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HELP! How did you choose your maid of honor.
Anonymous, on March 29, 2012 at 4:48 PM

So I'm scheduled to get married on July 21th and I haven't even chosen my MAID OF HONOR yet. The thing is, I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings and I don't know who to choose. I have 2 options and...

Future Mrs. Riley, Mar 31, 2012 20 225
Elizabeth
Bouquet stem length?
Elizabeth, on March 27, 2012 at 5:06 PM

My mom is making all of the bouquets for our wedding! I'm just wondering if there's any guidelines as to how long the stems should be?

M.S.P.D, Mar 27, 2012 1 1,105
Highly
Rehearsal Dinner ideas... HOUSTON area
Highly, on February 16, 2012 at 5:22 PM

I am really out of ideas about this. Our rehearsal will consist of 14 bridal party, 2 flower girls with their parents, 1 ring bearer and his parents, our family which is a good 20 so I am almost...

, Mar 27, 2012 7 371
heavenlyyoyo
paper parasol
heavenlyyoyo, on March 22, 2012 at 6:41 PM

Has anyone ever painted a paper parasol? I bought 2 for me and my maid of honor to take pics with, but I have no idea how to decorate it. What kind of paint should I use? Can I use stencils? Help I...

heavenlyyoyo, Mar 27, 2012 9 324
Katie
wedding quilt squares instead of guest book?
Katie, on March 23, 2012 at 6:25 PM

My fiance and I have decided not to have a guest book. We don't see the point in spending money on something that we will never look at. We are going to have guests sign fabric squares and then sew...

Kimm, Mar 23, 2012 5 193
heather
anyone used water beads in the centerpieces to make flowers or other objects float?
heather, on March 22, 2012 at 2:49 PM

I seen this online and want to try it..but just wondered if there are any tips on using them?

Jingles202, Mar 23, 2012 10 1,399
Jessica
Menu Cards for a Buffet Dinner?
Jessica, on March 21, 2012 at 12:09 AM

I looked at the past forums for this topic and for the most part the ladies were saying it isn't necessary/needed, esp. if you don't have the budget for it. Thanks to all of the vistaprint links, I've...

Mrs. Strong!!!, Mar 21, 2012 6 207
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wedding tents
yolanda, on March 15, 2012 at 6:32 PM

Is renting a tent and having an outside wedding a better way to go than decorating an inside venue???

Mrs. Clark aka Mrs A, Mar 20, 2012 12 94
Marie S. (aka Princess Leia)
How to join candles together?
Marie S. (aka Princess Leia), on March 20, 2012 at 11:21 AM

So I've conjugated the F word to new heights this morning... My poor dogs virgin ears. I have these monsterous vases that I need very tall candles for. 24" & 18" so being the eternal cheapskate I...

Aidan (Mrs. Cowgell!, Mar 20, 2012 5 4,489
tonyita
venues allow you to bring your own food.
tonyita, on September 25, 2011 at 9:56 PM

Are there any decent venues in the area to allow you to bring your own food in?

Mrs.B-Baby!!, Mar 19, 2012 7 365
Nicole S. (formerly Nicole C)
In place of floating candles...?
Nicole S. (formerly Nicole C), on March 15, 2012 at 8:40 PM

I love how the centerpiece vases look with the flowers submerged in water and the floating candles on top- problem is my venue doesn't allow candles! Does anyone have any suggestions for something...

Linda E: Fairy Godmo, Mar 18, 2012 18 2,170
Julie B
OMG and Holy Crap!--Head over to E-favormart for unbelievable deals, girls!
Julie B, on March 16, 2012 at 11:52 AM

I am spending a wad over here-- take out boxes--$10 for 50 12x108 satin table runners--$2 each!!! Tulle, ribbon, favors, all kinds of junk on sale. Looks like shipping is a flat...

Brittany, Mar 17, 2012 24 107
Ashley C (formerly P)
Grooms/man Survival Kit poem
Ashley C (formerly P), on March 16, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Alright ladies. I need a poem for the survival kits for the men (I have the BMs done). I know Jen P. posted one a loooong time ago and I can't find it.

KKnTrev, Mar 17, 2012 5 351
JenJen
alternative to unity candle & sand
JenJen, on March 16, 2012 at 10:47 AM

We are having a small wedding ceremony & i would like to do a unity "thing" but i'm not diggin' the candle idea & the future hubby is poking fun at the sand idea... mainly because i was talking about...

Krista, Mar 17, 2012 15 308
Shaton
Whose getting dressed at a Hotel or Where are you getting dressed for Ceremony?
Shaton, on March 12, 2012 at 1:02 AM

Ok Ladies, where is the final hours, minutes, seconds going to happen, Home, your place a friends, the venue or what? Do Tell. I am getting preped at the Hotel, we will have accommodations, so all...

Beth, Mar 12, 2012 25 584
HoundMama
How many cupcakes can one stand hold?
HoundMama, on March 9, 2012 at 4:39 PM

FH is a musician and an avid record collector. We are planning on having cupcakes instead of a cake, and we were going to print out minis of our favorite album covers and stick them in the tops of...

ERNEST SMITH, Mar 10, 2012 11 790
J
Place of birth error on marriage certificate
Janet, on March 8, 2012 at 11:06 AM

I am in Florida and the place of birth on my marriage certificate is wrong, I know I need to petition the court to amend but I am having the most difficult time finding an amendment form.

Janet, Mar 8, 2012 4 368
Caroline
My DIY Favors - Wine Glass Charms!
Caroline, on February 29, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Hey WW! Thought I would share my DIY wedding favors. I have sat down to make these on 2 occasions now - I just pop on some wedding shows and get to it! - and so far have 35 sets made. Only 90 sets...

Nay-Nay, Mar 5, 2012 33 614
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Mother of the Bride survival kit
?WhitneyNichole?, on March 3, 2012 at 10:28 PM

I a mother of bride kit on etsy but I really don't like the way they had it set up. I do think it was a super cute idea! how many brides have done something like this? or like the idea? This is the...

Kimber, Mar 5, 2012 10 1,489
Sandi
DIY Kissing Ball for church pews :)
Sandi, on February 27, 2012 at 9:57 PM

I've played with a couple things and am IN LOVE with the pomander/kissing ball I made tonight! I plan on using these to line the aisle and hang from the pews in the church! This is the first one I...

Christine, Feb 28, 2012 13 295
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