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Marlene
Wedding Favor Dreamcatchers?
Marlene, on June 15, 2015 at 7:48 PM

We've been trying to think of what favors to give for our wedding. We don't want to do items from the dollar store that'll just be thrown away or candy favors. We have about 60-70 ppl that will be...

Futuremrsw, Jun 16, 2015 21 185
Crystal L.
Favor bag help
Crystal L., on June 15, 2015 at 7:47 PM

Okay, so some of you may remember my OP, about the organza favor bags that were too big...like way too big...LOL! I did the research, and it is going to be cheaper just to buy new favor bags, but not...

Crystal L., Jun 15, 2015 15 2,570
PoshBride
Invitations Are In...Shit just got real!
PoshBride, on June 4, 2015 at 7:22 PM

My friend's friend said it's not real until we buy stamps, ha! I designed them myself (plus all the enclosure cards and menus) and used Vistaprint for printing them and they turned out well! It took...

SaraLep, Jun 15, 2015 13 180
Soon to be Mrs.Case
Sand dollars as escort cards
Soon to be Mrs.Case, on March 20, 2011 at 1:06 PM

Im having a beach themed wedding and I am using sand dollars as my escort cards. The problem I ran into is how to distinguish who ordered what plate? Im writing directly on the sand dollar ( No tags)...

Private User, Jun 12, 2015 6 518
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How to cover up the Ugly" with Decorations
Valerie, on May 26, 2015 at 12:23 PM

Looking for ideas... We are having our reception at an outdoor pavilion. It's beautiful and rustic EXCEPT for the batting cage nets that are at one end. And we're not allowed to take them down. We are...

Mary, Jun 11, 2015 12 846
Brit12
VistaPrint - Postcard Save The Dates
Brit12, on June 10, 2015 at 3:09 PM

I'm wondering for the brides who used VistaPrint for your SOD, did anyone make postcards? I'm looking to do a postcard SOD and you can either pick, postcards 50 for $10.00 or you can pick save...

Erica, Jun 10, 2015 21 1,424
Reese
Can someone please tell me?
Reese, on June 8, 2015 at 2:55 PM

Is pearl/iridescent spray paint a thing? Because it seems like it should be a thing, but I can't find it anywhere. They only google results I get are for car paint or some Krylon products that don't...

Reese, Jun 8, 2015 6 73
OGmelanie
Stupid little things you don't think of.
OGmelanie, on June 7, 2015 at 6:56 PM

Today FMIL asked me what was going to be on the table in terms of drinks. I said we are putting to bottles of wine at each table. Then she said asked me if there was going to be water because maybe 1...

VMDIZZLE, Jun 8, 2015 25 214
Annie & Javi
Bridal Shower Game Prizes
Annie & Javi, on June 5, 2015 at 9:22 PM

I'm so stoked, I was just gifted 'instant manicure' and 'nail rejuvenating serum' products (three of each) for game prizes for my bridal shower, MSRP being a total of $75.00 when you pair the...

Annie & Javi, Jun 6, 2015 23 3,076
Shayonna
DIY Cootie Catcher Wedding Favors
Shayonna, on April 5, 2012 at 4:57 PM

Cootie Catcher Favor Remember making a cootie catcher when you were ten years old? Well i decided to use this idea as one of my wedding favors. Its a fun and very budget-friendly favor, i will have...

allison, Jun 5, 2015 13 3,246
Chrissy
No Kids Wording
Chrissy, on June 4, 2015 at 11:55 AM

OK so when I search the forum for this question, the most recent thread I can find is 2012. Im curious about your opinions too. What is the best way to put adults only on the invitation so its to the...

Kems, Jun 5, 2015 30 1,126
Sarah
Removing wine bottle labels?
Sarah, on May 30, 2015 at 10:45 PM

I want to use wine bottles as part of my centerpieces. I got one label to come off easily by soaking it in hot water and baking soda, but when I tried another bottle it didn't work. Has anyone used...

Sparkles, Jun 1, 2015 19 2,303
KATIE
putting personalized stickers on cups???
KATIE, on May 30, 2015 at 6:36 PM

Hi there! So my wedding is in 20 days and I am trying to figure out my cups! I am having just plain Jane plastic 9 oz cups, but I want to spruce them up a little bit so it doesn't look so "plain",...

Celia Milton, May 30, 2015 6 114
Kyra
When to Start Wedding Website?
Kyra, on May 29, 2015 at 10:27 AM

This is a simple question ladies. Just curious because I see all of these wedding website discussions. When did you start creating yours? When did you launch (announce it to the public)? What happens...

FFW, May 29, 2015 9 110
Gladys
How To Pull Off A Small Intimate Wedding On A Small Budget. Really!
Gladys, on May 27, 2015 at 9:05 AM

We actually pulled this off by not using vendors that were specifically wedding vendors, e.g. a 'wedding' cake is more costly than a normal multi tiered cake that you can add wedding decorations to...

Mrs Cheapskate, May 27, 2015 14 183
Precious
150 guest: Escort Cards or Seating Chart with place cards @ the table
Precious, on May 26, 2015 at 4:14 PM

We are expecting 150-160 guests. Which will make seating run smoother? Escort cards placed on a table in the foyer with their name and table number or A seating chart in the foyer with place cards on...

Precious, May 26, 2015 8 191
A
Personalized Cowboy Boots
Amanda, on May 19, 2015 at 3:16 PM

Help! I really want to get my boots personalized for the wedding (and my FH's too). Where do I get something like this done?

Kinsey, May 20, 2015 3 155
Tracey
FOUND THE letter for guestbook substitution on a budget and wanted to share.
Tracey , on April 19, 2013 at 9:23 PM

OK>>i am on a tight budget and didn't have this included..so was looking for a low cost option.. WELL>>Home depot has the unfinished wood letters. I'm doing M I will buy black paint and purchase...

Carissa, May 19, 2015 15 1,110
MrsA
Ceremony music....recorded music
MrsA, on May 18, 2015 at 4:12 PM

I'm just starting to think about the church music. I don't really want to hire anyone to play during the ceremony. I was quoted $250 for an hours time for someone to play. Is anyone using an...

Anna, May 19, 2015 26 1,062
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Cookie Bar - To Bake or Buy?
Wendy, on February 2, 2015 at 8:00 PM

My fiance and I are looking to do a cookie bar for our wedding. I am concerned about the stress of baking a ton of cookies days before the wedding. We are definitely on a budget but I don't know if...

Wendy, May 19, 2015 13 1,426
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