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Taylor
Hanging floral arrangements!
Taylor, on February 11, 2021 at 6:11 PM

I still have to ask my venue if it's alright but until then I'd like for this to happen. I'd like to DIY some hanging floral arrangements! I've seen them online and after seeing several DIY videos I...

Taylor, Feb 12, 2021 12 581 1
azylovespeaches
Flowerless Wedding anyone???
azylovespeaches, on February 10, 2021 at 9:19 PM

I am planning a flowerless wedding for October. Main reason is that they're crazy expensive and just not within our means plus they'll be disposed of and that saddens me lol. My theme is "goth...

Mrs. Spring, Feb 11, 2021 17 329
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d i y Appetizers!
Tiger Bride, on February 11, 2021 at 10:22 AM

Going to start this off by saying I know it'll be a lift, but I want to wrap my head around the scope of what I'm trying to do before I commit to it or don't. We're anticipating around 120 people at...

Michelle, Feb 11, 2021 5 586
Mariah
New bride
Mariah, on February 11, 2021 at 7:51 AM

Any suggestions on diy ?

Michelle, Feb 11, 2021 7 115
Chelsea
Reception Thank You Cards
Chelsea, on February 9, 2021 at 9:01 AM

I'm pretty happy with how these turned out! I just ordered a bulk pack of "thank you from the newlyweds" cards from Amazon and some dried lavender from a local lavender farm ($5 for around 200...

Chelsea, Feb 10, 2021 13 210
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Wooden Floral
Taryn, on February 5, 2021 at 2:48 PM

Has anyone experimented with wooden floral arrangements. I bought some DIY kits and wonder how easy they are to work with

Taryn, Feb 9, 2021 4 76
Cassie
Vacation Rental as Wedding Venue
Cassie, on November 16, 2014 at 1:26 PM

Hello! I have a total budget of $5000 and, as such, most venues are too expensive for me. I am looking into renting a nice vacation home to use as a venue (and also to double as a place for my...

Lily, Feb 9, 2021 20 20,042 1
Day
diy Styled Beachside Picnic Elopement Help
Day, on February 4, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Hey Ladies and Gents! We scrapped all our traditional wedding ideas and have decided to plan a boho beachside elopement this summer (pictures ideas below). Now for the hard part, the rental company we...

B., Feb 7, 2021 10 164 1
FutureMrsKC
Sams Club Bulk Floral total Review- Delivery to wedding day! (photos included)
FutureMrsKC, on February 3, 2019 at 1:47 PM

Here it is y'all! My Sams review! It's wordy and pic heavy but if you want the short version here it is: Prepare accordingly, and DO IT! Seriously, best decision ever! My vision: white and greenery,...

Evelyn, Feb 4, 2021 67 16,955 48
Lydia
diy Invitations -- How possible is it?
Lydia, on January 26, 2021 at 3:18 PM

Hello! I'm looking for any advice on making DIY invites that still look nice but don't cost a ton of money to make. I'm probably going to have to use a Copy-and-Print store or service--I recognize...

Laura, Feb 4, 2021 13 244
Holly
How many flowers in bouquet?
Holly, on April 26, 2012 at 7:55 PM

I plan on making my own bouquet with fake flowers (the real touch ones). Im not sure what kind of flower i will be using, but if i use normal sized flowers, about how many should i put in the bride...

Stacey, Feb 3, 2021 11 7,405 1
Kerin
Recommendations for a fabric steamer?
Kerin, on February 1, 2021 at 8:57 PM

Hi all! I need to get wrinkles out of my chiffon dress, but steaming in the bathroom seems not to be working (or working REALLY slowly). Have any of you used a fabric steamer? Suggestions on what...

Afrangram, Feb 3, 2021 16 171
Tessa
Custom bouquets
Tessa, on January 30, 2021 at 2:43 PM

Has anyone done their own bouquet and / or bridesmaids bouquets? I’m not sure that I want to take on all of the florals, but I think it could be a fun night before activity with the girls.

Jessica, Feb 3, 2021 9 145 1
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Florals
Samantha, on January 29, 2021 at 10:48 AM

Everyone keeps telling me real flowers, with the whole pandemic and having bad luck already with two florist, I want to do silk(or fake as people call it) so then I can DIY to the way I want it. Just...

Jessica, Feb 3, 2021 21 372
Save the dates total cost $50
, on January 29, 2021 at 7:13 AM

Shout out to my bridesmaid who came thru after an order mix up. I was suppose to receive yellow foil and yellow twine, but Target screwed up my order and won't send the right items and refund me....

Kimberly, Jan 29, 2021 15 252
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Taco Bar
maryjaneperkins11, on May 21, 2015 at 2:05 PM

So we have decided to do a taco bar for the wedding. We live in New Mexico on the border so enough said We are looking at 150 people. I have ideas for how much quantity and everything but what I need...

Michelle, Jan 29, 2021 70 4,925
Amy
Custom foil print invitations?
Amy, on June 29, 2017 at 7:17 AM

I made my own invitation design but I would really like to add some dimension to it through foil pressed text or something like that. Vistaprint, Shutterfly, and as far as I can figure out Wedding...

Michelle, Jan 29, 2021 19 6,458 1
Andrea
Catering / home reception
Andrea, on January 28, 2021 at 6:26 PM

I was curious if someone could tell me how much would it cost to have people cater to a personal home? My NYC building has a roof that residence can rent out, though I do not know the date of my...

Michelle, Jan 28, 2021 5 151
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Cheap diy decor
Rayna, on January 19, 2021 at 2:49 AM

PSA all brides, Michaels is having a sale on fake flowers right now! They look soooo real and I was able to make this cute table decor for under $40!!!

Afrangram, Jan 28, 2021 12 277 1
Maggie
Centerpieces idea
Maggie, on January 26, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Working on centerpieces for my wedding 8/21/21. I’m Considering spray painting the number gold or keeping as is! Appreciate any input on what to add or adjust

CountryBride, Jan 27, 2021 11 230
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