Category Archives: be nice

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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