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Circle wedding arch
Tateakka, on February 10, 2019 at 12:01 PM

Have anyone have any easy ideas for creating a circle wedding arch

Tateakka, Feb 13, 2019 4 468
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Fabric draping for arch
, on January 30, 2019 at 4:10 PM

We are planning an arch kind of like this. It iist dawned on me, what's the easy way to do fabric? Curtain panels! IKEA has 2 pack 57" wide 98" long for $13. Anyone see why this wouldn't work?...

Taylor, Feb 12, 2019 5 1,750
Cricut Maker or Air 2?
, on February 5, 2019 at 12:42 PM

I’m going to purchase a Cricut to hopefully make a lot of our own decorations and signage. Which do you have/prefer?

Caytlyn, Feb 12, 2019 10 226 1
Vicki
Tangled Theme - limited flower budget
Vicki, on September 25, 2018 at 3:21 PM

I decided on a subtle Tangled themed wedding. Gold and lavender, lights, lanterns. The problem is that a huge component of the theme is flowers. Guess what's super expensive: flowers. My fiance is...

Destiny, Feb 12, 2019 14 1,119
Atredis
Webstaurantstore? Has anyone used them yet?
Atredis, on July 9, 2014 at 1:55 PM

I have a fairly large order that I want to place with them for napkins, glasses, and server ware. Has anyone used them yet and how did the process go? I love everything they have, but OMFG the...

Nathan, Feb 11, 2019 14 2,594
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Bloominous vs. Enjoy Flowers vs. Costco
Margaret, on February 7, 2019 at 6:30 PM

Hey Everyone, First time poster here My wedding is on July 20 and I am on a tight budget. So far I have been EXTREMELY lucky and got great deals on my venue , dress, photographer, and caterer, but I...

Margaret, Feb 10, 2019 6 370
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Convert crown to headband/tiara?
Tiffany, on January 18, 2019 at 8:28 PM

Hello everyone happy Friday! I bought this beautiful crown headpiece, it is the only thing I can find that I loved. However, it is too small to wear all the way around my head. I also have short hair...

Tiffany, Feb 2, 2019 5 1,300
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Best place to buy silk flowers?
, on January 29, 2019 at 9:01 PM

If you have seen or used silk flowers before, where did you get them? Do you know where I can get some with stems and leaves? I would like for them to look real. Thanks!

Christina, Feb 1, 2019 11 3,449
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Do i really need a wedding planner
MariaElena, on January 29, 2019 at 1:15 AM

Do I really need a wedding planner I feel like I can do it without one but my maid of honor thinks I need one

MrsD, Jan 29, 2019 16 847
Melissa
Banquet Table Centerpiece Spacing Help?
Melissa, on January 27, 2019 at 6:14 AM

I have come to accept that if I want to have flowers, I'm going to have to DIY them. My dream for the reception is like the below photo and I've been able to find basically all of the decor items that...

Melissa, Jan 29, 2019 7 1,253
Rachel
diy live stream for Facetime
Rachel, on November 26, 2018 at 6:24 PM

Hello all! I’ve just learned my grandparents will not be able to attend my destination wedding at St. Thomas, USVI. My grandfather has an iPhone, so I think if we get a tripod we can make it so they...

Jayla, Jan 28, 2019 5 350
Gabrielle
Is a Cricut worth it?
Gabrielle, on December 4, 2018 at 12:45 PM

I am thinking of buying a Cricut to use to make things for my wedding. I LOVE doing crafts and am making 99.9% of the stuff for my wedding.... My dad can get pallets from work for free and my fiancé...

Brittany, Jan 27, 2019 8 319
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Submerged flower centerpieces-- can fake/silk flowers be used??
BPwedding, on October 7, 2013 at 10:06 PM

My fiancé and I LOVE the look of submerged flowers in the tall cylinder vases. We want to make our own but with DIY, we would want to use fake flowers because of cost, etc. Has anyone done this...

frommstoprys, Jan 27, 2019 18 15,798
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diy greenery garland care- need help
Joanna, on December 14, 2018 at 6:39 PM

Hi everyone! So I’m planning to DIY a bunch of garlands from a eucalyptus mix pack from fiftyflowers, and I was wondering if anyone had experience with the care for greenery before your wedding day...

Jayla, Jan 24, 2019 10 2,725
Be You Tifful
SOLA FLOWERS! Too Good To Be True??? **Update****
Be You Tifful, on April 16, 2014 at 10:16 PM

Hi Ladies! So I’m currently looking into these Sola Flowers. I've found a bunch of great deals on them in bulk. I have never worked with them before, but it "doesn't seem" to difficult to arrange. Has...

Tasha, Jan 22, 2019 23 5,877
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Has anyone gotten married in puerto rico recently or a year ago
sala, on March 15, 2013 at 8:09 PM

I'am getting married there on July 20,2013. I need to know what is the requirement to do this. What forms do I need to bring with me and what they request to get married there. Thanks for the info in...

BETH, Jan 21, 2019 22 1,461
Gonnabeaburch
Camp-out wedding
Gonnabeaburch, on July 12, 2018 at 10:54 PM

My FH and I have decided to have a camp-out wedding in one of the state parks in our area. We are keeping it pretty bare and natural. We looked into tents, tables, and such but decided why not keep it...

Tiffany, Jan 18, 2019 27 575
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Shipping Bridesmaid Proposal?
J, on January 17, 2019 at 4:17 PM

I wanted to do a spa box with lotion, soap, and some champagne to ask my bridesmaids - but I will have to ship the boxes to most girls because they are not local and I don’t want to do anything liquid...

Meagan, Jan 18, 2019 15 3,943 1
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Uplighting
Katie, on October 20, 2013 at 4:31 PM

I just wanted to share with everyone a very cheap way to do uplighting in your reception area. I am taking typical clip on desk lamps and using pink light bulbs. I have practiced at home to see the...

Michelle, Jan 18, 2019 23 4,009 1
Megan
Cotton Candy Bouquet
Megan , on January 17, 2019 at 5:32 PM

I just saw an article about brides using cotton candy bouquets. I am in love with the idea- but wondering how to execute the whole thing. When do you make the cotton candy? Will it melt? I need some...

HayMrsO, Jan 18, 2019 12 316
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