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Veil material length
Jennie, on February 12, 2024 at 7:44 PM

Hi all! I fell in love with the wide glitter veil I tried on with my dress (Stella York AVL0035, I now know after hours of searching because the shop was secretive) but it’s really expensive. I have...

LeeAnn, Feb 14, 2024 1 70
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Invitations
Carolina, on January 25, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Has anyone ever ordered invitations from canva? Or any suggestions?

Leanna, Feb 12, 2024 3 44
Melissa
Shutterfly Guestbook
Melissa, on March 24, 2018 at 1:31 AM

This might be one of my most favorite purchases yet! I just got my guestbook in the mail today from Shutterfly. I bought a $5 Groupon then spent a little extra for the guestbook styling and...

Dinero, Feb 11, 2024 32 1,333 1
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Dog treat wedding favors
Caitlin, on February 5, 2024 at 9:26 AM

I am going to have a little table with dog treats in little paper sealed goodie bags for dog owners to take with them at the end of the night. I am using store bought dog treats but my question is how...

Andrea, Feb 7, 2024 2 100
Jacob
What platform did you use for your wedding website?
Jacob, on January 12, 2024 at 12:02 AM

Hey everyone! As my fiancé and I are counting down the days to our wedding, we're diving into the world of creating our own wedding website. We're envisioning a unique space to chronicle our love...

Dani, Feb 7, 2024 14 830 3
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Mismatched China
Ivana, on April 26, 2016 at 12:59 PM

Considering purchasing mismatched china for place settings. I am wondering what I absolutely need to include in the setting if we are having a casual, family style meal. Can I get away with just a...

Anna, Feb 5, 2024 44 7,384
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Covering carpet help!
Jamie, on January 28, 2024 at 12:34 AM

We want to have our wedding at our church but they just recently finished renovations (this includes a brand new carpet). Because of this they are asking that we do not bring food into the sanctuary....

Natalie, Feb 4, 2024 5 124
Bperk10
Courthouse & dinner instead of wedding ceremony?
Bperk10, on July 24, 2017 at 2:11 PM

My partner and I are considering not having an actual wedding ceremony, but instead having a small group go to the court house and then a possible dinner/fun activity afterwards. Has anyone done this?...

Dee, Feb 2, 2024 34 11,386 3
Elizabeth
How to hire someone to assist with set up?
Elizabeth, on January 19, 2024 at 10:42 AM

Hi! We are really hoping to order flower arrangements from a company that is not local to our wedding venue area. The arrangements will be ready to go in their vases (myself and my family will do this...

Christilene, Jan 31, 2024 3 158
Erin
Is It Tacky to Handwrite Invitations?
Erin, on November 18, 2019 at 5:44 PM

We’re trying to keep costs down, and one of the ways we’re trying to do that is with invitations. I wanted to make cards like my grandmother used to (she was a landscape photographer). She was the...

Liv, Jan 29, 2024 19 704 1
Brianna
Any and all advice needed, please!
Brianna, on January 21, 2024 at 8:38 PM

Thanks to anyone who responds in advance! I am currently planning my own destination wedding in Cancun for October this year. I'm looking to connect with anyone who has had a Cancun wedding, planning...

Skylar, Jan 23, 2024 2 55
Sally
Alternative to rental China that doesn't look cheap?
Sally, on January 30, 2016 at 11:01 AM

Hi brides! I'm throwing a dIY backyard bbq wedding and am curious if anyone has suggestions for rental China and flatware alternatives that don't look cheap and keep the formality of a cocktail dress...

Jeje, Jan 19, 2024 4 257
Lisa
Renewal ceremony and reception
Lisa, on January 14, 2024 at 9:45 AM

My husband and I are renewing our vows and throwing a party after the ceremony, the problem is that this time instead of renting a hall we are having the reception at our house with about 25 people we...

Pat, Jan 16, 2024 1 58
Laine
help! where can i get a photo made for a bouquet charm!
Laine, on October 8, 2012 at 4:45 PM

I need to resize a photo to about 1"x1"...cvs does not do this. anyone know where i could get this done?? thanks

William, Jan 3, 2024 4 2,438
Tanya
I'm doing my own wedding
Tanya, on January 26, 2023 at 12:24 AM

I'm being told I'm gullible and stupid. I can't get this out my mind. But I'm half way finished with my wedding only thing I have left to really do now is pay off everything. Can I get a few ideas my...

Shunita, Dec 27, 2023 74 1,785 6
Katelynn
Planning wedding
Katelynn, on December 18, 2023 at 8:41 AM

I am planning my own wedding. With no help for someone. I am going simple ad it getd. I a

Nour, Dec 26, 2023 2 78
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diy Brides & Grooms!
Mrs, on December 14, 2023 at 6:16 PM

Hi everyone! This is my first post! We get married July 2024 and we are having a DIY wedding! I was wondering what others have enjoyed doing or changed their mind on? We made our own save the dates...

Mrs, Dec 14, 2023 115 1
Rachel
Our custom surfboard guestbook finally came!
Rachel, on October 21, 2021 at 10:21 PM

Hi, Everyone! After months and months of waiting, our custom surfboard “guestbook” finally came today! We wanted to do something more fun and memorable than a standard guestbook, so we are going to...

Joanne, Dec 13, 2023 14 265
Olivia
Suggestion for Wedding Dress diy
Olivia, on October 27, 2023 at 8:03 AM

So I’m going to attempt to make my own gown! I’ve had experience making evening gowns in the past and quite frankly my tastes are expensive but I’m trying not to go bankrupt paying for my gown. While...

Anjali, Dec 8, 2023 13 240 1
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diy Faux Florals
Countryangel707, on December 4, 2023 at 5:46 PM

We are wanting to DIY our florals since we are on a pretty tight budget. I really like the idea of faux flowers as they last well after the wedding and can be repurposed. We are going for a colorful...

Skylar, Dec 7, 2023 1 86 1
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