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KayDwitWill
Fabric Yardage. Tent advice please.
KayDwitWill, on March 18, 2015 at 9:35 AM

I need some serious fabric measurement help and I’m lost on how to solve the math problem. We are doing a tented reception. I want the tent decorated with lights and a little swag. We have decided to...

Addison, Apr 21, 2018 17 14,501 1
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diy Tiffany & Co. Invites
Tywana, on April 19, 2018 at 10:07 PM

Hey everyone! Decided on a Breakfast at Tiffany’s Wedding theme and still want to do things on a budget, so I’m doing the invites myself. I just made a template for an invite I might use. Feel free to...

Tywana, Apr 20, 2018 6 322
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Marvel/dc Bridesmaid Shirts
Caity, on April 17, 2018 at 1:09 AM

Just finished making my girls’ shirts for my Pajama Movie Night Bachelorette Party! (Plus i made my mom&FMIL one too) They chose the Marvel/DC theme lol. S/O to Stickers by Stephanie on Etsy for...

Lynnie, Apr 18, 2018 19 535
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Food Ideas
Penny, on July 14, 2017 at 12:58 AM

Ok so me and my FH are having a buffet style dinner there is roughly 100 people coming to the wedding. We are doing the cooking ourselves and I was wondering if any of my fellow wedding wire peeps can...

Olivia47, Apr 18, 2018 213 2,574
J <3 B
How to get tulle to attach to a gazebo?
J <3 B, on February 7, 2015 at 12:03 PM

I'd like to decorate the gazebo with tulle for our wedding. How would I get the tulle to stay on the gazebo? Tacks, nails, tape? I'm not sure we're allowed to use tacks or nails. I have to check on...

Danielle, Apr 14, 2018 7 4,553
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Need Help With My Weddibg Hashtag
Jordyn, on April 9, 2018 at 2:01 AM

I am having trouble finding a cute unique hashtag for my wedding in November. My last name is Timmons and my fiancé’s last name is Campos we are having a destination wedding in Hawaii! No idea is a...

Jordyn, Apr 13, 2018 5 156
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Last minute decorations
Kip, on April 8, 2018 at 10:24 PM

So excited about these luggage stacks for our travel themed wedding!!! I may switch the order and flowers a bit. It’s just a mock up trail

Kip, Apr 12, 2018 8 271
Claudia
Covering hay bales
Claudia, on April 8, 2015 at 11:40 AM

We are using hay bales at the wedding as seating for our guest. Thing is I am not sure how I want to cover them or if I even want to. Any ideas on a budget friendly way to cover hay bales??

Connie, Apr 11, 2018 62 33,437
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1950's theme diy?
Kayla , on April 7, 2018 at 3:07 AM

Does anybody have possible ideas for a 1950's themed wedding reception, tips and ideas are totally welcome!

Pirate & 60s Bride, Apr 9, 2018 12 276
Raven*
My first DIY - Photo Booth Frame Inserts/Place Cards
Raven*, on November 13, 2013 at 12:16 PM

So I did my first DIY - place cards/favors - its a really neat and simple design. Baby steps Let me know if any of you need the template. I made my logo at designmantic.com Looking forward to my next...

Shalonda, Apr 9, 2018 52 426
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Cruise Wedding Favors
Kelly, on April 9, 2018 at 4:04 PM

I’ve been going back and forth with all sorts of favors for our wedding (if any at all). A little background: 1. We’re getting married aboard the Carnival Victory on the 3rd day of the cruise 2. 40...

Kelly, Apr 9, 2018 4 415
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Vistaprint Spanish Invitations
Katy, on April 8, 2018 at 9:06 PM

I made my invitations at Vistaprint! I had trouble finding Spanish invitations that I liked, but they were really easy to customize. I just googled the wording. I can't wait for them to get here! I...

Katy, Apr 9, 2018 4 206
Kelsey
Bridesmaid lantern bouquet
Kelsey, on April 8, 2018 at 12:21 AM

So excited for our diy lantern bouquets! This was the first one made and I love it! Fits our November barn wedding so well! Three more to make. First picture is inspiration and the others are the one...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Apr 8, 2018 15 1,341
Carol
Pusheen Cake Topper diy
Carol, on April 8, 2018 at 3:37 AM

Hi all!! A WHILE ago I posted about thinking of doing a customized cake topper with pusheen cat. It’s somethkng super cute and fun for my FH and sentimental! Anyways, most of the feed back I got was...

Caytlyn, Apr 8, 2018 24 670
Shante
Wine Bottle Guest Book
Shante, on April 5, 2018 at 9:26 AM

Has anyone went to a wedding with wine bottles as guestbooks? I like the idea and we can always drink wine! I am going to our local wine store to see what wines they suggest. Wine Bottle

Noelia, Apr 5, 2018 17 3,837
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Small Limoncello Wedding Favors: wwyd?
Cristina, on April 3, 2018 at 8:06 PM

I have started making limoncello for my wedding favors and I am second guessing myself. I originally bought 72 small (2 oz) bottles to fill with my homemade limoncello. We have 100 guests and I...

Cristina, Apr 4, 2018 16 1,988 1
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diy flower drape
Anna, on April 2, 2018 at 2:07 PM

Hi all- more DIY questions here! i am working to make a flower drape for the archway we’ll be under. Any idea what i could put the flowers on and how to make it go on the arch? we can’t nail/staple,...

Deborah, Apr 4, 2018 7 305
All Smiles
Help me decide..Purple signature drinks??
All Smiles, on April 24, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Hi ladies I need help with naming our signature drink...Ok.. I actually have 2 that I like -Key Lime Martini which includes half and half or heavy cream to give that creamy consistincey, vanilla...

Tricia, Apr 2, 2018 15 1,387
edecker
Welcome Signs! (show me yours! where to buy? Diy?)
edecker, on January 26, 2018 at 1:45 PM

inspirationamazon example ($$&dollar Todays Focus: My welcome sign. I have my 3 inspirations and am looking to merge the three into something I love. However, chalkboard signs seem to...

futureMrsG, Mar 31, 2018 36 4,918 1
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Adding levels to centerpieces
Junebugstreet, on January 15, 2017 at 4:35 PM

Hey everyone, so I am doing my own centerpieces/table arrangements. I've been to a few other weddings that have used either books or wood slices to add height/dimension to their table arrangements, by...

Junebugstreet, Mar 30, 2018 7 2,584
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