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Finally mrs.jkr
Birthmark concealer.
Finally mrs.jkr, on August 27, 2014 at 5:27 PM

Went dress shopping with my sister and the only dress she felt in any way comfortable was a lacy 1 shoulder dress... The think is she has a huge birthmark on the other shoulder that she is super...

Nancy Taussig, Aug 28, 2014 11 556
FutureMrsZottola
Best place to buy candy in bulk....
FutureMrsZottola, on October 10, 2013 at 10:26 AM

Looking to possibly buy colored M&M's for wedding favors .... any suggestions/ ideas of the best place online to do this? Thanks girls!

Sharon, Aug 27, 2014 12 533
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Best group photo sharing site/platform?
Alabaster, on August 25, 2014 at 12:33 PM

Hi Ladies, I need a good site where multiple guests can log on and upload photos they took at the wedding (but without them being able to delete any one else's photos -- I have vain friends that would...

WWLauren, Aug 25, 2014 6 241
Chrissy G to Chrissy P
Considering making Limoncello for Favors- Advice? What size?
Chrissy G to Chrissy P, on August 24, 2014 at 11:34 PM

FH and I made a batch of Limoncello (Italian lemon liqueur) this summer and it was delicious. Zest from 8 lemons and one standard size Everclear made about 1.5 quarts. We are thinking about making it...

Northern MN, Aug 24, 2014 1 324
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Seating Chart Poster Template
Jaclyn, on August 24, 2014 at 12:26 PM

HI! Would anyone be able to send me the link of any seating chart poster templates? Or send me a doc. of one? I cannot find one anywhere! Thank you!!

Jesse's Girl, Aug 24, 2014 1 375
TweedleDeedleDee
Tulle decorations on church pews help- how to figure out much is needed?
TweedleDeedleDee, on August 20, 2014 at 10:24 PM

I am going to be using white tulle, filled with petals in my wedding colours(red and black), to decorate the pews and they will hung on the pews in somewhat like the one shown in the link below. I...

TweedleDeedleDee, Aug 22, 2014 2 1,448
Kelly
Wholesale florist---good or bad reviews?
Kelly, on June 25, 2013 at 12:21 PM

I was looking at wholesale florists to order from--I saw that globalrose.com seems to have the least amount of bad reviews--some people have said wholeblossoms is good--anyone use any specific vendor...

AmandaRedd, Aug 20, 2014 24 294
Macie
Charger Plates. . . Yay or Nay.
Macie, on August 17, 2014 at 6:49 PM

I've recently become obsessed with our table setting for our reception tables. At first I did not even think of having place settings, since we are doing a BBQ buffet for dinner. BUT I've seen so many...

Soon2BMrsPorter, Aug 19, 2014 14 780
Erika
Looking for super cheap and extra long (14 ft) curtains to cover a 20 ft wide space
Erika, on August 18, 2014 at 4:22 PM

Hey all! I am having my wedding at a loft style warehouse with 14ft ceilings and the ceremony and reception spaces are adjoined. I am looking to purchase or rent white or ivory curtains to separate...

Bridetobe123, Aug 18, 2014 2 274
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diy locations in AZ
tammany, on April 12, 2011 at 12:45 AM

Ideas needed on where to have it in Arizona? On a minimal budget..... Thanks

God's Garden Treasur, Aug 18, 2014 9 487 1
Cassie
DIY Venue in NC/VA/MD?
Cassie, on August 15, 2014 at 11:41 AM

Hey! I want to have an almost completely DIY wedding (make my own food, make the decorations, etc). All the venues I can find offer all these services and, hence, the prices are SO high. Does anyone...

Seong Bae, Aug 18, 2014 15 141
Jessica
Drinks before ceremony.
Jessica, on August 16, 2014 at 9:47 AM

Ok, so for thise of you that are having the ceremony and reception to immediatly follow in the same place, are you opening up the bar before the ceremony?? our ceremony begins (promptly) at 6 and will...

MrsPope, Aug 16, 2014 10 859
Aimee
Cheap mirror tiles for centerpieces... plus DIY idea!
Aimee, on November 7, 2012 at 8:45 AM

Lowes: 12" x 12" Square Frameless Mirror, 6 pack for $9.50 ($1.60) Item #: 197427 Model #: 1821 12" x 12" Square Frameless Bath Mirror with Beveled Edges, 6 pack for $21...

Aimee, Aug 13, 2014 6 2,858 3
Paige
Possible to DIY Flowers for Out of Town/Semi Destination Wedding???
Paige, on August 10, 2014 at 4:30 PM

My wedding is taking place 4 hours from where my fiance and I live and we don't have any personal connections near the venue to set up camp so I'm not sure putting together my own floral arrangements...

bina1015, Aug 13, 2014 9 108
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Jars/Bowls for Candy Buffett
Sherell, on August 8, 2014 at 5:00 PM

Where can i purchase nice jar and bowls for candy buffet. I want then to be inexpensive because I plan on buying 10. Everything I have seen is $20.00 and up. Two Hundred dollors is too much to...

Maggie, Aug 13, 2014 20 104
Courtney
Custom Water Bottle Labels Question
Courtney, on February 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Sorry this question may seem silly, in order to do the labels how do you go about removing the original one that came on the water bottle so it doesn't leave that sticky residue.Or will it not matter...

Dakota, Aug 13, 2014 13 645
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For those of you who have done a DIY card box..
Lisa, on August 9, 2014 at 10:02 PM

Any tips or advice? What materials did you use? How did you do it? I want to start mine tomorrow and give it a shot, but I'm not too sure what to buy and use, mostly fabric vs spray paint, ribbons etc...

OregonEmily, Aug 11, 2014 17 546
Amanda
popcorn bar supplies
Amanda, on August 10, 2014 at 11:57 AM

We are planning on doing a DIY popcorn bar as our wedding favors, any ideas in where to get favor bags and containers? I've seen plenty on Oriental Trading but to me they look more like for a birthday...

Pancakes, Aug 11, 2014 9 676
OGmelanie
is/has anyone made their own food for their reception?
OGmelanie, on August 7, 2014 at 10:56 PM

After looking at tons of caterers and seeing the ridiculous cost of their food, I'm looking into just making the food myself for my reception, although my mother can't stand the idea, lol. There is...

Emily, Aug 10, 2014 41 1,378
theresa
HELP! I ran out of Wedding invitations :O
theresa, on August 8, 2014 at 11:34 AM

I thought I ordered way more than enough but it turns out i need about 50 more! Are there any sites or stores I can go to that I can get it quickly but nothing too fancy (its a pretty informal...

StitchingBride, Aug 8, 2014 19 362
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