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Where can I get fake pumpkins in various sizes?
Stephanie, on July 16, 2016 at 8:55 AM

So, I'm getting married in the fall and I want to use pumpkins for my centerpieces. I'd like to use a variety of sizes, but I'm having trouble finding them (especially for a discount)! It seems like I...

Nancy, Jul 23, 2016 20 224
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Fake flowers for church...yay or nay???
Kim, on July 22, 2016 at 11:03 AM

So, I'm already spending loads of money on flowers...We are getting married in the church and they have 2 "vases" that we could either take and fill ourselves or have a florist do for decoration of...

Meaghan, Jul 23, 2016 15 487
Natalie
Program Hander-Outer?
Natalie, on July 22, 2016 at 1:51 PM

So we are having my nephew (10) and FH's godson who is basically a nephew (11) handout programs. What do we call them in the programs? Junior Ushers? Program Hander-Outers (joke, obviously)?

jessabrynn10, Jul 22, 2016 13 416
Deannax91
How to get guests to stray from "Bride Side" & "Groom Side"?
Deannax91, on July 21, 2016 at 9:46 AM

I plan on having a sign at the beginning of the rows stating something along the lines of "choose a seat, not a side; we're all family" or something like that. Reason being, I live in Maine away from...

Ivonne, Jul 22, 2016 31 1,463
Shropshire2Davis
Wedding Planner printables
Shropshire2Davis, on July 21, 2016 at 5:41 AM

I'm looking to make my own wedding planner binder, is there anywhere I can find really nice printable planner pages for free? I really want to get it put together so I can get started putting things...

TimeLadyErika, Jul 21, 2016 9 258
Karyn
Cheap tablecloths?
Karyn, on July 19, 2016 at 10:32 AM

Anyone know where to find really cheap tablecloths? I have been told it is cheaper to buy than rent. Ideas?

MARY, Jul 21, 2016 21 770
Karyn
Cheapest Place to buy Paper Lanterns?
Karyn, on July 20, 2016 at 10:58 AM

Anyone know where to get wholesale prices on paper lanterns?

Lori, Jul 20, 2016 10 125
My Daughter's Wedding
Large scale ceiling decor on a budget
My Daughter's Wedding, on July 16, 2016 at 4:03 AM

Has anyone had to decorate a large ceiling space without spending a fortune?. If so what type of ceiling? And how did you decorate?

taetae88, Jul 17, 2016 10 106
Kelsey_Ann
Inner Envelope vs Belly Band
Kelsey_Ann, on July 15, 2016 at 10:31 AM

Hey everyone. I'm getting ready to send invites out. I cannot for the life of me figure out how I want to keep the invite suite together. I think there are too many options and I just love paper and...

Kelsey_Ann, Jul 15, 2016 7 649
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Ugly Wedding Invitations
Kelly, on June 16, 2016 at 3:29 PM

My wonderful future sister-in-law got so excited when we got engaged that she took it upon herself to purchase some really ugly wedding invitations on impulse. They are not the color or the style of...

Nicole, Jul 13, 2016 48 691
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How do you write a review?
Laura, on July 12, 2016 at 6:57 AM

I've tried to write reviews on my vendors on here, but I don't see a place to...? How did everyone else?

Jo, Jul 12, 2016 6 96
My Daughter's Wedding
DIY bells for "Ring for a KIss"
My Daughter's Wedding, on July 6, 2016 at 3:31 PM

My husband did not understand these but any weddings in our family over the years had bells and when someone would ring it that would signal to Bride and Groom to kiss. I have 2 type of bells....

PennyIA, Jul 11, 2016 10 815
August skies
Critique my DIY corsage/boutonniere /bouquet??
August skies, on July 11, 2016 at 11:10 AM

So I've never done DIY flowers, but the florists around here are crazy expensive so I thought I'd give it a try. How do these look? These are 'rough drafts' if you will. Also, should the groom/GM...

TIFFANY, Jul 11, 2016 24 300
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How many gallons of a signature drink do I need?
Brooke, on July 10, 2016 at 10:13 PM

Hi! I am planning on doing wine and beer at our wedding with one signature drink. I invited a little over 200 people so I'm guessing 150-160 will come. How many gallons of the signature drink should I...

bellamae, Jul 10, 2016 14 20,554 3
Karyn
Cheapest place for fake flowers?
Karyn, on June 29, 2016 at 1:57 AM

Anyone know of any great places for silk flowers?

BeachDreams, Jul 7, 2016 24 11,646
KentuckyWineBride
So. Many. Wine. Bottles.
KentuckyWineBride, on July 3, 2016 at 2:41 PM

Spent all day yesterday painting wine bottles. We used Krylon metallic gold and matte champagne. Just some tips if you are soaking bottles and then spray painting. I put all my wine bottles in a...

_MidwestGirl_, Jul 7, 2016 38 220
SarahAnn1015
Long Tables, Do I still assign them??
SarahAnn1015, on July 6, 2016 at 10:54 AM

I know that it's helpful and less chaotic if you assign tables and have a seating chart. Our venue supplies 6 ft rectangular tables and with the way it's laid out, the only way to make room for 150...

AAK, Jul 6, 2016 20 3,938
Miss Sunshine
Wedding Hashtag Help?
Miss Sunshine, on July 5, 2016 at 8:32 PM

Future hubby: Chad Borgardt Me: Aimee Duncan Wedding date: March 4th, 2017 So, throughout our relationship we've used #ChadandAimee But I can't seem to figure out a wedding hashtag. Help?? Also, do...

Mandolyn, Jul 5, 2016 6 252
Gettingmarriedin2016
Yay or nay for wedding program fans?
Gettingmarriedin2016, on July 4, 2016 at 10:59 AM

I was on ETSY last night and came across wedding program fans. I thought they were cute but after looking at prices, I think I'll make them myself. My ceremony will be outdoor and it will start at...

Niki, Jul 4, 2016 15 180
Debra
Finished our DIY BBQ sauce wedding favors!!!
Debra, on May 7, 2016 at 10:41 PM

We made 120 bottles of BBQ sauce today!! I'm so happy that our favors are finished! FH's favorite BBQ sauce recipe. Worked all day to get the sauce made & bottled. I printed the labels, but still have...

nolalishak, Jul 1, 2016 45 645
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