Invitations are a sneak peek to your guests of what your wedding will be like. It’s really your first chance to show them the tone of your big day. What information to include on them can seem a bit overwhelming, but moving through your wedding invites like a pro can be quite simple with the help of a basic checklist.
1. WHO
-Couple’s full names
-Parents’ names (Optional)
-Stepparents’ names (Optional)
-Other hosts’ names (Optional)
Marriage is an ancient institution that even predates recorded history. Every country and culture holds their own traditions surrounding marriage and the wedding day. While love is always the common theme, the ceremonies and celebrations look vastly different.
Scottish Tradition
The “Pinning of the Tartan” is an ancient wedding tradition in Scotland. After the proclamation of husband and wife, a member of the groom’s family may present the bride with the clan tartan in the form of a pin or a sash. This presentation is a symbol of the bride’s acceptance into the groom’s clan.
Photo courtesy of Blue Bonnet Tartan Weddings
Hosting parties can be so much fun but it is always a struggle trying to find the right activities to entertain your guests. Here are five fun party games that will definitely keep your guests laughing!
1. The Shaving Game
For this game guests divide into teams or couples. One partner holds a blown up balloon in their mouth while the other partner covers it with shaving cream. The object of the game is for the player not holding the balloon to shave off all of the shaving cream without popping the balloon. The first clean balloon wins and if the balloon gets popped the couple is out. Be careful because this game is messy but it’s definitely a crowd pleaser!
A Classic Celebration for Mother’s Day
Sometimes a card just isn’t enough to show how amazing a mother is. Why not take this Mother’s Day to the next level with a tea party to celebrate the woman who raised you?
A tea party is the perfect way to add extra charm to a lunch gathering while still being relaxed and fun. There are so many treat options to ensure mom gets the finger foods she loves, and guests can wear their best spring dresses for an exciting girl’s day!
Hours of preparation go into finding that perfect dress, the best venue, and the right hue that will complement the wedding party and still look beautiful with the details at the reception. Brides even give great care to finding personalized gifts for their bridesmaids, and little-seen details like cufflinks for the groomsman. But how much time and preparation have you given to the person that will actually officiate the ceremony?
A detail not to be looked over, this person can set the tone for the wedding and tie it all together. You want someone that will calm the groom down before the ceremony starts, put the wedding party at ease once everyone is assembled, and get you married in style! Your officiant will do most of the talking during the wedding and will lead you through the different aspects, such as the greeting, vows, and special additions, such as a sand ceremony, or a tying the knot ritual. So, you want to make sure your officiant is well versed in the ceremony and will be sure to reflect the personality of you as a couple.
If you are in the Seattle-Tacoma area, consider Mark Prusinowski of MP Ministry Officiating Weddings, whose mission is to personalize your ceremony. Mark has a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy from Wadhams Hall Seminary-College in Ogdensburg, New York and a Masters of Arts in Theology from St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland. He has more than a decade of experience in officiating weddings as a nondenominational minister, so he would be well equipped to officiate yours. Mark will accommodate you with any special requests that you would like to incorporate into your special day.
Mark with MP Ministry offers four different packages, depending on how often you would like to meet with him before the actual ceremony. Prices range from $100-$300.
Mark started doing weddings for friends and family and decided that being an officiant was a great way to use his Masters degree in Theology while helping couples remember their wedding day forever.
Do you want to book more brides this year but you don’t know where to start? Starting to market your wedding venue can seem like a daunting and overwhelming task. We found that there are three ways to attract more brides to your venue without breaking the bank or taking up loads of your time. See how referrals and relationships are the best marketing tools to grow your business!
1. Create a referral method
You work hard to create memorable and beautiful weddings for your brides. After the wedding is over brides love to rant and rave about their experience. Use this as an opportunity! Let brides know that they can receive a small cash prize or gift basket for referring family and friends to your venue. Brides will already be talking about their wedding and including a small incentive will give them the motivation to emphasize your specific information. After friends of the bride come to tour your venue the bride can claim the incentive prize. Implementing a referral method is important because word of mouth is such a powerful advertisement.
2. Be Social
Taking time out of your day to post on social media sites is how you are going to form strong relationships with potential brides. We suggest scheduling fifteen minutes each day to take a break from your normal routine to be social.
When posting on social media remember that pictures are very powerful. Feature real weddings that take place at your venue so other brides can envision their own wedding. Also ask your fans and past brides about their experience. You can ask brides what they liked the most about their wedding or what their favorite part was. Asking open-ended questions is going to increase your engagement on your social media sites. When potential brides look at your social sites and see positive interactions it will build their trust in your venue.
3. Show Vendor Love
Helping out fellow industry vendors is another great way to build relationships and referrals. Consider partnering with other local vendors that you trust. Promote the vendors you partner with to your brides and they will promote you as well. These strategic relationships will help attract more brides to your venue.
Before you start working on these tips, you first need to be online!
If you don’t have a website yet we can help you out. Click here to see how we can make your website vision come to life.
Hosting an engagement party can be a rewarding experience. Most happy couples are thrilled and ready to celebrate! This is not simply a bridal shower, but a party that announces their future life together. Invitations, decorations, food, the venue, and entertainment must be considered in your planning.
The Details
The couple of honor needs to first provide a guest list. Find out what type of party would they enjoy. Use them as a springboard for ideas when considering the theme, size, and formality of the event. Food may be casual or formal, dictated by the theme and the budget. Flowers add beauty and depth to any room, and depending on a color scheme or particular season, will help accentuate any area.
No event is complete without photos and while a photo booth is the perfect solution, it’s important to keep up with the latest technology and trends in the industry. Chic Booth has your party covered with fashionable photos!
Chic Booth, based in Jacksonville, Florida, has upped the photography game with a system crafted for GIFs, slow-motion, photo and in-car booths. Is there a wedding, bachelorette party, fashion show or business event on your calendar? Chic Booth’s innovative technology will give you memories to last a lifetime.
With three booth styles, you are sure to get exactly what you want for your next party. The elegant, open-air photo booth comes with 16 fabulous backgrounds, free props and more importantly, unlimited prints! Want to step it up a notch for more entertainment? Get an instant animation made of four photos with the GIF booth and even take home prints of each pose. Maybe you want to send guests off with a video to commemorate a special occasion. Chic Booth has thought of it all with the video booth that turns your recording into slow-motion.
The fun doesn’t stop there. Chic Booth offers 12 photo layouts to choose from, a contest mode to keep guests engaged and an online album of photos and videos. It’s truly a one-stop shop with Chic Booth!
“I love Chic Booth! They are professional and caring at the same time. The pictures are of high quality and they are very flexible. I have used them for all my events and my friends have used them for their kids’ birthday parties, weddings, name it and they can do it. It adds so much fun to the events! I will use them at my wedding,” one customer said. Another said Chic Booth is the best photo booth in town with excellent customer service.
Don’t let your guests leave the party empty handed. Bring in Chic Booth to provide endless entertainment and beautiful prints that will be perfect for any scrapbook or frame!
The Beginning
Jack and I met at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR. He was dateless for his Sigma Chi formal sophomore year. I was a freshmen looking for a date and I was in the right place at the right time.
One night when we were sitting in my friend Ashley’s room and there was a knock on her door. I answered it and one of Jack’s friends was standing in the hallway with a card that read, “Come to the hallway.” I walked down the hallway to see Jack standing with a large bouquet of flowers and a sign with the question, “Will you go to formal with me?” Of course I said YES!
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Roses are red, violets are blue, we love clichés and so should you! When you picture Valentine’s Day, you think of red hearts, chocolates, flowers, asking someone to be your Valentine, and dinner at a nice restaurant. Whether you’re married, seeing someone, single, or are getting together with the gals, we’ve compiled a list of all the things you should do to have a classic day that feels straight out of a romcom. There’s no better feeling than falling in love with your life, friends, and your partner, and embracing the cliche of Valentine’s Day!
Not sure what to buy or where to go? We’ll match you with the perfect Valentine’s combo!
Midnight magic looks different on everyone. Are you ringing in the new year with glam, chaos, or cozy intention? Let’s find out your perfect NYE energy!
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