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Katherine
Funkins or Fake Pumpkins for Centerpieces
Katherine, on May 14, 2013 at 8:32 PM

Does anyone know where I can get inexpensive funkins or fake pumpkins for carving? I'm getting married in October of this year and want to do white pumpkins for part of the centerpieces. Has anyone...

KristnH, May 22, 2013 10 406
Irchykk
Need wine corks
Irchykk, on June 29, 2012 at 7:37 PM

Does anyone know where I can get some really cheap wine corks? Or does anyone live close to Central/North NJ and have bunch of corks, PM me please... Looking to make something similar to below...

Ze, May 22, 2013 18 1,361
D1
Using a Cricut for DIY projects - UPDATED with DIY
D1, on April 16, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Costco is offering a mother's day special, which I am thinking about getting. (Includes Cricut Expression® 2 Machine, 4 Cartridges (Alphabet, Essentials, Wall Décor and More, Simple Cards),...

D1, May 20, 2013 19 228
Joanna G
Water beads for floral arrangement- ever used them?
Joanna G, on May 18, 2013 at 4:54 PM

I am looking for a filler for our small centerpieces and found water beads. Has anyone used them? How do they work?

Linda E: Fairy Godmo, May 19, 2013 15 1,104
Bee
How to preserve flowers the night before when you don't have a fridge?
Bee, on May 18, 2013 at 7:37 PM

I don't have room in any of the refrigerators or coolers because of the extensive amount of beverages we are offering, and we also won't have time to set the tables the morning of. If I put A LOT of...

Linda E: Fairy Godmo, May 19, 2013 16 12,542
Kayla
LA Flower District / DIY floral arrangements
Kayla, on May 13, 2013 at 10:25 PM

Has anyone done this before or used LAFD? I'm willing to handle my own flowers to keep costs low just wondering if anybody has done this as well? Also if buying flowers would you suggest the day...

Sh, May 15, 2013 11 306
caiters91
What time for a light lunch reception?
caiters91, on May 13, 2013 at 7:18 PM

The wedding is one year away so we are still throwing around ideas, but I'm so ready to just know what we're doing already! haha.. What time do you all think would be acceptable for a light lunch...

caiters91, May 13, 2013 7 146
Melissa
alternative to chargers?
Melissa, on May 12, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Do any of you lovely ladies have any ideas for a charger plate alternative? We are doing a rustic wedding reception in a barn in october - and our colors are plum purple and burnt orange. We are doing...

Kari Taggard, May 13, 2013 4 340
SXC
Non-Flower Boutonniere/Corsage options?
SXC, on March 28, 2013 at 1:27 PM

So I was just thinking about all the brides that do the bouquets out of pins or other pretty sparkly things, but I wanted to see if anyone was doing anything really cool for corsages or boutonnieres....

Sammi, May 12, 2013 13 714
M
Ceremony Fabric
Mrs. L., on May 11, 2013 at 3:09 PM

I need to purchase fabric for the pergola, and the aisle as you can see in the pictures below. For the pergola (wedding arch) I am going to do white fabric (not see through), with a see through...

Rosanna, May 11, 2013 5 311
Morgan
I Spy Templates
Morgan, on May 8, 2013 at 2:47 PM

Anyone know where I can get a template for an I Spy game for the wedding? I have been looking for nearly an hour, with no success. I am not skilled at photoshop/publisher/whatever, so I have NO clue...

Morgan, May 8, 2013 3 174
Twine Wrapped Boutonniere - How to wrap them?
, on May 7, 2013 at 9:51 PM

I'm doing a very simple Baby's Breath boutonniere for my wedding. I am just wondering the easiest way to wrap the twine and have it stay on the stems. I realize this may be a silly question, but I'm...

yj878, May 8, 2013 3 786
Brittany Jane
Are wedding invites really necessary if we send out our wedding website info with the save the dates?
Brittany Jane, on May 6, 2013 at 11:17 AM

We're using the wedding website to have people RSVP. We think it'll be easier all around to do it that way. I was thinking we'd stick cute little note cards in with the save the dates explaining our...

Michelle, May 7, 2013 21 3,225
M2H
Random invitation insert?
M2H, on May 2, 2013 at 12:35 PM

So i've designed my DIY invitations and the reply cards and all that but i really didn't want everything to be too cluttered. So i'm thinking of making a little extra insert the size of a business...

Nicole, May 2, 2013 12 286
Bekah
Alternatives for a DJ
Bekah, on May 1, 2013 at 5:13 PM

We've decided that even though the right DJ can be a HUGE addition, the chances of a wrong DJ just aren't worth it. Any suggestions on where to gather good ideas for song lists (Pandora, 8Tracks,...

Robert Benda, May 2, 2013 8 1,223
Laura
Invitation Etiquette - No inner envelope
Laura, on May 2, 2013 at 12:23 PM

Without an inner envelope, how should I ensure that my guests know if they have a plus 1, or their whole family is invited? I'm including a business card which tells them how to RSVP, can I write it...

Mrs. Lemmon (Amy H.), May 2, 2013 11 2,661
Lirana
Ink for thumbprint guestbook question
Lirana, on April 29, 2013 at 2:50 PM

We are doing a thumbprint tree guest book that I am drawing myself. For those of you who have done some sort of thumbprint guest book, what type of stamp pad did you get? I know I want something that...

Lirana, May 1, 2013 10 701
Amy
Cupcakes as centerpieces - ok to do??
Amy, on April 29, 2013 at 10:52 AM

We are having approximately 300 guests at our reception. With round tables seating only 8 people each, we are going to have to do centerpieces for 38 tables. I'm trying to figure out a way to not...

Wendy Caviles, Apr 30, 2013 15 1,319
Tracey
sign in scroll instead of guestbook... anyone have advice on DIY?
Tracey , on April 26, 2013 at 12:46 AM

Hello I am doing a wooden letter M, but also would like to add just a one sheet paper for guest to sign. two inspiration links below. Two questions: 1) would it be weird to offer two things for guests...

L, Apr 26, 2013 7 121
caiters91
DIY catering for an appetizer/dessert reception
caiters91, on April 23, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Hey everyone I'm just wondering if there is anyone else out there who is DIY catering their reception? We're having a mid-afternoon reception for 150 people with appetizers and desserts only. We're...

Alisa, Apr 23, 2013 8 1,041
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