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Chesty LaRue
Dessert Buffet/ Viennese hour: what Desserts would you include?
Chesty LaRue, on April 19, 2011 at 12:26 PM

I want to do a dessert bar in addition to the wedding cake and Im looking for some ideas and/or quick easy recipes. So far I think I'm gonna have parfait, banana pudding, cookies, brownies, cheese...

Chesty LaRue, Apr 19, 2011 9 225
STB Mrs. Potts
PVC Pipe Bouquet to all those ladies curious...
STB Mrs. Potts, on April 17, 2011 at 7:38 PM

Here they are! The Title kind of said it all!

Karen, Apr 18, 2011 12 323
JennaKate
Candles sizes for centerpieces?
JennaKate, on April 16, 2011 at 11:07 PM

Anyone who has used pillar candles for centerpieces, HOW MANY DID YOU USE and what sizes were they?? I'm trying to plan what I need to get for my tables. Thanks so much!

Diamondrose, Apr 17, 2011 7 396 1
Stoned Koala
Brooch bouquet question!!!!!!!
Stoned Koala, on March 15, 2011 at 1:33 PM

Does anyone have any idea how many brooches you need to do a bouquet? Nothing big, maybe medium sized, I would say about 6 in diameter. I think I'm going to join the DIY club. Something like the ones...

Stoned Koala, Apr 16, 2011 14 855
Future Mrs G.
Wedding programs: special note from bride and groom
Future Mrs G., on April 15, 2011 at 2:44 PM

Hey ladies!! is anyone doing a special note from the bride and groom in their programs? We would like to but I wasnt sure what all to say.. any ideas?!

Danielle, Apr 15, 2011 4 3,475
Kristen
DIY Unity Candle
Kristen, on April 15, 2011 at 12:39 AM

I have seen some of you ladies post that you made your own unity candle...can someone send me a link on how I can do this and materials I need? Thanks!

Jessika, Apr 15, 2011 3 366
Christine
Show me your Memory Tables
Christine, on April 14, 2011 at 2:59 PM

I want to have a small memory table at our reception of my and FS's grandparents that have passed. I'm trying to find examples/ideas. Please post pics/ideas of your memory table if you are doing one....

Jessika, Apr 15, 2011 9 313
Cathryn
My mom's officiating my wedding!
Cathryn, on April 8, 2011 at 4:25 PM

A friend of mine did a similar thing and thought it would be really special if I could have my mom perform my wedding. Thankfully - although hesitantly at first - she agreed. She got ordained through...

Jessika, Apr 10, 2011 14 3,633 1
Steph&Mike2013
Ideas of what to put in favor bags/boxes...
Steph&Mike2013, on April 8, 2011 at 9:50 PM

I would like to do either a favor bag or small box but I am unsure what I should put in it. The wedding is in the spring/summer time and the ceremony is outdoors right by the water and a reception...

Hayley C™, Apr 9, 2011 8 726
brittney
Dressing up a bland venue!! Help!!!
brittney , on April 8, 2011 at 3:07 PM

Okay, FH and I are on a tight budget. We are paying for the whole thing ourselves, and have 3 kids between the 3 of us. So that being said, I have decided to use the reception are for the ceremony...

...., Apr 8, 2011 27 1,299
Ashley C (formerly P)
DIY Garter & Toss Garter
Ashley C (formerly P), on April 7, 2011 at 12:18 PM

So, I was just reading the post about the Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue and it got me thinking. We are having a military wedding and I haven't gotten my garter or toss garter yet. I want to make...

Ashley C (formerly P, Apr 8, 2011 5 132
Mrs.Davis n 2011
Ok Ladies I think I'm going to try a DIY....HELP (? heavy)
Mrs.Davis n 2011, on April 7, 2011 at 8:04 PM

To save money I am going to try and make Pomanders for the tables. They will sit on cylinder vases with water jewels and a floating flower inside. I know most of you ladies are using these and DIY...

Mrs.Davis n 2011, Apr 8, 2011 10 213
Chesty LaRue
DIY ceremony music
Chesty LaRue, on April 5, 2011 at 5:57 PM

My Dj is only going to be at the reception. So for my ceremony I am going to use an iPod. I have an app that will let me set up a playlist but I'm still really nervous. How can I set it up to have the...

2d Bride, Apr 6, 2011 5 1,208
A
Handwritten or typed address?
Anonymous, on April 5, 2011 at 4:29 PM

This has probably already been asked, but I really need to get these invitations out ASAP. Is it ok to type the addresses in a fancy font and print on white label stickers? I don't want to pay a...

Carole M (a.k.a "old, Apr 5, 2011 28 1,235
countrybride*H*
String balls.. maybe a different material???
countrybride*H*, on April 3, 2011 at 10:39 AM

I'm attempting the string balls.. and I only have 4 drying right now and I still have alot more to do.. but now I'm thinking about using something else besides yarn or string. Would it be totally...

brittney, Apr 5, 2011 20 595
**Soon to be bride**
Jello Shots (NWR)
**Soon to be bride**, on March 31, 2011 at 7:19 PM

Ok...so Ive never made jello shots and I have to make some for my bach party. Im making penis jello shots lol WHAT kind of alochol should I use and how much? I mean...I want them to have a little...

Caroline, Apr 3, 2011 62 586
Maria
Geek centerpieces?
Maria, on March 20, 2011 at 5:37 PM

I am so frustrated with centerpieces, I'm ready to rip my hair out. Our wedding is "geek-themed," like Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Harry Potter, video games, etc. etc., and I really want to...

Maria, Apr 1, 2011 18 778
TheFutureMrsLind
Feather Centerpieces.
TheFutureMrsLind, on March 30, 2011 at 3:10 AM

So I'm starting a DIY venture tomorrow as a test run for my reception centerpieces. I'm still not quite sure what I want, but I'm thinking that perhaps an ostrich feather centerpiece would be cool to...

Sunnie, Apr 1, 2011 17 788
LaDonna
18 days until my wedding, and I seriously cant wait for it to be OVER!!!!! FML!!!!!!!!
LaDonna, on March 29, 2011 at 2:19 PM

This whole wedding planning thing is so freaking ridiculous!!! Now I know why people elope!!! Im so tired of stressing over this bullshit!!! Its supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life...

LaDonna, Apr 1, 2011 18 907
M
Can someone help me with vistaprint RSVP postcards?
me22487, on March 27, 2011 at 4:11 PM

I have tried to make my own Vistaprint RSVP postcards with absolutely no luck. I found a RSVP I like and that somewhat matches the invites we have but I cannot for the life of me turn them into a...

Hayley C™, Mar 29, 2011 7 377
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