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Playlist/dj
Ashley, on February 16, 2021 at 2:52 PM

So I do not have a dj I don’t plan on having a dj unless one is really needed. For the brides out there that had a backyard or outdoor wedding what did you do with your playlist? Did you use a...

Ashley, Feb 17, 2021 5 643
Suzanne
Changing the date on printed invitations
Suzanne, on December 2, 2020 at 6:07 PM

So I had to postpone my wedding from July 25, 2020. Our new date is July 3, 2021. I already printed the invitations with the incorrect date pre-pandemic, and I don't want to spend more...

Shalla, Feb 16, 2021 16 4,605
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Hangover kit bags
Patrice Nov2021, on February 13, 2021 at 10:10 AM

Hey brides! I have a 50 pack of hangover kit bags that I won't be using. Anyone want?

Gabby, Feb 15, 2021 13 776
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Dance floor
Ashley, on February 14, 2021 at 3:43 PM

Hello everyone, I am a little bit stressed out about the dance floor. We have 55 guest and it will be in a outdoor setting backyard type wedding. I was looking at dance floors they are very expensive...

Ally, Feb 14, 2021 9 927
Kristina
Etsy Invitations???
Kristina, on April 12, 2016 at 3:49 PM

So has anyone purchased a pdf wedding invitation from etsy??? If so, did you end up buying your own paper to print them on? What kind of paper did you purchase to print them on? I'm thinking about...

Rebecca, Feb 14, 2021 28 32,801 1
Ken
Small sized, low budget wedding
Ken, on February 7, 2021 at 3:40 PM

Hello all. My fiancé and I are 60ish and looking for tips on how to go about planning an intimate (probably less than 20 person), second wedding. We really don't want to spend a lot as we are starting...

Shalla, Feb 13, 2021 28 996
Finished Bouquet!!! Total cost $35 Shhhh Fake Flowers
, on February 12, 2021 at 2:16 PM

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What was your experience with flowerfarm.com?
, on June 5, 2019 at 3:49 PM

Has anyone ordered flowers from FlowerFarm.com? If so, what was your experience like? What did the flowers look like when you first got them? How far ahead did you order them? How many days before the...

Rebekah, Feb 12, 2021 8 2,940
Taylor
Hanging floral arrangements!
Taylor, on February 11, 2021 at 6:11 PM

I still have to ask my venue if it's alright but until then I'd like for this to happen. I'd like to DIY some hanging floral arrangements! I've seen them online and after seeing several DIY videos I...

Taylor, Feb 12, 2021 12 2,052 1
azylovespeaches
Flowerless Wedding anyone???
azylovespeaches, on February 10, 2021 at 9:19 PM

I am planning a flowerless wedding for October. Main reason is that they're crazy expensive and just not within our means plus they'll be disposed of and that saddens me lol. My theme is "goth...

Mrs. Spring, Feb 11, 2021 17 880
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d i y Appetizers!
Tiger Bride, on February 11, 2021 at 10:22 AM

Going to start this off by saying I know it'll be a lift, but I want to wrap my head around the scope of what I'm trying to do before I commit to it or don't. We're anticipating around 120 people at...

Michelle, Feb 11, 2021 5 1,482
Mariah
New bride
Mariah, on February 11, 2021 at 7:51 AM

Any suggestions on diy ?

Michelle, Feb 11, 2021 7 124
Chelsea
Reception Thank You Cards
Chelsea, on February 9, 2021 at 9:01 AM

I'm pretty happy with how these turned out! I just ordered a bulk pack of "thank you from the newlyweds" cards from Amazon and some dried lavender from a local lavender farm ($5 for around 200...

Chelsea, Feb 10, 2021 13 616
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Wooden Floral
Taryn, on February 5, 2021 at 2:48 PM

Has anyone experimented with wooden floral arrangements. I bought some DIY kits and wonder how easy they are to work with

Taryn, Feb 9, 2021 4 275
Cassie
Vacation Rental as Wedding Venue
Cassie, on November 16, 2014 at 1:26 PM

Hello! I have a total budget of $5000 and, as such, most venues are too expensive for me. I am looking into renting a nice vacation home to use as a venue (and also to double as a place for my...

Lily, Feb 9, 2021 20 22,176 1
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diy Styled Beachside Picnic Elopement Help
Day, on February 4, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Hey Ladies and Gents! We scrapped all our traditional wedding ideas and have decided to plan a boho beachside elopement this summer (pictures ideas below). Now for the hard part, the rental company we...

B., Feb 7, 2021 10 760 1
Lydia
diy Invitations -- How possible is it?
Lydia, on January 26, 2021 at 3:18 PM

Hello! I'm looking for any advice on making DIY invites that still look nice but don't cost a ton of money to make. I'm probably going to have to use a Copy-and-Print store or service--I recognize...

Laura, Feb 4, 2021 13 254
Holly
How many flowers in bouquet?
Holly, on April 26, 2012 at 7:55 PM

I plan on making my own bouquet with fake flowers (the real touch ones). Im not sure what kind of flower i will be using, but if i use normal sized flowers, about how many should i put in the bride...

Stacey, Feb 3, 2021 11 8,341 1
Kerin
Recommendations for a fabric steamer?
Kerin, on February 1, 2021 at 8:57 PM

Hi all! I need to get wrinkles out of my chiffon dress, but steaming in the bathroom seems not to be working (or working REALLY slowly). Have any of you used a fabric steamer? Suggestions on what...

Afrangram, Feb 3, 2021 16 731
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Florals
Samantha, on January 29, 2021 at 10:48 AM

Everyone keeps telling me real flowers, with the whole pandemic and having bad luck already with two florist, I want to do silk(or fake as people call it) so then I can DIY to the way I want it. Just...

Jessica, Feb 3, 2021 21 1,030
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