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Christian
Table Numbers from Hobby Lobby
Christian, on March 21, 2013 at 2:44 PM

I recently purchased blank table numbers from hobby lobby and downloaded the template for them off hobby lobby's website. But it first off is not double sided and I cannot figure out how to format the...

Christian, Mar 21, 2013 207
wp2014
DIY Reception Food
wp2014, on March 20, 2013 at 9:41 PM

I am thinking of making the food for our reception myself, am I crazy? Some seem to think so. I'm planning a basic pasta bar for 150 people. Thoughts?

Tee76, Mar 21, 2013 19 156
Lonyah
Does Anyone Know Where I Can buy Real Touch Roses Wholesale
Lonyah, on January 9, 2012 at 9:06 AM

I recently started my DIY centerpieces. I bought flowers from Hobby Lobby. Micheals doesnt carry them. I need to buy wholesale because I need so many. Any idea ladies??

David, Mar 16, 2013 12 5,479
Brittany Jane
My wedding is in 14 months.. !!
Brittany Jane, on March 12, 2013 at 10:19 PM

I know that there is so much that goes in to planning a wedding and with only 14 months separating us from that day, when should I really get down to business and start planning?

Lexie, Mar 13, 2013 7 544
Angela
Table number stencils
Angela , on March 11, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Looking for table number stencils. Using small octagonal mirrors and wanted to use spray paint that like etched glass for the numbers. Help! My wedding is in 3 1/2 weeks!!!! Angela

Rubylee, Mar 12, 2013 4 365
Liz
Idea for outdoorwedding brides who dont want coolers for beer
Liz, on March 8, 2013 at 9:34 PM

I know people have been posting about alternatives for storing beers at outdoor weddings other than coolers. We had several suggestions including metal tubs, old clawfooot tubs and other interesting...

Kathy Riggs, Mar 8, 2013 3 1,031
C
Where to find paper for wedding menus and programs?
christina, on September 22, 2011 at 7:22 PM

Hi everyone. I'm looking to purchase paper so I can print my own wedding menus (size A10) and programs (8 1/2 by 11 tri-fold). I want nice paper that I can print on at home but I'm not sure where to...

Chris VanDeWalker, Mar 8, 2013 12 3,841
Nikknack
Appetizers that can be made ahead of time?
Nikknack, on March 6, 2013 at 8:08 PM

I would like to make some appetizers for our reception but would need to be able to make them ahead of time. We plan on doing like, cheese, veggies, and fruit, but would like to get as least a few...

Sh, Mar 6, 2013 16 3,719
Trena
Scrapbook without page covers??
Trena, on March 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Hey all! I have been trying to look for a scrapbook without the plastic protectors, to no avail. The only ones I've found are the creative memories ones, that are a little spendy for my taste. All...

Glenda, Mar 6, 2013 16 2,793
Roxanne
who is having a Park wedding and Reception in a indoor shelter house
Roxanne, on March 6, 2013 at 3:43 PM

Im doing my entire wedding in one place and it is a DIY wedding. I feel a little stressed about outside ceremony then inside the reception to follow and hope its nice.

Williams10-11-12, Mar 6, 2013 3 72
Aimee
DIY Name Hangers are DONE!
Aimee, on February 26, 2013 at 10:02 PM

I made 3 for my bridesmaids and 1 for myself. This was my first attempt at making these. Shaping the names took no time at all. The most difficult part was probably getting the names/letters small...

Danielle, Mar 4, 2013 12 137
Iris
Decorating charger plate for centerpieces - Come lookie!
Iris, on March 3, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Charger plates - They're silver & the plate itself is what we want. But I dont like how they were painted, it looks scratched, cheap. I know that's how they all are, just designed that way. But it's...

Mrs. S™, Mar 3, 2013 13 541
The_New_Mrs_D
sending out invites through ups
The_New_Mrs_D, on February 28, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Has anyone ever done this? My hubby swears they would be cheaper then buying stamps from usps. I haven't gone over to UPS yet to ask, if been in bed with a headache, so I thought I'd ask here first....

ashlee, Feb 28, 2013 10 1,628
Irchykk
Need help to find Ukrainian Invitations
Irchykk, on May 14, 2012 at 8:03 PM

So I thought I had my invitations already and was just about to order them and then my friend gave me an idea... Since I was trying to do a little bit of something Ukrainian in my wedding, but couldnt...

Oksana, Feb 28, 2013 1 106
Christine
Table Number Card Signs Help Please
Christine, on February 26, 2013 at 9:29 PM

Hi Everyone. I want to create my Table number signs on Vista Print to add to my groupon. Have any of you done this? I was going to use the posters but they are way to big. What did you guys use?...

Destiny, Feb 27, 2013 8 416
P
How do I make my own rsvp postcards?
Private User, on February 27, 2013 at 12:30 AM

I'm making my own invitations and having them printed off at somewhere like staples or office max. I also want to make my own postcard rsvp's using the same paper as my invitations...My question is...

Breezie, Feb 27, 2013 2 742
Nicole
DIY Photo Booth Backdrop w/ Pictures
Nicole, on February 18, 2013 at 12:21 AM

I searched the web for days looking for a photo booth backdrop. For the style and size I wanted the price was around $100. I'm only going to use it for one day, therefore I'm not willing to pay...

Williams10-11-12, Feb 26, 2013 13 179
MrsO
My Cheating Calligraphy
MrsO, on February 23, 2012 at 12:57 PM

Thanks to Rachel showing me the thread that Labake posted (https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/im-feeling-devious-found-happy-medium-between-calligraphy-and-the-printer/44a4dd5a3e92bb7d.html)...

angel, Feb 22, 2013 53 1,004
Kiera
Venue change insert for invites **Pics included**
Kiera, on February 21, 2013 at 10:43 AM

As some of you may remember we were forced to change venues due to financial reasons after our invites were already made. The invites are hand made by my mom so I couldn't ask her to make new ones...

Kiera, Feb 22, 2013 23 1,119
Christian
DIY Signature Frame Guest Book
Christian, on February 18, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Does anyone know where I can go to purchase an engravable picture mat? I have been looking on line and have had no luck. I would like to make a Signature frame with the engravable mat instead of just...

Desiree Jones, Feb 19, 2013 8 533
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