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Shanice
Where to find realistic looking artificial Baby's Breath/Gypsophila for cheap?
Shanice, on July 16, 2014 at 10:29 AM

I have looked on Afloral, Save on Crafts, Amazon, and Hobby Lobby's website and I can't seem to find realistic looking baby's breath! I want to make an arrangement that looks like the picture I've...

Now I'm Mrs_M, Jul 16, 2014 6 12,752 1
M
Sweet and Salty Bar (opinions needed)
Mr. & Mrs. H, on July 15, 2014 at 12:34 PM

I need some opinions ladies My fiancé and I both love candy~ especially sweet and salty things. He loves puppy chow and chex mix and caramel chex mix! Between my large family and I we can definitely...

Mrs.Droopy, Jul 15, 2014 16 318
Julia
ALPHABETIC SEATING CHART TEMPLATE?!
Julia, on July 14, 2014 at 11:40 PM

Does anyone have a alphabetic seating chart template that they wouldn't mind sharing? I want to make one of those large poster boards for my guest to just scroll through the list and find their name...

smithereens, Jul 15, 2014 7 623
JaQuaya
Where did you print invites-staples, office max, etc
JaQuaya , on July 9, 2014 at 5:48 PM

I'm going to order my invites on etsy and was looking for the cheapest place to get them printed. I thought someone mentioned staples being the cheapest and had a pretty good cardstock to choose from...

Private User, Jul 10, 2014 19 14,382
Team Simons
12 inch styrofoam balls
Team Simons, on July 7, 2014 at 9:12 PM

So i'm starting to get creative and need some advice: I need 9 and 12 inch styrofoam balls and they're either impossible to find OR $15-$20 a piece! A friend is suggesting papier mache...

Milwaukee_Bride, Jul 8, 2014 10 2,185
Gee O. aka Happily Wifed Up
Any chicago Bride DIY-ing her bouquet with real flowers?.....
Gee O. aka Happily Wifed Up, on May 22, 2012 at 10:47 AM

.....Or perhaps already did(if the wedding is passed)? I am looking to see how to do this, I once tried it and it sucked, honestly I would be grateful If i find someone that can do it for me and just...

Chells81, Jul 7, 2014 20 120
C
Help! I orderd my table cloths too short :(
Cassondra , on July 3, 2014 at 9:52 PM

So my Mom was trying to convince me to get plastic table cloths to cut down on the cost of renting them from a linen rental place. I detest the idea of plastic table cloths at a formal event :\ So I...

Cassondra, Jul 5, 2014 11 1,945
Finally mrs.jkr
KWR: Thinking of starting a cake topper business on etsy. Updated for another similar question
Finally mrs.jkr, on July 1, 2014 at 6:39 PM

I've been made several cake toppers and really enjoy doing it and making personalized people (I've made ones that look like Marissa-in-love's cake...

KTSmom, Jul 3, 2014 16 826
EdieKristen
Manzanita Centerpiece Opinions...
EdieKristen, on July 31, 2012 at 10:17 AM

Hi everyone! Just thought I would get some of your expert bride opinions on my centerpieces I ordered a few manzanita branches to test out a few ideas... I had originally planned on putting them in a...

Michelle, Jul 3, 2014 14 195
Megan
Rustic wedding menu?
Megan, on July 2, 2014 at 7:16 AM

Okay ladies. Help me out here. I was gonna just do a very small amount of food as some of you already know, but thinking about it & talking to the FH (& listening to y'alls advise) we've decided...

Mystyna, Jul 2, 2014 14 2,034
Megan
Hiring a bartender, or no? Hiring a caterer, or no?
Megan, on June 30, 2014 at 6:44 AM

I was thinking about NOT hiring a bartender, & making a self serve bar. Maybe do mine & FH favorite mix drink, wine, & beer. Maybe put the mix for the mix drink in a drink dispenser or just the entire...

Erika, Jul 1, 2014 26 579
Kristin
5x5 Envelopes
Kristin, on June 30, 2014 at 10:36 PM

Does anyone know how to print addresses onto 5x5 envelopes? My computer just will not allow that size and I'm getting super frustrated!!!!

Sarahdell, Jun 30, 2014 3 541
Minji
Wedding Bubbles for all the guests?? or just some?
Minji, on June 29, 2014 at 1:28 PM

We are planning to have the guests to blow wedding bubbles when we are exiting from the ceremony... do i need to give all our guests 1 bubble each? or just to those who sits closer to the aisle?...

ashley, Jun 30, 2014 12 535
R+J
grocery store flowers
R+J, on June 26, 2014 at 10:45 PM

Ok, this might skeeve out some brides but im a bride on a budget. I went to 5 different flower shops and each want ridiculous amounts of cash. While doing my groceries, I stopped to ask the florist at...

Katie, Jun 27, 2014 31 1,601
Catalina
For all the DIY Brides out there
Catalina, on June 26, 2014 at 10:44 PM

I just want to encourage brides out there considering DIY projects to give it a shoot! I am not very creative or talented and decided to try to make my brooch bouquet. Of course I am trying early in...

Catalina, Jun 27, 2014 15 76
marriedlady
Does anyone have DIY wedding programs (templates)
marriedlady, on August 11, 2012 at 3:21 PM

Does anybody have any pretty wedding program templates? I don't like all the ones I'm finding on Google. I'm not too crazy about the ones on Word either. =( I just want a bi-fold or tri-fold template,...

review, Jun 27, 2014 4 888
Michelle
DIY chalkboard question!
Michelle, on June 24, 2014 at 8:36 PM

I bought some old frames from thrift stores and I bought some of the spray chalkpaint. My question is, is there something I can spray on the chalk after I decorate it to keep is preserved a little...

Brandie, Jun 26, 2014 9 230
FutureMrsForbes
Sand Ceremony Hourglass
FutureMrsForbes, on June 26, 2014 at 10:40 AM

We are planning on doing a sand ceremony with the three of our kids and us each having our own color sand. I really like the idea of an hourglass, and saying something along the of over time as the...

tnovak, Jun 26, 2014 5 727
Sandra
Mustache shadow, need advice
Sandra, on June 25, 2014 at 7:30 AM

So I noticed recently that I have a shadow on my upper lip. I have researched it and came to the conclusion that it may have come from my face cream that I have switched not to long ago. I notice it...

Sandra, Jun 26, 2014 15 399
P
When Can I Make M&M Favors
Private User, on June 20, 2014 at 2:40 PM

Hey Guys! Just got these awesome Jars from Michaels for my wedding favors. We are going to fill them with gray M&Ms. My wedding is in 3.5 months. I want to get the favors done now while I have the...

Private User, Jun 24, 2014 6 485
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