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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 2,030 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 5,392
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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 9,475
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 3,815
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 5 954
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 23,900
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 1,431
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 5,106
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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 3 895
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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 1,192
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 4,558
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 3 165
Greenery/floral Chandelier?
, on February 10, 2019 at 10:14 PM

Hi all! I’m likely getting married at a fire hall (we have one more venue visit before deciding for sure) for a springtime brunch wedding. The floors aren’t great, and to keep people’s eyes up and...

Erin, Mar 9, 2019 11 3,551
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Any use the Silhouette Cameo 3 for their wedding?
Kelly, on March 2, 2019 at 11:11 PM

Does anyone have any experience using the silhouette cameo for wedding projects? I would love to attempt to do a vinyl decal welcome sign and a seating chart on a mirror (possibly use it for table...

Cassie, Mar 3, 2019 2 807
Megan
Diy-unplugged Chalkboard
Megan, on March 1, 2019 at 8:45 PM

Happy with how my DIY chalkboard sign came out...it only took me 4 hours lol...I used my silhouette cameo to make the stencil and then I used a chalk marker to trace. If I did it over I would use...

Officiallymrs, Mar 2, 2019 22 424
JJAF
Bridesmaid proposal boxes
JJAF, on August 10, 2017 at 9:59 AM

I recently got engaged and am planning to put together some bridesmaid proposal boxes for my bridesmaids. If you have had previous experience as a bridesmaid, or have any ideas of what you would find...

Claudia, Feb 28, 2019 42 1,743 1
FutureMrsH
Fabric for draping?
FutureMrsH, on March 22, 2017 at 10:41 AM

What fabric would you all recommend for draping? I'd like to drape the altar at my church in a sheer fabric and have lights strung through it. I have a vision in my head and I can't find pictures...

Shelby, Feb 28, 2019 19 1,970
Future Mrs M
Who spray painted the ikea frame for table numbers?!
Future Mrs M, on November 17, 2017 at 2:12 PM

I have seen the classic 2 sided ikea frame used for table numbers and was curious what kind of spray paint you used and if it stayed on and did it look good? Debating on this look, since it is...

Elise, Feb 26, 2019 18 1,100
Christina
Bouquet Sizes
Christina, on February 25, 2019 at 10:38 AM

This is a sample of my centerpieces. (Replacing the light roses with the darker ones) I'm planning on making the bouquets the same way, just with a smaller ball. What would be the standard diameter of...

Janae, Feb 25, 2019 2 1,167
Stephanie
Potluck reception
Stephanie, on January 21, 2019 at 11:14 PM

This is an idea from my FH and i know that alot of people either love this idea or hate it. Personally I love the idea. My family and his fathers side of the family are very laid back so it really...

Stephanie, Feb 21, 2019 42 1,059
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