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Jenna
Cutting the cake at a DIY wedding.
Jenna, on March 19, 2014 at 8:05 PM

Any ideas on how to handle cutting the cake, for the guests not the ceremonial cut, at an extremely tight-budgeted DIY wedding. I'm already double over my budget and trying to cut back while still...

DanieGee, Mar 20, 2014 16 122
Future Mrs. Peña
Anniversary Dance instead of bouquet toss
Future Mrs. Peña, on March 19, 2014 at 11:45 AM

I love this idea of anniversary dance instead of a bouquet toss, we are already skipping the garter toss. So I was wondering what are some song suggestions for this dance/game and has anyone done this...

Arik, Mar 20, 2014 28 500 1
Jess & Sean
Where to Buy Inexpensive Bulk Card Stock? (Navy)
Jess & Sean, on March 19, 2014 at 10:29 PM

I need about 125 sheets of navy blue cardstock for some DIY projects I have to complete. My issue is it seems so expensive everywhere, especially when shipping is added in! I can't buy the cardstock...

FutureMrsP, Mar 20, 2014 7 733
MRS Win to BE
Mash Potato Bar
MRS Win to BE, on March 15, 2014 at 12:56 PM

Ok. We are having a caterer but we really want a Mash potato bar. We are allowed to bring in our own food and want to this ourselves. We would order the mash potatoes from a local cuban restaurant and...

Katydid, Mar 16, 2014 10 412
Suzanne
Our DIY Chargers
Suzanne, on March 3, 2014 at 7:39 PM

Just wanted to show off my FH's skills! Pinterest gave me the brilliant idea of having wooden slices as chargers. Unfortunately these jokers are like $5 a pop and with a guest list of about...

Future Mrs.Whitaker, Mar 14, 2014 3 191
krisalicious
Anybody using flameless tealight candles?
krisalicious, on February 5, 2012 at 12:20 AM

Or have you used them before? Just wondering if they look super fake and tacky, or if you can hide them well with a frosted votive cup.

Flor, Mar 13, 2014 23 2,123
Aubrey
DIY Videography: Worth it or No way?
Aubrey, on March 11, 2014 at 9:09 PM

I am really wanting to do some sort of videography, but I don't want to break the bank. I was looking at the DIY sites that give you cameras and, when you send them back, edit the wedding video for...

LadyMonk, Mar 12, 2014 19 2,105
Mrs.ChanelNewNew
Does Michaels take expired coupons?
Mrs.ChanelNewNew, on March 9, 2014 at 6:35 PM

Anybody know for sure?

lee, Mar 10, 2014 12 759
SunshineJenn
Etsy is sometimes such a rip-off.
SunshineJenn, on March 9, 2014 at 4:35 PM

Since we're doing a DW, we really want to do welcome bags for our guests. I was looking on Etsy for blank canvas totes and found several stores that sell them in bulk, and the cost was quite...

Courtney, Mar 10, 2014 21 203
P
UPDATE! Amazing prices
Pinkuin, on March 6, 2014 at 3:24 PM

Remember when I posted this link: http://www.giftsintl-us.com/ My stuff came in and its great! shipping was fast and professional and they kept me informed the whole way. It was shipped via Fedex from...

Tiffany, Mar 10, 2014 17 128
kittyxoxox
DIY-groomsmen survival kits
kittyxoxox, on March 8, 2014 at 3:17 AM

So I made so bridesmaid survival kits and my honey said you should come up with something for the guys. Here it us ladies! Liquor, Tylenol and mints

Brian King, Mar 8, 2014 14 261
Bee
Where can I get booger tape?
Bee, on April 7, 2013 at 11:09 AM

The final decision on the napkin rings was to forgo the super cute font/stamps for the "did you know" ones. So they will still be ivory paper rings I am cutting from printed cardstock paper, and I...

Jim, Mar 7, 2014 33 571
P
Wedding Reception Only - Cocktail and hor's devours - invitation wording help!
Patti, on March 5, 2014 at 12:57 PM

Hi! Getting married in September of this year and I'm struggling with the invitation wording - here's the info: we are getting married by a JOP. The reception is the following day - a four hour...

Patti, Mar 5, 2014 8 1,156
G
My Maid of Honor is a Gay Guy
Gabriella, on March 4, 2014 at 2:54 PM

My Maid of Honor is my best friend from high school who happens to be a gay male. Any gift ideas? I don't want to give him the same things as my bridesmaids.

Manhattan Bride, Mar 4, 2014 5 865
Beth
Changing Wedding Website URL
Beth, on February 28, 2014 at 9:37 PM

Ok so I originally had my website as www.weddingwire.com/benandbeth2014. I decided to buy www.benandbeth2014 from Go Daddy after I had finished my website. I tried to follow the instructions on how to...

WWLauren, Mar 4, 2014 4 398
NLeo
fabric dye experience and/or design master floral spray paint
NLeo, on March 3, 2014 at 8:20 PM

I can't find a good deal on the silk flowers for centerpieces. However, I found a great deal on them in white. I'm thinking of just dying them myself to save money. I'd love to hear any experience...

Nancy Taussig, Mar 4, 2014 3 480
Shana
Adults Only Reception....tacky?
Shana, on February 23, 2012 at 6:36 PM

FMIL tells me it's tacky to have Adults only reception to follow on invitations?...Agree or Disagree? Thoughts?

Ksharrett@hotmail.co, Mar 3, 2014 47 1,529
S
Silk flower heads in bulk?
Sarah, on February 26, 2014 at 3:59 PM

I'm making my own wedding pomanders as part of our décor. Before I become a Google zombie for the next few days, I was just wondering if anyone has any good leads on where to purchase fake roses...

Mia, Feb 28, 2014 4 360
I Said Yes :-)
DIY cake stand/plateau help
I Said Yes :-), on February 28, 2014 at 3:55 PM

Has anyone ever done a DIY cake plateau/stand? I am on a budget and attempting to make my own 16-inch faux gold cake plateau. I can't seem to find any youtube assisatnce on how to do this and/or what...

GrayCatVintage, Feb 28, 2014 13 288
Jess & Sean
Flip Flop Basket
Jess & Sean, on February 26, 2014 at 11:18 PM

Hi ladies and few gents! I am looking for inexpensive flip flops for a basket I am putting together for the dance floor. Ideally they would be white, navy, and/or silver. I am wondering if anyone...

Gamecock Mrs., Feb 27, 2014 8 107
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