Saw this video advertising for the Jay's Bridal show in September and we could not wait to share.

We will be there and cannot wait to meet all the up-and-coming brides!

September 27, 2009

Phillips Center

12:00PM-5:00PM

Apparently one of our other favorite florists, The Plant Shoppe, also recently started a blog. We love her real wedding flower inspiration and real wedding flower board.

How can you resist that kind of floral inspiration? Love it!

Find the perfect entertainment for your Church Wedding


By Mark Downing


1) Unusual Ideas - Consider unusual or original ideas sometimes useful to avoid the traditional forms to the church, perhaps a bit like the law the African Gospel Choir, the Spanish guitar style should be considered.


2) Music Choice - More important to consider the music that you have the other two. Do not just look at other couples mass of books and select another couple of songs. Church Weding are often lenient on your choice of music always try and choose songs that have special meaning for both.


3) Preview Artist - Be sure to listen to some audio clips of the singer / singers that you have chosen. Remember the church is quiet and competent singers are a must! It is advisable to get an overview of the artist in advance so that you know what your entry on the day.


4) Organizations - If you put an organist and you also exercise or solo singers, make sure that if they need an organization that you have included in this budget and that the church is not problem, if you need to put an organist.


5) Being a high-end - If you want to add a premium to your church, a string quartet is certainly the way to go! However, if you feel the recession pinch a trio or duo are other possibilities to consider. Go through the whole list of artists have a wide range of songs so be sure to choose your favorite.


"Get it Right as your only going to do it once"

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Domo Adami Wedding Dresses : Wedding bridal gowns Inspiration from Italy

This is an amazing wedding gown design idea from Domo Adami, a designer from Italy. This bridal gown can become the inspiration in designing a beautiful wedding gown. With modern and futuristic style, this wedding bridal dress can become the prototype of the modern wedding dress.

Affordable Designer Dresses


By Mitchel Sturat


Everyone wants to see their best today, but sometimes due to budgetary constraints, they can not buy their dream dress. On these occasions, they still desperately seeking affordable for dresses that are cheaper, but also to seek help a lot. Gone are the days when people had to rely so much brick and mortar stores in their own locality. Today in the technologically advanced world, you can buy your favorite dress at prices much cheaper. Even if you can choose some of the best colors and designs, at much lower rates in your own country without leaving the comfort of your home.


However, while the search for an affordable dress you in May to compromise a little with the style or color, but if you do a little house you are required to find a dress that can easily adapt to your budget and choice. Sometimes when you are oversize or less instead of buying regularly dresses in May you need to search for custom made, personalized, or designer dress that obviously cost a little higher than regular ones. Every woman is different, therefore their choices and body types. However, with the choice of an elegant suit, everyone can see them better, even with affordable dresses.


It is general, and the natural tendency of every woman to look their best, but choosing a dress, they must need to bear certain points in their minds as never to wear sexy clothes to business meetings too short in the parts of clothing, bad choice of colors at different times, poor selection of fabric in different weather conditions etc. However, as far as possible, they must not see through clothing, miniskirts, heels very top, plunging neckline clothing brand, because they often invite problems for the independent women in the public sector.


While you dress plays a vital role in helping you look and the center of attraction for everyone, but we must never put as much emphasis on your dress and expose your body you forget your May true personality. Always treat your dress as an accessory, but not an absolute necessity when it comes to buying more expensive and the price of dresses. There are many online stores where you can buy your perfect dress at very competitive prices. Most of these online stores offer seasonal sales and provide reductions in a still more out of it to save your hard earned money in this hard already irritated and troubled economy.

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Excited to announce that one of our favorite florist and design specialists, Dan Hathcock, now has a blog for his business, Unforgettable Events.

Now you can keep up-to-date on his most recent projects and stunning work! 

Not to mention all the floral inspiration! Gorgeous, right?

We were tickled when Krystal from the K Gallery e-mailed us this board from Table 6 Productions. I would have never thought to make a board full of little flower girl cuteness, but isn't it adorable?

Check out their blog for sources and lots more inspiration!

Alright, so you have probably all already seen this, but in case you haven't...

How shocked would your guests be if you did this at your ceremony!? This is seriously mixing things up. Love it!

This is the sampes of bridal gowns that can become the inspiration in designinga bridal gown. This is the wedding dress of Strapless gowns style that is very fashionable.

Winter Wonderland Wedding!

By Lianne Marett

We've had weddings in churches, but there is only years in recent decades, they are increasingly popular in hotels and other places in the place, as well as the time of year to get married. In recent years winter weddings are increasing especially if we're mid flow of a credit crunch (yes I know that dreaded credit crunch). However, money has never been an obstacle to the love which is why people spend so much in one day to the average wedding costs about 17,000 pounds.

Planning a wedding during the low season (October-April) are just more and more people pay less for their supplies and places of marriage, saving thousands of couples. Now, the weather obviously can not be complained during the winter but hey, we live in England, what's new? You can probably expect the worst rain and snow! But do not let them influence our decisions Français time for the winter months, can make frosty November morning when the dew drops on spider web, and gives a crystal, and the fields look like sheets of glitter and the sky is so clear you can see forever.

Winter is also a moment of happiness that Christmas is upon us and it is a joyous time of year and decorations can be added to your marriage as a theme or just add that sparkle additional day. As many couples find that organizing a wedding, things become difficult, but planning a wedding in winter you're more likely to bag bargains and you can practice good negotiating skills with your suppliers.

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Casual Dresses Shopping For? No need to compromise on style

By Sarah H

When looking for casual clothing, there is no absolutely no need for you to compromise on style because there are a variety of casual clothing to suit any style and preference. You can choose between elegance elegant styles completely. There is a sundress, mini dress, dress jersey, wrap style dresses, sailor dresses, and the list continues to provide a wide range of choice. Granted there are more formal styles available to the general public, but a casual dress can be just as enjoyable and can be extended to more places like the church, the mall, to work on casual Fridays, bars , restaurants, all sorts of places. Whenever you need to feel a bit special, or if you need a little pick me up, you can slip into that little black dress and feel beautiful.

Casual dresses come in all colors, fabrics and styles. You can go sundress road and find dresses bright pastel prints or designs against the neck, round neck, spaghetti straps and cap sleeves. These dresses are perfect for warm weather and open air, wind and wave and flattering for most body types and with a little accent pieces like a beautiful necklace or earrings dangly some can be done a little less casual in a wink. Or you can go the road jersey dress that is comfortable and elegant, usually made from cotton and accessorized with a nice belt and sandals with heels down, they accentuate the legs and can show a lot or a little depending on your choice. These dresses are great for days when you look in the closet and nothing to appeal, you can just throw them on the head and the door.

Brown appears on the scene as one of the hottest colors in style this year, there is a beautiful wrap-style dress shirt online with a nice dress shirt-style necklace made from a linen / cotton. If you are in the period of the Renaissance there is a multitude of dresses with embroidery cotton to develop in the medieval style in all kinds of colors are available with straps or cap sleeves that will make any woman feel like a princess.

Whatever your style, there is a dress for this game, and whatever the occasion, you can find something pretty, feminine and fabulous, you just look a little sometimes. Try just the way the shops or thrift stores for some really unique that your friends will be coming from your dress and ask where you got this information.

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Thrilled to announce that we have three copies of the beautiful, hardcover book "Dance Me, Daddy" to give away to our readers. This book, written by Cindy Morgan, is based on the Point of Grace song "King of the World" -- which, by the way, would make a perfect father-daughter dance for any close daddy and his little girl on her wedding day. And, truly, we think this would make a perfect gift for him too (on your wedding day or any other day you want to honor him).

So, to enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post explaining who you would give it to and why by Wednesday, July 29th at 11:59EST. And, three randomly selected entrants will be given copies of this beautiful hardcover. 

Happy entering!

Perfect Brides and Wedding Pictures

By Bill Cotter

How to take the wives perfect pictures that you always see pictures on websites? The truth is that it is not at the wedding photographer. You can make all the difference in your photos. Here are some tips for perfect wedding photos.

Smile

It's simple, but makes all the difference. Smile of the eyes and try to be as comfortable as possible. It will appear in your photos. Do not be afraid to show your teeth. If you are uncomfortable when you try to practice smiling in the mirror. Find a smile that is natural, with the chin, not so great.

Use Makeup Sparingly

It is easy on a wedding day to take it with makeup. Remember that less is more and leaving room for your natural beauty. Do not try something new, be sure to put your brand in a way that you are comfortable with. Again, how you're comfortable being in the pictures. Makup helps eliminate glare on the face of the flash and use the focus of the cheekbone. Cameras to take more often in red on the skin tones to be cautious too ashamed. Make sure your line and your eyes and lips carefully.

Posing

Again, this is a good place to practice in the mirror. By putting almost anything is good when it is right. Try to tilt your head so your eyes are not parallel to the ground. Turn your head slightly to the shoulder closest to the ice. Try to put all his weight on his back leg and a slight bend in your front leg. Do not be afraid to show some boldness. Push lightly on a hip and put an arm on the size and a slightly bent arm on the side.

Slimming poses are generally those where you are now slightly on the side. This includes your body and head. No matter where you turn to make sure you look directly into the lens of the camera unless your photographer to think otherwise.

Have a good posture and avoid slouching. Try different ways to stand up and find a pose you like best. Also a good idea is to see other examples of wedding photos and poses to find people you love. Do not be afraid to make suggestions to your photographer. May it be a good idea to send photos of you pose to your photographer well in advance. This will allow time to prepare and to recognize your style and personality.

Relax and enjoy yourself

Your wedding day is a celebration. This is a fresh start and you are the center of it all. Enjoy it, have fun, and forget the rest of your life. If you can make your wedding photos are beautiful because they are the best in you. This is about you and your husband will be soon. It is designed to be loved and cherished. Enjoy the moments of your wedding and to follow the advice above and you are sure to have the picture perfect photos.

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It probably won't surprise you to hear one of our favorite things about weddings: the shoes. You know and love and all that. But, in all seriousness, we know many a bride who has stressed over her shoe situation just as much (if not more!) than the dress. 

So when Jenny from Wedding Feet e-mailed us about her site and blog, we were absolutely tickled. Essentially, Wedding Feet is a collection of some of the cutest bridal shoes from around the web. The site not only has her fabulous blog, but also a discussion board entitled "Shoe Gossip" where participants can post questions with photos (like "which shoes match better with this dress?") and the like. 

Honestly, we think it's a pretty brilliant idea. And, what bride wouldn't love a go-to shoe resource? Not to mention, Jenny's fabulous taste shines in some of the beauties she has posted. Check it out!

Wedding Dress Shops in Massachusetts

By Paul Escobedo

There are some large stores of marriage in Massachusetts, and if you're alive, I want to give you a wide selection of some of the best shops in the state.The wedding vows is a designer of output which is one of the finest shops, not only in the state, but in the country. It was voted Best in Boston 6 years in a row. Working with designer from Reem Acra to Vera Wang, you'll be able to find the perfect dress for you.

Confetti and Lace is another top wedding dress store in Massachusetts. Confetti and Lace covers everything from wedding dresses, wedding dress cleaning even tuxedos for the guys. Buying a dress you have some of the best customer service on the spot. Dress free storage to complement your dress pressing to ensure that it is perfect on your wedding day.

Amari Bridal 5000 square foot showroom offering "ultimate shopping experience." Amari Bridal present an inventory of sales and if you have an appointment now you save $ 50 to $ 200 off! Now this May not much, but given the cost of weddings these days every dollar counts.

Terry's Bridal is another department store in the Massachusetts area. It is a small shop to select only some of their top designers chosen. You are sure to get excellent service. Located in Norwood bridal Terry you're sure to get an authentic wedding dress designed and sewn by some of the largest makers. These are just some of the stores top in Massachusetts. You can find many others. I think the best day of your life, you will be able to have a certain ease.

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It's no secret: here at MasterPiece Weddings we are huge fans of letterpress. So, when the folks of Erickson Design and Lambert Letterpress sent over this recent job we could not help but swoon over it. And, of course, we thought you, dear readers, would enjoy it too.

Look at that detailing! And those brass brads? Gorgeous!

Loving that the RSVP address is letterpressed. Wow.

And the whole suite. Stunning, isn't it?

Major kudos to the folks at Erickson Design and Lambert Letterpress for another fabulous job.

For their last two days in Tanzania, the group was able to go on an African Safari. The group has been away from any internet/phone connection for days, so this is the first Shane was able to share a little more from the trip. I'm told there are plenty of images coming that will share more of their visit to Tanzania, but for now, Shane has sent me this iphone pic he took during the safari. Such a tease! But, I'm promised we'll see more soon :)

Recently we saw this wedding video by Brett Culp and fell in love. There is something about a wedding video that is so much more tangible than photographs. Let me not confuse you; photographs are amazing. I cannot emphasize that enough. But, actually seeing yourself walk down the aisle or speak your vows again? Few things compare.

And, we are in love with Brett Culp's work. Doesn't he do a fabulous job capturing the emotion in this?

What do you guys think? Did you have a wedding videographer? Do you regret not getting one?

Bridal Gowns Reviews & Tips


By Laura Firenze


All designers are showing their latest collections of bridal gowns for next spring. Many styles are shocking and dramatic, but there were also dresses that were unabashedly pretty and feminine. To learn more about the sweetest new wedding dresses. It seems that many designers of the dress of the season have been so crazy interesting to try new techniques to collect and rucsh wrinkle fabric that they forgot to make dresses that the bride is felt strong enough. Some of the more adventurous styles can make a woman feel chic and bold, or even glamorous, but many of the new robes have little resemblance to the wedding time that every girl dreams of a door. In other words, they are so long as they are not eternal.


Fortunately, there were some designers who do not remember real wives when creating their latest collections, especially Monique Lhuillier. Usually known for her sexy dresses, this time around Monique Lhuillier presented a whole grouping of wedding dresses that are perfect for the bride who wants to wear something really beautiful and romantic on their special day. Many other designers have also made many wedding dresses will be delighted by their nature and tasteful romantic details.


The sweetest new wedding dresses are created from fabrics such as tulle and ethereal silk organza, in addition to channels such as the eternal bride in satin and silk taffeta. Many dresses featured a skirt of tulle or organza, with a modified ballgown silhouette that has a nice presence, but it is not so great that it's difficult to win. The sheer fabrics are used to create delicate details, like a hat or a sleeve on an overlayer skirt.


The emphasis of choice on the new batch of beautiful wedding dresses is exquisite lace. Used on all, or as an application, lace adds romance and charm of a wedding gown. This season, it is often seen as a decoration on the skirts of wedding dresses. Another detail is a pretty simple lace sleeve or a simple return that gives the dresses a little wiser sensitivity.


Although not as prevalent as they were this year, there are some pretty chiffon goddess inspired dresses for next year wives. One of the most beautiful of them was a few ethereal created by Monique Lhuillier with an empire waist, cap sleeves and a soft gathered skirt. It is a wonderful look for the bride who wants something feminine without laces and ribbons.


Delicate jewelry sets are the wedding accessories for soft robes. Look for jewelry sets wedding with the ultimate favorite of all the wives beads. Brilliant pearl jewelry is a beautiful game in the beautiful feeling of the new wedding dresses. If you like a little shine, many beautiful wedding jewelry sets also keys combined with crystal beads.


Brides who love the classic beauty'll love the new collection of wedding dresses sweet. They are a good balance to all the most outrageous styles that we show to 2010 wives. If you want to wear a wedding dress that you like in 20 years as much as you do today, these dresses are fairly new to you.

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Choosing the right type for you


David Perris

If you are looking for a wedding album in May you be a little confused about what is available. Albums you will hear called by several names, but there are really only two choices, or built-mates.


1. Built-albums:


You've heard May encastrable wedding albums called "Tales" magazine "type", "digital" or "coffee table" albums. These are all essentially the same thing, a picture, or layout several images, printed on a page and bound into an album, the image goes right to the edge of the page, without borders. Flush mounts are very versatile, to imagine some of the ways that the page glossy magazine can be placed and you will get the idea. Take a look at the websites for Graphi in Italy, Finao in SIM200 United States or United Kingdom to see some options, all of these manufacturers to deliver around the world.


The albums can be designed by your wedding photographer, or directly by the manufacturer album. The pages are set through software design and in May, one or multiple photos per page. There are endless possibilities for different reasons: Panoramic photos can be arranged on two pages without a break in the spine, an image can be used as a background and another resting on top, borders and effects can be applied to each image individually. If you use a good designer, you should end up with a beautiful and unique record of your day.


One big advantage of the flush mount is the ability to produce cheaper copies. Once your album is designed and stored in a digital file, it can be easily reproduced in different sizes with different covers. This makes them ideal for parents and even miniature versions copies for friends and family.


Different types of mounting albums:


While the process of design for all types of flush mounts are the same, there are differences in how albums are printed and bound. High quality albums are printed on photographic paper and mounted on board before them in an album. This album is very solid and the photographic paper provides a fantastic range of colors and tones.


Other albums (often called "books" rather than "albums") May be printed using a digital press system. This gives a similar quality to lithographic printing in a book of photographs of good quality. The pages are thinner than photographic paper and are not on board, and therefore more vulnerable to long-term damage. Both types can produce excellent results, although I recommend photo paper for a major album.


How do you know what type you get?


May wedding photographers conditions applicable to different products, one of those containing "May use photographic paper, and another use of digital media in May. "Flush mount albums of marriage tend to be on photo paper, digital fine books" or "Digital albums are more likely to be printed using the digital press. The only way you can be sure that you to ask the right questions: "My album is on photo paper ',' images to be mounted on a card of support before binding etc.


Advantages of the flush mounted:


* Restrictions design.


* A modern contemporary look.


* Possibility of cost reduction, compared to albums mates, especially on the second parent albums and books.


2. Matted albums:


This is a more traditional album, the photos are mounted behind the openings or orifices, Bevelled advice (or matte) and assembled into pages. This is the kind of album your parents were in May, although several manufacturers have given them a modern face.


The more expensive versions will be presented page by page, then cut each mat individually and linked to the album. The photos are mounted behind the matte, the framing of each image in its own openness. As for embedding, you can have one or more images on each page, even if the options are more limited. Top manufacturers or Seldex Jorgensen Queensbury Australia and New Zealand (Yes, you really need to go so far to achieve the best albums mates). Prices can be much higher than flush mounts.


There are also less expensive versions, where photographs can be inserted into pre-designed openings. These can be a good choice if you're on a budget, but means you have no opportunity for each design. Benefits of mates albums:


* Prints not to touch, which took place outside mattes, so less likely to stay in wet conditions.


* A more classic or traditional.


* Less influenced by current fashion, so in May they age better.


Choose between recessed or mates album is a matter of personal choice, they can both look good. Take a look on the internet and ask your wedding photographer to see examples, you'll soon have an idea of what you like. Prices can be high, but you want to last a lifetime, so keep an eye on quality.

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After a wedding ceremony, it is very common to serve invited guests with wedding cake as dessert. A good and presentable wedding cake decoration comes from the creativity and ideas of the cake decorator. In the decoration process, planning is the most crucial part. Apart from the taste, it is very important that the cake looks elegant, loyal and grand.

Classic Elegance decoration style is built on three-tiered length base. The cake is iced with off-white fondant and decorated with beautiful fresh cream scroll work. It is topped with a cluster of cream flowers and other wedding cake accessories such as ribbons are placed at the surrounding of the cake.

In Classic Romantic Heart design, the cake is built on round shape stand with maximum of 3 tiers in height. The design features two love crystal hearts and a pairs of dove on the top of the cake. The cream color of the cake should be in pearl white. The top layer of the cake is decorated with crystal hearts and dove; both are considered as the elegant sign for everlasting love.

Forever Love Red Roses decoration idea used red fresh roses as its main attraction. The cake usually is square or rectangular in shape with several tiers. Dowels and cake separator are used between tiers. The cake frost is in pearl color and the cake base is in white color. Cream color royal icing is used to make roses and dots.

Orchid White Fondant Natural wedding cake decoration idea emphasizes on natural born love and comes in multiple tiers. The cake has multiple folded layers of greenish scroll work. The white fondant for the cake is garnished with spotted purple orchids and always avoids detailed table decorations as the cake itself is much complicated and detailed.

The Fresh Fruit Royal Icing wedding cake is built on the original love message that bridegroom needs to deliver to the bride. The cake is covered in marzipan and layered with fondant fresh white icing. Royal icing and simple scroll work are also added to the cake decoration. The top layer should consist of not more than three types of fruits. The fruits colors should be contrast as the base of the cake is in white.

So you are finally starting to plan all the details of your weddings. There are so many tasks that can take up your time. One of the major things that worry couples is the minute things, such as flower selection, party favors, and overall theme. However once most of these details are ironed out, the little things start to come out. When a theme is selected, the hall then needs to be decorated. After the hall is decorated, you have to worry about the reception. When sitting at tables as well as dancing and socializing, your guests will notice this environment as much as they noticed the church. However, I think that one of the main pieces will be the table centerpieces.

One of the most traditional choices for table centerpieces is the floral arrangements. It seems as though they are the easiest to match to any theme. The first decision you need to make is whether the flowers will be real or fake. Both options are equally as lovely, however some couples decide that they don’t want to be stuck with hundreds of artificial flowers. On the other hand, couples also choose not to throw out hundreds or real flowers. Another thing to debate when thinking of flowers, are the amount, color, as well as whether ribbons and other greenery will be used. Of course all of these options are decided by your preference. The final step, after deciding on an arrangement, is deciding what type of vase they will be placed in. Remember that the vase decided on is what can bring the arrangement together.

Another option for a table arrangement is candles. Candles can be an exciting option to add to a room. They can add fragrance as well as light. Or candles can simply be for decoration. The two major things to think about when deciding upon candles are fragrance and how they will be displayed. If the candles are to be burned, then fragrance is the next option that should be decided. Just remember that fragrance can affect the color, so if a couple is set on a fragrance, the color might have to be changed. The second option is generally pretty easily taken care of. Presentation of candles is usually in glass holders to optimize burning, or the display.

I hope that you have found a simple solution to arranging the tables. The trick to decoration is to match your surroundings as well as please the eye. Just look around and settle when you are finally happy with your decisions.

Last week we had the privilege of visiting the beautiful Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida. The Black Diamond Ranch is part golf course and part resort and would make a lovely wedding location for any bride who should be so lucky. 

Upon entrance, the venue has a very warm, comfortable feel that is still very upscale and elegant. With the stone flooring and giant fireplaces it feels very much like a cozy lodge. But, make no mistake, the Black Diamond Ranch has breathtaking views and, upon closer look, the great room seems almost as though it was designed for weddings.

Our photos:

Photos from their website:

Gorgeous, right? The great room can seat up to 300 and couples have the choice of getting married on that grassy spot (first photo of mine) near the lodge or down by the fabulous rock quarry (last photo of theirs). Seriously beautiful.

For more information and photos be sure to visit their website at www.blackdiamondranch.com.

Stay organized with Wedding Invites Timeline


By Sara Haese


Invites wedding planning ... May you not only to realize there really are the organization and preparation of your invitations. From creating your guest list to finalize all of your ceremony and reception of information, many factors influence the preparation of your wedding invites. There really are not many absolute deadlines for the stages of your wedding Invites process. While there is some time in May you find it helpful to avoid last minute rush because you have so many other things on your mind as well. Here is a chronology of basic just use as a guide to planning your Invites:


9 months - 1 year


* Start working on your guest list to know how many wedding invites (and perhaps save the dates) and finally the order (one for each single adult, couple or family invited).


* Start your wedding invites shopping you can refine your choices to only your favorites. Be sure to order samples, which are usually white, so you can see the study and design.


* If you plan to make the date post cards for customers to begin the search for your choice of design as well.


7 to 8 months


* If you put the dates of shipment, place your order based on the number of people who will be sending, as they are optional.


* Review the sample wedding invites verses and think about how your text will be read.


6 months


* If sending save the dates, prepare and send.


* Choose your wedding invitation to design and collect all the information that will be printed on them such as date, time, name and address of the location (s), etc.


* Determine Invites envelopes or extras will be ordered - reception cards, response cards, pre-printed return address on envelopes, direction / map cards, decorative envelope seals, lining color inside the envelopes, cards of thanks correspondence or informal notes, some of these options May not be available depending on your chosen style. May you also be able to control the menu, the table and put the cards in your design. The more points you can order at the same time, the more you will save by avoiding the shipping costs separately later.


* If you have the answer, including maps, check with your dinner instead of seeing how far they need to advance your final guest count that you can select the date RSPV to be printed on them (usually 2 -3 weeks before the wedding). You also need to decide whose address is printed on the envelope of the response or a postcard they receive the answers.


4-5 months


* Finalize your text and place of your marriage Invites order. Do not forget to order extra now to not miss if there are last-minute guests to invite and you also have a few as souvenirs. If available, order additional envelopes to be safe.


* Review your guest list to ensure that you have addresses for everyone.


* Consider custom wedding stamps for sending out your wedding invites. Many online retailers gives you the ability to choose pre-designed wedding postage or simply send a photo to create your own pattern of the stamp. NOTE - Make sure you have one of your ready-to-mail Invites weighed in a post office before purchase of postage stamps to make sure you are using the correct amount for each guest.


3-4 months


* Fold and / or assembly of your wedding invitation, if necessary.


* Mailing address envelopes and hand write the names inside the envelopes, if they are included.


* Buy stamps and applied to the response card or reply envelopes, postcards, if they will be included.


* Collect all wedding Invites parts and insert in envelopes already addressed.


* Take a fully assembled and sealed invitation to the Post have weighed to determine the exact amount of postage required.


* Buy your personalized wedding stamps or order stamps with the amounts required for shipping.


6-8 weeks


* Seal the envelopes, stamps and apply the post all at once directly on the site of a post office.


3-4 weeks


* Prepare mail and other related wedding rehearsal ... Invites the dinner after the wedding brunch, etc.


* Keep track of the reply cards are returned by checking their names on your guest list.


2-3 weeks


* Contact all the people who did not post the answer cards.


* Provide final guest of the reception / dinner location.


That pretty well takes care of everything related to your invitation before your wedding. The only thing left to do is write and post to your wedding, cards of thanks, especially if you ordered with your wedding invitations. They should be sent to approximately one month after the wedding and not more than three months later.

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