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Fawn
Outer/Inner envelope addressing....wait, now I'm confused??
Fawn, on July 7, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Ok, I know I've seen address etiquette instructions on how to address your outer and inner envelopes, especially if you're inviting children. But I just realized that I don't have an inner envelope...

Kelly King, Apr 3, 2014 7 136
Erica J
Signature Drinks Anyone?!
Erica J, on April 2, 2014 at 3:12 PM

So my wedding is the 19th of this month and we have to meet with our caterer to finalize everything. She mentioned a signature drink, and I had no idea what that even was until I googled it! lol So...

Mrs.Droopy, Apr 2, 2014 18 148
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Drinks not included for rehearsal dinner?
Miss S., on March 31, 2014 at 5:45 PM

This rehearsal dinner might be the end of me You guys might remember my last post about the rehearsal dinner. Luckily we found a solution for that. Now onto the next issue. While FIL are hosting the...

Laura, Apr 1, 2014 31 4,610
SphynxLover
What kind of ink to use for finger print guest book?
SphynxLover, on March 28, 2014 at 10:30 AM

I am having an eco theme so when I saw the tree finger print guest book on Pintrest I fell in love! I have found a bunch on Etsy however none come with the ink. So I am wondering what stamp ink should...

SphynxLover, Mar 29, 2014 9 1,766
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Thank you cards with photo insert slot
Tina, on March 28, 2014 at 3:49 PM

Where can I get Thank you cards with photo insert slot that I can include a 4X6" picture with the card?

SupermanBride, Mar 28, 2014 1 460
SphynxLover
DIY Brides: how much did you end up spending on decor?
SphynxLover, on March 27, 2014 at 7:01 PM

I am a DIY bride on a budget. How much on average did you spend on decorations? I find my total is over what I was planning. Sometimes I wonder if DIYing it is really worth it...

Shannon S., Mar 27, 2014 13 131
Crystal
Late night snack
Crystal, on March 26, 2014 at 11:45 AM

Our reception ends at 11pm. I really want to send our guests home with a late night snack like a cheeseburger and fries from McDonalds, but that's just not feasible. What kind of snack can I put...

nicole&mikeM, Mar 27, 2014 14 767
Mrs.Rebeiro
Cupcakes... What flavor frostings and nicknames??
Mrs.Rebeiro, on March 26, 2014 at 1:54 PM

Hello WW! I am working on our cupcakes and would love some of your input! I am looking for frosting flavor ideas as well as nicknames for the cupcakes. I would like to have fun names for them all...

Gamecock Mrs., Mar 27, 2014 17 631
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Venues in Miami with a $10,000 budget. Please help!
Private User, on February 27, 2014 at 6:08 PM

I want to have my wedding next year in April and have been receiving quotes from several venues but they all seem to be 100+ per person without including the venue rental fee. Any suggestions to any...

FutureMrsPrada, Mar 26, 2014 11 1,266
Happily Ever Harris
Help! Invitation wording with divorced but remarried parents!
Happily Ever Harris, on March 24, 2014 at 7:31 PM

I'm having a little difficulty on how to word my invites as both my parents are divorced and remarried and both my step parents have been a huge and important part of my life and want them included....

Happily Ever Harris, Mar 26, 2014 18 1,695
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Can you enlarge the chest area of your dress?
Priscila, on March 25, 2014 at 11:35 AM

Hi girls! I found the perfect dress today but I got so sad when I tried it. I'm a very short girl but I have big breasts. I am usually size 2 an the dress is a size 8. The closest one that fit on me...

mscountry, Mar 26, 2014 15 13,483
Araceli
Anniversary Pinata Stand
Araceli , on March 25, 2014 at 8:44 PM

I saw this on a site and thought it was cute and was wondering if someone knows where I can get that kind of stand to hold the pinata in. From the picture, the stand has a hook at the top to which you...

Araceli, Mar 26, 2014 2 577
EGal92014
Advice for Chalkboard Guest book!
EGal92014, on March 17, 2014 at 1:19 PM

Hi All, My fiance and I have chosen to do a chalkboard for our guest book! We purchased a big beautiful board from Home Goods for a great price that we are incredibly happy with. I will paint in white...

Sandy, Mar 26, 2014 10 205
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Blank/DIY Printable Wedding Invitation Kits
Grace, on March 24, 2014 at 2:14 AM

So I've seen printable wedding invitations on Etsy where the shop sends you a .pdf of the invitation. BUT have any of you seen pretty DIY invitation kits where you buy physical cards (typically w/...

Traci, Mar 25, 2014 19 306
SoontobeMRS.H
Bridesmaid gifts and Survival kit?
SoontobeMRS.H, on March 16, 2014 at 11:44 AM

Hi ladies, I am working on my bridesmaids survival kit and i'm noticing they can get quite expensive. So my question to everyone is, will you be doing one or the other or are you doing both? I wanted...

Future Mrs Yocum, Mar 24, 2014 17 260
Thecane428
How to dye metal silver finish keys to a bronze finish?
Thecane428, on March 24, 2014 at 6:08 PM

I got the idea to incorporate keys into my invitations. My colors are champagne and a light pink with hints of gold. I wanted the keys bronze so it can go with the rest of the stuff i am planning on...

Lady Goliath, Mar 24, 2014 12 484
Kati
Advice on Shipping Wine in Bridesmaid Boxes?
Kati, on March 24, 2014 at 12:35 AM

Hey! I am in the process of creating my bridesmaid boxes, and I wanted to include wine in them. The problem is, they all have to be shipped. Any advice on how I can protect the wine without losing the...

Nancy Taussig, Mar 24, 2014 3 544
Kenneth
Dallas Cowboys theme
Kenneth, on March 19, 2014 at 10:27 PM

My lady wants a Dallas Cowboys color theme for the wedding. She wants it small and simple. Anyone have any ideas you've seen or done you can share? I would greatly appreciate it. Than you

Cheetah2B, Mar 22, 2014 12 291 1
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Wooden oar/canoe paddle as guestbook?
Moxigrl54, on March 21, 2014 at 12:45 PM

I am currently looking for wooden oars to use as our guestbook. Has anybody done this? If so, got any advice to share??? Should I get unfinished oars or can people sign okay on a varnished one(Using...

erin, Mar 21, 2014 11 760
Cheetah2B
Dumb question-table "scatter"/"diamonds"
Cheetah2B, on March 19, 2014 at 1:56 AM

So, I'm looking online at that table scatter stuff? And almost all of it comes in packs of 1000pcs. How far do you think that would go?! Lol...I will have 8 rectangle tables for dinner, 6 smaller...

Cheetah2B, Mar 20, 2014 11 330
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