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Elizabethschuzer
How to go about tent place cards??
Elizabethschuzer, on November 27, 2017 at 12:00 AM

Tent place cards! We are doing a sit down dinner (place cards will have a colored corner to show their meal choice so waiters know what entree goes with each person) and will soon be working on the...

Becky, Nov 27, 2017 8 1,615
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DIY Invitation inserts
Charm, on November 23, 2017 at 2:21 AM

Hi everyone. I am trying to design my inserts for my wedding invitations. The size is a little larger than standard and I have to design them myself. I will be ordering my paper from Cards and Pockets...

Jo, Nov 27, 2017 2 124
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WW rsvp embedded on a custom website?
Rena, on November 27, 2017 at 2:40 AM

I made a WordPress site for my wedding website. I really like Wedding Wire's RSVP tool and want to use it. Is it possible to embed the tool into my custom site?

Lynnie, Nov 27, 2017 2 257
HappilyEverSearson
My DIY "Cardbox"
HappilyEverSearson, on November 25, 2017 at 7:42 PM

Just wanted to share the globe card box I made

HappilyEverSearson, Nov 26, 2017 50 404
Megan
Photo booth opinion
Megan, on November 4, 2017 at 1:52 PM

What's everyone's opinion on paying for a professional photo booth versus a DIY one? My DJ offers a photo booth for 4 hours, unlimited prints with copies (one for us, one for guests), with props and...

Michelle, Nov 26, 2017 12 302
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Wood slice centerpieces
Maricela, on November 23, 2017 at 12:13 AM

Happy Thanksgiving eve y'all! Does anyone know of a place where I can get wooden centerpieces for cheap...I need about 20

C&N, Nov 23, 2017 13 565
Megan
Ceremony Seat Reserved Signs
Megan, on November 22, 2017 at 2:28 PM

Hello hello, I want to make reserved signs for the front row of seats at the ceremony. I definitely understand that some people may not feel this is necessary, but it's what want. For those of you who...

BrandiWeds18, Nov 22, 2017 8 2,556
FutureMrsGSon
Welcome to our wedding sign came in!
FutureMrsGSon, on November 18, 2017 at 2:30 PM

So, I ordered a “welcome to our wedding” sign off of vistaprint. I got it for less than $5 with the sale they had going on. It was a steal! It’s 16x20 and I’m planning on framing it in a nice...

Anita, Nov 19, 2017 11 126
@brd2be
Lighting Cost
@brd2be, on November 17, 2017 at 11:12 AM

So i have seen some really pretty pictures of my venue with Bistro lighting. It was more of a nice to have for me so I just emailed a few vendors to get some pricing - it came back as between...

033118, Nov 17, 2017 8 3,546
@brd2be
How did your bridal party get to the venue?
@brd2be, on November 14, 2017 at 6:15 PM

Our ceremony and reception are in one location. Most of us will be staying at a hotel about 2 miles away. We have a bus coming to transport guests from the hotel to the venue but we will be doing...

KatieMBY, Nov 15, 2017 16 2,006
FutureMrsWhite
Labels or handwritten addresses???
FutureMrsWhite, on November 13, 2017 at 4:45 PM

We're exactly 5 months away from our big day, and our STD's just arrived today. We opted for postcards through Vistaprint instead of traditional cards, as postcards were less than half of the cost of...

MrsR314, Nov 14, 2017 37 1,547
Kylie
Advice for Recording Own "First Dance" Song
Kylie, on November 13, 2017 at 8:38 PM

So FH and I have been talking for a while, and we've decided to record our first dance song ("Such Great Heights" by Iron and Wine, if you'd like to take a listen) ourselves. Does anyone have advice...

Mrswelch, Nov 14, 2017 10 1,987
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Decorating tent with paper lanterns??
Katherine, on November 13, 2017 at 9:04 AM

Hi! Can anyone provide any advice/pictures of what their reception tent looked like with paper lanterns hanging from the tent? I am about to purchase 200 8" lanterns (with lights) in them and getting...

Stephanie, Nov 13, 2017 7 2,541
TeamGrz
Free Printable Signs?
TeamGrz, on November 11, 2017 at 9:39 PM

Does anyone know of a site to print free signs for the ceremony/reception? I am thinking about signs for informing guests to sit anywhere, bar menu, memorial table, photo booth, etc. I know there are...

TugBride, Nov 12, 2017 5 4,686
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DIY ceiling drapery ?
Shelby , on November 8, 2017 at 2:16 PM

Has anyone done their own ceiling draping and backdrops? Is it easy to do ?

Bailey, Nov 9, 2017 9 619
FutureMrsKC
DIY Bouquets with real flowers bought in bulk?
FutureMrsKC, on November 7, 2017 at 4:03 PM

Hi y'all! I'm not getting married until Jan. 2019, but I've been looking into florists and getting quotes and they are EXPENSIVE! Our budget isn't huge, and our quoted flowers are close to what our...

FutureMrsKC, Nov 8, 2017 17 2,770 2
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Where to find a cheap vintage mirror for a welcome sign?
Amanda, on November 5, 2017 at 7:08 PM

I'm wanting to make a welcome sign with mirror just like the one pictured. However, everywhere I find them is crazy expensive. Does anyone know where to find something similar? It doesn't have to be...

ReadytoWed, Nov 6, 2017 22 5,927
Kristen
Has anyone ordered a Vistaprint Lawn Sign?
Kristen, on June 22, 2012 at 1:14 PM

I'm thinking about getting one to use as our "Choose a seat, not a side" sign for the ceremony, but I can't find any information on the VP site about what these signs are made of. Can anyone who's...

eternity, Oct 30, 2017 17 1,258
Dava
Wedding Invitations with Silhouette?
Dava, on October 24, 2017 at 6:27 PM

Has anyone made their own wedding invites using a Silhouette or Cricut? It will be much cheaper to make them myself..but I dont want to compromise the look of them. If anyone has made their own...

Heather, Oct 30, 2017 6 267
BrooklynBride
How early to order edible favors?
BrooklynBride, on October 24, 2017 at 8:04 PM

I'm ordering chocolates for our favors, possibly Ferrero Rocher or Lindt truffles. I was going to order them earlier but FH is afraid that the chocolate would appear old or cracked if stored for a...

BrooklynBride, Oct 29, 2017 20 1,156
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