Showing posts with label stationery and invitations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stationery and invitations. Show all posts
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Alice in Wonderland Invitations
Look at what greeted me in the mail today. Tell me these invitations for an Alice in Wonderland themed baby shower aren't the coolest invitations ever! Creative Works Designs did such a great job putting these little gems together. If this is what the invitations look like, I can't wait to see what the actual shower has in store for us!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
New Bachelorette Invitation Line from Wedding Paper Divas
Wedding Paper Divas, your one stop shop for all things affordable wedding stationery, has done it again! Last week, the brand announced the launch of their new line of Studio Basics bachelorette party invitations. The Studio Basics line includes more than 30 different designs and layouts with prices starting at less than 70 cents a piece! A few of the new designs are below, but make sure to check out their site for the full selection of all their bachelorette party invitations.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Personalized Wedding Websites
When it comes to the value of the internet, I'm sure we'd all agree...IT’S PRICELESS. We head online for pretty much everything. And when it comes to planning a wedding, the value of the world wide web is no exception. You found this blog, so I'm sure you're using the internet for things like research, inspiration and shopping for items for your big day, but are you using this online tool to its full potential? If you haven't created a personalized wedding website, the answer is no.
The personalized wedding website, or “wedsite” as some like to call it, is a rather new phenomena, but has caught on big over the past several years with couples who want to communicate the details of their wedding and with friends and family. Not only can you chronicle your love story with pictures and information about you and your spouse-to-be, but its an especially useful tool for your guests.
At the click of a mouse, your guests will be able to find out anything they need to know about your big day such as location and directions, gift registry and hotel details for out of towners. Most wedsites are even equipped with an RSVP tool that allows guests to RSVP for the wedding online. Think of how much $$$ that will save you on RSVP cards and postage, not to mention the headache it will spare you from having to listen to your phone go off every hour with people calling to express their intentions to attend or not.
Companies like The Knot, MyWedding, Wedding Wire and Wedding Window, just to name a few, offer great customizable wedsites for free or minimal costs. And as I'm typing this, Wedding Paper Divas just did a post on their blog about their free wedsites that can even match the invitations and stationery you purchase from them!
Your save the dates and invitations are the perfect place to tell your guests about your wedsite, but you can even post the link on your Facebook profile if you want to involve some of your family and friends who may not be able to attend the actual wedding.
Have a wedsite already and want to share? Feel free to post a link to it in the comments section!
The personalized wedding website, or “wedsite” as some like to call it, is a rather new phenomena, but has caught on big over the past several years with couples who want to communicate the details of their wedding and with friends and family. Not only can you chronicle your love story with pictures and information about you and your spouse-to-be, but its an especially useful tool for your guests.
At the click of a mouse, your guests will be able to find out anything they need to know about your big day such as location and directions, gift registry and hotel details for out of towners. Most wedsites are even equipped with an RSVP tool that allows guests to RSVP for the wedding online. Think of how much $$$ that will save you on RSVP cards and postage, not to mention the headache it will spare you from having to listen to your phone go off every hour with people calling to express their intentions to attend or not.
Companies like The Knot, MyWedding, Wedding Wire and Wedding Window, just to name a few, offer great customizable wedsites for free or minimal costs. And as I'm typing this, Wedding Paper Divas just did a post on their blog about their free wedsites that can even match the invitations and stationery you purchase from them!
Your save the dates and invitations are the perfect place to tell your guests about your wedsite, but you can even post the link on your Facebook profile if you want to involve some of your family and friends who may not be able to attend the actual wedding.
Have a wedsite already and want to share? Feel free to post a link to it in the comments section!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Ask A Planner: Keeping Uninvited Guests Off Your RSVP
Dear Fabulously Ever After,
I’m getting ready to send out invites for my summer wedding but have a small concern. I’m afraid that some invited guests will see the invitation and assume that their entire household is invited, instead of just the adults the invite was intended for. I have a fixed number of seats for the wedding and reception and want to make sure that only the invited guests RSVP for the event. Any tips?
Dear Bride-To-Be,
I’m so glad you asked this question because this is a frequent concern for brides and grooms. I’ve seen situations where five people RSVP to an invitation, when the invite was actually only intended for two. It’s also not unheard of for someone to add a “plus one” to their RSVP when only one was really invited in the first place.
Nothing is worse than having to inform someone who RSVP'd for your wedding that they actually weren’t invited after all. So, as you prepare your invites, keep the following points in mind to prevent this from happening:
The outer envelope for your invitation should make it very clear who the invitation is intended for and who is invited. So, for example, if you want to invite the whole Jones family, your invitation should be addressed to Mister and Misses Jones and Family. If only Mr. & Mrs. Jones are invited, the wording should simply say Mister and Misses Jones.
It is always polite to give single guests the option of bringing a date. So, if your friend Ashley Smith is welcome to bring the new guy she’s dating, the invitation should be addressed to Miss Ashley Smith and Guest. But, if only Ashley is invited because you want to use this opportunity to set her up with your fiancée’s handsome cousin, simply address the envelope to Miss Ashley Smith.
Regardless of the how the invitation envelope is addressed, you still may have some not so savvy wedding goers that think they can bring a date or their children. If you’re still concerned you can also use the RSVP card to reinforce who is invited. Consider the following layouts:
Good luck!
Zoe'
Fabulously Ever After
I’m getting ready to send out invites for my summer wedding but have a small concern. I’m afraid that some invited guests will see the invitation and assume that their entire household is invited, instead of just the adults the invite was intended for. I have a fixed number of seats for the wedding and reception and want to make sure that only the invited guests RSVP for the event. Any tips?
Dear Bride-To-Be,
I’m so glad you asked this question because this is a frequent concern for brides and grooms. I’ve seen situations where five people RSVP to an invitation, when the invite was actually only intended for two. It’s also not unheard of for someone to add a “plus one” to their RSVP when only one was really invited in the first place.
Nothing is worse than having to inform someone who RSVP'd for your wedding that they actually weren’t invited after all. So, as you prepare your invites, keep the following points in mind to prevent this from happening:
The outer envelope for your invitation should make it very clear who the invitation is intended for and who is invited. So, for example, if you want to invite the whole Jones family, your invitation should be addressed to Mister and Misses Jones and Family. If only Mr. & Mrs. Jones are invited, the wording should simply say Mister and Misses Jones.
It is always polite to give single guests the option of bringing a date. So, if your friend Ashley Smith is welcome to bring the new guy she’s dating, the invitation should be addressed to Miss Ashley Smith and Guest. But, if only Ashley is invited because you want to use this opportunity to set her up with your fiancée’s handsome cousin, simply address the envelope to Miss Ashley Smith.
Regardless of the how the invitation envelope is addressed, you still may have some not so savvy wedding goers that think they can bring a date or their children. If you’re still concerned you can also use the RSVP card to reinforce who is invited. Consider the following layouts:
We have reserved___ seat(s) in your honor.
M__________________________________
__Accept with pleasure
__Decline with regret
OR
M__________________________________
____of _2_ accept with pleasure
These recommendations should have you covered. However, in the off chance that someone you invited still RSVPs for an uninvited guest, this is where your wedding planner comes in. Your planner will respectfully and kindly call your guest to inform them that while the bride and groom would love to celebrate their day with the entire Jones family, unfortunately only blank number of seats have been reserved for them.
Good luck!
Fabulously Ever After
Monday, January 25, 2010
Set The Tone For Your Wedding Starting With The Invitations
Long before the ballroom has been decorated, before any candles have been lit or floral arrangements assembled, even prior to the first guest witnessing the wedding venue; did you know the tone for your entire wedding day has already been established for your guests?
Wedding invitations do a lot more than just inform your guests of the date, time and location of your nuptials – they set the tone for your entire wedding day.
Think of your wedding as a book, with the invitations being the first chapter. Often times, if the first chapter fails to catch your interest, your enthusiasm for the rest of the book is likely to dwindle as well. So, make sure that the first chapter of your wedding story speaks to your theme and gives your guests an exciting sneak peak into what they can expect come your wedding day.
Work with a stationer to create custom made invites, like these from Creative Works Designs.
Or, there are hundreds of great options from online wedding invitation stores like Wedding Paper Divas and The American Wedding.
Wedding invitations do a lot more than just inform your guests of the date, time and location of your nuptials – they set the tone for your entire wedding day.
Think of your wedding as a book, with the invitations being the first chapter. Often times, if the first chapter fails to catch your interest, your enthusiasm for the rest of the book is likely to dwindle as well. So, make sure that the first chapter of your wedding story speaks to your theme and gives your guests an exciting sneak peak into what they can expect come your wedding day.
Work with a stationer to create custom made invites, like these from Creative Works Designs.
Or, there are hundreds of great options from online wedding invitation stores like Wedding Paper Divas and The American Wedding.
Wedding Paper Divas
The American Wedding
You can even buy your stationery from a store like Target, then head to your local print shop to get them imprinted.
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