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MrsPoutine
How did you assemble your invites? (Post pics if you have 'em!)
MrsPoutine, on December 14, 2015 at 5:40 PM

So FH and I ordered our invites and RSVP cards from vistaprint (the rsvp cards are business-card size). We are planning to have an inner and outer envelope as well. I'm trying to get some ideas for...

SoontoBeMrsRossi, Jan 21, 2016 17 203
JPB808
Outer and Inner envelop for Invitations! Help!
JPB808, on January 20, 2016 at 4:36 PM

So I was questioning myself on how I would write to whom we're inviting on our wedding invitations to send them out (btw haven't made them yet, still in the process of getting my supplies to create...

Kelly King, Jan 20, 2016 12 2,574
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Invitation and arrival time!
Melissa, on January 20, 2016 at 3:14 PM

What time did you put on your invitation?! my ceremony starts at 530 not sure to put 5 or 515 on invitation! TIA!!

Courtney, Jan 20, 2016 24 370
Jessica
River rocks guest book
Jessica , on January 19, 2016 at 11:54 PM

Has anyone use river rocks to write on as a guest book instead of a book or tree with finger prints? I want something that is different and not the same old thing.

Jessica, Jan 20, 2016 3 76
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Acoustic Ceremony Songs
Diem, on January 19, 2016 at 5:30 AM

Any ideas for acoustic guitar songs for the ceremony? suggest me some cool songs, please! Thanks!

Dana, Jan 20, 2016 14 2,421
jenifer
Hiring a photographer without meeting him?
jenifer, on January 15, 2016 at 7:25 PM

I am on a strict budget and photographers in this area are very pricey. Took me a while to find one that has photos that I like and that I can afford. Or that has lighting for after dark, I couldn't...

Steven Davis, Jan 20, 2016 27 471
Lolerskates84
Reception food
Lolerskates84, on January 18, 2016 at 4:11 PM

I love the idea of having portillos for our reception food, but portillos doesn't offer full service catering, just the food. I found a blog on offbeatbride where the bride made it work for 150...

Lolerskates84, Jan 19, 2016 14 163
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Best Deals for Save the Date Magnets?
Donna, on January 17, 2016 at 12:03 PM

I have found that the Save the Date magnets that are like 3x3.5 are cheaper but I'm looking for something more along the lines of 4x6... Any recommendations?

Victoria, Jan 18, 2016 10 375
Danielle
How much do cases of wine actually cost?
Danielle, on January 15, 2016 at 9:35 PM

Hello I'm Danielle and my fiance and I are getting married in 6 months! I've done a ton of research about pretty much everything wedding related, but I'm still stuck on the booze part.....I know...

Danielle, Jan 16, 2016 7 8,751
Rachel
Invitation Inner envelope alternatives?!
Rachel, on January 15, 2016 at 11:05 PM

My invitations are 5x7 double sided, and didn't come with inner envelopes. I'm putting them all together tomorrow with my bridesmaids, and you can see right through the envelopes they came with.. What...

tjacob2014, Jan 16, 2016 4 216
Monica SC
What is the name of the iPad app where you can do a virtual reception layout? *Updated*
Monica SC, on June 11, 2015 at 9:06 PM

I have looked at it in the app store before and now I can't find it!

Michael, Jan 14, 2016 9 1,123 2
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SOLA FLOWER EMERGENCY - Any tips or advice please!
Lauren, on January 13, 2016 at 10:38 AM

So I spent around $400 on 10 sola flower bouquets from a vendor. They turned out beautiful except for one major issue. I accidentally ordered them in ivory instead of white and they cannot be...

MNBride, Jan 13, 2016 10 726
Private_User804
Would you MC your own wedding? Or have you seen it done?
Private_User804, on January 7, 2016 at 4:41 PM

We're looking for ways to cut corners for our 100-ish person wedding, which will be 70% family and a laid back afternoon bbq/family reunion party. No nightclub feel, no bouquet toss, no organized...

Mrs. Kassy, Jan 12, 2016 19 3,366
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Midnight wedding
Midnightmaiden, on January 11, 2016 at 2:26 PM

My FH and I are planning a Wedding in the Woods. Am a huge DIY person so, everything at the wedding I will be doing. The guest list is 15-20 people haven't sent them out yet. The idea is to have...

Rachel DellaPorte, Jan 11, 2016 51 799
FutureMrs.Cash
Cupcake stand ideas
FutureMrs.Cash, on January 9, 2016 at 12:54 PM

I'm really interested in doing a simple 1-2 tier cake and then matching cupcakes for guests (approx. 150). I figure it is tasty, preportioned, and can be arranged in fun ways. Does anyone have...

FutureMrs.Cash, Jan 10, 2016 11 171
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Donuts as a wedding favor?
Rachael, on January 7, 2015 at 9:24 AM

I am having a brunch wedding in August. I was originally set on having a candy buffet for my favor, but donuts as favors has come up several times in searching online for brunch ideas. My wedding is...

Jessica Rajs, Jan 8, 2016 14 946
nelly
Baby's Breath Centerpieces - Help with Cost
nelly, on June 5, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Has anyone actually done all babys breath centerpieces? If so how much did they cost. Im thinking tall centerpieces with a big dreamy mound of baby's breath. Everything i read about them is saying...

Sara, Jan 8, 2016 7 1,801
Meghan
Real AND Fake Flowers?
Meghan, on January 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM

So I know I have a while before I have to decide on this, but I was wondering if anyone has seen/done fake AND real flowers at a wedding? So maybe the bride has a real bouquet, bridesmaids have fake,...

Nancy Taussig, Jan 8, 2016 18 8,548 1
Mr&Mrs89
Toronto Wedding Chapel! ?
Mr&Mrs89, on January 6, 2016 at 11:07 PM

OK so I just stumbled across a package it's includes ceremony, music,first dance, alcohol permit, 1 tier cake, my bouqet and my fiances boutineire, cocktail reception includes strawberries and...

Nancy Taussig, Jan 8, 2016 9 60
Ebony502
Seating Charts are HARD!
Ebony502, on October 26, 2015 at 5:26 PM

I wish there was some kind of algorithm that could figure it out for me. Between ex-spouses, age dynamics, and table number limitations this may very well be the most stressful part of this process....

CMH to CML, Jan 7, 2016 32 829
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