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Do I have to have formal invitations to my rehearsal dinner or is it rude to give my guests a call?
Answer:
The rehearsal dinner can be as formal or as casual as you would like. Ultimately you want to have a quick run through with your wedding party, your parents, and other relatives that will be walking during the ceremony, so that everyone knows their cues. As far as the dinner part, that is up to you! If you are having a small gathering at home or at a restaurant with only those in the wedding, go ahead and just give them a call. However, if you are wanting to invite more than a few people or plan on inviting some guests that are traveling to your wedding, you may want to send them some invites ahead of time (store bought invites will do).
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It's finally happened. He asked the question, she said yes and the date is finally set. Now, you get to pick out invitations!
But wait, where do you go to find stationary that captures the essence of your love? It would have to be a place that offers a wide variety of unique and gorgeous options making your invitations as singular and special as you and your fiance. It would have to be a place willing to work with you and help you design an invitation that will fill you with pride. If you're in the Springfield, IL area, you want The Paper Boutique.
Do you have the perfect theme in mind for your wedding, party or event? Those prepackaged, store-bought invitations just won't do. You need the Boutique. They will build on your inspiration and provide you with the perfect announcement. Be it whimsical or elegant, upbeat or stately, they can design gorgeous invitations to fit any need. Their exciting options include:
But what do you do after your successful wedding, event or party?
You've taken all these fabulous photos and captured all these unforgettable moments, but now what? You head over to The Paper Boutique, of course! They have the latest in scrapbooking supplies, storage and more! Their inventory is updated regularly, so you'll always find fresh, new merchandise and ideas with which to play. So don't let those special memories languor, showcase them in a newly designed scrapbook!
And you never have to wonder if comfort will be a problem when you shop. They have a magnificent crop room you can use for free as well as a beverage bar, library of scrapbooking magazines, hands on crafting classes and a host of other events and promotions.
If you're looking for unique and well designed invitations as well as a great place to enjoy some scrapbooking time, you're looking for The Paper Boutique!
When planning a party, you keep up with the latest trends. Even within events and parties, trends change. This includes party invitations. There are really some fun ways that you can invite guests to your party that is creative and truly out-of-the-box. Invitations are such an important part of your party since they immediately show off the theme of your event, therefore, they must be special. Wedding and Party Network has got some great party invitations that are definitely on trend.
Invitation & A Gift – What better way to get your guests more into your party than with a gift? It doesn't have to be big, just attach something small to the invitation. Small paperweights, bookmarks or even a cd with a few songs that conveys the theme of your party are all wonderful gifts to include with the party invitation.
Video Or CD – A creative way to invite guests is to send them a little DVD with a movie on it inviting them. This is really creative and such a fun thing for your guests to pop in their DVD player and watch. This will definitely grab their attention and get them extremely ready for the party. Find a videographer to help you create your own little video montage.
Make sure it goes with the theme. However, if you can't go with the video invitation, think about creating a CD. You can create a song montage with your speaking or even do a mash-up of songs to let them invite your guests over, that may be a little bit of work but so fun to listen to that your guests will listen to it a few times.
Food – If it's a smaller party, think about hand delivering your invitations, which makes it great when you are hand delivering cupcakes or cakes. Write out the details on the cake or spell it out with cupcakes. Your guests will find it truly delightful when you show up on their doorstep with some freshly baked goods and a party invitation. However, remind them to write the details before the eat it all up.
Flowers – Again, if this is a smaller party with not a lot of guests, consider delivering them flowers as part of their party invitation. Make sure the flowers match your party's color scheme and even the design. Having you show up on their door with fresh flowers will truly make their day. They'll definitely be attending your party!
However, pick the party invitation that best fits your party budget and style. Invitations make impressions on your guests and makes them excited for your event.
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Ask the Celebration Advisor: Simply put, I need help finding the right wedding invitations for my fall wedding. I am from Springfield, MO and i need to find these invitations close to home. Can you make any suggestions for wedding invitations from Springfield?
The Celebration Advisor: Your wedding invitations are an important tool to help guests know the style and formality of your big day. At the same time you will find that they are also a keepsake you and your future husband will cherish forever. Saying this, it is important that the invitation chosen is one you both can agree upon. And with the infinite styles of wedding invitations in Springfield, the perfect one is sure to be close at hand.
Before making your final decision, you must first consider all the different characteristics of an invitation. Paper weight, paper shades, size, wording, and typeface are some components that you will have the choice to alter. Keep note that paper weight is more costly the heavier it is and the typeface should not be too ornate, a flowery font is oftentimes hard to read. Paper shades are traditionally white, cream, or ivory however some of todays invitations are colored and still appropriate.
If the invitations you want require a few weeks for printing, be sure to ask if you can take the outer envelopes home that day. That way you can plan ahead and have all the cards addressed and ready to fill. Also be sure to order a dozen extra wedding invitations so you can keep at least one and have the rest just in case mistakes happen.
I hope that by taking these tips into consideration, you and your fiancé can find the perfect wedding invitation. Springfield has many stationary shops and printers that carry invitations of all sorts. The one you will cherish forever sits nearby.
Ask The Celebration Advisor: I read your post about "laid back" wedding invitations from a few days ago. I am needing to choose out wedding invitations for my own wedding however I am looking for ones that are bit on the formal side. Do you have any suggestions for finding them in Lincoln, NE?
The Celebration Advisor: There is a great selection of different types of wedding invitations in Lincoln. Styles that would be fitting for any and all types of weddings. Even for a more formal wedding such as yours, there is an invitation design that will complement perfectly.
Wedding invitations that exude confidence and a higher level of formality are considered to be in the genre of classic invitations. Typically a classic wedding invitation uses colors of pure white and ivory that have, through history, signified the bride's virginity. However in our modern culture, we see these colors to signify joy. Many brides recently have also opted for the use of more color in their invitations originating from non-European ethnic traditions. An example of this would be pale pastels or a golden deep-champagne tint.
A classic, more formal wedding invitation typically does not have much detail as to not distract readers from the intended message. However at the same time not altogether void of pictures. Sometimes printed on the card can be small hearts or a creative border to frame your gracious words of welcome. As borders go, some may be colored and are typically not solid lines. Another creative way to keep a border and maintain the white theme is to look at wedding invitations with embossed frames. This gives the design some depth and the finished product looks quite immaculate.
Lincoln has many stationary stores that carry all types of creative invitations for birthdays, graduation and weddings. You will no doubt be able to scout out the wedding invitation that best suits the formality of a traditional wedding. Good luck on your endeavors as they will surely pay off.
Ask the Celebration Advisor: My fiancé and I are to be wed soon and we are in the process of trying to pick out wedding invitations. We are a young couple and the thought of having a stiff, formal wedding isn't too appealing to us. Are there any wedding invitations in Gadsden, AL that are appropriate to use for our wedding?
The Celebration Advisor: Its great you recognize the fact that a wedding invitation should reflect the theme of a wedding. In Gadsden, wedding invitations come in many different styles fit for any taste. Some cater to couples whose wedding follow a more traditional approach. However for a wedding such as yours, there is a style that seems to stand out above the rest that I am sure you can be happy with.
The contemporary style of wedding invitations stray away from typical invitations in the way artwork is portrayed. The colors used stick more to earthy tones and choices for images printed on the card are numerous but sometimes include a retro style heart or a picture of the couple to be wed. Damask designs are also sometimes present on contemporary wedding invitations.
Wedding invitations are a creative way to let friends and love ones know about your upcoming big day. Creative as they may be, another approach to your wedding invitation design can be to add alterations to the design so that it better suits you and reflects your personality. For instance adding a special ribbon or including an engagement picture. Even writing a special message in an invitation would further distinguish it as well as give sentimental loved ones a chance to have their heart-string pulled on.
Don't be shy to add your own touches to your wedding invitations. They are completely yours to personalize and I encourage you to excersize a bit of your creativity if you dont find the perfect one. I hope you find the style of not-so-formal invitations you are looking for in Gadsden and that your wedding is the fun, laid back event you are hoping to have.
Ask the Celebration Advisor: My girlfriend has left me in charge of looking for wedding invitations in Houma, LA. However I don't understand why invitations are so detailed. Why cant we mail regular cards as an alternative? -Brandon
The Celebration Advisor: There are certainly many different styles of wedding invitations available in Houma. So many that the task of selecting the perfect one may seem daunting. And understandably there is a bit of confusion with the significance of each component one has. However wedding invitations as we know them today have accumulated certain attributes because of imperfections in the delivery systems of our past.
At one time the early postal service of America was not as trusted. This is why people used to send wedding invitations in two envelopes. The addresses were written on the exterior envelope which serve as protection for the interior envelope. This would contain the wedding invitation that would be given to the head of the household. Thankfully our modern postal service is much more trustworthy however the tradition of a double envelope still stands.
The small piece of tissue paper included in a wedding invitation is also a tradition formed from our past. Metal printing techniques of the 1600s would leave the ink on an invitation easy to smear. The purpose of the piece of tissue paper was to provide protection to the rest of the card as well as maintain the message printed. Even though modern printing techniques have vastly improved, invitations still traditionally include a piece of decorative tissue paper.
Wedding invitations from Houma, LA are vast in the number of styles available. Some of which include traditional, contemporary, destination, Christian and formal. It is typical for an invitation to match the decor and theme of a wedding. So before selecting a proper one, you need to establish what decor and colors will be present at the wedding.
Houma wedding invitations have a touch of history and artistic creativity you both will find more than appealing. It is great that you have taken upon yourself to organize this step for you girlfriend and your selection of invitations will most likely gain you a few points in her book.
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