Planning A Frugal Wedding Quickly?My fiance and I are trying to get married this August. As far as we know we have no financial support coming from our families and we are stuck going at it alone. I'm in college so I do not make much money and he is the only one working full time but we still don't have a lot of extra cash to spare.
Homemade Wedding Money Bag?I'm looking for ideas on making a homemade wedding money bag. Something small and slightly embellished. The wedding is Irish themed, but ivory is the main color.
Customizing Wedding AccessoriesFor the most part, weddings can be quite costly. I have a tip that can help you cut the cost on a few needed items. If you don't sew, a glue gun will work. And if time is a factor, discount fixer uppers are great to! The items that you 'll be checking off your list are:
Inexpensive Hall To Rent In Miami Lakes Area?Does anyone know of a cheap hall to have a reception in the Miami or Miami Lakes area? I know that government halls are cheap but I can't seem to find any. We only want to spend about $3,000 to $4,000 on the whole wedding. Is this possible?
Draping Fabric For A Wedding Reception?We are planning a wedding reception in a large rectangular room. We want to drape the room to create a more elegant feel. We need to drape six 15' sections in addition to the two ends of the room. How can we do this?
Sales on Registered or Wanted ItemsMy husband and I registered at two stores. One of the items I really wanted was a toaster oven. My wedding was more than six months away when I noticed a sale ad that showed the $100 toaster oven was on sale for $39.99.
Honeymoon JournalA great idea for a memorable shower or wedding gift is a pretty, but blank, journal/diary and a nice pen. Write a note to the couple, instructing them to make an entry every night or first thing in the morning for every day of their honeymoon.
Buying Supplies for Bridesmaids DressesAll my daughter's bridesmaids were in college and on a tight budget. My daughter and I went to JoAnn's to pick out and purchase the patterns of our choice on 99 cent day. We collected coupons from friends and used them for zippers, thread and other notions.
Use Craft Store Email Coupons For Wedding SuppliesSign up for your local craft store's weekly newsletter via email. Stores like AC Moore not only send you the newsletter but also send a weekly coupon. You can use these 40-50% off coupons to purchase your wedding supplies.
Reselling Glass Bowls Leftover From Wedding?My daughter just got married, and for the reception (250+) we used short glass bowls (8 - 12" wide) with green stones and floating flowers and candles for decorations. Guess where the glass bowls are? IN MY LIVING ROOM. Any ideas on how to resell these glass bowls, and the green stones? Thanks for any and all ideas, Kim the MOB (Mother of the Bride).
Wedding Reception Locations in San Jose, CA?I am looking to get married in May of 2008. Does anyone know of any reception areas which of course aren't expensive? I would rather a reception outside but more then anything something within budget.
Thrifty Wedding at HomeWe are having both the ceremony and reception at my father's house. We do have to rent everything which I gasped at first too. But after comparing, it is less costly than having a hall do everything. So the actual site is free.
Including Everyone at a Wedding Reception?My daughter is getting married in August. We live in a small town, so the places for a reception are limited. We are using our country club and it will be both indoors and out. How can I make all the guests feel like they are included?
Tips to Avoid Wedding StressMy heart is carefree and singing these days. I can see the color white and not break out in a cold sweat and I can look at the engagement section of the local paper and not have my stomach do a roll.
Personal Wedding Reception TouchesFor an added personal touch to the reception, we had plates of many kinds of home made cookies, in addition to the wedding cake. We also made our own Spice Pecans instead of regular nuts.
Coloring Bridesmaids ShoesMy sister recently got married and was having a hard time finding shoes to match the bridesmaid's dresses. The solution? She purchased inexpensive satin-type shoes and colored them with a highlighter until the appropriate color was achieved.
Victorian Birdcage?I'd like some ideas on how to decorate a birdcage victorian style for a wedding. Can you be of some assistance?
Wedding Mints?I want the recipe for those mints you make in molds for weddings, bridal showers or baby showers.
Dividing a Room With Tulle?Dividing a Room With Tulle. I need to divide a big room using tulle. One side will be for the reception and the other for the ceremony.
Planning Weddings on a Budget?I'm looking to get married in about 6 weeks and between me and my fiance there are 7 children. We don't have much money but are looking for ways to have a nice wedding.
Silver White CakeRecipe for Silver White Cake. Sift together dry ingredients. Add shortening, milk and flavoring. Beat egg whites and 1/2 cup sugar. Fold into first mixture. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.
Wedding Scrapbook ProjectThe Wedding Scrapbook Project. This works well for both sides of the family. Months before the wedding--ask family members to gather photos of the bride and groom from infancy to adulthood. . .
Should I Keep My Last Name?I am 64, my fiance is 65, and we are getting married in November. Would it be financially better (taxes, health issues, etc.) for me to keep my current last name? We have both been married before and have grown married children.
Prevent Wedding Day Static With Dryer SheetsA tip for the big day! Remember to bring fabric softener sheets along with you to remove animal hair from your clothing, dresses and suits for the wedding party and to also take static cling out of the formal gowns and suits that will be worn.
Using A Hyphenated Name After Getting MarriedA lady that I recently talked with said she went with hyphenating her maiden name and her married name because she was already known in her area by her maiden name. So when they married, she just added the hyphen and her married name.
Planning a Simple Wedding?I am wanting a simple wedding. My fiance is wanting to wear blue jeans and a nice dress shirt. He is also wanting to wear cowboy boots and his cowboy hat. Will that look okay with my dress?
Wedding Camera AdviceWhen you put disposable cameras in the center of tables at a wedding put a small "request" note on each table asking that the first few photos taken be of all the guests at that table.
Car Dealer Themed Wedding?My niece and her fiancé met at a car dealer and we would like to incorporate that in the decorations. Does anyone have any ideas? They're getting married June 2006.
Tropical Decoration Using Liquor Bottles?I am getting married soon and my theme is going to be tropical. I have a bunch of cool Liquor bottles and was looking for some ideas!
Gift from Groom: Necklace Before or After Wedding?My son has a diamond neckland to give his bride on their wedding day, but she is planning to wear (faux) pearls. Should he give it to her the day before the wedding so she can wear it during the wedding?
Decorating a Lattice Screen?How should I decorate a large white lattice screen that will be behind the brides table? I've bought rolls of lavender/lilac tulle that's 6 inches wide by 25 feet (I'm placing shimmer on some and 'crystals' on others) and fake flowers.
Queen Anne's Lace for Wedding FlowersWe married in the backyard of my parents' house in the summer in NJ. There was a lot of Queen Anne's Lace growing wild in the neighborhood.
Flowers That Won't Wilt In Hot Weather?I was hoping to find ideas for flowers for my wedding party. I need to find some that will not wilt in the Florida heat for a September or October wedding.
Wedding Wrap Pattern?I need a little help in finding a pattern for a plus size (3x or 4x) White Wedding Wrap, the kind that you wear around your shoulders with a sleeveless Wedding Dress. It appears simple to make but I'm not sure how or where to start.
Wedding Plans with ChildrenIf you have children in a wedding, plan a rehearsal dinner children's table! It can be elegantly decorated with the colors of the wedding, for example, use bubble gum scattered around the center of the table instead of marbles.
Wedding Vendors in San Antonio, Texas?I'm a wedding planner just moved to San Antonio. I need to hear from BRIDES in this area. Who have you used? Photographers, locations, hair, makeup, catering, music? Please let me know about your good experiences with suppliers in this area.
Saving on Wedding FavorsRather than spending $1.50 each for pre-made wedding favors that weren't at all personal, I made 50 of my own for about $13. I got the little bubble bottles (the clear wedding ones), some ivory address labels, and some pink and ivory ribbon.
Writing a Maid of Honor Speech?I need help writing my maid of honor speech for my best friends wedding. Can someone please give me some guidelines? An example would be nice.
Wedding Best Wishes Scrapbook IdeaWhen my husband and I got married we were determined to pay for everything on our own. I was really into scrapbooking so we had someone sit at the entrance to the wedding and take pictures of all the guests and have them sign a best wishes type message with their name.
Makeup Stain on Wedding Dress?After advice from the wedding shop, I used a baby wipe to remove make up from a wedding dress. I am now left with a water mark and due to wear the dress on october 1st. Any tips on how to remove the water mark?
Helping My Best Friend Who Is Getting Married?My best friend since high school is getting married next year and she is already driving me nuts. I am her maid of honor and so, of course, I want to help her in anyway possible. Well everything I try to suggest or give advice on is just shrugged off with a whatever or I don't care.
Reception Advice for an Outdoor Wedding?My son is getting married outdoors in a garden, also the reception will be held at the same place, my question is: How exactly does everyone move over to the reception area? Is there a receiving line?
Wedding Vendors in Nebraska?My name is Carla and I am planning a June wedding of 2006. My problem is that I can't find any information on any Good Bakers or other helpful vendors in the state of Nebraska for a wedding. Am I just stupid or what. Please Help.
Bouquet Lights - For Glowing Flowers?The florist used a small light that you just snap and it begins to glow in some of the arrangements. He said they sell them at his shop for $5 each but, since we are on a tight budget planning our daughter's wedding, we wondered if anyone would know the manufacturer of this product who might sell in bulk lots?
Looking for Used 15 Inch or More Banquet Centerpieces.. nickel or metal?Does anyone know if anyone is selling used banquet hall type centerpieces. I only need about 5 or 6. I want the ones that are silver and hold bowls on top. The ones I have seen can be bought for $85 new. Anyone know a used source? Email me at reserve (at) 31islandview (dot) com
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