Writing Thank You Notes
Here are a few great tips from the leading experts on writing thank you notes.
Tip 1: Begin writing your thank you notes as the gifts arrive. This will save you a lot of time in the long run.
Tip 2: It's best to purchase your thank you notes with your invitations so you have them available, however, your notes do not have to match your invites.
Tip 3: When sitting down to write you thank you notes, first write a list of who you will be sending them to, their address, and what they bought. This can cut your writing time in half.
Tip 4: All thank you notes should be written within three weeks of receiving the gift.
Tip 5: All notes do not have to be written in one sitting. If you set a goal, such as ten a day, you will get through your list much faster.
Tip 6: Don't get stuck writing the notes by yourself, have your spouse do half the stack.
Tip 7: Don't want to fuss with envelopes and sealing? Send a postcard!
Tip 8: If cash was given, you do not have to mention the amount.
Tip 9: All thank you cards should be written by hand.
Tip 10: Not sure how to split the pile? Have your spouse write thank you's to his side of the family and you can take care of your side.
Preserving Bouquets
The best way to preserve your wedding bouquet is to hang them upside down. You can hang them from a hangar and hang them in a closet. This will allow the water to be drained from them and they should dry fairly quickly. By hanging them upside down, you will also preserve the shape of the flower. They won't be crushed or smashed when you hang them. This is the best way to maintain your entire bouquet as it was on your wedding day.
Tips for a Perfect Wedding Day
by Jemma
Filed under Favors, Featured, Recently Featured
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. You want to make sure your flowers are perfect, your bridesmaids are there, and your entire day goes as planned. Here are a few tips to ensure you have a smooth reception and a great time!
1. Choose a theme: keeps things consistent and organized
2. Have centerpieces
3. Set the mood: use candles
4. Send save-the-dates
5. Create/Brainstorm guest list in advance
6. Create affordable edible favors
7. Have something to do for the little one (coloring books, small toys, tec.)
8. Thank guest at the reception
9. Limit entrees to two choices
10. Have soft music playing during dinner
11. Have a schedule
12. Give each bridesmaid her duty ahead of time
13. Be on time
14. Plan ahead
15. Have beackup vendors just in case
Wedding Scrapbooks
The cost of wedding albums now a days can be very pricey. Instead of having your photographer create your album for you, why not create it yourself? Here are a few websites that create wedding albums, photo books, etc.
1. Shutterfly
2. Snapfish
3. Kodak
4. My Publisher
5. Blurb
Tipping Vendors
by Jemma
Filed under Featured, Recently Featured
So who do you tip? How much do you give? Believe it or not some wedding vendors will be expecting a tip whether you've thought of it or not. Some vendors include the fees and gratuity when handing you the bill, however, other vendors leave it up to you. Most tips, assuming the service is good, will expect anywhere from 10%-20%. Here is a list of vendors that will be expecting a tip.
*The Officiant
*Catering Staff (if it was not included in the bill)
*Musicians/DJ's
*Hair Stylist
*Delivery Men & Women
*Drivers
Wedding Cake Flavors
Choosing your wedding cake flavors, toppings, and decorations can be a challenge. Below are some common and favorite cake fillings and icings.
| Fillings | Icings |
| Cream | Buttercream |
| Lemon | Fondant |
| Buttercream | Royal Icing |
| Strawberry | Chocolate |
| Cream Cheese | Whipped Cream |
| Chocolate | Marzipan |
Fall Wedding Ideas
Fall is a very popular time for weddings. As a matter of fact September is the most popular month for weddings and with good reason. Fall is a beautiful time of year! It's a season that is perfect just about anywhere. Need any more reasons on why fall is a great time to get married?
1. The weather is perfect, not too hot, not too cold.
2. Who needs decorations when the leaves are turning colors?
3. You can use all those beautiful colors: orange, browns, etc.
4. Honeymoons will be cheaper because the fall season is their down time.
5. So many flowers to choose from in an assortment of colors.
6. Your wedding can be indoor or outdoor (you actually have a choice).
7. Bridesmaids can wear short or long dresses.
8. Sales! Many vendors need to move out spring and summer collections to make way for the new items.
Create Your Own Wedding Website
Spread the news of your engagement and your upcoming wedding to family and friends. What better way to do so than to create your own free website. Below I have listed the best free or free trial upgrade websites. They allow you to post pictures, allow family and friends to sign your guestbook, and more. Check out the top five winning sites!
1. eWedding
2. The Knot
3. My Wedding
Wedding Bouquets
We have so many flowers to choose from, so how do we know what to choose? The best advice I can give is to look through endless amounts of pictures until you find just the right one. After all, you will be the one holding them on your wedding day.
Most brides tend to have hints of color in their bouquets. Keep it simple! You don't want too much flare or it may draw eyes away from the real beauty, you!
Black & White Photography
Your wedding photos will always be treasured. However, printing them in black and white can really add class and elegance. Here are some reasons to print in black and white…
1. They last much longer than color.
2. It is sophisticated and can bring life to a photo.
3. There is emotion in a black and white, almost like the photo is telling a story.
4. It forces you to pay attention to even the smallest details. Hence, your wedding dress and makeup will look ravishing.
5. Everything looks better in black and white. Look at a photo of yourself that you are not crazy about, print it in black and white and watch your attitude change.
