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Niecy Sparkles
Did you go into debt for your wedding?
Niecy Sparkles, on June 20, 2014 at 9:45 AM

Omg I worked about 75hrs/week and I nearly killed myself. Me and FH have our wedding paid off in full and I still have plenty of time to spare. What a relief!! Did you pay yours off with cash, card,...

MrsLaguna, Jun 22, 2014 91 737
ELFie
Tealights without holders - does this seem risky?
ELFie, on June 19, 2014 at 11:35 AM

I couldn't find anything in the past discussions about using tealights without candle holders, and I'm curious if others have done it or would find it to be an added risk. On each table I'm planning...

NewMrsWesely, Jun 20, 2014 9 6,496
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Kissing Ball Centerpieces
Catera, on June 18, 2014 at 11:53 AM

I would like to get your opinion. I made these using carnation flowers found at Dollar tree, diamond from hobby lobby and navy flowers from Micheals. These will be place on every other reception...

Catera, Jun 19, 2014 16 296
I need a nickname
ARGH! I give up on these freaken DIY personalized hangers!
I need a nickname, on July 15, 2011 at 1:00 AM

ARGH! I give up on these freaken DIY personalized hangers! I can't seem to get it right and I'm getting really frustrated. I spent a lot of time drawing out the names. I bought some nice wooden...

Maria, Jun 19, 2014 25 1,836
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Real Vs. Fake Flowers
Felicia, on June 14, 2014 at 8:13 AM

Ok so just a little background info….Our wedding is 120 guest and all close friends and family. Our budget was 5,000 and we are ready for the big day with only spending 4,000. The theme is rustic,...

Kara, Jun 16, 2014 23 15,782 1
Mary
Cheap digital camera v. disposable
Mary, on June 14, 2014 at 12:44 AM

I love the idea of having photo props and some cameras to give the guests something fun to do during the cocktail hour. I was going to get disposable cameras, but I've read online the pictures turn...

Misty, Jun 14, 2014 4 131
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DIY indoor wedding arbor
Andria, on June 13, 2014 at 8:13 PM

I am having an indoor wedding in November, and the ceremony will be at the reception site. We have been trying to do as much DIY stuff as possible to save money, and we aren't hiring a florist. I am...

Stacy, Jun 14, 2014 2 359
OregonEmily
Anyone writing their own ceremony script?
OregonEmily, on June 12, 2014 at 3:36 PM

It's quite a daunting task. I almost regret "googling it" because I was overwhelmed with too many options, as well as a mass of outdated or overly cheesy options. I want to piece together a ceremony...

C&E2014, Jun 12, 2014 17 246
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has anyone used/purchased rose petals from a grocery store? (sams, costco)
Nicole, on June 11, 2014 at 6:39 PM

I purchased fresh rose petals from Sam's club and they were shipped yesterday, expected to be here Friday, to use Saturday. i'm scared they will be shriveled and dead by then?! anyone have experience...

Brittany, Jun 12, 2014 7 794
tnovak
Bridal Bouquets..is this style out dated?
tnovak, on June 9, 2014 at 3:26 PM

I was looking at bouquets and I want the brooch bouquets but I also want the one I carry cascading. I can't find any pictures with ones that have brooches on them and cascading ones seem rare to find...

Jessica, Jun 11, 2014 51 221
JaQuaya
Card box, paint it or wrap it?
JaQuaya , on June 6, 2014 at 10:28 PM

I was gathering materials for my card box and bought acrylic paint ( I thought someone posted before about using it). When I was checking out, the cashier warned me about using it, saying my box could...

Mrs.Matthews, Jun 10, 2014 7 72
Future_Mrs.Mandeville
DIY: Toss Bouquet! (pics)
Future_Mrs.Mandeville, on June 5, 2014 at 11:10 PM

Well with 113 days left I have finished my toss bouquet! Payed off my flowers. Ordered everything I had left to get. Mailed out our invites and bought my shower dress! Now we play the waiting game! I...

Mrs.Droopy, Jun 9, 2014 11 116
Kelly
Please Help! Signature Drink Sign
Kelly, on September 20, 2011 at 10:11 AM

Please help! I need help on my signature drink sign & do not know what to do! Please give me some ideas to fix my sign.. Here is what is looks like right now..

Theresa, Jun 9, 2014 8 243
Kylene
Best invitation adhesive??
Kylene, on June 7, 2014 at 11:59 AM

So, we are doing pocketfold invitations and are placing a backing and then the actual invitation into the middle pane of the folder. Does anyone have recommendations on the best adhesive to use to put...

Future Mrs. Garrett, Jun 9, 2014 13 3,024
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Need a small batch of invitations
qm7909, on June 9, 2014 at 4:31 PM

Hi, I am having a small wedding and so we only need like 10 invitations... I feel weird buying packs of 50 to DIY.. I'm not sure what any other inexpensive options are for so few invitations...

FutureMrsForbes, Jun 9, 2014 4 968
Kylene
Pens for addressing invites!
Kylene, on June 5, 2014 at 12:25 PM

Random question, but does anyone have suggestions on great pens for addressing invitations? I'm doing them by hand -- print rather than script (an old 1920s font). Heading to some craft stores after...

FutureMrs.B, Jun 9, 2014 13 227 1
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Dinner plate size???
Felicia, on June 9, 2014 at 8:51 AM

So I am ordering "nice" paper plates and I did not know that plates come in so many sizes. What size is the average dinner plate?

Cricket Catering, Jun 9, 2014 2 6,047 1
J Bride
Brides doing their own make up the day of: Which primer, foundation, concealer, & powder are you using?
J Bride, on June 6, 2014 at 3:53 AM

So far I have not liked it when other ppl do my make up at all; therefore, I am thinking of just doing it myself since I am pretty good at it, and I have the patience for it. Which primer, foundation,...

Emmy, Jun 6, 2014 18 1,463
kscha925
What can I put under mason jar centerpieces that isn't too expensive???
kscha925, on April 5, 2014 at 8:52 AM

I was looking for doilies to put under them, but it turns out a lot of them were expensive, and they only sell like one or two together. I can't find proper paper doilies. Is there anything at craft...

Madison, Jun 6, 2014 21 2,543
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Can I grow my wedding flowers?
Private User, on June 5, 2014 at 2:22 PM

I'd like to use just native wildflowers and grasses for my wedding flowers, and I'm toying with the idea of growing them myself. My main concern is that my wedding will be in the middle of July, and...

GrayCatVintage, Jun 5, 2014 10 212
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