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Cavan
Anyone made their own cake topper using a 3D printer?
Cavan, on August 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM

I found the perfect cake topper but it will cost us $250, way out of our price range. So, my FH wants to try to make his own cake topper using a 3D printer. Has anyone ever done this? We know...

BabyBride, Aug 15, 2011 5 108
Andrea
disposable camera idea ***what do u think
Andrea, on August 8, 2011 at 8:42 PM

I was watching Four Weddings the other day and one bride had an idea she left disposable cameras on the tables but she had que cards on the tables for the guests for ideas of what to take pictures...

Cindy, Aug 14, 2011 26 1,189
MrsD2011
I HATE trying to print my RSVP Cards
MrsD2011, on August 4, 2011 at 10:36 PM

Seriously the invites were so dang nabbit easy and these RSVP cards are IMPOSSIBLE I tell ya IMPOSSIBLE! I am using the Anna Griffin Ones I bought at Michaels and my RSVP cards will not print properly...

MrsD2011, Aug 9, 2011 7 170
Anna
What do you do with your centerpieces after your wedding?
Anna, on August 8, 2011 at 7:34 PM

My fiance said something about your suppose to put a number under the centerpieces and under someones dinner plate at the table and whoever has the matching number takes home the centerpieces. I have...

Cydney J (Cydney M), Aug 8, 2011 9 430
R
Outdoor Reception Food Dilemma!
Robin, on August 7, 2011 at 2:13 PM

So our reception is going to be outside at a local park. We're not doing a big sit-down thing, just some light sandwiches and veggies/fruit, etc. The problem is keeping it cold! we're not going with a...

Robin Fennell, Aug 7, 2011 4 1,235
The New Mrs Seedes
VistaPrint for Thank You Cards?
The New Mrs Seedes, on August 5, 2011 at 5:32 PM

I'm looking to use VistaPrint as my thank you cards. What do you ladies that frequently use VP recommend? Rack cards are for menu/programs correct? Are the postcards appropriate for a thank you or am...

Ashley, Aug 5, 2011 8 728
Ashley
Has anyone made their own DIY Bridal Bouquet?
Ashley, on August 4, 2011 at 6:40 PM

Is it hard? How did you do it? Do you have pictures? I'm looking for a really cheap way to do it, but I'm not creative in decorating OR flower arranging, so I'm not sure if it's even worth it for me...

MrsHarris, Aug 5, 2011 18 208
Tammy
Ribbon Wands...has anyone made them? DIY HELP
Tammy, on August 4, 2011 at 12:30 PM

I would really like to do ribbon wands for after our ceremony. I've been looking on-line to find the best directions. Some use glue, some use hooks, most use wooden dowels you have to cut yourself......

Pearline, Aug 5, 2011 13 132
brandi
Bird houses for centerpieces? yes or no?
brandi, on July 31, 2011 at 1:31 PM

I seen a picture of bird houses decorated nicely and used as ccenterpieces. I was thinking about doing this to go with our 'love birds'/country theme. The only thing I dont like about it is that the...

Kenzie, Aug 2, 2011 24 480
Kara
How are you presenting seating/place cards to guests?
Kara, on July 30, 2011 at 6:44 PM

To begin, I originally just wanted to do a big board that listed table numbers with names written out under each to show people where to sit and wasn't planning on place cards at all. However, as...

Kenzie, Aug 2, 2011 27 603
MrsHaire
WR: DIY Unity Sand Ceremony...
MrsHaire, on July 29, 2011 at 3:49 PM

I really want to do this but i think some of the prices are a bit steep, did anyone else make one as a DIY and have pics or directions for me to follow? please and thank you in advance

Celia Milton, Jul 31, 2011 17 2,505
Jessica
Rose Petals
Jessica, on July 30, 2011 at 9:43 PM

How many rose petals do I need to buy to decorate 10 guest tables, plus the head table, cake table, and guestbook table? They come 200 per box and are $5.25 a box. Is that expensive?

Jessica, Jul 31, 2011 6 1,440
Jillian
Yay! Wedding programs are done - I LOVE Vistaprint (Thanks Hayley!)
Jillian, on July 15, 2011 at 11:32 PM

I just ordered all my wedding programs from Vistaprint for FREE! Yes, 200 wedding programs for FREE. The total came out to $32.04 for 200 of them... I used Hayley's recommendation for wedding...

Mrs., Jul 28, 2011 37 530
Lucinda Cefalo Gabriel ( Mrz. Monkey )
Bouquet Ribbon Wrapping Question
Lucinda Cefalo Gabriel ( Mrz. Monkey ), on July 26, 2011 at 4:21 PM

Hi Ya'll, I want to make my own bouquet for my wedding. How do u wrap up the stem of the bouguet with the ribbon & how do u keep it there so that it doesn't come off?? Do u use a glue gun & glue the...

EdieKristen, Jul 27, 2011 8 1,459
Mrs.T.to.Be
One big "board type" program instead of 200 individual ones?
Mrs.T.to.Be, on July 25, 2011 at 1:52 PM

Hey Ladies I would like your opinions. Instead of making 100-200 individual event programs, I was thinking, much like a seating chart, that I would make one large event program on a stand for the...

EdieKristen, Jul 25, 2011 12 571
*SoonToBeMrs.Kelly*
When should I start the DIY projects?
*SoonToBeMrs.Kelly*, on July 21, 2011 at 4:21 PM

I started working on my centerpieces. Only becasue it takes about 2 1/2 hrs to do one vase and I have 40 to do. Plus 40 candle holders to do the same thing too. When should I really start doing all my...

, Jul 22, 2011 17 830
Melissa
Limited Bar Drink Choices
Melissa, on July 3, 2011 at 1:44 AM

I've decided on having a limited bar for my wedding. We are renting a private venue that allows you to bring in your own alcohol. We are going to choose one red wine, one white wine, 2 types of beer...

nevgod, Jul 21, 2011 5 773
Stoned Koala
DIY diaper cake. Thank you ladies!!! (pics)
Stoned Koala, on July 20, 2011 at 2:41 PM

So a couple months ago I got a lot of good ideas for the first baby shower I was going to throw. All the ideas came from WW ladies and I just wanted to share the results of the help and thank everyone...

nevgod, Jul 21, 2011 8 66
brandi
chalkboard paint on votive candle holders?? pic.
brandi, on July 20, 2011 at 10:04 AM

I like the votive holders painted with chalkboard paint but is that safe?? I mean is chalkboard paint flammable? lol Also, would it work on glass?

Mrs Gonzales, Jul 20, 2011 6 130
Katie
camping wedding
Katie, on May 11, 2011 at 6:20 PM

I'm recently engaged and starting the planning process. I definitely want an outdoor wedding where our family and friends can be together the whole weekend and have a ton of fun. I've been seriously...

Nikole, Jul 20, 2011 12 640
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