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Jillian
Dog Lovers! Cute favor idea
Jillian, on October 16, 2013 at 2:41 PM

While researching how to include my pups in engagement photos, ceremony, etc. I found this really cute idea for favors! I'm doing the whole match box/sparkler favor thing but I thought these would be...

Courtney, Oct 16, 2013 6 214 1
Jillian
How Did You Ask Your Bridal Party?
Jillian, on October 14, 2013 at 10:56 AM

Went to Michael's yesterday to choose a way to ask my Bridal Party to be in the wedding. Ended up standing in the aisle staring at countless random things. I'm very crafty, I think I just had a blank...

sarah, Oct 16, 2013 51 322
T.
Proud of my DIY Flip Flops
T., on October 13, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Ladies, let me tell you... It took two weekends for me to finish these damn things but I love them SO MUCH and I know that all of the girls will appreciate them. I took a few pics of each shoe design...

T., Oct 15, 2013 43 235
Jilandra
DIY Reception food for 130 guests? Is it possible?
Jilandra, on January 10, 2012 at 9:42 PM

As I have stated in previous posts that my fiance and I are on a small budget for the wedding. I was able to find a caterer to do a main item and side to drop off for the reception and some my family...

Frenchi3, Oct 14, 2013 33 1,788
Mrs. Del Grosso
Famous Dave's Catering Question.. Can anyone help me?!?!
Mrs. Del Grosso, on January 17, 2013 at 12:27 PM

So we decided to go with Famous Dave's for the catering (yummmm). It will be buffett style with famous dave's people serving etc... Did anyone have them as their caterer? If you did can you provide me...

Melissa, Oct 13, 2013 21 2,903
spring
Tech Savy help needed- Moving pictures from Shutterfly to Dropbox or something else-UPDATED below
spring, on October 10, 2013 at 6:55 AM

So my fiance niece took some pictures for us to use on our save the date card. However instead of emailing me them seperately she uploaded them to shutterfly. However the shutterfly save the dates are...

SunshineJenn, Oct 13, 2013 5 803
S2BMrsOlea
Decoration help!
S2BMrsOlea, on October 8, 2013 at 2:56 AM

Hi Ladies, I need a little help. Found this picture on pinterest and using it for inspiration. Although, instead of hanging mason jars, Ill be hanging lanterns filled with flowers. I've already...

S2BMrsOlea, Oct 8, 2013 10 675
Julie
Here comes the bride sign.....RESOLVED!
Julie, on October 7, 2013 at 6:09 PM

So here's the story, I was going to have 3 fower girls (had to really narrow it down too), and 2 were going to do the whole rose petals deal and one was to carry a "here comes the bride" sign. Well, I...

Amanda, Oct 8, 2013 18 358
Goodbye
Black Veil - Opinions?
Goodbye, on October 6, 2013 at 6:24 PM

I originally didn't want to wear a veil, until I came across the one in the first photo. From there I was inspired to recreate the look only in black, which I feel I accomplished well. I will be...

~*World Of Whimsical, Oct 7, 2013 33 462
Love Is Real
DIY...My Jumping Broom
Love Is Real, on October 2, 2013 at 1:13 AM

My very first DIY is almost done, but I need help. I feel that its missing something. So opinions are needed....Thanks Ladies

sulena, Oct 7, 2013 15 264
Mrs.Rebeiro
Jack 'n' Jill (stag 'n' Doe) Party!!
Mrs.Rebeiro, on October 3, 2013 at 1:19 PM

In the midst of all this wedding planning I have decided we are having a jack n jill party! For you fellow brides and grooms that are not aware of this type of party here is a previous discussion that...

Ab, Oct 6, 2013 35 267
Staci
Post card Save the Dates?
Staci, on October 2, 2013 at 1:47 PM

I am considering sending my save the dates as post cards. I am thinking about just printing off a save the date picture as a postcard at Walmart's photo center. It will save me a bit of money and I...

Staci, Oct 6, 2013 20 246
Rebecca
How big is a card box?
Rebecca, on October 4, 2013 at 6:03 PM

So just what the title says...how big should a card box be? Is there a min size? Is anyone not doing one?

Elaine, Oct 5, 2013 4 2,440
FutureMrsG.
We know you would be here if heaven wasn't so far away
FutureMrsG., on October 3, 2013 at 5:08 PM

I am having a sign made for my FH that says "We know you would be here if heaven wasn't so far away" I am also getting a picture of his Grandma and framing it. He doesn't know I am doing this, I do...

Private User, Oct 4, 2013 13 235
T.
How many of you bought disposable cameras for reception tables?
T., on October 2, 2013 at 11:47 AM

I'm toying with the idea. I figure it'll give the guests something to do, and I may just get some nice extra pics out of it. If you did, how much did you spend? I'm estimating 17 tables to buy for at...

kt2of3, Oct 4, 2013 33 345
Danielle
Catering frustrations
Danielle, on October 2, 2013 at 11:58 PM

We are having our marriage blessed in the church and doing the whole big wedding thing that we never did 12 years ago. We have no money left and still don't have a cater locked in. We are thinking of...

Liz, Oct 3, 2013 18 130
Jennifer
how to tie bouquet
Jennifer, on October 2, 2013 at 4:55 PM

For anyone who has made their bouquets with real flowers...what is the easiest way to hold the flowers together after you arrange them? Floral wire, floral tape, rubberbands? Just not sure how to...

Michelle, Oct 3, 2013 8 1,051
Abby
China Look Plastic Party Ware on Sale on Costco
Abby, on September 30, 2013 at 8:34 PM

I'm not sure if this violates the community guidelines or not since I'm not directing to another website so I apologize if this is against the rules. I know a lot of brides go through the plastic vs...

Abby, Oct 1, 2013 3 154
Jennifer
Would you regret not having a big wedding
Jennifer, on September 30, 2013 at 12:26 AM

After all the twists and turns that have taken place in our life lately, we have debated on forgoing our big wedding and now just go to the mountains and have a small family wedding and maybe a...

Eugenia, Sep 30, 2013 52 3,534
Elizabeth
Table Setting for Buffet Dinner?!
Elizabeth, on September 24, 2013 at 12:38 PM

My wedding is in less than 2 weeks, ahhhh!! Craziness! My venue sucks and despite also being the caterers, we have to set our own tables, etc!! We are having a buffet dinner, so the plates will be up...

Azbride, Sep 28, 2013 8 684
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