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Amanda
DIY save the date postcards
Amanda, on October 13, 2015 at 10:31 AM

Hello, I have decided to make my own save the date postcards by creating both the front and back image. I LOVE what I came up with, but now I need to find the right place to print it at. Does anyone...

Niki Ann, Oct 16, 2015 14 838 1
hogwartsdork
Hotel welcome bags - best way to transport to hotel?
hogwartsdork, on October 13, 2015 at 9:28 AM

Okay, I just completed the hotel bags last night. They're simple medium kraft bags from Michael's with some white tissue paper. There are 20 of them. Does anyone have a good idea on how I can...

Mrs. CK, Oct 13, 2015 6 3,933
April
help with creating flower arrangement for a large vase
April, on August 2, 2014 at 3:52 AM

I have bought 15 very large nice vases, 27 inches high for my centerpieces. I am trying to figure out how to create the flower arrangements at the top.

Becky, Oct 13, 2015 15 2,398
Sandy
just a maid of honor and no bridesmaids
Sandy, on October 11, 2015 at 3:01 AM

Would it be a bad idea to just have a maid of honor and best man, but no bridesmaids and groomsmen?

Private User, Oct 12, 2015 28 934
Faith
Anyone had a D-I-Y Wedding Cake?
Faith, on October 3, 2015 at 5:03 PM

I'm looking at the wedding cakes prices and I seriously wonder why do I spend so much for a 3-tier cream-coated cake that no one really eats at the end. I know some of the modern ideas are really...

Faith, Oct 6, 2015 28 297
Y
trouble printing hobby lobby invitations
yaritzia, on October 2, 2015 at 3:21 PM

Hi there. So I bought the wedding invitations from hobby lobby and download the template wich on the Microsoft word comes out landscape but my invt. Its portrait) I did and follow instructions. So...

Nicole, Oct 2, 2015 7 1,893
N
tea light/ votives break glass
no1, on October 1, 2015 at 3:02 PM

So after working on my centerpieces and ideas for a couple hours my fiance slightly freaks out saying that the glass I am putting my candle in is too thin and that I can put candles in glass cups and...

purplekitten, Oct 2, 2015 20 2,634
HereComeTheYorks
Anyone use or attempting to use a gopro to video parts of their wedding?
HereComeTheYorks, on October 1, 2015 at 2:25 PM

I am really interesting in learning more about this. We are probably skipping a videographer, but would still love to have our vows and some of the fun on video. I have seen mentioned a few times...

Devin94, Oct 2, 2015 27 280
J
Chuppahs Help
Jac3286, on September 30, 2015 at 9:20 PM

So FH is Jewish and wants a chuppah, which I'm totally ok with. My question is how to go about doing this. At first I was going to DIY one using the archway at our venue, but now I'm second guessing...

Private User, Oct 1, 2015 10 1,618
R
What do you think about a potluck reception...is it okay or not?
Robbi, on March 27, 2011 at 8:24 PM

What are everyone's thoughts on having a potluck reception? My FH and I are paying pretty much for everything. We thought it would be a great money saver..nothings final yet so we could still purchase...

B'Dazzled Designs, Sep 28, 2015 30 213
Kathryn
Do Not Work the Week of Your Wedding
Kathryn, on September 9, 2015 at 1:56 PM

Dear God, I am only working 2 days this week but I wish I wasn't! I wanted to take the whole week off but I am already taking unpaid time for the honeymoon so I decided to work 2 days. Today has been...

Sakinah, Sep 28, 2015 57 576
#happilyeverpatton2016
Mini wine or champagne bottles....where oh where can I find?
#happilyeverpatton2016, on September 25, 2015 at 2:39 PM

As a thank you gift to the guests I would like to (all depending on costs) give my guests a mini wine bottle with personalized labels. I have no idea where to find. I know where to get the labels,...

Lara, Sep 25, 2015 11 14,314
C.T.&J.J1014
Wedding Seed Favors
C.T.&J.J1014, on January 10, 2012 at 10:25 PM

Hello ALL! I the MOH in my best friends wedding this spring and I have come up with the idea of giving flower seeds as the favors - however I'm stuck on sayings for what we can put on the bag/envelope...

Kimi, Sep 25, 2015 22 1,562
MrsBest2B
Any DIY ring sizing tips?
MrsBest2B, on September 24, 2015 at 1:11 PM

So here's the gist of it. FH purchased e-ring 6.5 which is what I told him I was. I was fat, it was uncomfortable, we had it resized to a 7. I lost 15lbs (yay, but not even close to where I want to...

RJmargo, Sep 24, 2015 9 928
Lolerskates84
Save the Date Video
Lolerskates84, on September 21, 2015 at 6:57 PM

Hi! Trying to stay on budget so we are thinking of creating a Save the Date video instead of sending cards. Does anyone have insight on what software to use? I'm hoping to find something free online...

Corinne_, Sep 22, 2015 7 665
SoontobeJB
Show me your Ikea Tolsby Frame Table Numbers
SoontobeJB, on September 21, 2015 at 10:35 AM

Someone recommended adding rhinestones to mine but I don't want to mess them up 3 weeks away from the wedding. I know many of you are using them, so I'd love to see them and hear how you decorated...

WolfWedding2016, Sep 21, 2015 10 528
Melissa
Bridal shower favors - nail polish in bulk
Melissa, on September 21, 2015 at 12:42 PM

So I'm looking for a bulk or lot of either Essie or opi nail polish in a hot pink color (not too pricey, if that's even applicable) to give as a favor. Has anyone done this? If so where did you get...

Melissa, Sep 21, 2015 3 1,473
km90
DIY Bar Cost
km90, on September 16, 2015 at 10:35 AM

Help!!! We are stocking our own bar for the wedding, and I have no idea what we should be even looking at budget wise. Even a ballpark idea would be helpful! We're planning/hoping to do beer and...

SallieB, Sep 20, 2015 13 1,223
A
Cleaning Used Chair Covers
Amanda , on September 16, 2015 at 1:01 PM

I am wanting to clean satin chair covers at home. The chair colors are white. Am I able to wash these chair covers at home? Some blogs I am reading say it is ok and just to put your washer on the...

Amanda, Sep 18, 2015 2 338
Priscilla
Wedding dream being destroyed
Priscilla, on September 11, 2015 at 4:20 PM

So we have been "planning" our wedding since last year. we had all this time to save up and pay everything off little by little. But now we are in September and my Wedding is in November and we have...

Kmess, Sep 15, 2015 12 77
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