Send the perfect thank you!
-Any pre-wedding festivities inculding gifts should be noted. Who gave what?
-Begin writing your thank you's as soon as you start getting gifts! It's much less work then doing them all at once
-If you don't have time to presonalize every note, create a greeting that will share your gratitute to your friends.
-Don't wait until months after your shower or wedding to send the cards! How offended would you be if a bride never thanked you for something you gave them? They should be sent out within a month of the event :)
Shalyn Baker is a WPIC certified planner ready to assist you with all your planning needs!
Please call (905) 309 6641 or email shalyn@mosaiceventplanning.ca today for your *free* custom quote!
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Out Of Town Guests
Most couples can't please everyone that they are inviting to their wedding. Remember, some guests will be travelling to celebrate with you! Here are a few tips to remember :)
1) Send a Save the Date! Travel arrangements need to be made ASAP so the sooner, the better!
2)Ensure they have a place to stay! Include hotel information with their invitation.
3)Have a welcome basket ready! Some travel from far away, and likely will be hungry when they arrive! Maybe include a pamphlet with neat places they would like to visit while they are there!
1) Send a Save the Date! Travel arrangements need to be made ASAP so the sooner, the better!
2)Ensure they have a place to stay! Include hotel information with their invitation.
3)Have a welcome basket ready! Some travel from far away, and likely will be hungry when they arrive! Maybe include a pamphlet with neat places they would like to visit while they are there!
Invite Etiquette!
There are 3 common mistakes when couples begin sending out invitations for their big day.
NO BOXED GIFTS - It is common for couples to already have lived together therefore having the 'basics' when it comes to wedding gifts. A git of any kind is exactly that - a gift! Be grateful for what you receive, even if it is 3 frying pans! Most gifts can be returned, and if the gift giver remembers, come with a gift receipt. Registry information should be kept OFF of invitations (yes, even for showers!). The gift information, whether it be money, or sharing where the couple is registered, should be shared by word of mouth!
NO CHILDREN - if you have decided this will be an 18 + event, you have to get the wording correct. Only those whose names on the invite are actually invited. You can even fill out the names on the RSVP cards to avoid total confusion.
FAMILY AFFAIR - remember, everyone over 18 should get their own invitation!
NO BOXED GIFTS - It is common for couples to already have lived together therefore having the 'basics' when it comes to wedding gifts. A git of any kind is exactly that - a gift! Be grateful for what you receive, even if it is 3 frying pans! Most gifts can be returned, and if the gift giver remembers, come with a gift receipt. Registry information should be kept OFF of invitations (yes, even for showers!). The gift information, whether it be money, or sharing where the couple is registered, should be shared by word of mouth!
NO CHILDREN - if you have decided this will be an 18 + event, you have to get the wording correct. Only those whose names on the invite are actually invited. You can even fill out the names on the RSVP cards to avoid total confusion.
FAMILY AFFAIR - remember, everyone over 18 should get their own invitation!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Secret pen :)
I have to thank a fellow planner Sandra Aaron for this wonderful idea! Brides - a new gadget that you would NEVER think of when sending out invites. I hated getting RSVP's back that were only half filled out, or if my husband checked the mail, opened the envelope and threw it away. Now, to keep track of those annoying unfilled out RSVP's use this cool 'secret' pen to number the backs and voila - use the blacklight when follow up is needed! I know some wonder when they receive invites "Why was # __ on the back of my card. What does the number mean!?" So, save some confusion and some cash www.dealxtreme.com/details.dx/sku.88
Happy Shopping ;)
Monday, March 15, 2010
Diamond in the RUFF??
A Golden Retriever swallows a 3 karat diamond from his owner's Washington jewellery store. The big rock was being examined when the jeweler dropped it on the floor and Soli, the retriever helped himself.
Could you imagine losing a 3 karat diamond to a dog?! Needless to say, the dog eventually passed the diamond 3 days later and it was recovered in one piece! I hope they learned their lesson to teach their dog the 'drop it' command!!!
Could you imagine losing a 3 karat diamond to a dog?! Needless to say, the dog eventually passed the diamond 3 days later and it was recovered in one piece! I hope they learned their lesson to teach their dog the 'drop it' command!!!
Hands down - BRIDEZILLA in Michigan!
I absolutely LOVED shopping for my wedding dress. I made it evident, I would try on as many dresses as I needed to to find the ONE! Although I found my dress after about 30 dresses, no bride should EVER get to this point! As a wedding planner... boy am I sure glad she wasn't my bride!!!
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/offbeat/bride-trashes-wedding-dress-shop-030910
The video says enough about this 'bride'!
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/offbeat/bride-trashes-wedding-dress-shop-030910
The video says enough about this 'bride'!
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