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TheLuckiest
What do I include in a ceremony program?
TheLuckiest, on April 7, 2013 at 12:25 PM

What typically is included in a ceremony program? I know I want to include a page on all the people in the ceremony, but I have only seen one real example, and it did not include a whole lot info....

Kari Taggard, Apr 8, 2013 9 822
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Activity bags for kids
Married, on April 7, 2013 at 11:14 AM

We're having a total of 3 kids at the wedding (Flower girl, ring bearers) I wanted to put some little activity bags together for them to help keep them occupied during dinner. Has anyone done this or...

Mrs. B, Apr 8, 2013 13 370
FutureMrsB (Aussie Bride!)
DIY lace covered votive/candle holders
FutureMrsB (Aussie Bride!), on April 7, 2013 at 5:44 AM

Hi ladies & gents ... going a little DIY crazy at the moment as I really have nothing to do!! haha Anyway, I've done a mock-up of my DIY lace covered votive holders - what do you think? I think they...

Tatiana, Apr 8, 2013 14 230
All Smiles
We're going to Pre Cana tomorrow...Why am I nervous??(Update)
All Smiles, on April 5, 2013 at 4:37 PM

This is our first marriage and FH is not Catholic I don't know what to expect at this meeting since it's mandatory..Ugghh...I've heard mixed reviews it's making me crazy.

Dawn, Apr 7, 2013 25 756
Leanna
DIY veil
Leanna, on April 6, 2013 at 12:24 AM

I am helping my non-crafty bm make her veil. She wants to add more crystals but I am a little unsure of how to get them to stick without having the veil stick to my table and possibly ruining the veil...

yeye, Apr 6, 2013 18 1,506
D1
Year on Invitations?
D1, on April 5, 2013 at 2:35 PM

What are you using? 2013 (informal) Two thousand thirteen (formal) Two thousand and thirteen (formal) Twenty thirteen (?) or 12 or 14 as the case may be for some of you! I have seen in several...

Nicole, Apr 6, 2013 33 392
elizabeth
Transporting cupcakes
elizabeth, on April 5, 2013 at 7:04 PM

For my wedding in Aug I am making my cupcakes instead of buying them or a cake. I am going to bake and freeze them a month in advance then have a frosting party a day or two before my wedding. My...

MJ, Apr 5, 2013 16 1,551
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Plastic Plates, but real cutlery
Amanda, on April 5, 2013 at 10:42 AM

I'm having the whole china rental vs. upscale plastic plate issue. I went ahead and bought the cutlery from a restaurant wholesaler, which was less expensive then renting. I'm wrapping them in linnen...

Morgan, Apr 5, 2013 12 1,755
SXC
Double sided card stock?? Where can I get this!?
SXC, on April 2, 2013 at 4:13 PM

Does anyone know where I could get this from? I'm looking for blue or purple on one side, and white on the other. I'm wanting to do post card STD's and thought it'd be easier to just have the one side...

SXC, Apr 4, 2013 6 755
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Personal vows, tell me what you think :)
Gretchen, on April 3, 2013 at 10:10 AM

I made these personalized vows for my FH, I didn't wanna be traditional, let me know what you think, should I add anything or take anything out?

Gretchen, Apr 3, 2013 4 90
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Any ideas for a buffet style reception?
Jacqueline, on April 2, 2013 at 8:48 AM

Me and my fiance are having a small reception 40-60 people coming to our reception. What are some good ideas for a cheap buffet style dinner?

Jacqueline, Apr 2, 2013 10 146
Kellie
Mercury Glass Centerpiece - DIY -- ALL DONE!!!! UPDATE
Kellie, on March 29, 2013 at 2:58 PM

So several weeks back I posted a thread asking for help with DIY mercury glass vases . . my Auntie is doing mine and I'm so happy with how they turned out. I'm attaching 3 pics -- the before, the...

Mrs. BCS, Apr 1, 2013 17 196 1
Candice B.
Hayley!!, Reenski!!! or anyone else that can help...
Candice B., on March 30, 2013 at 8:56 PM

I'm working on my invitations in Vistaprint and I have just a small dilemma (so far). How do I add and accent mark in Vistaprint? For example, my middle name, Renee', has an accent mark over the last...

Candice B., Mar 30, 2013 7 113
Cassandra
Vistaprint/RSVP question...glossy postcards?
Cassandra, on March 30, 2013 at 12:50 AM

I am looking at ordering postcards from Visaprint as my RSVPs but I see they are "glossy". Can people write on them even though they are glossy? Has anyone used Vistaprint postcards? or anyone have...

T & Co, Mar 30, 2013 3 242
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Do moms really wear... corsages these days?
Jenn, on March 28, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Well... do they? Or is that kind of old school? Were doing our own flowers and the GM aren't wearing boutineers (only the dads) so I was wondering if we need to make corsages for the moms as well? I...

Sarah D., Mar 29, 2013 47 5,379
TheLuckiest
Labeling the RSVP cards
TheLuckiest, on March 29, 2013 at 9:55 AM

Hi ladies! Some of you saw that i was working on the formal invitation envelopes yesterday. I finished those, and now I'm moving on to the reception and response cards. I would like to print a small...

Esposa, Mar 29, 2013 10 254
Meagan
The farewell send off... what are you doing?
Meagan, on March 7, 2013 at 3:43 PM

I have my heart set on doing the wedding sparklers send off but they can get super expensive if you get the 20" or bigger ones. Has anyone come across any really great deals on these or have any other...

Jessica, Mar 28, 2013 26 253
Mrs. Brock
DIY Kissing Balls Help
Mrs. Brock, on March 27, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Where is the best places to order silk or real touch flowers from? & what size stryofoam ball did you use? if i want a 8-9 diameter with the flowers.. what size ball? & how many flowers did you use??...

Linda E: Fairy Godmo, Mar 27, 2013 7 1,540
Meranda
Hanging fabric help?
Meranda, on March 22, 2013 at 8:15 PM

I want to hang fabric on the walls of my venue; I checked with them and they said it would be fine. I went to look at it today, and I saw something I didn't notice before; The very upper portion of...

Nicole, Mar 27, 2013 3 108
Mrs. Noble
Lyrics in wedding programs? Here comes the Bride? ...other 1 or 2 songs?
Mrs. Noble, on March 26, 2013 at 6:10 PM

I originally had our story in first draft of program but it was quite lengthy so i took out the whole thing and just posted the website on the last page. I want to include a couple of song lyrics,...

Mrs. Noble, Mar 26, 2013 7 442
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