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engagement party DIY's

jesca Posted:

engagement party DIY's

give me ideas! i like making stuff, and i've got the time, plus i have vacation time coming up (my job gives you your bday off but mine is on a tuesday, nothing fun happens on a tuesday!) i've got no clue what i could/should make, so give me ideas

rocketsummer17 Posted:

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i did centerpieces, favors, invitations, and cupcakes for dessert (the cupcakes were a HIT...and that is an understatement!!). Also i have heard of some girls doing a DIY candy buffet as a part of the favors

CloudNine Posted:

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im making my own CP's. I bought vases and filled them with colored stones, going to put a betta fish in them and then a yellow rose to float on the top. i also tied some ribbon around it and attached a lil note about taking the display home as well as an organza bag with fish food and directions for care

i put together my favors as well (STD's and personalized candy in bags

we also made trivia cards about FH and i (labeled 'How Well Do You KNow the Future Mr. & Mrs.) to put on each table...multiple choice with answers on back and put them in business card holders

we're also going to make a large photo collage (havent done that yet)

i have a few pics in my album

jesca Posted:

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Posted by rocketsummer17

i did centerpieces, favors, invitations, and cupcakes for dessert (the cupcakes were a HIT...and that is an understatement!!). Also i have heard of some girls doing a DIY candy buffet as a part of the favors



FH already wanted to do cupcakes, so i'm planning on taking two days before the party to bake, lol. i didnt even ask the restaurant about centerpieces, sh!t.
CloudNine Posted:

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ya know i never thought about making cupcakes....how far ahead do you think your gonna make them? and how many?? i have about 100 people coming

rocketsummer17 Posted:

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Posted by rocketsummer17

i did centerpieces, favors, invitations, and cupcakes for dessert (the cupcakes were a HIT...and that is an understatement!!). Also i have heard of some girls doing a DIY candy buffet as a part of the favors



FH already wanted to do cupcakes, so i'm planning on taking two days before the party to bake, lol. i didnt even ask the restaurant about centerpieces, sh!t.



my friend and I actually did the cupcakes the night before (I wanted to make sure they were super fresh and moist) Centerpieces are cheap to do, so even if your restuarant doesnt do them it shouldnt be a hassle for you
ETA we had about 60-70 people at the party and I made about 75-80 cupcakes and all but 5 of them were eaten that night!!) For 100 people I would probably make 110-120 to be on the safe side
jesca Posted:

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Posted by CloudNine

ya know i never thought about making cupcakes....how far ahead do you think your gonna make them? and how many?? i have about 100 people coming



we've got a max of 60 in the room, but i figure we'll make close to 80-90 bc its no kids so people can bring back for their kids. i'll probably bake them all thursday night, store them to keep them fresh and decorate friday.
CloudNine Posted:

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did you just ice them regular or did you do anything fancy? all one flavor? mix and match? i'm liking this idea

jesca Posted:

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Posted by rocketsummer17


Posted by jesca


Posted by rocketsummer17

i did centerpieces, favors, invitations, and cupcakes for dessert (the cupcakes were a HIT...and that is an understatement!!). Also i have heard of some girls doing a DIY candy buffet as a part of the favors



FH already wanted to do cupcakes, so i'm planning on taking two days before the party to bake, lol. i didnt even ask the restaurant about centerpieces, sh!t.



my friend and I actually did the cupcakes the night before (I wanted to make sure they were super fresh and moist) Centerpieces are cheap to do, so even if your restuarant doesnt do them it shouldnt be a hassle for you
ETA we had about 60-70 people at the party and I made about 75-80 cupcakes and all but 5 of them were eaten that night!!) For 100 people I would probably make 110-120 to be on the safe side



i feel like an idiot, i didnt even think to ask about CP's, lol. we're having it at capt bills so maybe something really beachy?
rocketsummer17 Posted:

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Posted by rocketsummer17


Posted by jesca


Posted by rocketsummer17

i did centerpieces, favors, invitations, and cupcakes for dessert (the cupcakes were a HIT...and that is an understatement!!). Also i have heard of some girls doing a DIY candy buffet as a part of the favors



FH already wanted to do cupcakes, so i'm planning on taking two days before the party to bake, lol. i didnt even ask the restaurant about centerpieces, sh!t.



my friend and I actually did the cupcakes the night before (I wanted to make sure they were super fresh and moist) Centerpieces are cheap to do, so even if your restuarant doesnt do them it shouldnt be a hassle for you
ETA we had about 60-70 people at the party and I made about 75-80 cupcakes and all but 5 of them were eaten that night!!) For 100 people I would probably make 110-120 to be on the safe side



i feel like an idiot, i didnt even think to ask about CP's, lol. we're having it at capt bills so maybe something really beachy?



you could do a floating candle bowl on each table and put white candles in it (seashell shaped maybe?), maybe even some 'ice' in the bottom of each bowl/vase/whatever and decorate around it with nautical themed things like sea shells or starfish...
jesca Posted:

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Posted by rocketsummer17


Posted by jesca


Posted by rocketsummer17

i did centerpieces, favors, invitations, and cupcakes for dessert (the cupcakes were a HIT...and that is an understatement!!). Also i have heard of some girls doing a DIY candy buffet as a part of the favors



FH already wanted to do cupcakes, so i'm planning on taking two days before the party to bake, lol. i didnt even ask the restaurant about centerpieces, sh!t.



my friend and I actually did the cupcakes the night before (I wanted to make sure they were super fresh and moist) Centerpieces are cheap to do, so even if your restuarant doesnt do them it shouldnt be a hassle for you
ETA we had about 60-70 people at the party and I made about 75-80 cupcakes and all but 5 of them were eaten that night!!) For 100 people I would probably make 110-120 to be on the safe side



i feel like an idiot, i didnt even think to ask about CP's, lol. we're having it at capt bills so maybe something really beachy?



you could do a floating candle bowl on each table and put white candles in it (seashell shaped maybe?), maybe even some 'ice' in the bottom of each bowl/vase/whatever and decorate around it with nautical themed things like sea shells or starfish...



this is all stuff i should probably wake FH up for to ask him about lol
CristinanBen2010 Posted:

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Posted by CloudNine

im making my own CP's. I bought vases and filled them with colored stones, going to put a betta fish in them and then a yellow rose to float on the top. i also tied some ribbon around it and attached a lil note about taking the display home as well as an organza bag with fish food and directions for care

i put together my favors as well (STD's and personalized candy in bags

we also made trivia cards about FH and i (labeled 'How Well Do You KNow the Future Mr. & Mrs.) to put on each table...multiple choice with answers on back and put them in business card holders

we're also going to make a large photo collage (havent done that yet)

i have a few pics in my album




You have some really good ideas, I really love the Trivia cards, It makes the party fun. Im not sure if Im having an e-party yet but if I do, Im def. gonna have to take some of your ideas
CloudNine Posted:

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Posted by CloudNine

im making my own CP's. I bought vases and filled them with colored stones, going to put a betta fish in them and then a yellow rose to float on the top. i also tied some ribbon around it and attached a lil note about taking the display home as well as an organza bag with fish food and directions for care

i put together my favors as well (STD's and personalized candy in bags

we also made trivia cards about FH and i (labeled 'How Well Do You KNow the Future Mr. & Mrs.) to put on each table...multiple choice with answers on back and put them in business card holders

we're also going to make a large photo collage (havent done that yet)

i have a few pics in my album




You have some really good ideas, I really love the Trivia cards, It makes the party fun. Im not sure if Im having an e-party yet but if I do, Im def. gonna have to take some of your ideas



take away! thats what this site is for lol
FH had a lot of fun doing the trivia cards, he made up almost every question, plus it was a lot of fun reminiscing about our relationship, def made for a few laughs
CloudNine Posted:

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i feel like an idiot, i didnt even think to ask about CP's, lol. we're having it at capt bills so maybe something really beachy?


Ac Moore had some beach stuff, shells, star fish, crabs, lobsters...cute lil things...maybe you can fill up a vase with water and some of that stuff on teh bottom, then floating candles? a fish?
Alyssa79 Posted:

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Wilton has a cupcake stand/tree that the craft stores sell. I love the look of the cupcakes (1st pic)

I also found this pic of the floral setup to be absolutely breathtaking
rocketsummer17 Posted:

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i had used the wilson cupcake stand...i got one of those and i got 2 of there three teir moveable cake stand thing....dont have any pictures while I am at work, but they looked super cute!! The cupcake stand was a savior!!

jesca Posted:

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Posted by CloudNine



i feel like an idiot, i didnt even think to ask about CP's, lol. we're having it at capt bills so maybe something really beachy?



Ac Moore had some beach stuff, shells, star fish, crabs, lobsters...cute lil things...maybe you can fill up a vase with water and some of that stuff on teh bottom, then floating candles? a fish?


fish scare me, lol, long story

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