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Future Mrs.B
DIY Sola wood bouquet trial
Future Mrs.B, on July 19, 2017 at 3:26 PM

So before plunging and purchasing a ton of sola wood flowers.. i decided to get a couple from hobby lobby and do a mini mock bouquet. Id like to use real greenery or preserved greenery not the faux...

Amy, Jul 23, 2017 13 776
Ludwig
Glass Seating Chart
Ludwig, on July 23, 2017 at 12:25 AM

You think it'll be easier than your previous ideas, but it isn't and now you're dedicated and gotta finish it to the end. Hahah. What are you doing for your seating chart?

Tiffany, Jul 23, 2017 8 274
Julie
Seating Chart diy
Julie, on July 22, 2017 at 6:45 PM

Plan on having alphabetical seating chart on easel at entrance to reception. How do you make this?

AmandaK, Jul 22, 2017 10 342
mel
Ideas on Transporting Decor to and from Venue
mel, on July 19, 2017 at 3:08 PM

Guys and Gals, I'm 6 weeks out and my brain has basically turned to mush. Maybe someone out there is bored at work and has more brain power than I currently do to help me brainstorm some logistics. We...

Rachel, Jul 19, 2017 10 2,998 1
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Greenery
Natasha, on July 17, 2017 at 8:35 PM

Hi everyone! We are doing a spring wedding, and I LOVE the idea of using a lot of greenery mixed in with some flowers. But I don't love the cost of using a florist for everything. I'd like to try...

P, Jul 18, 2017 12 1,099
Danielle
Diy hotel welcome bags
Danielle, on July 16, 2017 at 12:00 PM

My DIY of the day for our welcome bags. I'm so proud of how they came out. . . Self printed avery labels, bags from Michael's and emergency products from Amazon and Jet.com. Have any of you done...

Danielle, Jul 17, 2017 13 132
Kimberly
Walmart or Publixs Cakes??
Kimberly, on July 16, 2017 at 5:51 PM

Anyone get/getting their cake from either retailer?

Vanessasaurus, Jul 16, 2017 23 4,799
firstoneat56
DYI Tip for metallic paint lovers
firstoneat56, on July 15, 2017 at 10:51 AM

Here's a DIY tip for anyone using metallic paint. I learned the hard way but you don't have to. When you use metallic paint, it doesn't cure the same way flat colors do. Even after a week, the...

firstoneat56, Jul 16, 2017 16 179
KT
DIY Centerpieces - worth it?
KT, on July 16, 2017 at 10:06 AM

For anyone who has done DIY centerpieces - did it end up coming out as a major savings ? Was it more work then you thought it would be ? Also who set everything up the day of the wedding and broke it...

Mrs, Jul 16, 2017 8 2,032
Deanna
Let me see your Costco/Sam's Club flowers PAGING LUCILLE
Deanna, on July 11, 2017 at 10:05 PM

Starting to stress about prices for flowers. Florists seem to be priced high in my area for our reception centerpieces. Has anyone ordered in bulk from Costco or Sam's Club? How did they turn out!?...

KCJV, Jul 14, 2017 24 509
Briana
S'mores Bar?
Briana, on July 12, 2017 at 6:51 PM

Hi everyone! I'm getting married on 10/28, and I wanted to do something fun. We're having a s'mores bar for our guests that will serve as both their dessert and favor. Has anyone seen or heard of a...

Dana, Jul 13, 2017 34 631
P
Costco European Mini Boquets?
Private User, on December 5, 2015 at 6:53 PM

Has anyone used this for a late spring wedding? How did it turn out? What varieties of flowers did you get? I'd love to see your pics! The price is amazing and looks like a simpler DIY flower...

Julie, Jul 12, 2017 5 191
Mrs007
Facebook Groups that are worth checking out
Mrs007, on November 6, 2014 at 6:26 PM

I love being on Facebook and as a bride myself I have been looking for groups to follow. Here are some Groups I have found that have been very helpful for me! Everything Wedding Related PDX :...

Rachael, Jul 12, 2017 2 3,114
Dana
Incorporating the memory of a passed loved one
Dana, on July 11, 2017 at 2:47 PM

My father has passed and so has my FH's sister. Curious what others have done to incorporate their deceased loved one's memory into the day. I am going to wear my father's wedding ring sewn into the...

slimshady, Jul 11, 2017 18 268
Mags
Skipping the flowers?
Mags, on July 10, 2017 at 11:03 PM

I'm starting to research florists... and wow... just wow. I was warned that flowers are expensive, but I am still shocked. So far I've received quotes between $2500 and $3000. I've never...

ambrok, Jul 11, 2017 29 956
Victoria A
Wedding arch project
Victoria A, on July 8, 2017 at 9:59 PM

This was my project for today and it turned out amazing. For a grand total of 30$ I have a wedding arch, it is made in 3 pieces that come apart for transport and are easily put together with 2...

Victoria A, Jul 11, 2017 41 407
D
Sola Wood Flowers DIY
Danyeil, on July 9, 2017 at 12:57 PM

Has anyone made their own bouquets and center pieces out of the sola wood flowers? I'm really thinking about using them. They look so pretty and I absolutely hate most silk flowers. Any suggestions...

NatHam, Jul 10, 2017 8 663 1
TheHamWhites
Wedding day deodorant
TheHamWhites, on July 8, 2017 at 1:37 PM

Hi everyone! Unfortunately, I'm blessed with overactive sweat glands on my underarms (yay) I usually apply deodorant twice a day normally. I don't like the prescription strength stuff from the doctors...

Jess'sgirl, Jul 9, 2017 29 1,533
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Wedding Tent Alternatives
erika, on July 5, 2017 at 9:14 PM

I'm having an outdoor wedding in September and need to figure out a tent solution. The venue is my brothers house and the reception area is on a 40x100ft cement slab. We are posting up wooden beams...

yvonne, Jul 7, 2017 7 3,154
chanel
Thanksgiving dinner for wedding
chanel, on July 5, 2017 at 7:57 AM

Hey yall, so our vow renewal is set for nov 18th, and I wanted to know/ make sure my numbers were right. We were originally going to do a bbq for the reception but the cost was through the roof(...

cantwait4thedate, Jul 6, 2017 38 2,018
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