needs to be higher.. but...

Magda, Apr 22, 2011 25 1,565
Chesty LaRue
Dessert Buffet/ Viennese hour: what Desserts would you include?
Chesty LaRue, on April 19, 2011 at 12:26 PM

I want to do a dessert bar in addition to the wedding cake and Im looking for some ideas and/or quick easy recipes. So far I think I'm gonna have parfait, banana pudding, cookies, brownies, cheese...

Chesty LaRue, Apr 19, 2011 9 229
STB Mrs. Potts
PVC Pipe Bouquet to all those ladies curious...
STB Mrs. Potts, on April 17, 2011 at 7:38 PM

Here they are! The Title kind of said it all!

Karen, Apr 18, 2011 12 871
JennaKate
Candles sizes for centerpieces?
JennaKate, on April 16, 2011 at 11:07 PM

Anyone who has used pillar candles for centerpieces, HOW MANY DID YOU USE and what sizes were they?? I'm trying to plan what I need to get for my tables. Thanks so much!

Diamondrose, Apr 17, 2011 7 1,223 1
Stoned Koala
Brooch bouquet question!!!!!!!
Stoned Koala, on March 15, 2011 at 1:33 PM

Does anyone have any idea how many brooches you need to do a bouquet? Nothing big, maybe medium sized, I would say about 6 in diameter. I think I'm going to join the DIY club. Something like the ones...

Stoned Koala, Apr 16, 2011 14 864
Future Mrs G.
Wedding programs: special note from bride and groom
Future Mrs G., on April 15, 2011 at 2:44 PM

Hey ladies!! is anyone doing a special note from the bride and groom in their programs? We would like to but I wasnt sure what all to say.. any ideas?!

Danielle, Apr 15, 2011 4 4,500
Kristen
DIY Unity Candle
Kristen, on April 15, 2011 at 12:39 AM

I have seen some of you ladies post that you made your own unity candle...can someone send me a link on how I can do this and materials I need? Thanks!

Jessika, Apr 15, 2011 3 370
Christine
Show me your Memory Tables
Christine, on April 14, 2011 at 2:59 PM

I want to have a small memory table at our reception of my and FS's grandparents that have passed. I'm trying to find examples/ideas. Please post pics/ideas of your memory table if you are doing one....

Jessika, Apr 15, 2011 9 321
Cathryn
My mom's officiating my wedding!
Cathryn, on April 8, 2011 at 4:25 PM

A friend of mine did a similar thing and thought it would be really special if I could have my mom perform my wedding. Thankfully - although hesitantly at first - she agreed. She got ordained through...

Jessika, Apr 10, 2011 14 4,396 1
Steph&Mike2013
Ideas of what to put in favor bags/boxes...
Steph&Mike2013, on April 8, 2011 at 9:50 PM

I would like to do either a favor bag or small box but I am unsure what I should put in it. The wedding is in the spring/summer time and the ceremony is outdoors right by the water and a reception...

Hayley C™, Apr 9, 2011 8 729
brittney
Dressing up a bland venue!! Help!!!
brittney , on April 8, 2011 at 3:07 PM

Okay, FH and I are on a tight budget. We are paying for the whole thing ourselves, and have 3 kids between the 3 of us. So that being said, I have decided to use the reception are for the ceremony...

...., Apr 8, 2011 27 1,326
Ashley C (formerly P)
DIY Garter & Toss Garter
Ashley C (formerly P), on April 7, 2011 at 12:18 PM

So, I was just reading the post about the Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue and it got me thinking. We are having a military wedding and I haven't gotten my garter or toss garter yet. I want to make...

Ashley C (formerly P, Apr 8, 2011 5 134
Mrs.Davis n 2011
Ok Ladies I think I'm going to try a DIY....HELP (? heavy)
Mrs.Davis n 2011, on April 7, 2011 at 8:04 PM

To save money I am going to try and make Pomanders for the tables. They will sit on cylinder vases with water jewels and a floating flower inside. I know most of you ladies are using these and DIY...

Mrs.Davis n 2011, Apr 8, 2011 10 220
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