The Etiquette of E-Mail
Just because you can send an e-mail does not mean that you always should. The more formal the communication, the more appropriate it is to use postal mail rather than e-mail. A good test of whether it is acceptable to send an e-mail invitation of other communication is to ask yourself if you'd feel comfortable extending the same invitation over the phone. If the answer is yes, then e-mail away.
When Not to Use an E-Mail
For Wedding Invitations. E-mailing a wedding invitation, even to closes friends or family is not appropriate in any situation. I am going to use a phrase my mother would use "Tacky, Tacky, Tacky". Take the time to print invitations and mail.
For Thank you Notes. Take the time to sit down and hand write each thank you note and send through the mail. If you have fallen behind on your note writing, however, you can send an e-mail as a stop-gap measure to let the gift giver know you've received his or her gift and will be sending a formal thank you soon. Just remember the e-mail does not replace the actual thank-you note.
Modern Technology is great for the wedding planning processes and will help streamline everything, just keep in mind some things just are not appropriate for e-mail or social networks.
I hope you all have a good day, I am going to get better at my blogs but please send me any questions that you might have.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Why Hire a Wedding Coordinator?
Wow! Congratulations, you are engaged! As you begin the some what daunting task of planning your wedding, consider hiring a wedding coordinator. A wedding coordinator can help you from the beginning with budgeting, where to obtain specialized services, and how to choose vendors. After the excitement wears off and reality sets in, its shocking to discover how much preparation is involved. Couples are faced with everything from invitation wording to planning their honeymoon. Couples often find they want experienced professional help.
Wedding planners used to be thought of more as a luxury and only used by the wealthy. Now a coordinator is essential to the well planned affair. It is not just "trendy" to hire a coordinator it is essential. Coordinators are experienced in contracts with vendors and venues, and can save you valuable time and money. Coordinators can take advantage of discounts not available to individuals and avoid costly mistakes.
The average wedding can take more than 250 hours just to plan. With today's hectic lifestyles you may not have time to compare all of the options, making sure you get the best deal and make sure all the details are in place.
Wedding Coordinators are not here to make all the decisions for you, but to guide and assist you in making informed decisions. Their training and knowledge and experience will turn your dreams and expectations into reality.
A wedding coordinator will save you time and a lot of times money, in most cases the money that they can save you will be more than the fee they charge. They will help you get the biggest bang for your buck.
Trust is the most important factor in making the decision of which wedding planner to choose. You should feel completely comfortable with the coordinator and feel assured that he or she completely understands what your needs are. Your personalities should match.
How Do Wedding Coordinators charge for their services?
There are several ways that coordinators charge for their services. Here are a few ways.
10 to 15 Percent of the Budget
Fee Based on the Number of Guests
Flat Rate Based on the Amount of Work Needed
Hourly Rate Often more than $40.00 per hour
I hope this information is helpful, I have always say that the only things a bride should worry about on her wedding day are; "Will my Daddy Cry?" How will my future husband look at me while I am walking down the Aisle?, and Will I remember my vows? Please give me a call and I will go over my fees for my wedding planning service.
Clay
Wedding planners used to be thought of more as a luxury and only used by the wealthy. Now a coordinator is essential to the well planned affair. It is not just "trendy" to hire a coordinator it is essential. Coordinators are experienced in contracts with vendors and venues, and can save you valuable time and money. Coordinators can take advantage of discounts not available to individuals and avoid costly mistakes.
The average wedding can take more than 250 hours just to plan. With today's hectic lifestyles you may not have time to compare all of the options, making sure you get the best deal and make sure all the details are in place.
Wedding Coordinators are not here to make all the decisions for you, but to guide and assist you in making informed decisions. Their training and knowledge and experience will turn your dreams and expectations into reality.
A wedding coordinator will save you time and a lot of times money, in most cases the money that they can save you will be more than the fee they charge. They will help you get the biggest bang for your buck.
Trust is the most important factor in making the decision of which wedding planner to choose. You should feel completely comfortable with the coordinator and feel assured that he or she completely understands what your needs are. Your personalities should match.
How Do Wedding Coordinators charge for their services?
There are several ways that coordinators charge for their services. Here are a few ways.
10 to 15 Percent of the Budget
Fee Based on the Number of Guests
Flat Rate Based on the Amount of Work Needed
Hourly Rate Often more than $40.00 per hour
I hope this information is helpful, I have always say that the only things a bride should worry about on her wedding day are; "Will my Daddy Cry?" How will my future husband look at me while I am walking down the Aisle?, and Will I remember my vows? Please give me a call and I will go over my fees for my wedding planning service.
Clay
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