Etiquette Question

Your Etiquette Questions Answered:


Q: How do I list divorced parents names on my invitations?

A: If yours or your fiance's parents are divorced, here are some tips. First list the bride's parents names (divorced or not) and then the groom's parents names. If say, the bride's parents are divorced, list her father's name (and his spouse if applicable), then on the next line, list the bride's mothers name (and her spouse if applicable). And the same applies for the groom's parents. Never list divorced parents on the same line of the invitation. Also, if there are too many names to list, a classy way to encompass everyone is to say, "Together with our parents" or "Together with our families". This generalizes things, but includes everyone without having a ton of names listed.

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March Newsletter

Here is some information from the March Newsletter we just sent out:

This month we thought we'd reflect on why custom wedding invitations are so great versus online invitations, here is our top 10 list (OK, top 11):

11. See colors and textures before ordering and before paying! No guessing involved
10. No hassle trying to make your own invitations, let alone the cost of mess-ups
9. See a finished sample before ordering
8. Ability to make changes after seeing a sample
7. Invitations unique only to you
6. Custom design service with more creative options
5. Full invitation assembly (many online vendors make YOU do the assembly)
4. Complete mailing service available
3. Work with someone who really cares about your wedding and YOUR deadlines
2. Support a local business!
1. DO YOU REALLY WANT TO TIE 200 RIBBONS?

And don't think because they're custom that you have to pay and arm and a leg. We have a very wide range of prices and invitation styles.

Ceremony Program Styles

I wanted to reflect on our favorite program style - the layered style, seen in the image below. This style is flattering to any wedding. For the different layers, you could do a welcoming page, bridal party page, ceremony outline page, and a thank you page. You are not limited to how many layers you can do. Add a ribbon to hold all of the cards together, or glue at the top will do. Contact us to create your layered programs!

Holly and Sean

Just met with Holly and Sean to go over wedding invitations - I will be designing a double layer invitation with a gerbera daisy theme. Their main color is "mermaid", a lagoon blue (beautiful color!). Can't wait to get started. Photos to come!

New! McPhersons Online Ordering site

We have used McPhersons as one of our catalog vendors for awhile now, in addition to our custom invitations, but we now have a website through them for online ordering. Click the link below to start shopping! They have many many options of great styles and good prices. The turnaround time for these invitations is about 2 weeks. You can even order a sample before you order.

http://jdkinvitations.mcphersonsprint.com/

Tips for Arranging Your Seating Chart

Here is a great article with tips on how to arrange your seating chart. This is always a hard one with making sure everyone gets along! Read on...
http://www.weddingvendors.com/planning/articles/6-tips-for-arranging-your-seating-chart/

Wedding Day Woes - Wedding Insurance from Travelers Insurance

This is a must read for all those getting married:
http://investor.travelers.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177842&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1390554&highlight=
It is a news release from Travelers Insurance speaking of the benefits of buying an insurance policy for your wedding. With more and more wedding vendors going out of business, it is definitely something to think about so that your big day isn't burdened from someone else's issues. Also check out http://www.protectmywedding.com/. And I'm not just posting this because my husband works for Travelers!