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Do My Bridesmaids Pay For Their Dresses?

Mar 3

Posted by Seresa Carpenter in WWPD? | No Comments

 

It is customary that the bridal party pay for their own attire.  Always remember that just because they are paying for it, does not give you the freedom to pick out a $400 Vera Wang dress.  When you’re shopping with your bridesmaids ask them if they are comfortable with the price of the dress you are considering.  It is also a nice idea, when picking out the dress your bridal party will be buying, that you pick a dress they can wear again.  Try to keep the dress in a style that is flattering to all the girls in your bridal party. 

 

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To E-mail or Not E-mail

Feb 22

Posted by Seresa Carpenter in Weddingology | No Comments

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We now live in a world where e-mail is one the fastest, easiest ways to communicate, but does that mean you should use it for your wedding?   The following is a list of when and where e-mail should and should not be used.

When Not to Use E-mail:

For  Wedding Invitations. It is not appropriate to e-mail or facebook invitations to your wedding guests or your close friends.  The only exception is in rushed circumstances.  For example; there has been a shift in health, you are moving overseas.  Even though electronic invitations are cheaper, they are never the best route.

For thank you notes. ALWAYS write a hand written thank you note for the gifts you receive.   If your guest took the time to pick out a present for you, then always take the time to thank them properly.

When discussing personal or thorny issues. No matter what wedding drama goes on, never hash it out over e-mail.  Keep in mind e-mail is never private and can often be misinterpreted.

When groundwork has not been properly laid. Before you send out group e-mails make sure everyone is on the same page.

When to Use E-mail:

Save the Dates. It is perfectly acceptable to send out an informal notice to friends and family about your wedding date.

Wedding RSVPs. You can always give the option to your guests to RSVP to your e-mail, but still send out a formal RSVP card.

Invitation to informal wedding parties. For your bridal showers or engagement party e-mailed invitations can be an acceptable alternative.  Be sure not to send out group e-mails, send out e-mails with their specific names on it.

Information on Lodging. If your guest list is web-connected sending out an e-mail with lodging, directions and a map is acceptable.

Inspiration Courtesy of Emily Post Wedding Etiquette

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WWPD: Who Pays for the Wedding?

Feb 3

Posted by Seresa Carpenter in WWPD? | No Comments

Photo Courtesy of Life123.com
Photo Courtesy of Life123.com

Today the rules have completely changed on who pays for the wedding. I plan weddings for brides who have their parents paying, they are paying, the groom’s family is paying, or everyone is paying for a part of the wedding. It was not that long ago that there were set rules about who paid for what. The bride’s family was to pay for the wedding consultant, wedding gown,  the entire cost of the reception, flowers, photography, music, transportation and ceremony. The groom’s family paid for the marriage license, officiant, bride’s bouquet, boutonnieres, rehearsal dinner and honeymoon. There is not a right or wrong answer on who pays for what. It all comes down to what you and your fiancé feel comfortable with. If you’re in doubt about who is paying for what, there is nothing wrong with talking to both sides of the family about it. 

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Don’t Forget to Say Thank You

Feb 1

Posted by Bianca Newton in Weddingology, Weddings & Social | 1 Comment

 

 

Happy Monday and Happy February! We are certainly zipping right through 2010 at a fabulous pace. Today we examine the all important “Thank You” of wedding etiquette.

 
Don’t email. Even though we live in an age of instant communication via social networking, cell phones, and emails, there is nothing more personal than the handwritten thank-you note. Don’t send thank-you notes via email.

 
Don’t procrastinate. Ideally you will send thank-you notes as soon as gifts arrive. It will seem like a much easier task if you are not trying to send a hundred at one time. However, the accepted standard is to send thank-you notes within three months of receiving each gift.

 
Do thank everyone. This includes people who literally put a gift in your hand no matter how much you thanked them in person. Yes, you should send thank-yous to the gift givers at your shower. (Even though you probably thanked them as you ripped open the gift)

 
Do make it personal. How many times have you read, Dear customer or Dear friend?   That’s highly impersonal.  Try to divide the thank-yous among your fiancée so that you are writing to the people you actually know.   This way you can add something unique to each person.  Even though the note will be coming from both of you it will seem more thoughtful.

Tips inspired by Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette Fifth Edition

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Bridal Shower Etiquette

Nov 23

Posted by Seresa Carpenter in Weddingology | No Comments

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Along with your wedding usually comes wedding showers. Today we are featuring some Do’s and Don’ts of wedding showers inspired by Emily post’s Wedding Etiquette.

Don’t force any of your friends to throw you a shower. No matter how bad you want to have one, they are quite expensive and being in your wedding might already be costing them a pretty penny.

Don’t invite people to your shower that you’re not inviting to your wedding. 

Do send thank you notes to your shower guest and make sure one is sent to the hostess or hostesses too. Some people even buy small gifts for their hostess.

Don’t invite guests to more than one shower. The only exception is if you want to invite your bridal party to each shower, but make sure to tell them not to buy you gifts for each of shower.

Do include your registry information in the envelope with your shower invitation.

 

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Don’t Let it Rain on Your Parade or Wedding!

Aug 5

Posted by Christina Tamez in WWPD? | No Comments

Courtesy of StyleMePretty.com

Courtesy of StyleMePretty.com

Wedding superstitions have told the tale that rain on your wedding day means no harm, but rather– good luck. Ironically, for brides who have dreamt about this particular day, rain is their worst fear. But look on the “bright” side, not only are you guaranteed a memorable wedding, however your guests will always have a story to share. Being prepared for the unexpected, in regards to weather, is definitely key. Parasols could easily be incorporated into your theme or tradition, much like the  popular “second line dance” that guests engage in at New Orleans’ wedding receptions. Have those parasols handy in your wedding colors, or a traditional black and white, to produce aesthetically pleasing  and romantic photos you’ll fall in love with. You may even like your trendy parasols so much that you’ll consider including them in your photographs rain or shine; if you’re not hiding from the rain, then you might as well hide from the sun. These fashionable parasols could even serve as wedding favors for your guests, they’ll be reminded of your special day with every raindrop.
 
Refer to weather.com’s wedding planner to find out if you’ll need a rain plan for your big day.

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Fast Fixes for Removing Stains from your Bridal Gown

Jul 8

Posted by Heather Hamilton-Sims in WWPD? | No Comments

Red_lips, what would a weddng planner do, simply jubilee events, houston wedding plannerYour wedding dress is possibly the most expensive article of clothing you will ever purchase. You spent months shopping for the perfect dress and weeks researching/selecting the perfect seamstress to alter it. You were referred to the perfect cleaners to stream your dress, you entrusted your dearest friend/maid of honor (MOH) with picking up your dress and bringing it to the hotel. Your MOH was extremely careful, placing the pristine dress in the car and carrying it up the hotel elevator to your room. She hung it up on the back of the door and opened the bag in preparation of your final inspection of the cleaner’s handy work. Just as your faithful MOH was removing the bag, her lips brushed against the dress. Today is the day she decided to try out that new shade of red lipstick. OMG!

Removing stains from your bridal gown can prove to be challenging. Using water or liquid cleaner could leave a mark on your dress and bleaches can irreparably stain or burn the fabric. If your dress does get a stain, don’t fret. Here are some “fast fixes” you can use to remove certain stains: 

  1. Ink Spot: Apply a touch of hairspray to a cotton swab and then rub lightly over the stain.
  2. Water Mark: Attacking spots with a hairdryer may spread the wet mark even further. Instead, run a hand-steamer over fabric to lift out the watermark; some fabrics can be ironed afterward. As a preventative measure, be sure to ask your bridal salon about using steamers and irons on your gown when you pick it up after your final fitting.
  3. Makeup Mess: Don’t rub! Press a little club soda onto the spot, then sprinkle salt on top to soak up moisture. Let dry. If a hint of a spot remains, touch up with white chalk or talc.
  4. Oil Stain: Dip a cotton swab into cornstarch or talcum powder, and then gently — but generously — apply it to the spot. The cornstarch or powder will absorb the oil. Wait 15 minutes for moisture to be absorbed, and then dust off powder with a clean white towel. Repeat if necessary.
  5. Blood Blotch: Wet a cotton swab with your own saliva, and then gently rub it on top of the blood. The acids will break down the stain. Works best when the blood has not yet dried.

 

Fast fixes are courtesy of theknot.com.

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No Room for a Cell Phone at a Wedding

Jun 17

Posted by Christina Tamez in WWPD? | No Comments

Cell_PhoneIt’s your big day and excitement surrounds the atmosphere around you as you prepare to walk down the aisle. With glowing eyes upon you, somehow you’ve managed to overcome the nervousness in your knees and reach the altar. In the midst of finally saying: “I do,” a cell phone rings and you can hear your favorite Kelly Clarkson song blasting on your cousin’s brand new Blackberry.

Cell phone usage has become the trend: texting while driving is dangerous and even doing so while in movie theaters have become automatic behaviors and even pet peeves. They may be construed as distasteful and even disrespectful, especially during certain occasions: a wedding ceremony is often overlooked as a place where cell phone usage should be avoided.

There are various ways of conveying improper cell phone use at your wedding that will not be intrusive or disruptive of your beautiful ceremony. For instance, you could consider including a note in your program ceremony that serves as a friendly reminder to your guests to politely silence or turn off all phones. However, because the programs are perfect memorabilia of your wedding, the publishing of this may detract from its emotional significance. Therefore, it would also be acceptable to place a nice framed reminder near the book signing table stating: “The bride and groom would appreciate if guests refrain from utilizing their cell phones during the ceremony.”

Whichever approach you decide to take, ensure that your reminder is polite and sincerely sends the message across to your guests. By doing so, you can receive your guests’ full attention and be certain that there will be no distractions, as they will consider saving the musical ring tones for the dance floor at your reception.

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