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lovebride
Size paper for tissue poms
lovebride, on April 29, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Hi I don't know what size of tissue paper to get to make poms. I think I may do different sizes not sure yet. Also how many sheets per pom? Any other instructions would be helpful. I know how to fold...

lovebride, May 3, 2012 9 297
J
STD and Invite mailing lists made with ease!
Joanne, on May 2, 2012 at 10:22 PM

Hello WW family! My STD are finally off to their destinations! YAY!! I must say that so far I have learned a lot about creating mailing labels using Microsoft Word. I was able to create a spreadsheet...

Joanne, May 3, 2012 6 245
Jen P.
how to calculate ribbon/draping?
Jen P., on May 2, 2012 at 1:32 PM

So I'd like to make a ribbon backdrop for the ceremony and conetmplating streaming ribbon from the ceiling for the reception but I'm curious if anyone has done this and how they decided how much...

Jen P., May 2, 2012 12 364
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Free Printable Will You Be My Bridesmaid/Maid Of Honor Cards
Seasidebride, on April 27, 2012 at 3:32 PM

I just found some pretty/simple free printable "will you be my bridesmaid/maid of honor cards.You can even chose the colors of the text.Just thought I'd share....

Mrs.Pepperdine, May 1, 2012 6 1,739
Shana
Asking someone to be a bridesmaid...advice needed
Shana, on February 22, 2012 at 12:58 AM

Ok this could be a long story but I'll try to shorten it. I have a very small family and basically only have two cousins. When we were little we used to visit them all the time. After a divorce we all...

Jason and Anneliese, Apr 30, 2012 5 200
Maya
crazy flatware dilema
Maya, on April 29, 2012 at 3:21 PM

We are having a diy wedding and reception. the location is poolside at my home. We are on a pretty tight budget so I'm spending the real money where it counts. However I want real dishes I am renting...

Amy, Apr 30, 2012 13 2,210
Audra
Signature Drinks (For my pink brides)
Audra, on April 29, 2012 at 3:21 AM

I think we're going to use the blushing bride martinis. Now if I could find one with a groom name that might be fun! Blushing Bride Martinis: Pink Lemonade Vodka Twist of lemon Pink sanding sugar UV...

keli716, Apr 29, 2012 3 512
heavenlyyoyo
Wedding guest survey?
heavenlyyoyo, on April 28, 2012 at 11:25 PM

I wold like to make a survey for my guests to fill out and add to our card box. Does anyone have any suggestions for questions, r a template of one? I have seen were people have done them on here...

Mrs. J-Mo, Apr 29, 2012 3 250
Private User
DIY card box
Private User, on April 23, 2012 at 9:45 PM

So I wanted to make my own card box like this picture. I was thinking about using cardboard boxes but I want them to be square. The only sizes I could find were 12x12x12, 9x9x9 and 6x6x6 which will...

Shayonna, Apr 28, 2012 7 111
Anonymous
Cute RSVP Wording
Anonymous, on April 25, 2012 at 12:46 AM

My wedding is cinderella/ fairy-tale theme so on the RSVP's, I put for attending "Will be there with singing birds!" and for declining "Will be poisoning apples that day, sorry!" Did you use any cute...

Kristen, Apr 25, 2012 8 323
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Worried what others will think
Talitha, on April 23, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Ok so I am getting married Oct 13th 2012. I am planning this whole thing by myself.. and I mean BY MYSELF....I am so scared that no one will be impressed. Or his family which are rather well off...

Christine, Apr 24, 2012 18 320
Maci
Carnations and Mums
Maci, on April 20, 2012 at 10:42 PM

I was thinking about using light pink carnations and green mums for my bouquet. I am just having a hard time finding some examples. I think next week I will head to the store and get a bouquet of both...

Mrs shdvl, Apr 23, 2012 15 130
lovebride
Can't believe how far I've come but still have a way to go...
lovebride, on April 22, 2012 at 1:07 AM

I fell crazy right now. Just sold my home a few weeks ago {on the market & signed off in 41 days} living with a friend, pretty much in one room all the time. Sold my #2 car. Closing my salon on May 8....

lovebride, Apr 22, 2012 2 77
Amanda
Need opinions - I want to DIY bling up my wedding shoes!
Amanda, on January 2, 2012 at 2:42 PM

I love my wedding shoes, but I feel like they need some bling. I know there are other shoes out there that already have rhinestones, but these match my BM dresses, so I decided to go with them. Plus...

Pink Bride, Apr 20, 2012 13 159
~*Mrs.J*~
My first attempt at DIY: Sunflower ball..or whatever the fancy name is..*pic*
~*Mrs.J*~, on March 7, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Here she is...It took a TON of flowers to cover the surface..I may go down a size in foam balls..What do ya all think?

Taryn, Apr 20, 2012 32 55
Aimee R (formerly Aimee B)
Silly Question-Centerpieces
Aimee R (formerly Aimee B), on April 17, 2012 at 4:26 PM

I am wondering (as we will be DIYing ours) what people do to weight down centeprieces like this? http://diy.weddingbee.com/topic/my-diy-centerpieces-2 We aren't 100% sure what we are doing as of yet,...

Andrea Ank., Apr 18, 2012 11 599
Heather
Hospitality Baskets?
Heather, on April 17, 2012 at 7:40 PM

My FH and I had a meeting lastnight with our venue to go oer our menu, linen choices etc. She gave me a little check list on stuff that needs to be dropped off a few days prior to our wedding. She had...

Kimi K, Apr 17, 2012 6 455
Elisa
Invites: Gluing Ribbon to Cardstock?
Elisa, on April 17, 2012 at 1:38 PM

What would you recommend? I'm working on my invites today and I'm not sure how to glue the ribbon to my card stock. Here's a pic of my invites so you can get an idea of what I need to do. The picture...

Reina, Apr 17, 2012 6 742
Jasmine
Do Not Disturb Signs
Jasmine, on April 16, 2012 at 11:15 AM

I am having the hardest time trying to find a wedding template for the the Do Not Disturb Sign. I would to have one so I can start putting my colors and wording on it. I just can't seem to locate the...

Marie S. (aka Prince, Apr 16, 2012 9 269
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MA/RI Summer Camp Wedding - Venue Suggestions?
Private User, on January 18, 2012 at 6:26 PM

We are looking for a fun summer camp type of location in the Southern New England area. We are planning on 2013 and open to the time of year. Approx 100 guests - any suggestions would be helpful!

Victoria Comfort, Apr 10, 2012 8 1,107 1
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