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Elvira
Ceremony Program Templates
Elvira, on August 14, 2017 at 9:21 AM

I'm feeling a little lost when it comes to designing our ceremony programs. Anyone have any insight into easy-to-use templates so we can design the programs and print them out on cardstock? I'm seeing...

Mary, Aug 16, 2017 9 338
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Alternative pew decorations
Mary, on August 14, 2017 at 9:28 PM

Hey there. Looking for ideas to decorate the church and more specifically the pews at the church. I would normally do flowers but they are pretty expensive so before I commit to that I was looking for...

Bemyguest, Aug 14, 2017 3 110
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WHERE TO GET TABLECLOTHS FOR 60 inch round tables
Alison, on August 13, 2017 at 11:27 AM

I am debating buying vs renting tablecloths, originally we were going to get them from a caterer but after getting quotes and tasting the food it was a no go. We are now going food truck style but...

Lauren, Aug 14, 2017 16 4,735 1
TXBride
Table runners and centerpieces, buy or rent?
TXBride, on August 11, 2017 at 9:44 AM

Did ya'll buy your table runners or rent? Any good links or resources? My colors are aqua and silver. What about centerpieces? My venue provides mirrors and 3 different height clear cylinder vases,...

TXBride, Aug 13, 2017 21 1,514
Jennifer
How much are you spending on welcome bags
Jennifer, on May 30, 2014 at 4:13 AM

Just wanted to see how much people are spending on average for hotel welcome bags... I feel I may be getting a little carried away (which is typical for me)

Charlise, Aug 12, 2017 20 5,952 1
Nicole
BJ's flowers?? Help
Nicole, on August 11, 2017 at 8:01 AM

Have any brides here ever used BJ's Wholesale Club for their flowers? They have an amazing deal that I'm planning on using, but I've already had a few concerning hiccups with customer service that are...

annakay511, Aug 11, 2017 4 184
mel
Wedding Parasols Before Ceremony
mel, on August 9, 2017 at 3:32 PM

Anyone providing parasols to guests for use before the ceremony starts? Our venue is outdoors with no shade so I'm looking for cheap parasols if the guests want them. Wedding is in 24 days so shipping...

Bemyguest, Aug 10, 2017 12 1,406
BrideToBe101
mason jar centerpieces
BrideToBe101, on August 10, 2017 at 1:50 AM

We're getting married in a barn so I'm going for a more rustic look. I was thinking about doing mason jars for centerpieces spray painted gold with baby's breath and roses. Can I see pictures of...

MrsDamico, Aug 10, 2017 18 3,333
Julie
Wedding Programs
Julie, on August 6, 2017 at 7:20 PM

I need to make a wedding program for a Catholic Ceremony. How did you make your programs? Where did you print? I don't know where to begin. Thanks!

MrsTommyBoy, Aug 9, 2017 13 206
Lindsey
Wording for recipe cards at wedding??
Lindsey, on August 9, 2017 at 3:32 PM

Hi everyone! I am having some recipe cards made up to place out at my wedding for the guests to write on... I'd like to include a slip of paper in the invitations that lets the guests know in advance,...

firstoneat56, Aug 9, 2017 8 4,302 1
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Help 20x40 canopy!
Stephanie, on August 8, 2017 at 8:21 PM

Hey there ladies I have a question, by any chance do any of you know how many yards of fabric I would need to drape a 20×40 tent? Thanks.

Stephanie, Aug 8, 2017 2 1,825
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Multi-page Wedding Programs
Darby, on August 8, 2017 at 8:37 PM

Hi all, My fiance and I are having a fusion Indian wedding, with most of our guests new to the traditions. As such, we have a pretty comprehensive program that has about four pages of content. I'm...

BoudreauToBe, Aug 8, 2017 3 1,838
Lauralou
Glycerin to preserve leaves/flowers
Lauralou, on August 8, 2017 at 11:49 AM

I have recently been looking into preserving leaves with glycerin for a project I'm working on. I didn't know if anyone had tried this with any wedding diy? I'm thinking if my art project goes well I...

MegWonder, Aug 8, 2017 4 143
MrsBeetoBe
where to put the koozies?
MrsBeetoBe, on August 8, 2017 at 8:19 AM

Trying to figure out where to put our wedding koozies. my original plan was to have everyone's escort card attached to their bundle of koozies, so Ed and Laura Jones would be wrapped around 2 koozies....

JennV, Aug 8, 2017 14 2,933
Natalie
Ideas for centerpiece scatter
Natalie, on August 5, 2017 at 11:19 AM

So I'm DIYing my centerpieces like most on here. Ivory linens with navy table runners. I'll have a short vase with pink and white flowers, 2 front/back frames that I've painted pink (one with pics and...

LanaKane, Aug 5, 2017 9 82
Kathleen
Paging DIYers: window pane picture frame (UPDATE with finished product!)
Kathleen , on July 30, 2017 at 2:42 PM

Hello! I'm trying to make a picture frame out of old windows (see attached) but I cannot figure out how to affix the photos from behind the glass. I've tried spray adhesive on the corners of the...

FutureMrsHomewood, Aug 5, 2017 28 3,453
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Arch on a windy walk way
Victoria, on August 3, 2017 at 9:45 PM

I really want to build our arch ourselves, but I am nervous because our ceremony is outside on a river walk in downtown Detroit. It can get pretty windy on the water so I am looking for advice on how...

muriel, Aug 3, 2017 2 1,748
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DIY Circle Chuppah HELP
Ms.WinterWed, on August 3, 2017 at 3:47 PM

Hi All! Has anyone made a circle Chuppah? I'm stuck on what to make the top, circle part out of. I have pvc pipe for the stands and metal torch holders to hold them up. Does anyone have any...

September Bride, Aug 3, 2017 11 1,072
ShellyZ
DIY table numbers!
ShellyZ, on August 1, 2017 at 7:48 PM

Easiest "DIY" ever! Ordered the cards themselves from Vistaprint and then wrote the table numbers on myself. Love how they look!

Mrs. Sponge, Aug 3, 2017 11 153
Ifeoma
Video Guest Book and HELP
Ifeoma, on August 3, 2017 at 12:22 PM

Hey All, my FH and I were originally getting a photobooth that included a way for our guests to record video messages for us to view later but we ended up cancelling and going with a friend who has a...

RPMOB18, Aug 3, 2017 5 1,324
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