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Amber
In memory song...
Amber, on May 26, 2011 at 7:17 PM

I'm asking my goddaughter sing @ my wedding - song I'm asking her to sing is a country song about remembering thoses that are no longer here w us. Suggestions? I don't want Alan Jackson Remember when....

Amber, May 26, 2011 10 1,260
Karen & Rene
Unity Candle DIY *PICS*
Karen & Rene, on May 22, 2011 at 11:07 PM

I finished my unity candles! In our ceremony I am incorporating my kids, so we are each lighting a candle, since we are starting a family. I printed in vellum paper "Acircle of love makes us one" In...

Tina, May 25, 2011 12 104
Tausha
Vistaprint.com $50.00 Gift Certificate for ONLY $10.00 Today ONLY
Tausha, on May 24, 2011 at 12:55 PM

The $50 dollars is just a gift certificate to there website. can be used on anything pens, biz card, shirts, bags, postcards..ect. If you plan on buying anything from them i would purchase this...

Tausha, May 24, 2011 32 508
JacobBride2B
DIY Boudoir Photos... Anyone tried this or have Thoughts/Ieas?
JacobBride2B, on May 24, 2011 at 8:20 AM

OK.. My budget for my wedding is small enough without trying to pay hundreds of dollars for photos.. But for some reason my FH LOVES my post baby body and I really wanna give some sexy pre wed photos...

~Samazing, May 24, 2011 6 252
Syd A.
Question for the DIY brides - I need help with making a bamboo arch
Syd A., on May 23, 2011 at 2:02 PM

I would like to make my own bamboo arch for my beach wedding, since I refuse to spend $300 for one. I found a place in my hometown that sells bamboo poles for about $3 each, and I will...

Syd A., May 23, 2011 5 537
Chesty LaRue
Plastic glasses vs Real glasses
Chesty LaRue, on May 22, 2011 at 7:30 PM

Originally I was going to order the reposable fancy glasses from smartyhadaparty.com However lately I have been considering buying glasses from dollar tree and reselling them after the wedding. There...

Kathy, May 22, 2011 7 485
Stephanie
Glass Mosaic Candle Holders DIY Help
Stephanie, on May 21, 2011 at 12:38 PM

I bought these candle holders last weekend on a trip down to Portland with the girls. I paid $5 each so they were kind of pricey for a tea light holder but I am thinking I could probably make...

Carole M (a.k.a "old, May 21, 2011 13 401
beth2606
OOT Guest Bags Tylenol/Advil/Aleve
beth2606, on May 18, 2011 at 7:53 AM

My FH and I are doing welcome bags for our OOT guest and are trying to decide what would be best to go in the bags and keep them affordable since we are on a tight budget. I was thinking of putting...

Jennifer, May 18, 2011 14 898
heather
DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION
heather, on May 18, 2011 at 12:23 AM

Ok, well maybe not ... im docking my ipod and just playing music off it, but i need some good reception songs. We arent huge shake your butt dancers, but would like some songs (like celebration, i say...

Teapot Bride, May 18, 2011 5 116
5starz
Jumping the broom!
5starz, on May 12, 2011 at 3:12 PM

I have decided to incorporate this tradition into the ceremony but I am having the damnedest time finding a beautiful broom ! Is anyone else doing this and if so where did you find your broom?

Nancy Taussig, May 13, 2011 20 408
Mrs. Smith
WR-Please keep my Uncle in your prayers ****UPDATE****
Mrs. Smith, on May 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM

Last night, my Uncle had a stroke and is currently in the hospital. He is supposed to be walking me down the aisle in 15 days. Since my dad passed away, he has been like a father to me (he and my dad...

brittney, May 13, 2011 12 80
Cora
Readings....Ocean Themed Wedding!
Cora, on May 13, 2011 at 11:40 AM

Does anyone know of any Ocean themed readings..I've been searching and haven't found anything that we can say ...that's the one to. Any suggestions??

Cora, May 13, 2011 4 868 1
Ashley
Wedding Vow Order?
Ashley, on May 11, 2011 at 5:18 PM

FH and I are having our friend become an ordained minister and conduct our ceremony, so I need to find the information that he is going to say. I'm having a hard time finding the order that everything...

Ashley, May 12, 2011 19 809
soontobemrspanag
For those who made seating chart posters...
soontobemrspanag, on May 11, 2011 at 10:03 PM

What size font did you use before blowing it up? I am drafting one now in Publisher and it doesn't seem like I will have enouh room for all of the names. Did you make it on regular 8 1/2 x 11 paper to...

Beatrice, May 12, 2011 5 1,656
S
Cute Favor Sayings
Samantha, on May 12, 2011 at 12:17 PM

I am having a fall wedding and am doing choco dipped apples, bags of carmel popcorn, and candy bags for the favors. Does anyone know of cute sayings to put on the tags for this?? Im especially haveing...

Kelly King, May 12, 2011 1 387
brittney
Hobby Lobby - 50% off Bridal event...again!
brittney , on May 10, 2011 at 10:43 AM

Just a heads up this week for all you DIYers Also, take a 40% off one item coupon with you. http://www.hobbylobby.com/weekly/weekly.cfm?page=1&menu=1

2smilez4u, May 10, 2011 8 141
Brittany
How do you dertermine postage on Invitations?
Brittany, on May 4, 2011 at 2:25 PM

I havent bought them yet, but i was curious on the best way to find how much postage i need if i dont know the exact weight. also i have RSVP postcards that i am going to be purchasing as well... It...

rlg510, May 6, 2011 17 206
vinlars
Using records in centerpieces...ideas?
vinlars, on May 6, 2011 at 11:48 AM

We're having a 70's themed wedding. I'll be in a short blue dress and gogo boots, FH and the guys in some kick a** brown ruffled tuxes. It's coming together piece by piece, but I'm not sure what to do...

Christina, May 6, 2011 9 471
K
soda
Katrina , on May 1, 2011 at 7:44 AM

Of for all the DIY brides... are you getting 2 liters of soda or cans for your guest. I don't know which one would be cheaper.

Cindy, May 2, 2011 15 4,168
Oregon Bride
Stanley Cup
Oregon Bride, on May 1, 2011 at 10:10 PM

All I can say is, I'm glad I'm not getting married in the next several weeks...it would make it highly unlikely I would be able to follow the run for Lord Stanley's Cup. Go Wings!!!!!

Oregon Bride, May 2, 2011 18 93
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