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DIY wedding cake vs buying from a professional?
Andee , on May 2, 2017 at 6:41 AM

What are everyone's thoughts on buying vs. making your own wedding cake? I found a great baker and her prices are good but my FH just lost his job so money is tight and we have to rethink our...

October2019, May 13, 2019 36 3,814
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Spotify or Apple Music app
Andrea, on May 11, 2019 at 10:26 AM

We are not having a dj for the wedding. We are going to make our own playlist. I have never used either music app, which one do people recommend?

Angerra, May 11, 2019 4 909
Kiera
Petal Fan Programs
Kiera, on August 19, 2012 at 12:08 AM

I was reading a thread yesterday that had a link to a template for petal fan programs but I can't find it now...does anyone have a good one I can use with Microsoft Word? I found a couple but the...

Deisha, May 10, 2019 3 589
Be You Tifful
What Will Be On Your Welcome Table?
Be You Tifful, on May 21, 2014 at 5:53 PM

I'm still deciding what to include on my welcome table at the reception. I will not be doing escort cards instead I will doing a seating chart. So far I’m thinking guestbook canvas, seating chart and...

Deanna, May 10, 2019 11 8,127 1
Kassie
How many yards of fabric??
Kassie, on January 8, 2019 at 6:25 PM

How many yards of fabric would I need to do this with a 7ft arch?

Kassie, May 9, 2019 9 5,061 2
Alyssa
Wedding November 2020
Alyssa, on April 2, 2019 at 4:22 PM

Hi there! So I just got engaged and we are planning for November 2020. However we will be doing it ourselves and paying for it. What’s a good budget to set to save ??

Alyssa, May 6, 2019 14 404
Sylvia
diy Bridal Veils?`
Sylvia, on April 15, 2019 at 11:18 PM

Hi Ladies, I'm thinking about a DIY bridal veil. Anyone else out there doing this? Any tips?

Sylvia, May 5, 2019 22 383
Heidi
Parent thank you gift ideas?
Heidi, on August 24, 2014 at 9:24 AM

Want it get something for the parents but not sure what...what are you getting them?

Summer, May 4, 2019 26 37,869
FutureStephD
Acrylic seating chart diy - wedding photos of finished product!
FutureStephD, on April 26, 2019 at 11:06 AM

Hi all, I wanted to share my favorite DIY from our wedding – our acrylic seating chart! This was placed on a large butlers station at our venue during cocktail hour, with floating candles and greenery...

FutureStephD, May 2, 2019 38 4,612 6
Imani
diy Real Flowers for a "destination" Wedding?
Imani, on May 2, 2019 at 10:58 AM

Hi everyone! My wedding day is still a little ways off (3/29/20) and I have just secured my venue and dress (YAY! It's really happening!). Me and FH live in the DC Area but are getting married in my...

Cristy, May 2, 2019 8 946
Elizabeth
pot luck wedding
Elizabeth, on June 28, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Ok so i found this cute idea to cut the costs down on my wedding,it was to ask everyone to bring a dish that the couple can use later on.like some of the guests buy a new dish(casserole,muffin...

DAVID, Apr 28, 2019 89 1,003
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Margarita bar for 150 guests
Bre, on April 25, 2019 at 4:18 PM

For our wedding we are having a taco bar caterer and I am wanting a self serve margarita station with strawberry and lime margaritas on the rocks. I want to make large batches in pitchers. I'm looking...

Bre, Apr 27, 2019 4 1,316
Caitlin
Spandex chair covers vs. cotton covers
Caitlin, on April 10, 2019 at 11:29 AM

Hi! Any input on chair covers? They can be pricey. I saw some cotton (normal?) chair covers. (I’ve attached) but so wrinkly. Has anyone had success ironing them? Also, anyone like the way spandex...

Anna, Apr 26, 2019 9 1,174
Sarah
tips on diy signs
Sarah, on April 24, 2019 at 10:16 PM

So I’ve tried a few different approaches for practice and can’t really decide what to do. I’ve tried paint on wood and with paint brushes and that was a nightmare. I put chalk paint on glass and used...

Sarah, Apr 25, 2019 20 1,977
Future Mrs. S
50/50 Tickets!?
Future Mrs. S, on July 4, 2012 at 11:54 PM

Hey ladies! My Dad and Step-mom think that we should sell 50/50 tickets at our wedding because one they're going to this weekend is doing it. When I mentioned it to my Mom she says that my Auntie also...

Kirsten, Apr 24, 2019 24 4,183
Cassandra
Wedding Favors- Dog Treats
Cassandra, on February 25, 2019 at 10:34 PM

A lot of my family has pets, but not all. I was thinking of setting a table up with pictures of our dogs and making homemade dog treats to give in goodie bags as the wedding favor. With a cute little...

Jo, Apr 23, 2019 9 1,513
Megan
Wedding Party Information Packets!
Megan, on June 29, 2014 at 7:31 AM

I am wanting to make information packets for my wedding party so "nothing can go wrong" even though it probably will! (: So far i'm thinking of including the following: - Hotel & night before...

Sherraine, Apr 19, 2019 29 4,960 1
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Printing your own escort cards?
P2BE, on April 2, 2016 at 7:15 PM

So I bought some escort cards from Michaels and thought I'd be able to find a template online but I can't find one. For those of you that printed them yourself how did you do it? I don't have fancy...

Sandy, Apr 19, 2019 12 4,911 1
Sara
diy bustle?
Sara, on April 12, 2019 at 3:56 PM

Hi all! Have any of you fearless DIY'ers attempted a bustle? I ordered custom sizing for my Azazie dress, so barring any large weight loss, the only alterations I'm expecting are a bustle and maybe...

Sara, Apr 18, 2019 4 1,980
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Wedding Under $1,000
Julia, on September 2, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Recently engaged and Looking to be Wed in January. Since its so short notice, Im really trying to work a miracle. I believe its possible just not sure how to make it simple but sweet. My soon to be...

Bonita, Apr 16, 2019 24 2,748
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