St. Valentine's Day Fun Fact:
•In some countries, a young woman may receive a gift of clothing from a prospective suitor. If the gift is kept, then it means she has accepted his proposal of marriage
This fun St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has a red background with X and O hugs and kisses framing your own photo and text. Add your own text to the inside if you like.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
Young Love Innocent Kiss Valentine Greeting Card
St. Valentine Day Fun Fact:
•About 3% of pet owners will give Valentine's Day gifts to their pets.
This fun St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has a cartoon illustration of a young boy and girl sharing their first kiss. Add your own text to the inside if you like.
•About 3% of pet owners will give Valentine's Day gifts to their pets.
This fun St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has a cartoon illustration of a young boy and girl sharing their first kiss. Add your own text to the inside if you like.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Red Love Valentine Photo Greeting Card
St. Valentine's Fun Fact:
•In Medieval times, girls ate unusual foods on St Valentine's Day to make them dream of their future husband.
This fun St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has a red background with a great graphic with the word Love and hearts at the top and space for two of your photos with a personal greeting on the front. Add your own text to the inside if you like.
•In Medieval times, girls ate unusual foods on St Valentine's Day to make them dream of their future husband.
This fun St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has a red background with a great graphic with the word Love and hearts at the top and space for two of your photos with a personal greeting on the front. Add your own text to the inside if you like.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
I Love You Beary Much Valentine's Day Greeting Card
St. Valentine's Day Fun Fact:
•If an individual thinks of five or six names considered to be suitable marriage partners and twists the stem of an apple while the names are being recited, then it is believed the eventual spouse will be the one whose name was recited at the moment the stem broke.
This sweet St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has a pink plaid background with a sweet teddy bear holding a darker pink heart that says "I Love You Beary Much". Add your own text to the inside if you like.
•If an individual thinks of five or six names considered to be suitable marriage partners and twists the stem of an apple while the names are being recited, then it is believed the eventual spouse will be the one whose name was recited at the moment the stem broke.
This sweet St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has a pink plaid background with a sweet teddy bear holding a darker pink heart that says "I Love You Beary Much". Add your own text to the inside if you like.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Love Birds Valentine Greeting Card
St. Valentine's Day Fun Fact:
•The Italian city of Verona, where Shakespeare's lovers Romeo and Juliet lived, receives about 1,000 letters addressed to Juliet every Valentine's Day.
This sweet St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has a pink background with a pair of illustrated Love Birds perched in front of a darker pink heart. Add your own text to the inside if you like.
•The Italian city of Verona, where Shakespeare's lovers Romeo and Juliet lived, receives about 1,000 letters addressed to Juliet every Valentine's Day.
This sweet St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has a pink background with a pair of illustrated Love Birds perched in front of a darker pink heart. Add your own text to the inside if you like.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Blue Candy Stripe Photo Valentine's Day Greeting Card
St. Valentine's Day Fun Fact:
•In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. To wear your heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other people to know how you are feeling.
This beautiful St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has an old fashioned feel with its blue candy stripe background highlighting your photo and text on the front. Add your own text to the inside if you like.
•In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. To wear your heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other people to know how you are feeling.
This beautiful St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has an old fashioned feel with its blue candy stripe background highlighting your photo and text on the front. Add your own text to the inside if you like.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Valentine Sweet Cupcake Party Invitations
It's never too early to start planning your next party! Right??
This lovable Valentine's Day party invitation is so sweet, it's sure to give all your guests a toothache! The invitation features 3 colorful cupcakes with heart sprinkles - this delectable card offers irresistible style with a cherry on top.
More from Zazzle:
Made and submitted to the community marketplace by a highly imaginative Zazzler called NoteableExpressions, the remarkable v day custom invitation template displayed above was labeled as being in the Valentine's Day section. Known as the “valentine sweet cupcake invitation invitation”, this personalized invitation design's name is a very appropriate match for a plethora of reasons. Wonderful for communicating with your guests, this valentine sweet cupcake invitation invitation can be found by searching for the tags, valentine, v day, pink, and party.
This lovable Valentine's Day party invitation is so sweet, it's sure to give all your guests a toothache! The invitation features 3 colorful cupcakes with heart sprinkles - this delectable card offers irresistible style with a cherry on top.
More from Zazzle:
Made and submitted to the community marketplace by a highly imaginative Zazzler called NoteableExpressions, the remarkable v day custom invitation template displayed above was labeled as being in the Valentine's Day section. Known as the “valentine sweet cupcake invitation invitation”, this personalized invitation design's name is a very appropriate match for a plethora of reasons. Wonderful for communicating with your guests, this valentine sweet cupcake invitation invitation can be found by searching for the tags, valentine, v day, pink, and party.
Pink Candy Stripe Photo Valentine's Day Greeting Card
Fun Valentine's Day Fact:
•Worldwide, over 50 million roses are given for Valentine's Day each year.
•California produces 60 percent of American roses, but the vast number sold on Valentine's Day in the United States are imported, mostly from South America. Approximately 110 million roses, the majority red, will be sold and delivered within a three-day time period.
This beautiful St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has an old fashioned feel with its pink candy stripe background highlighting your photo and text on the front. Add your own text to the inside if you like.
•Worldwide, over 50 million roses are given for Valentine's Day each year.
•California produces 60 percent of American roses, but the vast number sold on Valentine's Day in the United States are imported, mostly from South America. Approximately 110 million roses, the majority red, will be sold and delivered within a three-day time period.
This beautiful St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has an old fashioned feel with its pink candy stripe background highlighting your photo and text on the front. Add your own text to the inside if you like.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Red Candy Stripe Photo Valentine Greeting Card
Fun Valentine Fact of the Day:
•About 1 billion Valentine's Day cards are exchanged in US each year. That's the largest seasonal card-sending occasion of the year, next to Christmas.
This beautiful St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has an old fashioned feel with its red candy stripe background highlighting your photo and text on the front. Add your own text to the inside if you like.
•About 1 billion Valentine's Day cards are exchanged in US each year. That's the largest seasonal card-sending occasion of the year, next to Christmas.
This beautiful St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has an old fashioned feel with its red candy stripe background highlighting your photo and text on the front. Add your own text to the inside if you like.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Hot Pink Floral Heart Damask Greeting Card
Now that my Christmas shopping is done and before the chaos of Christmas un-wrapping begins, I started working on the next Holiday! Valentine's Day. Take a quick moment to remind those special people in your life how much you care for them by sending a Valentine card.
This beautiful St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has an old fashioned feel with its hot pink floral damask pattern at the bottom framing out your own photo. Your own text goes in the text area and a heart border sets off both elements. Add your own text to the inside if you like.
This beautiful St. Valentine's Day greeting card is perfect for anyone you'd like to share your love with. The front of this card has an old fashioned feel with its hot pink floral damask pattern at the bottom framing out your own photo. Your own text goes in the text area and a heart border sets off both elements. Add your own text to the inside if you like.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Two Hearts One Love Romantic Wedding Binder in Brown and Pink
Perfect for your wedding memories or as your wedding planner! This design sets a romantic tone with its brown background and pink border to the left. The border is a floral banner with the words Two Hearts and One Love. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available.
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With the name, “two hearts one love romantic binder”, this customizable binder design is a brilliant example of the artistry in the community marketplace. Made by a talented designer called NoteableExpressions, the amazing "wedding" binder above is posted in the Invitations, Announcements category and is tagged under seal, brown, & wedding. The most perfectly sized customizable three-ring binder to hold your most paperwork, this two hearts one love romantic binder can be used at work or at school. Surely a great option for anyone shopping for binders with floral artwork, this brilliant custom three-ring binder is printed to last for years.
More from Zazzle:
With the name, “two hearts one love romantic binder”, this customizable binder design is a brilliant example of the artistry in the community marketplace. Made by a talented designer called NoteableExpressions, the amazing "wedding" binder above is posted in the Invitations, Announcements category and is tagged under seal, brown, & wedding. The most perfectly sized customizable three-ring binder to hold your most paperwork, this two hearts one love romantic binder can be used at work or at school. Surely a great option for anyone shopping for binders with floral artwork, this brilliant custom three-ring binder is printed to last for years.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Two Hearts One Love Romantic Wedding Invitations
This design sets a romantic tone with its grey background and pink border to the left. The border is a floral banner with the words Two Hearts and One Love. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available.
More from Zazzle:
NoteableExpressions's marvelous grey and wedding custom invitation is just one of thousands of customizable items made at Zazzle. Being shown in NoteableExpressions's Two Hearts One Love in Grey and Pink store section, this custom invitation template, which is justly dubbed the “two hearts one love romantic invitation invitation”, is a really brilliant example of the two hearts one love romantic invitation stuff in the Zazzle community's marketplace. This invitation template will be ideal for your occasion and makes a wonderful option for anyone who is looking for grey artwork. If you enjoyed viewing this invitation template, look for similar merchandise in the grey, romantic, grey, or pink invitation areas of the site – or take a visit to the artist's Zazzle store.
More from Zazzle:
NoteableExpressions's marvelous grey and wedding custom invitation is just one of thousands of customizable items made at Zazzle. Being shown in NoteableExpressions's Two Hearts One Love in Grey and Pink store section, this custom invitation template, which is justly dubbed the “two hearts one love romantic invitation invitation”, is a really brilliant example of the two hearts one love romantic invitation stuff in the Zazzle community's marketplace. This invitation template will be ideal for your occasion and makes a wonderful option for anyone who is looking for grey artwork. If you enjoyed viewing this invitation template, look for similar merchandise in the grey, romantic, grey, or pink invitation areas of the site – or take a visit to the artist's Zazzle store.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Brown Leather Classic Elegance Wedding Invitation Set
Remember the elegance of days gone by with this classic wedding invitation. This design has an ecru background with a brown leather-look border. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available.
Brown Leather Classic Elegance Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Shop for invitations and announcements on Zazzle.com
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With the title “brown leather classic elegance invitation invitation”, this custom invitation design is an amazing sampling of artistry in the community marketplace. Created by an imaginative Zazzler named NoteableExpressions, the one-of-a-kind wedding invitation design shown above was listed in the Invitations, Announcements category and was tagged as cream, classic, seal, and wedding. The ideal custom invitation template for all different types of events, this brown leather classic elegance invitation design will look magnificent after you've added your special information. Customizable on both the front and the back, this brown leather classic elegance invitation invitation template comes with an envelope for your convenience.
Brown Leather Classic Elegance Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Shop for invitations and announcements on Zazzle.com
More from Zazzle:
With the title “brown leather classic elegance invitation invitation”, this custom invitation design is an amazing sampling of artistry in the community marketplace. Created by an imaginative Zazzler named NoteableExpressions, the one-of-a-kind wedding invitation design shown above was listed in the Invitations, Announcements category and was tagged as cream, classic, seal, and wedding. The ideal custom invitation template for all different types of events, this brown leather classic elegance invitation design will look magnificent after you've added your special information. Customizable on both the front and the back, this brown leather classic elegance invitation invitation template comes with an envelope for your convenience.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
How to Plan a New Year's Eve Party
When it comes to ringing in the New Year, who doesn't love a good party? If you're planning to throw a New Year's Eve party, planning ahead is key so you can enjoy yourself too. Here are some tips and ideas on how to plan a great New Year's Eve party:
•Get your invites out early. New Year's Eve is a popular party night and people get booked up quickly. Get your invitations out early so your friends know that your house will be the place to be.
Golden Champagne Celebrations New Years Eve by NoteableExpressions
Browse New years eve party Invitations
New Years Eve Father Time and His Clock by NoteableExpressions
See more New years eve party Invitations
•Delegate. Don't do everything yourself! Tell your friends what they can do to help you for the party planning. If a friend offers to bring wine or an appetizer or wants to come help you decorate, take her up on it! It will make your job easier and you will feel less stressed when it's time for the party!
•Food. New Year's Eve party food should be simple. This is not the night for a full course meal that will have your guests feeling sleepy by 9 PM. Instead, serve a variety of finger foods and other items that can be made ahead (so you're not stuck in the kitchen while the party is going on). Set up a buffet-style table so guests can serve themselves throughout the evening. Some food suggestions include a gourmet cheese and cracker tray, vegetables and dip, pigs in a blanket (mini hot dogs wrapped in crescent dough and baked), and mini quiches. If you want to serve more of a "meal," keep it simple by putting out a cold cut platter with some good-quality rolls. Consider using your crock pot for items like Swedish meatballs or a crock pot full of sliced roast beef in au jus for sandwiches.
•Don't break the bank over the bar. Don't feel as though you have to have a fully stocked bar in order to have a good party. Consider offering beer and one red and one white wine selection. If you have some great cocktail recipes that you're dying to serve, narrow it down to one type and make a pitcher or a shaker full. Be sure to have some non-alcoholic drinks available for those teetotalers and designated drivers!
•Decorating ideas. If you already decorated your house for Christmas, keep those decorations up for your New Year's Eve party for a more festive feel. You can also add some gold and silver streamers or balloons. Buy some fun things like noisemakers or blowouts and New Year's party hats.
•Music. Have background music for your party by tuning into a commercial-free satellite radio station or by using CDs or mix tapes. You can download great party music online on sites like iTunes.com, and then create a play list that can play back during your entire party. While there aren't many New Year's-themed songs around, one classic that you should play during your party is "Auld Lang Syne" -- if you don't recognize the title, it's the well-known Scottish song that is always played when the New Year's Eve ball drops in Times Square.
•When the clock strikes midnight. Have the television on to countdown to midnight along with the folks in Times Square. Make sure your friends have noisemakers and confetti to throw when the clock strikes midnight.
•Plan for some overnight guests, just in case. If your friends have had too much to drink or just have a long way to travel, make sure you have sleeping accommodations or a designated driver for them. New Year's Eve is a heavy party night and there are many irresponsible drivers on the road, so keep your friends safe and start your new year off on the right foot.
•Get your invites out early. New Year's Eve is a popular party night and people get booked up quickly. Get your invitations out early so your friends know that your house will be the place to be.
Golden Champagne Celebrations New Years Eve by NoteableExpressions
Browse New years eve party Invitations
New Years Eve Father Time and His Clock by NoteableExpressions
See more New years eve party Invitations
•Delegate. Don't do everything yourself! Tell your friends what they can do to help you for the party planning. If a friend offers to bring wine or an appetizer or wants to come help you decorate, take her up on it! It will make your job easier and you will feel less stressed when it's time for the party!
•Food. New Year's Eve party food should be simple. This is not the night for a full course meal that will have your guests feeling sleepy by 9 PM. Instead, serve a variety of finger foods and other items that can be made ahead (so you're not stuck in the kitchen while the party is going on). Set up a buffet-style table so guests can serve themselves throughout the evening. Some food suggestions include a gourmet cheese and cracker tray, vegetables and dip, pigs in a blanket (mini hot dogs wrapped in crescent dough and baked), and mini quiches. If you want to serve more of a "meal," keep it simple by putting out a cold cut platter with some good-quality rolls. Consider using your crock pot for items like Swedish meatballs or a crock pot full of sliced roast beef in au jus for sandwiches.
•Don't break the bank over the bar. Don't feel as though you have to have a fully stocked bar in order to have a good party. Consider offering beer and one red and one white wine selection. If you have some great cocktail recipes that you're dying to serve, narrow it down to one type and make a pitcher or a shaker full. Be sure to have some non-alcoholic drinks available for those teetotalers and designated drivers!
•Decorating ideas. If you already decorated your house for Christmas, keep those decorations up for your New Year's Eve party for a more festive feel. You can also add some gold and silver streamers or balloons. Buy some fun things like noisemakers or blowouts and New Year's party hats.
•Music. Have background music for your party by tuning into a commercial-free satellite radio station or by using CDs or mix tapes. You can download great party music online on sites like iTunes.com, and then create a play list that can play back during your entire party. While there aren't many New Year's-themed songs around, one classic that you should play during your party is "Auld Lang Syne" -- if you don't recognize the title, it's the well-known Scottish song that is always played when the New Year's Eve ball drops in Times Square.
•When the clock strikes midnight. Have the television on to countdown to midnight along with the folks in Times Square. Make sure your friends have noisemakers and confetti to throw when the clock strikes midnight.
•Plan for some overnight guests, just in case. If your friends have had too much to drink or just have a long way to travel, make sure you have sleeping accommodations or a designated driver for them. New Year's Eve is a heavy party night and there are many irresponsible drivers on the road, so keep your friends safe and start your new year off on the right foot.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Corporate Christmas Parties 411 and Tips
Every year I get lots of requests to help out with hints and tips on how to plan a Company Christmas Party. So I have gathered my resources to provide you with lots of ideas to make this year’s holiday party safe, fun and memorable experience for you and your co-workers. These ideas are designed for both large companies with great budgets as well as small businesses with minimum resources.
Don’ts:
Do not focus your energy solely on the buffet, thinking food is what draws workers to the Christmas parties. Your attendance will drop off because those parties are predictable.
The most deadly type of holiday party is a sit-down dinner at the boss’s house, which often has a pressure-filled conservative atmosphere. Try having a different entertainment each year. Holiday party hosts can play a major role in keeping their friends and families safe by looking at alternatives to alcoholic beverages. There are a few common sense rules that should be followed when hosting a holiday party. If alcohol is going to be served at a party, this Safe Holiday Party Guide will give you a few pointers when planning an event.
Organize & Prepare:
You can start by sending out the invitations with a note included that there will be a prize for the person that decks out in the most Christmas gear. This can include anything from a Christmas costume to guests wearing garments that display cheerful holiday clothing, jewelry, hats, or anything that their imagination can dream up. The person that shows up to your party that is voted by all as wearing the "best dressed" Christmas outfit wins a wrapped gift of their choice from the gift table.
You can have a designated receptionist announce the names of each new arrival, crown them with a Santa hat with their name, while reading something humorous about them. This works great especially at large Corporate parties when customers or large number of employees participate and not everyone knows each other. First names on Santa Hats work much better than name badges and the hats then double as party favors everyone gladly takes home.
But the energy of the party starts with the invitations…. or Christmas Greeting cards… one of our customers had a great idea to take a picture of all employees in Santa hats, personalized with employees names and use the postcard as a corporate Christmas card as well as Christmas party invitation for their customers. The Hats were then saved for the holiday party gala.
Entertainment:
Make sure you have some fun program with games and activities for your Holiday Party. Also make sure you have some great Christmas Party music.
Party Favors
Also, don’t forget to wrap the party up with a take-home gift party favor, such as a personalized stocking or a custom logo Christmas stocking with a gift certificate, a turkey or even an ornament with the company logo.
Those custom imprint Christmas Stockings with your company logo are perfect decorations in the Christmas partry room and then when it’s time to leave you can give the stockings with Christmas bonus checks or Gift Certificates to your employees and some fun goodies like Company Logo ornaments for your customers and guests.
Visit Noteable Expressions for some ideas!
Don’ts:
Do not focus your energy solely on the buffet, thinking food is what draws workers to the Christmas parties. Your attendance will drop off because those parties are predictable.
The most deadly type of holiday party is a sit-down dinner at the boss’s house, which often has a pressure-filled conservative atmosphere. Try having a different entertainment each year. Holiday party hosts can play a major role in keeping their friends and families safe by looking at alternatives to alcoholic beverages. There are a few common sense rules that should be followed when hosting a holiday party. If alcohol is going to be served at a party, this Safe Holiday Party Guide will give you a few pointers when planning an event.
Organize & Prepare:
You can start by sending out the invitations with a note included that there will be a prize for the person that decks out in the most Christmas gear. This can include anything from a Christmas costume to guests wearing garments that display cheerful holiday clothing, jewelry, hats, or anything that their imagination can dream up. The person that shows up to your party that is voted by all as wearing the "best dressed" Christmas outfit wins a wrapped gift of their choice from the gift table.
You can have a designated receptionist announce the names of each new arrival, crown them with a Santa hat with their name, while reading something humorous about them. This works great especially at large Corporate parties when customers or large number of employees participate and not everyone knows each other. First names on Santa Hats work much better than name badges and the hats then double as party favors everyone gladly takes home.
But the energy of the party starts with the invitations…. or Christmas Greeting cards… one of our customers had a great idea to take a picture of all employees in Santa hats, personalized with employees names and use the postcard as a corporate Christmas card as well as Christmas party invitation for their customers. The Hats were then saved for the holiday party gala.
Entertainment:
Make sure you have some fun program with games and activities for your Holiday Party. Also make sure you have some great Christmas Party music.
Party Favors
Also, don’t forget to wrap the party up with a take-home gift party favor, such as a personalized stocking or a custom logo Christmas stocking with a gift certificate, a turkey or even an ornament with the company logo.
Those custom imprint Christmas Stockings with your company logo are perfect decorations in the Christmas partry room and then when it’s time to leave you can give the stockings with Christmas bonus checks or Gift Certificates to your employees and some fun goodies like Company Logo ornaments for your customers and guests.
Visit Noteable Expressions for some ideas!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Honeysuckle Pink Wedding Invitations in High Demand
As the previous post let you know - the new "It" color of 2011 is going to be what they are calling Honeysuckle Pink or Rose. Here are just a few samples of wedding invitations from my Zazzle store that would fit in perfectly with that theme.
Always and Forever Rose Color Band Vine Scroll by NoteableExpressions
Create a custom announcement on Zazzle
Love in Bloom: Chocolate Brown with Cherry Blossom by NoteableExpressions
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No matter which design you choose you can customize it in any way you need to make sure that it sets the perfect mood for your dream wedding!
Always and Forever Rose Color Band Vine Scroll by NoteableExpressions
Create a custom announcement on Zazzle
Love in Bloom: Chocolate Brown with Cherry Blossom by NoteableExpressions
View other Wedding Invitations
No matter which design you choose you can customize it in any way you need to make sure that it sets the perfect mood for your dream wedding!
Honeysuckle Is Predicted As 2011's Hot Hue for Weddings and Fashion
(NewsCore) - The new year is looking brighter in at least one respect. On Thursday, color authority Pantone will announce that its color of the year for 2011 is an intense pink it calls "honeysuckle."
Pantone predicts that we're about to see a lot of this color, appearing on everything from designer dresses to pillows, water bottles, nail polish, sofas and appliances, The Wall Street Journal reported. A sherbety shade of pink, with a hint of red and orange zest, honeysuckle is seen by designers as a pick-me-up at a time when many people have had their fill of misfortune.
Pantone polls graphic, industrial, fashion and other designers from around the world each year to forecast the colors that will have broad appeal. After many design experts told Pantone they were using versions of a hot pink, the company narrowed the field to this precise shade -- known specifically as Pantone 18-2120 TCX.
'It's a very "Mad Men" pink. It's like the lipstick our mothers wore,' said Tom Mirabile, head of global trends and design at Lifetime Brands Inc., the company behind Mikasa, Cuisinart and other houseware brands. "There's a retro aspect to it that's going to be very popular." The company has glassware and dinnerware coming out in a hot pink much like honeysuckle and is using the color in all sorts of home accents.
The word "honeysuckle" doesn't signal bright pink to everyone. In some parts of the country, the flowers are yellow, white or other shades. A Pantone spokeswoman says that people's opinion of honeysuckle's color derives from the flower they saw as children.
"There's an innate optimism to pink," says Jonathan Adler, an interior and housewares designer who is using hot shades of pink widely in his 2011 collections. "As we speak, I'm wearing a hot pink shirt," he said.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Growing Popularity of Wedding Websites - Why?
Websites are no longer just for business, as personal web space is growing in popularity, especially within the wedding industry. People are beginning to realize how useful they are as a means of communicating information to all their guests. Gone are the days of endless phone calls chasing up missing RSVP’s. Now, at the click (or at very most a few clicks) of a mouse, everything you and your guests need can be made available in cyberspace!
Personal wedding websites are a popular trend to hit the wedding scene, as couples realize the enormous value of having one. Not only are they a convenient way of keeping your guests updated, they can be used to tell the couple’s story, and enable friends and family to follow their plans for the big day. They are also a great way of sharing great memories from the day with all those who may not have been able to make it in person. Elderly relatives or loved ones, who may live on the other side of the world, can now enter into the spirit of the joyous occasion.
Star Jones, co-host of “The View” and banker Al Reynolds for example had a wedding website, which they treated as an information resource for their guests.
There are numerous wedding websites offering a wide range of services. Which site you choose to use, will depend on how much you feel needs to be made available, and exactly what you want to use it for – i.e. simply a source of information for the wedding day, or a portfolio of the beginning of your new life as a married couple.
Some of these sites are very simple, consisting of just one page that announces the wedding, whereas others are used to tell a story of the couple, with photos of the engagement and wedding, as well as including much detail about how they met, the invitation and RSVP form, and links to an online gift registry. With the online RSVP, guests often find it much easier to reply; one Bride said over 75% of her guests replied online finding it a more convenient process.
Some couples start with a wedding website, and having found it a useful tool for keeping friends and family informed, extend it to include anything that may happen to them in the future e.g. children, accomplishments, moving abroad etc.
With the growing popularity of destination weddings, having a personal wedding website is perfect. All travel information can then be listed, including maps and local hotels if needed, which saves guests having to do their own research. A website also enables you to provide information about the area, giving guests a chance to get excited about the location as well as your upcoming nuptials!
Decorating the website using your chosen colors, theme and style for the wedding day will help to set the scene in advance of the main event. A number of the better wedding website companies offer a choice of templates which help make setting up your personal wedding pages as easy as possible, ensuring that you don’t have to be an employee of Bill Gates to get great looking results!
Another valuable tool to the newlyweds-to-be are business cards. What better and easier way is there to share your wedding website address than by simply handing your friends and family your card with your website address and other pertinent information - maybe with a reminder of the big day! Rather than having to arm everyone with pen and paper - give them a few business cards and when they run into the cousin that you don't see as often, they have an easy way of passing along the information as well. My business cards can be personalized for your occassion by color or theme.
Personal wedding websites are a popular trend to hit the wedding scene, as couples realize the enormous value of having one. Not only are they a convenient way of keeping your guests updated, they can be used to tell the couple’s story, and enable friends and family to follow their plans for the big day. They are also a great way of sharing great memories from the day with all those who may not have been able to make it in person. Elderly relatives or loved ones, who may live on the other side of the world, can now enter into the spirit of the joyous occasion.
Star Jones, co-host of “The View” and banker Al Reynolds for example had a wedding website, which they treated as an information resource for their guests.
There are numerous wedding websites offering a wide range of services. Which site you choose to use, will depend on how much you feel needs to be made available, and exactly what you want to use it for – i.e. simply a source of information for the wedding day, or a portfolio of the beginning of your new life as a married couple.
Some of these sites are very simple, consisting of just one page that announces the wedding, whereas others are used to tell a story of the couple, with photos of the engagement and wedding, as well as including much detail about how they met, the invitation and RSVP form, and links to an online gift registry. With the online RSVP, guests often find it much easier to reply; one Bride said over 75% of her guests replied online finding it a more convenient process.
Some couples start with a wedding website, and having found it a useful tool for keeping friends and family informed, extend it to include anything that may happen to them in the future e.g. children, accomplishments, moving abroad etc.
With the growing popularity of destination weddings, having a personal wedding website is perfect. All travel information can then be listed, including maps and local hotels if needed, which saves guests having to do their own research. A website also enables you to provide information about the area, giving guests a chance to get excited about the location as well as your upcoming nuptials!
Decorating the website using your chosen colors, theme and style for the wedding day will help to set the scene in advance of the main event. A number of the better wedding website companies offer a choice of templates which help make setting up your personal wedding pages as easy as possible, ensuring that you don’t have to be an employee of Bill Gates to get great looking results!
Another valuable tool to the newlyweds-to-be are business cards. What better and easier way is there to share your wedding website address than by simply handing your friends and family your card with your website address and other pertinent information - maybe with a reminder of the big day! Rather than having to arm everyone with pen and paper - give them a few business cards and when they run into the cousin that you don't see as often, they have an easy way of passing along the information as well. My business cards can be personalized for your occassion by color or theme.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Something Blue: Beautiful Blue Scroll on White Wedding Invitation
A beautiful invitation to set the mood for your wedding day. A unique scroll design is featured bordering the photo of your choice at the top, invitation wording printed below. Matching Thank You cards, RSVP, and Save the Date cards are available as well. If you like this design, but would like another color, please contact me through the link on my front page.
A blurb from Zazzle:
Professionally printed using Zazzle's highly advanced technique, this the one-of-a-kind picture custom invitation displayed above will look alarmingly nice with this Zazzle designer's engage illustration. Printed on professional quality card stock, Zazzle's personalized invitations are a vibrant way to share your event info. Go with the invitation shown above, or try searching for other shop's Something Blue: Beautiful Blue Scroll on White invitation products in the marketplace at Zazzle. Regardless of what you choose to print on it, this personalized invitation will certainly look charming thanks to this one-of-a-kind something blue: beautiful blue scroll on white illustration.
A blurb from Zazzle:
Professionally printed using Zazzle's highly advanced technique, this the one-of-a-kind picture custom invitation displayed above will look alarmingly nice with this Zazzle designer's engage illustration. Printed on professional quality card stock, Zazzle's personalized invitations are a vibrant way to share your event info. Go with the invitation shown above, or try searching for other shop's Something Blue: Beautiful Blue Scroll on White invitation products in the marketplace at Zazzle. Regardless of what you choose to print on it, this personalized invitation will certainly look charming thanks to this one-of-a-kind something blue: beautiful blue scroll on white illustration.
Wedding Planning Tips 101: FAQs About The Wedding Ceremony
– How many ushers and bridesmaids are needed?
It depends on the size of the wedding. Normally, there should be one usher for every fifty guests. The average wedding party for formal or semi-formal is four to six bridesmaids and ushers. A bride does not need as many bridesmaids as ushers.
– In a formal wedding, which side is usually reserved for the bride’s family and friends?
The bride’s parents are seated on the left side of the aisle and the groom’s parents sit on the right side. (In some synagogues this is reversed.)
– What if a church has two center aisles?
Pick one aisle and run the whole wedding as though it were the only one, or use the right aisle for the processional and the left for the recessional.
– Does the groom always kiss the bride at the altar?
The person performing the ceremony will rule on it, according to the church practice.
– May a house wedding be just as formal as a church wedding?
Yes, although there are never as many attendants.
– Is there usually a recessional at a home wedding?
It is not necessary. The married couple may turn around after theceremony and receive best wishes from the guests.
– Who gives the clergyman his fee?
The groom pays, but the best man hands it over in a plain white envelope before or after the ceremony.
– Where does the wedding party stand in the receiving line?
The traditional receiving line customarily is in the back of the church after the ceremony. The order may vary but, usually the bride’s mother and father are first, followed by the bride, groom and bridesmaids. The groom’s mother and father may be included. The ushers and the best man do not stand in the receiving line. Sometimes receiving lines are saved for the reception hall. Nowadays, it seems that the formal receiving line is being done away with and no one seems to mind. The wedding party just makes their way around the reception hall greeting guests individually.
It depends on the size of the wedding. Normally, there should be one usher for every fifty guests. The average wedding party for formal or semi-formal is four to six bridesmaids and ushers. A bride does not need as many bridesmaids as ushers.
– In a formal wedding, which side is usually reserved for the bride’s family and friends?
The bride’s parents are seated on the left side of the aisle and the groom’s parents sit on the right side. (In some synagogues this is reversed.)
– What if a church has two center aisles?
Pick one aisle and run the whole wedding as though it were the only one, or use the right aisle for the processional and the left for the recessional.
– Does the groom always kiss the bride at the altar?
The person performing the ceremony will rule on it, according to the church practice.
– May a house wedding be just as formal as a church wedding?
Yes, although there are never as many attendants.
– Is there usually a recessional at a home wedding?
It is not necessary. The married couple may turn around after theceremony and receive best wishes from the guests.
– Who gives the clergyman his fee?
The groom pays, but the best man hands it over in a plain white envelope before or after the ceremony.
– Where does the wedding party stand in the receiving line?
The traditional receiving line customarily is in the back of the church after the ceremony. The order may vary but, usually the bride’s mother and father are first, followed by the bride, groom and bridesmaids. The groom’s mother and father may be included. The ushers and the best man do not stand in the receiving line. Sometimes receiving lines are saved for the reception hall. Nowadays, it seems that the formal receiving line is being done away with and no one seems to mind. The wedding party just makes their way around the reception hall greeting guests individually.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Wedding Planning Tips 101: FAQs About Thank You Notes
– My fiancé and I have had several showers and other parties given in our honor. Therefore, some friends have given us more than one gift. Can we write one thank you not to cover both gifts, or does each gift require a separate note?
Gifts given at separate parties require separate thank you notes. If you use preprinted thank you notes to immediately acknowledge that a gift was received, always follow up with a hand written note to the gift giver. These notes should be written no later than two months after the wedding.
– Is it necessary to send a thank you note to someone I have thanked in person?
It is considered socially correct to always send a written thank you note even if you have thanked someone in person.
– When should thank you notes be mailed out?
A written thank you note should be sent our as soon as possible after receiving the gift, normally within 2 to 3 weeks of receipt.
– Is there a tactful way to thank someone for a monetary gift?
When writing a thank you note for money, it is not necessary or advisable to mention the amount. Instead, refer to it as “your generous gift,” or something similar; mention how you plan to use the money, whether to purchase an appliance or to use in some other way.
Gifts given at separate parties require separate thank you notes. If you use preprinted thank you notes to immediately acknowledge that a gift was received, always follow up with a hand written note to the gift giver. These notes should be written no later than two months after the wedding.
– Is it necessary to send a thank you note to someone I have thanked in person?
It is considered socially correct to always send a written thank you note even if you have thanked someone in person.
– When should thank you notes be mailed out?
A written thank you note should be sent our as soon as possible after receiving the gift, normally within 2 to 3 weeks of receipt.
– Is there a tactful way to thank someone for a monetary gift?
When writing a thank you note for money, it is not necessary or advisable to mention the amount. Instead, refer to it as “your generous gift,” or something similar; mention how you plan to use the money, whether to purchase an appliance or to use in some other way.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Floral Scroll Name Sake in Teal Wedding Invitations
This wedding invitation design has a bright white background with a beautiful floral scroll design in teal. In front of this scrollwork is a plaque for your names. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available.
A blurb from Zazzle:
Made and contributed to the community marketplace by a highly talented Seller named NoteableExpressions, the fantastic seal invitation template design displayed above is posted under the Floral Scroll Name Sake in Teal store section. Given the title, “floral scroll name sake in teal wedding invitation invitation”, this custom invitation template design's name is an accurate fit for a range of different reasons. Great for sending your event details, this floral scroll name sake in teal wedding invitation invitation can be found by searching for any of these tags: seal, scroll, and name.
A blurb from Zazzle:
Made and contributed to the community marketplace by a highly talented Seller named NoteableExpressions, the fantastic seal invitation template design displayed above is posted under the Floral Scroll Name Sake in Teal store section. Given the title, “floral scroll name sake in teal wedding invitation invitation”, this custom invitation template design's name is an accurate fit for a range of different reasons. Great for sending your event details, this floral scroll name sake in teal wedding invitation invitation can be found by searching for any of these tags: seal, scroll, and name.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Wedding Planning Tips 101: FAQs About Invitations and Announcements
– When should wedding invitations be ordered?
Invitations should be ordered when all of the details of the ceremony and reception have been confirmed. Information such as the date, time and place of your service and reception as well as an accurate guest list are needed when placing your invitation order. If you can, order at least three months before the wedding.
– Other than friends, the groom’s family and my family, who should receive wedding invitations?
Send invitations to the members of the wedding party and their parents. It is also appropriate to include the officiant and his/her spouse. All children over the age of sixteen should receive their own invitation.
Plan to order an additional twenty-five invitations to allow for the unexpected. It is less expensive to buy extras now.
– When should wedding invitations be mailed?
Invitations should be mailed out approximately 6-8 weeks before the ceremony.
– Should I have a return address printed on the back flap of the invitation’s outer envelope?
Yes! The U.S. Postal Service requires that all first-class mail have a return address. It gives the wedding guest an address to which to send a reply (if you don’t use reply cards) or a gift. Also, it ensures that you will know if the invitation does not reach its destination as it will be returned to the sender. It’s not that expensive and looks so much classier than using labels or even doing it by hand.
– Are the invitation envelopes addressed formally?
Yes, abbreviations should not be used except for Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.
– Is it correct to use “and family” on invitation envelopes?
No, separate invitations should be send to adult family members living under the same roof, whenever possible. For small children, address the outer envelope to their parents and write their first names on the inner envelope under their parent’s names.
– What is the purpose of the tissue included with my invitation order?
In the past, tissues were used to guard against ink smears. Today’s printing methods insure ink is dry before invitations leave the printing plant, so the tissues are no longer necessary. However, many continue to use the tissue as part of their wedding ensemble for aesthetic reasons and for the sake of tradition.
Here are a couple of great tips!
Tip #1– You would be surprised how many people return a response card without writing their name on them. If you number your guest list, and then number the response cards somewhere inconspicuously (on the back or inside if they are folded) in pencil with the numbers that correspond to your guest list. If you receive back an RSVP that is blank, you will know exactly who it is from by cross referencing the number to your guest list.
Tip #2– When assembling all your insertions with your invitations, be sure before you begin that every stack has the exact same count. For instance if you are starting with a stack of 100 invitations, make sure that you have a stack of 100 of everything else (tissue paper, reception card, maps, response cards/envelopes). Start assembling your invitations one at a time, but do not seal the outer envelope yet! After you are finished, make sure that your counts are still even. if you have 4 invitations left, make sure that you only have 4 of everything else left. This is why you don’t seal the envelopes– if your totals are not the same, and then you can check the invitations to see which one is either missing an insertion or has an extra one and still correct it. Once everything is correct you can seal your envelopes!
– Are any special arrangements made for out-of-town guests?
It is a good idea to send a “save-the-date-card” to your out-of-town guests. This card is usually sent three to four months before the wedding.
– Is it acceptable to send gift registry cards with the invitation?
It is not proper to include with your wedding invitation any card that mentions gifts you expect to receive. Let friends and family spread the word on where you are registered.
– What are considered traditional invitations?
Traditional invitations are white, ivory or ecru with a panel or without a panel. Traditional invitations can be thermographed or engraved. Thermographed (raised printed invitations are less expensive and imitate the look of engraving.
– May guests be invited to a reception and not to the wedding itself?
Yes, if the wedding service is attended only by relatives and close friends.
– Are wedding announcements ever sent to anyone who’s been invited to the ceremony or reception?
No, wedding announcements are only sent to those people who were not invited to the ceremony or reception.
– When should announcements be mailed?
Announcements should be mailed a day or two after the wedding.
– What date should I put on my RSVP cards as a response date?
The best rule of thumb, is to take the date your caterer needs the final count by and add a week to 10 days to that. This usually takes you 2-3 weeks out from the wedding. It’s best not to exceed 4 weeks. You will find that some of your guests will not respond, or they will be late. This is why you will need a few days to follow up with an email or phone call to get a final count.
Invitations should be ordered when all of the details of the ceremony and reception have been confirmed. Information such as the date, time and place of your service and reception as well as an accurate guest list are needed when placing your invitation order. If you can, order at least three months before the wedding.
– Other than friends, the groom’s family and my family, who should receive wedding invitations?
Send invitations to the members of the wedding party and their parents. It is also appropriate to include the officiant and his/her spouse. All children over the age of sixteen should receive their own invitation.
Plan to order an additional twenty-five invitations to allow for the unexpected. It is less expensive to buy extras now.
– When should wedding invitations be mailed?
Invitations should be mailed out approximately 6-8 weeks before the ceremony.
– Should I have a return address printed on the back flap of the invitation’s outer envelope?
Yes! The U.S. Postal Service requires that all first-class mail have a return address. It gives the wedding guest an address to which to send a reply (if you don’t use reply cards) or a gift. Also, it ensures that you will know if the invitation does not reach its destination as it will be returned to the sender. It’s not that expensive and looks so much classier than using labels or even doing it by hand.
– Are the invitation envelopes addressed formally?
Yes, abbreviations should not be used except for Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.
– Is it correct to use “and family” on invitation envelopes?
No, separate invitations should be send to adult family members living under the same roof, whenever possible. For small children, address the outer envelope to their parents and write their first names on the inner envelope under their parent’s names.
– What is the purpose of the tissue included with my invitation order?
In the past, tissues were used to guard against ink smears. Today’s printing methods insure ink is dry before invitations leave the printing plant, so the tissues are no longer necessary. However, many continue to use the tissue as part of their wedding ensemble for aesthetic reasons and for the sake of tradition.
Here are a couple of great tips!
Tip #1– You would be surprised how many people return a response card without writing their name on them. If you number your guest list, and then number the response cards somewhere inconspicuously (on the back or inside if they are folded) in pencil with the numbers that correspond to your guest list. If you receive back an RSVP that is blank, you will know exactly who it is from by cross referencing the number to your guest list.
Tip #2– When assembling all your insertions with your invitations, be sure before you begin that every stack has the exact same count. For instance if you are starting with a stack of 100 invitations, make sure that you have a stack of 100 of everything else (tissue paper, reception card, maps, response cards/envelopes). Start assembling your invitations one at a time, but do not seal the outer envelope yet! After you are finished, make sure that your counts are still even. if you have 4 invitations left, make sure that you only have 4 of everything else left. This is why you don’t seal the envelopes– if your totals are not the same, and then you can check the invitations to see which one is either missing an insertion or has an extra one and still correct it. Once everything is correct you can seal your envelopes!
– Are any special arrangements made for out-of-town guests?
It is a good idea to send a “save-the-date-card” to your out-of-town guests. This card is usually sent three to four months before the wedding.
– Is it acceptable to send gift registry cards with the invitation?
It is not proper to include with your wedding invitation any card that mentions gifts you expect to receive. Let friends and family spread the word on where you are registered.
– What are considered traditional invitations?
Traditional invitations are white, ivory or ecru with a panel or without a panel. Traditional invitations can be thermographed or engraved. Thermographed (raised printed invitations are less expensive and imitate the look of engraving.
– May guests be invited to a reception and not to the wedding itself?
Yes, if the wedding service is attended only by relatives and close friends.
– Are wedding announcements ever sent to anyone who’s been invited to the ceremony or reception?
No, wedding announcements are only sent to those people who were not invited to the ceremony or reception.
– When should announcements be mailed?
Announcements should be mailed a day or two after the wedding.
– What date should I put on my RSVP cards as a response date?
The best rule of thumb, is to take the date your caterer needs the final count by and add a week to 10 days to that. This usually takes you 2-3 weeks out from the wedding. It’s best not to exceed 4 weeks. You will find that some of your guests will not respond, or they will be late. This is why you will need a few days to follow up with an email or phone call to get a final count.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Turkey Day and Kaleidoscope Skies
Hey everyone! I just wanted to take a second to say to you all, Happy Thanksgiving! I am so grateful for everything this past year. My family are all wonderful, I am able to work at a job I adore and have so many blessings. I hope you are able to slow down and count your own blessings today.
But don't let it be said, that I'm not a hard worker! :) Even on Thanksgiving Day I've uploaded 30 new designs for my wedding section at Noteable Expressions!
This wedding invitation design has a beautiful kaleidoscope design in white at the top with a border to seperate your names. The background color is your choice - just click on the Customize button and then the Edit button to select another color. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available.
A blurb from Zazzle:
Showcased in the Kaleidoscope Skies in White - Background Options store category in the marketplace, this exquisite "wedding" custom invitation template was contributed by a highly creative Zazzle seller named NoteableExpressions. Given the title of “kaleidoscope skies in white wedding invitation invitation”, this specific personalized invitation is just a small sampling of the many wonderful designs available for sale in Zazzle's online marketplace.
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But don't let it be said, that I'm not a hard worker! :) Even on Thanksgiving Day I've uploaded 30 new designs for my wedding section at Noteable Expressions!
This wedding invitation design has a beautiful kaleidoscope design in white at the top with a border to seperate your names. The background color is your choice - just click on the Customize button and then the Edit button to select another color. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available.
A blurb from Zazzle:
Showcased in the Kaleidoscope Skies in White - Background Options store category in the marketplace, this exquisite "wedding" custom invitation template was contributed by a highly creative Zazzle seller named NoteableExpressions. Given the title of “kaleidoscope skies in white wedding invitation invitation”, this specific personalized invitation is just a small sampling of the many wonderful designs available for sale in Zazzle's online marketplace.
Don't forget to checkout my new store for all of your custome iPad and iPhone hard cases by Speck! iCases4u
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Wedding Planning Tips 101: The Invitation – Wording
The content of a formal wedding invitation is fairly straight-forward, even if slightly more complicated these days due to changes in social attitudes and family structures. Below are a number of examples you could use based on who is doing the inviting, or hosting. More traditionally, the parents of the bride do the inviting, but often the groom’s parents’ names are included. These days when many are getting married later in life, after establishing careers or for other reasons, such as a second marriage, the bride and groom do the inviting themselves. Feel free to use any of the following examples or any combination of examples.
Who is Hosting the Wedding?
Formal Invitations begin with the person or people involved with the hosting, using formal names and titles.
- Bride’s Parents
- Both Sets of Parents
- Both sets of Parents and Bride and Groom
- Bride and Groom
Honour vs. Honor
“requests the honour of your presence”
(use honour when the wedding is taking place in a house of worship; honor when the location is a hotel, club, etc.)
Casual: “requests the pleasure of your company”
Bride’s Last Name
If the bride’s name is the same as the parents, only her first and middle name are used, ex. “Jane Marie”
If the bride’s last name is different from the host’s, it should also be included on this line, ex. “Jane Marie Jones”
The connecting, “to” and “and” always goes on its own line in a formal invitation.
The Groom’s Full Name
If the bride is using a professional title, such as “Doctor Marie Ann Jones.” you should then also include the groom’s personal title, “Mr.,” “Dr.,” or whatever the case may be.
The Day and Month
In a formal invitation, spell out completely the date, time and location of your wedding. Thus, the date would be:
Saturday, the twentieth of June
Two thousand and seven
at two o’clock in the afternoon
The Woodbridge Country Club
Woodbridge, New Hampshire
(never include the zip code here)
Reception Line
If you are planning to have your reception at the same location as the wedding, the line “and afterward at the reception” or “reception immediately following ceremony” should follow the city and state.
The Reception Card
If you are holding your reception at a different location than that of your wedding, you will want to include a reception card with your invitation. This is helpful in a couple of ways: First, it will not crowd the text on your invitation. Secondly, if you are inviting only some guests to the reception it is convenient to simply add a reception card to the wedding invitations of those guests. (Be sure to remember this when ordering your invitations so you will order the correct amount)
The card should include the name and address of the establishment with “Reception immediately following the ceremony” at the top of the (reception) card.
A Final Note Before You Mail
Before sending your invitations, it is highly recommended to take a sample to the post office with all pieces to confirm that you’re applying the proper postage before mailing. You don’t want these coming back! if you have international addresses, it is important to ask for postage for each individual country to which an invitation is being sent. These measures will ensure prompt delivery of your invitations.
When it is time to mail your invitations, if you hand deliver them to your local post office window, you can request that they be hand canceled with a rubber stamp, instead of by a machine. It makes the front of the envelope look a lot more attractive without the large ugly black postal markings all over it.
Once everything is properly stamped, you will want to adhere to the following timelines for mailing your invitations: Six to eight weeks before the event is the general rule for mailing your invitations to ensure your guests receive their invitations and are able to respond in sufficient time. If you have guests traveling from outside the regional area, it is courteous to mail their invitations 6-8 weeks ahead of your wedding date so that they can make travel arrangements. As well, if you are planning your wedding around a holiday weekend, it is a good idea to get your invitations out 6-8 weeks prior so that your guests are sure to make your wedding the focus of the holiday. Regardless of when the invitations are sent, they should all be mailed at the same time.
Who is Hosting the Wedding?
Formal Invitations begin with the person or people involved with the hosting, using formal names and titles.
- Bride’s Parents
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen Doe
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Jennifer Rose
to
Mr. Adam Bruce Jones…
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen Doe
invite you to share in the ceremony
uniting their daughter
Jennifer Rose
and
Mr. Adam Bruce Jones…
- Both Sets of Parents
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen Doe
and
Mr. and Mrs. David Evan Jones
invite you to share in the joy
of the marriage uniting their children
Jennifer Rose
and
Adam Bruce…
- Both sets of Parents and Bride and Groom
Together with their parents
Jennifer Rose Doe
And
Adam Bruce Jones
Request the honor of your presence
At their marriage…
Together with our parents
Jennifer Rose Doe
And
Adam Bruce Jones
Invite you to share with us
The joy of our marriage…
- Bride and Groom
Jennifer Rose Doe
And
Adam Bruce Jones
Request the honor of your presence
At their marriage…
Jennifer Rose Doe
And
Adam Bruce Jones
Invite you to share in the joy
Of the beginning of their new life together
When they exchange marriage vows…
Honour vs. Honor
“requests the honour of your presence”
(use honour when the wedding is taking place in a house of worship; honor when the location is a hotel, club, etc.)
Casual: “requests the pleasure of your company”
Bride’s Last Name
If the bride’s name is the same as the parents, only her first and middle name are used, ex. “Jane Marie”
If the bride’s last name is different from the host’s, it should also be included on this line, ex. “Jane Marie Jones”
The connecting, “to” and “and” always goes on its own line in a formal invitation.
The Groom’s Full Name
If the bride is using a professional title, such as “Doctor Marie Ann Jones.” you should then also include the groom’s personal title, “Mr.,” “Dr.,” or whatever the case may be.
The Day and Month
In a formal invitation, spell out completely the date, time and location of your wedding. Thus, the date would be:
Saturday, the twentieth of June
Two thousand and seven
at two o’clock in the afternoon
The Woodbridge Country Club
Woodbridge, New Hampshire
(never include the zip code here)
Reception Line
If you are planning to have your reception at the same location as the wedding, the line “and afterward at the reception” or “reception immediately following ceremony” should follow the city and state.
The Reception Card
If you are holding your reception at a different location than that of your wedding, you will want to include a reception card with your invitation. This is helpful in a couple of ways: First, it will not crowd the text on your invitation. Secondly, if you are inviting only some guests to the reception it is convenient to simply add a reception card to the wedding invitations of those guests. (Be sure to remember this when ordering your invitations so you will order the correct amount)
The card should include the name and address of the establishment with “Reception immediately following the ceremony” at the top of the (reception) card.
A Final Note Before You Mail
Before sending your invitations, it is highly recommended to take a sample to the post office with all pieces to confirm that you’re applying the proper postage before mailing. You don’t want these coming back! if you have international addresses, it is important to ask for postage for each individual country to which an invitation is being sent. These measures will ensure prompt delivery of your invitations.
When it is time to mail your invitations, if you hand deliver them to your local post office window, you can request that they be hand canceled with a rubber stamp, instead of by a machine. It makes the front of the envelope look a lot more attractive without the large ugly black postal markings all over it.
Once everything is properly stamped, you will want to adhere to the following timelines for mailing your invitations: Six to eight weeks before the event is the general rule for mailing your invitations to ensure your guests receive their invitations and are able to respond in sufficient time. If you have guests traveling from outside the regional area, it is courteous to mail their invitations 6-8 weeks ahead of your wedding date so that they can make travel arrangements. As well, if you are planning your wedding around a holiday weekend, it is a good idea to get your invitations out 6-8 weeks prior so that your guests are sure to make your wedding the focus of the holiday. Regardless of when the invitations are sent, they should all be mailed at the same time.
Blue Glitter Butterfly on Linen Wedding Invitations
This classic linen background has a beautiful blue 'glitter' butterfly to accent your white text. Your names are in the same blue as the butterfly. This design is available in Save the Date cards, Invitations, Response Cards, Table Number tent cards, Thank You cards, Envelope Seals and stickers, and Postage.
A Blurb from Zazzle:
Given the title of “blue glitter butterfly on linen invitation”, this customizable invitation is a stunning sampling of the creativity in the marketplace at Zazzle. Submitted by a very creative Zazzle seller called NoteableExpressions, this stunning butterfly invitation template was posted under the Blue Glitter Butterfly on Linen shop category and was tagged under blue, wedding, linen, & seal. The ideal customizable invitation template for all kinds of events, this blue glitter butterfly on linen invitation will look awesome after you've added your special information. Customizable on the back and on the front, this blue glitter butterfly on linen custom invitation comes with an envelope for your convenience.
A Blurb from Zazzle:
Given the title of “blue glitter butterfly on linen invitation”, this customizable invitation is a stunning sampling of the creativity in the marketplace at Zazzle. Submitted by a very creative Zazzle seller called NoteableExpressions, this stunning butterfly invitation template was posted under the Blue Glitter Butterfly on Linen shop category and was tagged under blue, wedding, linen, & seal. The ideal customizable invitation template for all kinds of events, this blue glitter butterfly on linen invitation will look awesome after you've added your special information. Customizable on the back and on the front, this blue glitter butterfly on linen custom invitation comes with an envelope for your convenience.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Blue Dandelions Floral Wedding Invitation
Remind your guests of spring with this blue and white invitation, featuring embossed-look white dandelions. Matching full ensamble for your wedding: Save the Date cards,Response Cards, Table Tents, Postage and more. If you would like this design but in a different color, please contact me via the link on the front page.
Blurb from Zazzle:
Designed and submitted to the online marketplace by a very talented Zazzle designer called NoteableExpressions, the special flower custom invitation template design above is listed under the Blue Dandelions category. Given the name of “blue dandelions invitation”, this invitation template design's title is the perfect match for oodles of different reasons. Quite useful for sharing your event details, this blue dandelions invitation can be found by searching for the following tags: wedding, seal, and nature.
Made on premium card stock, Zazzle's personalized invitations are the best way to send your event details. Vibrant and one-of-a-kind, this store's wedding category personalized invitation will be made with this Zazzle designer's flower idea with a highly-advanced printing process that will render the images at the most superior level of quality. In the end, the one-of-a-kind wedding custom invitation above will look so awesome that you will want to mail one to all of your relatives!.
Blurb from Zazzle:
Designed and submitted to the online marketplace by a very talented Zazzle designer called NoteableExpressions, the special flower custom invitation template design above is listed under the Blue Dandelions category. Given the name of “blue dandelions invitation”, this invitation template design's title is the perfect match for oodles of different reasons. Quite useful for sharing your event details, this blue dandelions invitation can be found by searching for the following tags: wedding, seal, and nature.
Made on premium card stock, Zazzle's personalized invitations are the best way to send your event details. Vibrant and one-of-a-kind, this store's wedding category personalized invitation will be made with this Zazzle designer's flower idea with a highly-advanced printing process that will render the images at the most superior level of quality. In the end, the one-of-a-kind wedding custom invitation above will look so awesome that you will want to mail one to all of your relatives!.
Monday, November 22, 2010
New Product Line up at Noteable Expressions - Baby Shower Invitations
The last two weeks have brought lots of new goodies - my new store: iCases4u for your custom cases compatible with iPads, iPhone3G, iPhone3GS, and iPhone4!
And launching this morning are my new Baby Shower Invitations. I've had so much fun creating these. Please check back to see more as I get them done.
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Pink Polka Dot Pram Baby Shower Invitation by NoteableExpressions
make an invite online at zazzle.com
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Blue Balloon Baby Shower Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Design a personalized invitation at Zazzle
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Silver Sketch Baby Shower Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Make a custom printed invitation on zazzle
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Stripes and Blocks Unisex Baby Shower Invitation by NoteableExpressions
design an announcement at Zazzle.com
And launching this morning are my new Baby Shower Invitations. I've had so much fun creating these. Please check back to see more as I get them done.
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Pink Polka Dot Pram Baby Shower Invitation by NoteableExpressions
make an invite online at zazzle.com
%0d%0aJennifer%20is%20registered%20%0d%0awith%20Gift%20Registry%20(optional))
Blue Balloon Baby Shower Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Design a personalized invitation at Zazzle
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Silver Sketch Baby Shower Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Make a custom printed invitation on zazzle
Stripes and Blocks Unisex Baby Shower Invitation by NoteableExpressions
design an announcement at Zazzle.com
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