It seems every year the United States Postal Service decides that they cannot possibly deliver anymore mail until they receive an additional two cents from the general public. This year is no exception, and the new rate of 44 cents is officially in effect. I am already mourning the loss of my beloved Charles and...
Category Archives: be nice
Lindsey + Brandon
I recently finished up some Save the Date cards for the cutest bride! Lindsey and Brandon will be tying the knot in the fall, and the bride-to-be wanted to incorporate some rustic charm with a monogram that was designed by a close friend.
In addition to some beautiful, swirly typography, Lindsey is working with a beautiful...
Music for your First Dance
When planning our wedding, one of the aspects I enjoyed most was selecting a song for our first dance. My husband and I love to have a few glasses of wine and search for songs on iTunes, (Warning: imbibing whilst searching for music may result in inadvertent Will Smith downloads) so for us choosing music was great...
The B List Dilemma
One of the most contentious issues brides will face when planning their wedding is, without a doubt, putting together a guest list. Everyone will have a list of people they absolutely MUST invite…until you realize your intimate garden ceremony has just ballooned into a 400 person gala because your future mother-in-law just had to invite...
I Don’t Want Kids at My Wedding
Given the current state of things, brides are being forced to cut back on just about everything when planning their wedding. Even when the economic outlook is bright and sunny, the subject of kids at the blessed event can prove to be a major buzz kill.
In this “be nice” post, I’ll tackle the issue from...
Assigned Seating for Wedding Guests
I recently had a bride tell me that she wouldn’t need escort cards or a seating chart for her wedding guests because she wanted everyone to get to know one another and mingle. Which in theory sounds great, but in actuality can be a recipe for disaster.
Before you flood me with “but I did it...
Drive Your Map
Maps and directions cards have become a critical piece of the wedding invitation puzzle as of late, especially here in Arizona where a large percentage of the weddings are destination oriented. Lots of out-of-towners coming in to experience the lovely weather, great shopping and dining and of course, your ridiculously amazing wedding!
To make things easier...
Meal Choice for Weddings
This “be nice” post is for once not about brides behaving badly. It’s more about giving yourself a break and maintaining your sanity. Specifically when it comes to feeding your wedding guests.
Whenever I meet with a new client, I always make sure to ask if they will be offering guests a choice of entrée on...
Including Hotel Information for Your Guests
As a courtesy to guests, many brides will include hotel information with their wedding invites. If you’re having a destination wedding or you have guests who will be flying or driving long distances, this information can be critical.
While it may seem like common sense, I always stress to my clients that they review their proofs...
Can my Mom throw me a shower?
If you are a Bride or a Mom-to-be, chances are you’ll have at least one shower thrown for you. And just like any other event, there are etiquette guidelines that must be adhered to. The most commonly asked question I receive is, “is it OK for my Mom to host my bridal/baby shower?” The simple...