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dks64
Hanging Paper Lanterns
dks64, on April 21, 2015 at 8:18 PM

I am obsessed with the look of paper lanterns, it's actually the only thing I truly want for my wedding. My dilemma is I don't want to have a lot to do the day of and I honestly don't know how to...

Cindy, Apr 15, 2019 12 3,043
Keren
Cheap Tree Slices? Maybe "secondhand?"
Keren, on May 21, 2017 at 9:02 PM

Ugh! Why is everything so expensive? D: I am in need of about 16 tree/wood slices at least 6-7" wide (preferably much bigger! I was really hoping more for 12" but am discouraged by my budget). We are...

Diane, Apr 14, 2019 18 3,497
Erica
Drink tickets?
Erica , on October 17, 2013 at 11:52 AM

So for the venue I will put down an allowance for alcohol and when that runs out it's cash bar. A bridesmaid told me about the danger in that, she said one of her friends put down $2000 and an...

Ryan, Apr 13, 2019 61 12,048
Fwbride
My diy cocktail table centerpieces
Fwbride, on April 12, 2019 at 9:45 AM

My wedding is outside in July at an old bishop’s mansion. The cocktail hour will be by the pool. My question is; are these arrangements too simple for an elegant garden wedding? What should I add or...

Amanda, Apr 12, 2019 8 249
Heather
Invitations from Hobby Lobby
Heather, on February 2, 2016 at 8:50 PM

We bought invitations from hobby lobby they were 50% off so I thought why not? But I have no clue how I print them? There is no one around me that can do it i was told I have to do them myself but I...

C Rogers, Apr 10, 2019 13 2,707
Destiny
Bbq food sides
Destiny, on April 9, 2019 at 1:30 PM

What are some must haves at your bbq? Thinking baked beans ,mashed patatoes, patatoe salad, salad, mac n cheese

Miranda, Apr 9, 2019 12 1,442
Happy Hedgie
Best place to purchase: Sola Wood Flowers (canada)
Happy Hedgie, on January 11, 2018 at 8:11 AM

I'm looking to purchase Sola Wood Flowers to use in wedding DIY projects and to create my own bouquets. I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on the best place to purchase them that will ship to...

Lyne, Apr 9, 2019 19 2,865
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Tips on using Spotify for your reception
Andrea, on April 8, 2019 at 11:13 AM

I am not using a DJ for the ceremony and reception. My bother has all of his band equipment we are going to use for speakers and a mic to hook up to my laptop. And I am going to make play lists on...

Kora, Apr 8, 2019 4 1,045
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Who is setting up the reception
Ansley, on January 24, 2017 at 2:55 PM

I'm trying to decide if I want to do everything myself. (i.e. shutterfly menus, napkins, get rent linens, make table numbers etc) or if I want a design company to do it. I have a million pins on...

Miranda, Apr 7, 2019 34 2,023 2
Lauren
Bringing own alcohol to reception
Lauren, on February 22, 2017 at 4:43 PM

Our venue doesn't have a bar of any sort but we are allowed to bring in our own alcohol. How do we go about serving it...do we try to find a bartender? Should we just go to the liquor store and get a...

Tina, Apr 7, 2019 23 5,357
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Massachusetts (or RI) Budget Brides 10K and under club!
Private User, on February 15, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Hey All! I am just curious who out there has actually be successful with a 10k budget. (preferably even closer to 7k) I feel like it is impossible in Rhode Island, but maybe doable in MA? We are...

Annemerline, Apr 4, 2019 21 9,425
6-22-19 Mrs.williams
Acrylic nails for a 12 yr old?
6-22-19 Mrs.williams, on April 3, 2019 at 9:26 AM

I want my daughter to feel grown up and special on our big day. Shes been wanting fake nails that you just buy from a store but they just look so cheap. I was thinking about getting her acrylics like...

WeddingBliss, Apr 3, 2019 17 3,792
Emily
diy Catering- How much to pay for help?
Emily, on March 23, 2019 at 12:26 AM

I have a tight budget for my wedding and thought about just making my own menu, buying all the food myself and just hiring a small group of people to cook it for me. It will be like a self serve...

October2019, Apr 2, 2019 5 952
milinovemberbride
Return Address on RSVP envelopes??
milinovemberbride, on September 22, 2017 at 4:00 PM

I know this is a "Duhhh" question but I just had to clarify... Are you all putting your guests' addresses as return addresses on the RSVP envelopes included in the invitation? I've never been invited...

Jessica, Apr 1, 2019 20 23,776
Light Haired Girl
Where can I buy sealing wax?
Light Haired Girl, on November 9, 2017 at 7:33 AM

Does anyone know where I can buy sealing wax that goes inside a glue gun? -in a store

TaBo, Mar 31, 2019 13 1,428
Christal
diy Lasagna Catering
Christal, on January 16, 2019 at 8:57 PM

Hey friends! My name is Christal, im getting married on March 24th, annnd I’m a crazy DIY lady. Im doing my wedding for 250 people and my budget is 10k (or less!!) , a major part of money saving for...

Anastasia, Mar 31, 2019 47 5,029
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Curtains for wedding arch
Carolyn, on March 25, 2019 at 1:50 PM

I am wanting to do the tie back curtain look for my wedding arch. I can't seem to find anywhere how you actually attach the fabric to the metal arch. All the videos I have seen is to make your own...

Carolyn, Mar 25, 2019 3 891
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Best place for faux eucalyptus garland or just flowers
Allana, on March 22, 2019 at 4:59 PM

Has anyone had any luck finding any Eucalyptus garland or something something similar that didnt cost 3 arms and 2 legs? Or other places that are best for faux flowers?

Tianna, Mar 23, 2019 7 1,178
Riya
Vistaprint- how did you print with an Etsy template?
Riya, on November 13, 2017 at 12:16 PM

I bought an invitation template suite from Etsy that I love. My plan is to print the invites for their black friday sale (I am under the impression its 50% off). The templates are multiple per page,...

JENNIFER, Mar 17, 2019 6 4,540
Ryanne
Painting Dark Wine Bottles - Tips & Tricks?
Ryanne, on March 16, 2019 at 5:10 PM

Hello fellow DIY brides! I’ve started working on a centerpiece project that I’ve been happily collecting wine bottles for! 🍷 I’d like them to all be painted white, and have started the spray painting...

Nyikee, Mar 16, 2019 3 162
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