31st January
2010
Your wedding planner advises "6 weeks before the big day, send out the wedding invitations."
Great, but due to the large variety of options (paper type, color, font, wording, reply options, announcements, partial invitations etc) it can all get rather confusing. So to make things clearer, here's a brief description of the terms commonly associated with wedding invitations.
Seal And Send: These invitations consist of a single piece of card folded and sealed to avoid the need for an envelope. ...Read the rest of this entry »
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30th January
2010
Looking for a beach theme wedding cake ideas?
When it comes to wedding cakes, long gone are the days of
following tradition. Since you are considering a beach theme
wedding cake, you are obviously not a slave to those traditions.
So... let's stray from the "norm" and be adventurous!
One thing to remember... there are no rules! If there are...
well, rules are made to be broken. Your beachtheme wedding cake
can be anything you want it to be!
What Size?
How many guests are you planning to have? ...Read the rest of this entry »
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29th January
2010
According to the experts in the wedding industry, there has been a huge explosion in personalised products for weddings throughout 2006.
Regardless of which area you are talking about, anything personalised is the buzz and it is anticipated that this will continue for some time.
The first area in which this was identified was in the wedding stationery that couples were choosing. Bespoke and handmade invitations have always been popular but nowadays more and more couples are choosing ...Read the rest of this entry »
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28th January
2010
Creating your own Wedding Invitations
Making your own invitations is an increasingly popular option these days mainly due to the fact that many invitations that live up to your expectations can put a real strain on your budget.
That's why here at www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk we supply a whole range of beautiful paper and card to create your own professional quality wedding (invitations, order of service, place cards) or party invitations from your home pc.
We have created a wedding section to ...Read the rest of this entry »
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27th January
2010
Planning a wedding is never easy. The bigger the wedding the harder it becomes to make sure every detail is taken care of and is just how you imagined it would be.
One of the many things to remember are the wedding invitations.
Making sure you have the perfect wedding invitations is essential as it sends out a message of the style and flavour of your wedding. More importantly the wedding invitations have all the information regarding the venue, date and time of the wedding.
It is easy to forget ...Read the rest of this entry »
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26th January
2010
Wedding Invitations! Get It Right, From The Start!
You have decided on your wedding ceremony and your wedding reception, everything is booked. Now is the time to think about your wedding invitations. Do you have a theme for your wedding? Or are you just going with a color scheme? Either way, this will help you decide on the style of wedding invitation.
You should have a list of guests, family and friends, that you wish to invite. Having said that, you also need to decide if it will be an adults ...Read the rest of this entry »
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25th January
2010
Wedding invitations are often overlooked in wedding planning as important because it is a small cost compared to the price of the dress, renting the venue and ordering the catering. However, the wedding invitation should be considered one of the most important aspects of wedding planning because without the invitations, there would be no guests.
Wedding invitations set the tone of a wedding. The colors often match and the theme of the invitation can also reflect the mood and attire of the ...Read the rest of this entry »
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24th January
2010
Choosing Your Wedding Invitations
Once you've chosen a time and date for your wedding, you should
get on the phone! Call all of your friends and loved ones before
you purchase your wedding invitations. Confirm everyone's address. Let
everyone know that you're sending them an invitation, so that
they're on the look-out. That last thing you want is for your
wedding invitations to get returned. Once you've got all the
information you need, you're ready to begin shopping for
invitations.
The ...Read the rest of this entry »
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23rd January
2010
Want a Las Vegas wedding but not sure where to start? Get in
touch with a Las Vegas wedding planner who is an expert in
arranging the perfect ceremony for a couple's special day.
Locate information for indoor or outdoor ceremonies, military
weddings, contact information, reservation links, and
information sites. Quality planning services place at your
fingertips all you will need to know for your Las Vegas wedding
plan.
There are many Las Vegas wedding planners who can help you
create the day ...Read the rest of this entry »
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22nd January
2010
More and more, couples are choosing to write their own wedding
vows. This seems to be especially true for second marriages.
Although many people believe that this is the best way to truly
express their personal beliefs and feelings, often they are
unsure about how to begin and what to include. If you would like
to write your own wedding vows, here are some tips for writing
vows that pledge the love you truly feel.
Inform your clergyman early If the ceremony will be religious,
let the clergyman ...Read the rest of this entry »
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21st January
2010
Looking for a beach theme wedding cake?
When it comes to wedding cakes, long gone are the days of
following tradition. Since you are considering a beach theme
wedding cake, you are obviously not a slave to those traditions.
So...let's stray from the "norm" and be adventurous!
One thing to remember...there are no rules! If there are...well,
rules are made to be broken. Your beach theme wedding cake can
be anything you want it to be!
What Size?
How many guests are you planning to have? If you ...Read the rest of this entry »
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20th January
2010
Modern living isn't just a lifestyle - it's a look.
Think streamlined. Understated. It's all about high-quality
materials and simple lines. How do you get this in a modern
wedding invitation? Think design, color, and texture.
Modern Design
Yesterday's wedding invitations were ornate creations on heavy
white paper. Rectangular paper. Really rebellious people used a
colored ink for the text.
Boring.
Now, it's all about choices. Modern invitations come in any
shape you can dream up. ...Read the rest of this entry »
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19th January
2010
With the high prices of weddings today, i'm sure you would be
very happy to save some money by purchasing discount wedding
invitations. Now, just because you purchase discount invitations
does NOT mean it will cheapen up your wedding. If you have in
your mind that buying discount invitations means you're buying
something of poor quality, you need to think again.
There are many online stationary stores that cater only to
wedding invitations, thank you notes, and other stationary ...Read the rest of this entry »
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18th January
2010
Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting things any couple
will ever do. It takes lots of hard work and planning to make
the perfect wedding come off without a hitch.
Everything takes time, from ordering the cake to finding the
wedding bands, to getting the perfect wedding dress and
bridesmaid's gowns. It is easy for something like finding the
perfect wedding invitation to get lost in the shuffle.
=Picking The Right Wedding Invitations Is Vital To The
Success Of Your Wedding=
Make no ...Read the rest of this entry »
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17th January
2010
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Invitations are the first thing your guests will see to
represent your wedding, and although it's not an area where you
want to spend too much, it is a place to make a statement.
Here's what you need to know about wedding invitations.
The actual invitation should set the tone of your wedding and
match the color and theme. Whether it's an ultra formal affair
or a backyard barbecue, your invitation should reflect that.
Many couples include monograms or logos that are repeated other
places ...Read the rest of this entry »
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16th January
2010
With so much to do, every bride needs a surefire way to get
organized and stay on track as she countdown toward that
all-important day. Here's a guide and checklist you won't want
to be without.
12 Months Before
*Buy a wedding planner and organizer (The only realistic
alternative to not being well organized is hiring a wedding
consultant to manage the details for you.) *Talk with your
fiance (and parents if they will be paying the bill and adding
to the guest list) about the size and a budget, ...Read the rest of this entry »
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15th January
2010
Inviting your possible guests on your wedding day can be costly.
You have to give them traditional wedding cards to inform them
of the date and venue, and possibly those cards are made of
elegant or high quality papers and other materials that might
cost a lot. If your goal is to save money, then you should think
of cost ' effective alternatives to send out cards to your
guests. Here are some tips.
1. Make a list of possible guests first. Invite only your
closest friends and relatives so you'll ...Read the rest of this entry »
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14th January
2010
The most important part of planning a wedding is setting your
budget. Your budget is important because it is next to
impossible to know what you can afford for each major part of
the wedding if you don't set an overall cost that is comfortable
for you. You will probably find that deciding the budget is the
hardest job to do because, of course, you want to have the best
and most memorable wedding you can possibly have.
The days when the wedding was paid for by the parents of the
bride are almost ...Read the rest of this entry »
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13th January
2010
A 50th anniversary gift commemorates a milestone most married
couples wish to reach. What can you possibly give a couple after
50 years of marriage? The most meaningful wedding anniversary
gift is one that comes from the heart: to express your love and
appreciation towards all that they mean to you, how their
staying married through the thick and thin of life has
influenced you, to tell about the warm and loving memories you
shared with them throughout the years.
The 50th anniversary is ...Read the rest of this entry »
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12th January
2010
The sole purpose of save-the-date cards is to give the people
you intend to invite to your wedding plenty of advance notice.
If, for example, you are planning to marry during the holiday
season or a holiday weekend, you'll want your guests to reserve
you wedding date on their calendars months in advance. If you
will be inviting guest from out of town who will need to fly in
for the wedding, they will need time to make the necessary
travel arrangements.
You should send save-the-date cards to all ...Read the rest of this entry »
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11th January
2010
Do you envision your wedding in a tropical paradise? Perhaps you
see yourself exchanging vows on the warm sand beside an
aquamarine sea or sailing off into the sunset with ten of your
dearest friends to enjoy a wedding feast and the spectacular
scenery. If such a scenario appeals to you, a Bahamas wedding
can make your dream come true.
In order to be eligible for a legal Bahamas wedding, you and
your partner must spend one day in the Bahamas before submitting
an application for a marriage ...Read the rest of this entry »
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10th January
2010
No one wants to pay more than they have to for anything,
especially something as costly as a wedding. And if you're like
me, and you had to foot your own bill, then you certainly want
to keep costs down. I was afraid it couldn't be done, especially
since my husband and I live in one of the most expensive regions
of the country. But my wedding is proof that it can be done, and
here's how:
Reception Venue Look for non-profit organizations that host
wedding receptions, since their rental fees are ...Read the rest of this entry »
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9th January
2010
Art and Entertainment
9th January
2010
The look of the wedding invitations you send will not only says
a lot about you and your husband-to-be they will also convey a
fair amount of information about your upcoming ceremony. So it
is important to plan the type of wedding you will have before
you make any decisions about your invitations.
Based upon the quality of the paper stock, lettering, color and
design you select, recipients are likely to make a determination
about the formality or informality of the event, thus how they
should ...Read the rest of this entry »
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8th January
2010
Wedding ceremonies are the stuff fairy tales are made of.
Marriages are made in heaven, it is said. Keeping this age-old
adage in mind, a heavenly atmosphere is created at the wedding
venue. Aromatic smells fill the air. Guests decked in their
Sunday best walk the red carpet with wedding gifts in tow.
Giving gifts on the wedding day is part of the ceremony. A gift
symbolizes the good will guests have for the newly married.
Through these gifts, guests wish the couple a long and happy
married ...Read the rest of this entry »
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7th January
2010
If you want to design and print your own wedding stationery and
don't know where to start, here are a few tips that hopefully
will get you on your way. If you want to know more you may like
to purchase our guidebook "How To Create Perfect Wedding
Stationery" which includes 38 pages of vital info for DIY'ers.
It comes with software to help you get the job done easily.
Visit our site at www.invitationexpress.com.au.
You should select your design before firming up your ideas on
paper and cards ...Read the rest of this entry »
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6th January
2010
The two biggest trends in weddings right now are to spend less and to personalize more. A fantastic way to achieve both of these goals simultaneously is to take on some diy projects. These are some ideas for wonderful crafts that you can create for your wedding with paper.
The floral budget is one place where substituting paper flowers for real blossoms can really make a difference. Handmade paper flowers can be beautiful and whimsical and have none of the negative connotations of fake fabric ...Read the rest of this entry »
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5th January
2010
Everybody talks about wedding invitations, but what about all
the other terms and items that are associated with them. Below
are explanations of some of the more common terms and items that
you'll probably encounter while shopping for your invitations.
Seal n Send Invitations: This type of invitation is
mailed to guests as a single-folded piece (without an envelope)
having the respond postcard attached to the invitation by a
perforation for easy removal. Since the respond piece is a
postcard, ...Read the rest of this entry »
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4th January
2010
ADDRESSING YOUR INVITATIONS
Whether you are planning a formal wedding or a picnic at a park, your invitations make the first impression. It is therefore important that you address them correctly. Following is the acceptable format with its dos and don'ts.
Do not use initials instead of full names though you may insert an initial for the middle name - Margaret W. Jacobs.
Do not address using nicknames unless the invitee is a close friend, or a family member. Children are the exception. You may
...Read the rest of this entry »
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4th January
2010
This is an interesting article written for informal or modern wedding invitation wording.
There are a few rules you should keep in mind when wording your wedding invitation and stationery:
Who is inviting your guests?
The style of wedding invitation and dress code should match the wording of your wedding invitation
Check your spelling and grammar
Wedding invitation wording can be a contentious issue!!! The wedding invitation wording isn't always based on who is paying or who is paying the ...Read the rest of this entry »
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4th January
2010
It is very true that you will need to spend some time on searching for your wedding invitations. In fact, this will be the first item your guests will see for your big day. It will make real sense to make the cards elegant and beautiful. Yet, you should understand that the invitation cards are only one part of your wedding stationery. You will need to make sure that you will be creating a unique set of stationery so that you can make your event more special and unique.
As a matter of fact, you ...Read the rest of this entry »
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4th January
2010
You have got the wedding ceremony and the wedding reception venue booked so what's next? Well, you are going to need some guests which means sending each one a wedding invitation. "Simple" you say, let's get online and buy some wedding invitations! Hang on what's all this? Save the date cards, reply cards, place cards, thank you cards? Wedding stationery encompasses a lot more than wedding invitations as Elaine Man from Special Day Wedding Invitations (http://www.specialdayinvitations.co.uk) ...Read the rest of this entry »
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4th January
2010
There are many different types of wedding stationery required for before and after the big day. To keep you wedding stationery consistent with the wedding invitations may require some planning on your part. To help you plan below is a list of the different types of wedding invitations and stationery you may need. Engagement Party Invitations - The engagement invitations announce to your friends and family that you are now making a commitment to share your life with the person of your choice. ...Read the rest of this entry »
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4th January
2010
The wedding stationery is the group of cards that should be greatly related to the style and design of the wedding invitation. This is used in making the thank you cards, menu, response card, albums, order of service, table numbers, table plans, etc. Although all the mentioned ones comprise the wedding stationery, you may utilize any of these according to your wedding plans. This wedding stationery can be purchased from shops which offer already made designs. You can also have the option of ...Read the rest of this entry »
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4th January
2010
Creating your own unique wedding stationery has generally been left to the experts, finding perfect card stock and then purchasing all the material for decorating the wedding invitations could at times be extremely hard work.Making the insert look professional was the most challenging part; many DIY wedding invitations looked well as if they were DIY, not well finished and rough around the edges. After a lot of thought we decided to have a search for some do it yourself wedding stationery to ...Read the rest of this entry »
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4th January
2010
Making your own wedding invitations is becoming increasingly popular with modern brides, gone are the days of mass produced printed cards. Today's brides want their wedding to reflect their personality and what better way to do this than design your own wedding invitations and stationery.
With such a multitude of things to choose from, brides are really spoilt for choice when designing their wedding stationery range. From diamantes to butterfly's the amount and quality of the craft items ...Read the rest of this entry »
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4th January
2010
The invitations and other stationery which you choose for your wedding will help to set the tone. When you have a special theme or location, the invitations can be a great way to introduce your wedding to your guests. These are some tips on tailoring your wedding stationery to your theme.
Beach theme weddings are among the favorites of brides everywhere. Whether you will be heading off to a sunswept destination for your wedding, or simply putting on some great beach wedding jewelry and ...Read the rest of this entry »
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4th January
2010
Wedding ceremonies are the stuff fairy tales are made of.
Marriages are made in heaven, it is said. Keeping this age-old
adage in mind, a heavenly atmosphere is created at the wedding
venue. Aromatic smells fill the air. Guests decked in their
Sunday best walk the red carpet with wedding gifts in tow.
Giving gifts on the wedding day is part of the ceremony. A gift
symbolizes the good will guests have for the newly married.
Through these gifts, guests wish the couple a long and happy
married ...Read the rest of this entry »
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