Is a save-the-date necessary? The save the date card is often your first announcement to the world that you are getting married and to make sure that your friends and family can join you on this momentous occasion.
This is the perfect opportunity to provide your guests with important information about the special event. So, while save-the-date cards are not a necessity, they are important when you are planning a wedding that falls on a holiday weekend or is considered a "destination" wedding for most of your guests.
I recommend save the dates, especially if it is a "destination" wedding, that way your guests can plan vacations or time off to attend the wedding. You should send your save-the-date cards as soon as you have set the date and decide upon the guest list.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The Personal You Getting Ready for Your Wedding Day
The most special all days is before you. In all the preparations for the wedding, the "Personal You" is important too.
You can begin six months ahead, one week, or at the last minute. The further ahead it is the easier it will be to schedule your appointments at the times you need them.
The big three areas of yourself to plan for are your Hair, Make-Up, and Nails. You might also want to give a lot of thought to including facials and soothing massages prior to the big event.
It is recommended that you call and schedule your "Consultation Appointments" with a good Hair Designer, Makeup Artist and Nail Artist, preferably at the same place. If you do not know who to use, get referrals from friends or call around and ask questions.
You have spent a lot of time and money on all the other details for your wedding, don't forget to take time to take care of yourself. Book yourself a day of relaxing the week before the wedding.
You can begin six months ahead, one week, or at the last minute. The further ahead it is the easier it will be to schedule your appointments at the times you need them.
The big three areas of yourself to plan for are your Hair, Make-Up, and Nails. You might also want to give a lot of thought to including facials and soothing massages prior to the big event.
It is recommended that you call and schedule your "Consultation Appointments" with a good Hair Designer, Makeup Artist and Nail Artist, preferably at the same place. If you do not know who to use, get referrals from friends or call around and ask questions.
You have spent a lot of time and money on all the other details for your wedding, don't forget to take time to take care of yourself. Book yourself a day of relaxing the week before the wedding.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Your Wedding Invitations
If you appreciate the elegance of beautiful invitations, a reputable, established stationer is a great help. They can advise you on the proper and popular styles of lettering, size, and quality of paper, as well as, the correct wording for announcements and invitations for church or destination weddings. The understand the problems connected with invitations from divorced parents and are qualified to help you using the rules of etiquette and good taste. The very best stationary stores charge no more than stores that might not have wedding expertise.
Select and order you invitations three months before the wedding to allow ample time for mailing.
Wedding invitations are usually sent four weeks prior to the wedding day and should all be mailed at the same time.
How to Address Invitations
Use your file cards and carefully address the envelopes, marking each card with a check as you complete it. Address both the inner and outer envelopes in the same hand.
Always write "and". Symbols are not permissible. If you do no know what the initials stand for, omit them. Never write "and family." Inside envelope should have "and guest" or name.
Write out "Forty-First." Use no figures except for the house numbers and the zip code.
Write out "East" "West" "North" "South" "Street" "Boulevard" "Road" and so on.
Spell out state-Florida-again no abbreviations.
All invitations must be handwritten, preferably in permanent black ink.
Children under sixteen may be included by writing their first names in a line below their parents' names on the inner envelope. Older children in the family should receive a separate invitation.
The inner envelope is inserted in the outer envelope upper side up so that the writing faces the back of the outer envelope. Place invitation in the inner, ungummed envelope. Folded invitations are inserted with the folded edge down. Always send invitations and announcements sealed, with stamps (no meters) first class mail.
Remember Invitations should be sent four to six weeks prior to the wedding.
Select and order you invitations three months before the wedding to allow ample time for mailing.
Wedding invitations are usually sent four weeks prior to the wedding day and should all be mailed at the same time.
How to Address Invitations
Use your file cards and carefully address the envelopes, marking each card with a check as you complete it. Address both the inner and outer envelopes in the same hand.
Always write "and". Symbols are not permissible. If you do no know what the initials stand for, omit them. Never write "and family." Inside envelope should have "and guest" or name.
Write out "Forty-First." Use no figures except for the house numbers and the zip code.
Write out "East" "West" "North" "South" "Street" "Boulevard" "Road" and so on.
Spell out state-Florida-again no abbreviations.
All invitations must be handwritten, preferably in permanent black ink.
Children under sixteen may be included by writing their first names in a line below their parents' names on the inner envelope. Older children in the family should receive a separate invitation.
The inner envelope is inserted in the outer envelope upper side up so that the writing faces the back of the outer envelope. Place invitation in the inner, ungummed envelope. Folded invitations are inserted with the folded edge down. Always send invitations and announcements sealed, with stamps (no meters) first class mail.
Remember Invitations should be sent four to six weeks prior to the wedding.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Wedding
Arranging the Wedding
No bride should make plans for a formal wedding unless her groom accepts all it entails. If your wedding is to be an elaborate formal affair, professionalism management should be retained if possible.
For either a formal or informal wedding, there is no substitute for professional. It is very necessary that you have made certain decisions and arrangements before consulting any of the professional firms listed in this publication for details. You should know your budget, the style of your wedding, date, time, location, number of guests, attendants and have fabric swatches for coordinating the color scheme.
Wedding Expenses-Who Pays for What
The bride's family is entirely responsible for the wedding ceremony. The groom's family may offer to share in the cost of the reception, and the bride's family may accept, if they wish. Wedding Costs, by tradition, are divided as follows:
The Bride(or family) Pays for:
Invitations and Announcements
The Dress
Photographs
All costs of the Reception
Flowers for Church, Attendants, and Reception
Music at the Church and Reception
All Rented equipment
Groom's Wedding Ring
Groom's Gift
Gifts for Bride's Attendants
Lodging for out of town Bridesmaids
The Groom (or family) Pays for:
Bride's Engagement and Wedding Rings
Marriage in License
Minister's Fee
Bride's Bouquet
Boutonnieres
Wedding Gift for Bride
Honeymoon
Gifts for Best Man and Ushers
Lodging for out of town Groomsmen
All expenses for Rehearsal Dinner
No bride should make plans for a formal wedding unless her groom accepts all it entails. If your wedding is to be an elaborate formal affair, professionalism management should be retained if possible.
For either a formal or informal wedding, there is no substitute for professional. It is very necessary that you have made certain decisions and arrangements before consulting any of the professional firms listed in this publication for details. You should know your budget, the style of your wedding, date, time, location, number of guests, attendants and have fabric swatches for coordinating the color scheme.
Wedding Expenses-Who Pays for What
The bride's family is entirely responsible for the wedding ceremony. The groom's family may offer to share in the cost of the reception, and the bride's family may accept, if they wish. Wedding Costs, by tradition, are divided as follows:
The Bride(or family) Pays for:
Invitations and Announcements
The Dress
Photographs
All costs of the Reception
Flowers for Church, Attendants, and Reception
Music at the Church and Reception
All Rented equipment
Groom's Wedding Ring
Groom's Gift
Gifts for Bride's Attendants
Lodging for out of town Bridesmaids
The Groom (or family) Pays for:
Bride's Engagement and Wedding Rings
Marriage in License
Minister's Fee
Bride's Bouquet
Boutonnieres
Wedding Gift for Bride
Honeymoon
Gifts for Best Man and Ushers
Lodging for out of town Groomsmen
All expenses for Rehearsal Dinner
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The Flowers
Since Flowers make the first impression on your guests, they should be a reflection of your personal taste and set the style of your wedding.
Flowers that were once seasonal are now available year-round, with a few exceptions. Traditions have also changed. Years ago a bride always carried all white flowers, however, today a bride may prefer a little color or a very colorful bouquet.
At Steven Clay Wedding and Event Designs we know that creativity and reputation are the most important criteria when a bride is selecting her florist and strive to be the bride's florist of choice. Flowers should be an integral part of your budget no just an afterthought.
If you have an upcoming wedding or event. Please contact us at stevenclaydesigns@fairpoint.net. You can also find us on facebook Steven Clay Wedding and Events and coming soon www.stevenclayweddingandevents.com
Flowers that were once seasonal are now available year-round, with a few exceptions. Traditions have also changed. Years ago a bride always carried all white flowers, however, today a bride may prefer a little color or a very colorful bouquet.
At Steven Clay Wedding and Event Designs we know that creativity and reputation are the most important criteria when a bride is selecting her florist and strive to be the bride's florist of choice. Flowers should be an integral part of your budget no just an afterthought.
If you have an upcoming wedding or event. Please contact us at stevenclaydesigns@fairpoint.net. You can also find us on facebook Steven Clay Wedding and Events and coming soon www.stevenclayweddingandevents.com
Monday, February 15, 2010
Why Hire a Bridal Consultant
Bridal consultants provide a stress-free way of coordinating the perfect wedding plans...from the engagement to the wedding day. The service provided allows the bride and groom to enjoy the details of their wedding plans rather than agonize over them.
Brides of the 21st Century lead a hectic life of their own and often find that their mothers also do not have the time to devote to planning this special day in a woman's life.
A professional wedding consultant plans and orchestrates the details surrounding parties and events that lead up to and including the wedding day. Careful planning and the ability to pay attention to a million details are the qualities a consultant specializes in. A professional wedding consultant can actually provide a "One Stop Bridal Shop" to accommodate the needs of a bride.
With the assistance of a wedding consultant, delightful hours can be spent selecting reputable wedding merchants, bridal attire, a reception site, stationery, photographers, florists and any number of other professionals who can work in harmony to create the perfect wedding day. A bride's budget will be discussed with suggestions and recommendations made to provide the best service for the amount of money available. Discounts are often available to wedding consultants that will be passed along to the bride. Anyone can be talented with unlimited funds, but the expertise of a bridal consultant can help cut wedding costs and provide the bride with the wedding of her dreams.
For a newly engaged couple, careful planning and organization are very important. A professional bridal consultant can coordinate the services needed to create a day that is uniquely yours...A moment in time filled with treasured memories which will be long remembered.
Brides of the 21st Century lead a hectic life of their own and often find that their mothers also do not have the time to devote to planning this special day in a woman's life.
A professional wedding consultant plans and orchestrates the details surrounding parties and events that lead up to and including the wedding day. Careful planning and the ability to pay attention to a million details are the qualities a consultant specializes in. A professional wedding consultant can actually provide a "One Stop Bridal Shop" to accommodate the needs of a bride.
With the assistance of a wedding consultant, delightful hours can be spent selecting reputable wedding merchants, bridal attire, a reception site, stationery, photographers, florists and any number of other professionals who can work in harmony to create the perfect wedding day. A bride's budget will be discussed with suggestions and recommendations made to provide the best service for the amount of money available. Discounts are often available to wedding consultants that will be passed along to the bride. Anyone can be talented with unlimited funds, but the expertise of a bridal consultant can help cut wedding costs and provide the bride with the wedding of her dreams.
For a newly engaged couple, careful planning and organization are very important. A professional bridal consultant can coordinate the services needed to create a day that is uniquely yours...A moment in time filled with treasured memories which will be long remembered.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
