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Lydia
Ways to make a little extra money for the wedding/honeymoon?
Lydia, on July 16, 2012 at 9:30 PM

SO, since my fiance and I are paying for half of our wedding, I need ideas for easy ways to make cash. I am selling all the textbooks I have on Amazon which should bring in a little over $200....

Mrs.L, Jul 17, 2012 11 3,801
Furture Mrs. Crockett
Groomsman survival kit
Furture Mrs. Crockett, on August 31, 2011 at 2:08 PM

I need some help with items to put in the kit...but I also want something to say about each item and why it's in there.

Jacqueline, Jul 15, 2012 18 1,297
Blair
Anyone lining their envelopes??
Blair, on July 10, 2012 at 8:52 AM

I started all the invite stuff last night and I had planned to line my envelopes but now Im not so sure its worth it. I got the small square flap so you would only see an inch of it anyway. This is...

Ms. A, Jul 13, 2012 18 114
LadyHopkins
Anybody did DIY boudoir pics?
LadyHopkins, on May 31, 2012 at 5:18 PM

How did you do them? How did they turn out? Is it too much to ask can I see some...Heck it doesn't even have to be you, just need some ideas of how to do this DIY style. Im totally nervous, I want the...

Brittni, Jul 13, 2012 19 470
Katie
Bridal Hangers...DIY Questions
Katie, on July 11, 2012 at 10:32 AM

Anyone that made their own bridal hangers? What gauge wire did you use? Also, did you drill holes in the hangers to fasten the wire into? Any advice, pictures, or tutorials that you found helpful?? I...

Kirst, Jul 11, 2012 11 70
Shawna
Seating Charts-how did you identify meal options for guests?!
Shawna, on July 10, 2012 at 2:00 AM

Hi folks! I'm so excited, I found the perfect frame for my seating chart (pic 1 is the fram I bought, pic 2 is my inspiration) My question...I am just wondering how I can make sure the guests get what...

pearl, Jul 11, 2012 30 6,430 2
Mrs. Christie H~
DIY Brides- TONS of free stuff!
Mrs. Christie H~, on July 7, 2012 at 1:19 PM

Ladies, check this link out.. http://www.weddingchicks.com/category/wedding-chicks/diy-templates/ Seriously, you can pretty muh get free printables for save the dates, invitations, thank you cards,...

Future Mrs. L <3, Jul 9, 2012 19 1,367
Dminted*Bride
Goody Bags at Reception for Kids
Dminted*Bride, on July 8, 2012 at 1:27 PM

If anyone is planning on making goody bags for their littler guests, I just found that party city is doing a $1 clearance on a bunch of their stuff, including birthday favors which I though...

Dminted*Bride, Jul 9, 2012 4 716
Fawn
Anyone use the Bridal Veil, Oregon Post Office?
Fawn, on July 7, 2012 at 3:50 PM

I know I just read that someone did but I can't remember who... Sorry!! I only found out about the Bridal Veil last week but it sounds really neat and I want to send my invitations through there. I...

Stephanie, Jul 9, 2012 16 310
Kirst
35 days to go! Planting ceremony. how are you doing this?
Kirst, on July 6, 2012 at 8:36 AM

Anyone have an outline on how they did their planting ceremony? Or what seeds you planted and why....we like this idea as our unity ceremony instead of the wine or sand, but idk what a good seed...

Soon to be mr K, Jul 7, 2012 11 1,283
Kirst
photo booth non-tacky prop ideas
Kirst, on July 5, 2012 at 3:41 PM

So were having a photo booth and i want to use a few props but i want non-tacky...so no plastic red fire truck hat, flavorflav type horn hat, or over sized sunglasses etc. So far I have cute mustaches...

Kirst, Jul 6, 2012 20 1,999
M
deer antlers*hunting wedding
miranda, on July 4, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Hi, i need help finding some deer antlers to use for decorations. I have tryed looking on line and all im finding is sets and i want a bunch of them not just a set. We are have a hunting theme wedding...

Mrs. Clark aka Mrs A, Jul 4, 2012 8 270 1
Maci
Peonies, Hydrangeas, and Carnations! OH MY!
Maci, on July 2, 2012 at 1:07 PM

So I plan on buying my flowers from a wholesaler and doing them myself. I will be having anywhere from 12 - 18 tables. I can't decided on what flowers I want to use or how I am going to do my center...

Soon to be mr K, Jul 3, 2012 16 440
Private User
Petal/Peacock Program Fans
Private User, on June 18, 2012 at 11:35 PM

Help!!!! Has anyone tried to make these themself, and if so, please give me the easiest way to cut them.

Simply Imagine, Jun 30, 2012 9 511
Tonya
DIY Sand Funnel
Tonya, on June 29, 2012 at 5:45 PM

My funnel for sand ceremony.

Liz, Jun 29, 2012 2 160
Amy
Window pane seating chart......
Amy, on June 29, 2012 at 8:11 AM

Im so bummed!! I went to Micheals yesterday, bought the markers for the glass... go outside this morning to try it out and .... my window is missing 3 panes of glass!! Seriously?? I didnt even think...

Fiona, Jun 29, 2012 1 259
Marzena
DIY bathroom baskets, so darn pricey!!!
Marzena, on June 27, 2012 at 11:47 AM

SO! I went to Target yesterday and decided to buy things for my bathroom baskets. Now I'm debating on returning everything before I buy things to finish it off. I spent about $20 on small...

heavenlyyoyo, Jun 28, 2012 27 451
Aimee R (formerly Aimee B)
Invitation card stock mounting...
Aimee R (formerly Aimee B), on June 27, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Hi ladies, So our invitations are here (yay) and I'm just wondering... We want to take the card stock it's printed on and mount it to another to hadd a little extra color. If you have done this what...

Kirst, Jun 27, 2012 7 221
Desiree
Table Cloths
Desiree, on April 15, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Hey everyone. I am on a really low budget (aren't we all?) I really need to find some tablecloths that don't break the bank. We keep going back to the idea of paper or plastic but it makes me cringe....

Victoria, Jun 26, 2012 12 577
Patrice
What kind of candy are you using in your favors?
Patrice, on June 22, 2012 at 4:47 PM

For all the ladies who are using favors that involve candy, what type of candy are you using? I'm using these gold filigree print clear pillow boxes and stuffing them with Crazy Candy Hearts. They...

Angie B, Jun 24, 2012 23 2,114 1
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