2011 06/06

Color My World: Hot Trends in Wedding Stationery

If you’re of a certain age, you’ve probably been to a wedding where the bride and groom choose a perennial favorite, “Colour My World” by Chicago as their first dance song. Though the song may be a little outdated, color does play an important role in nuptials. Keeping up with the latest color trends in [...]

2011 14/03

Let the Festivities Begin! Creating Your Wedding Program

You’re in the homestretch. The big day is just around the corner and you’re busy tying up loose ends. One of the final stationery items is your wedding program. The wedding program details how your nuptials will progress, from start to finish. Though it is not a requirement, it enables guests to follow along, understand [...]

2011 28/02

Thank You…No, Thank You! Writing Your Wedding Thank You Notes

You’ve gotten hitched. The honeymoon was divine and oh, so relaxing. The two of you are setting up house, or perhaps, outfitting your current digs with all of the great wedding gifts you received. Now you can kick back and enjoy your togetherness, right? Not so fast. As wonderful as technology can be, it has [...]

2011 18/01

Places Please … The Art of the Place Card

You’ve nailed down your guest list. The venue is set. The menu selected. A band has been secured. Response cards have poured in. Now comes the tricky part. Creating a place card or escort card that reflects your personality and wedding theme is just as important as your other stationery pieces. What’s more, figuring out [...]

2011 03/01

Shouting Your Engagement to the Rooftops: The Dos and Don’ts of Engagement Announcements

The holidays are a popular time to get engaged. Perhaps your sweetheart proposed to you in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. Your significant other might pop the question on Valentine’s Day.  Regardless of the time and place, most newly engaged couples want to share their good news with everyone. It then begs the question: [...]

2010 20/12

Taming Your Inner Bridezilla

You get engaged and show off your bling, bling ring to the BFFs. There are “ooohs” and “aaahs” all around. You dance giddily with your gal pals. Then suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, the room falls silent. Perhaps it’s your mind that goes to that awful place. More likely, it’s one of your friends (ever [...]

2010 10/11

Etiquette Schmetiquette-Part I: Save the Date Cards

It’s time to order your save the dates. If you’re like many brides, you may ponder such questions as: What should they say? How should they look? Do my save the dates and invitations have to match? When should I send them out? These questions are enough to have any bride tearing her hair out. [...]

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