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mel
Wedding Parasols Before Ceremony
mel, on August 9, 2017 at 3:32 PM

Anyone providing parasols to guests for use before the ceremony starts? Our venue is outdoors with no shade so I'm looking for cheap parasols if the guests want them. Wedding is in 24 days so shipping...

Bemyguest, Aug 10, 2017 12 605
BrideToBe101
mason jar centerpieces
BrideToBe101, on August 10, 2017 at 1:50 AM

We're getting married in a barn so I'm going for a more rustic look. I was thinking about doing mason jars for centerpieces spray painted gold with baby's breath and roses. Can I see pictures of...

MrsDamico, Aug 10, 2017 18 1,830
Julie
Wedding Programs
Julie, on August 6, 2017 at 7:20 PM

I need to make a wedding program for a Catholic Ceremony. How did you make your programs? Where did you print? I don't know where to begin. Thanks!

MrsTommyBoy, Aug 9, 2017 13 199
Lindsey
Wording for recipe cards at wedding??
Lindsey, on August 9, 2017 at 3:32 PM

Hi everyone! I am having some recipe cards made up to place out at my wedding for the guests to write on... I'd like to include a slip of paper in the invitations that lets the guests know in advance,...

firstoneat56, Aug 9, 2017 8 3,215 1
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Help 20x40 canopy!
Stephanie, on August 8, 2017 at 8:21 PM

Hey there ladies I have a question, by any chance do any of you know how many yards of fabric I would need to drape a 20×40 tent? Thanks.

Stephanie, Aug 8, 2017 2 1,191
D
Multi-page Wedding Programs
Darby, on August 8, 2017 at 8:37 PM

Hi all, My fiance and I are having a fusion Indian wedding, with most of our guests new to the traditions. As such, we have a pretty comprehensive program that has about four pages of content. I'm...

BoudreauToBe, Aug 8, 2017 3 1,342
Lauralou
Glycerin to preserve leaves/flowers
Lauralou, on August 8, 2017 at 11:49 AM

I have recently been looking into preserving leaves with glycerin for a project I'm working on. I didn't know if anyone had tried this with any wedding diy? I'm thinking if my art project goes well I...

MegWonder, Aug 8, 2017 4 127
MrsBeetoBe
where to put the koozies?
MrsBeetoBe, on August 8, 2017 at 8:19 AM

Trying to figure out where to put our wedding koozies. my original plan was to have everyone's escort card attached to their bundle of koozies, so Ed and Laura Jones would be wrapped around 2 koozies....

JennV, Aug 8, 2017 14 1,867
Natalie
Ideas for centerpiece scatter
Natalie, on August 5, 2017 at 11:19 AM

So I'm DIYing my centerpieces like most on here. Ivory linens with navy table runners. I'll have a short vase with pink and white flowers, 2 front/back frames that I've painted pink (one with pics and...

LanaKane, Aug 5, 2017 9 78
Kathleen
Paging DIYers: window pane picture frame (UPDATE with finished product!)
Kathleen , on July 30, 2017 at 2:42 PM

Hello! I'm trying to make a picture frame out of old windows (see attached) but I cannot figure out how to affix the photos from behind the glass. I've tried spray adhesive on the corners of the...

FutureMrsHomewood, Aug 5, 2017 28 2,068
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Arch on a windy walk way
Victoria, on August 3, 2017 at 9:45 PM

I really want to build our arch ourselves, but I am nervous because our ceremony is outside on a river walk in downtown Detroit. It can get pretty windy on the water so I am looking for advice on how...

muriel, Aug 3, 2017 2 1,168
M
DIY Circle Chuppah HELP
Ms.WinterWed, on August 3, 2017 at 3:47 PM

Hi All! Has anyone made a circle Chuppah? I'm stuck on what to make the top, circle part out of. I have pvc pipe for the stands and metal torch holders to hold them up. Does anyone have any...

September Bride, Aug 3, 2017 11 539
ShellyZ
DIY table numbers!
ShellyZ, on August 1, 2017 at 7:48 PM

Easiest "DIY" ever! Ordered the cards themselves from Vistaprint and then wrote the table numbers on myself. Love how they look!

Mrs. Sponge, Aug 3, 2017 11 148
Ifeoma
Video Guest Book and HELP
Ifeoma, on August 3, 2017 at 12:22 PM

Hey All, my FH and I were originally getting a photobooth that included a way for our guests to record video messages for us to view later but we ended up cancelling and going with a friend who has a...

RPMOB18, Aug 3, 2017 5 786
kelly
Best websites to make your own wedding album?
kelly, on August 2, 2017 at 5:02 PM

As I await my pro pictures, I have been researching the best websites to make my own album but I was wondering if anyone had a personal experience with a website they loved. I have made multiple books...

Mrs.Soon2Be, Aug 3, 2017 9 466 1
Ms. A
Benches for Ceremony?
Ms. A, on July 10, 2012 at 11:04 AM

I'm having an outdoor ceremony at the same location as my wedding, but we're not allowed to bring the venue's chairs outside (plus they're basically metal office chairs, so not exactly the look I'm...

Adam, Aug 1, 2017 14 5,275
Sandra
Brooch Bouquet
Sandra, on July 17, 2017 at 12:30 AM

Has anyone made their own brooch bouquet? Attempted? How long did it take? I want to make my own and I'm looking for tips!

Ifeoma, Aug 1, 2017 18 285
Rozenbook
Ideas for welcome bags
Rozenbook, on July 30, 2017 at 2:05 AM

What is a reasonable amount to spend on welcome bags? I have a lot of guests coming from out of town. I am trying to budget early for potential costs. Also what should I put in them? My wedding is in...

Nats, Jul 31, 2017 15 251
MrsBeetoBe
AW - DIY Wax Seal Invites
MrsBeetoBe, on July 29, 2017 at 9:39 AM

So i've been working really hard on these, so i just shamelessly really wanted to show them off because i'm so proud of how they turned out. i did not DIY the actual printing of the invitations, i had...

Sagan, Jul 30, 2017 12 142
K
Diy VS Wedding planner
Kayla, on July 4, 2017 at 7:44 PM

It's it cheaper to diy vs hiring someone to decorate? I have my venue for 2 days . 9am- 1am

RPMOB18, Jul 29, 2017 3 166
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