Sunday, November 29, 2009
Free Wedding Planning!
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Saturday, November 28, 2009
New Products
Well, we've updated our site for winter. It has a more seasonal feel now. We are working on spending more time bloggin too! So stay tuned....
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Creating Personal Traditions: Writing Your Own Wedding Vows
Writing your own wedding vows may suit your personal wedding style, but it can be a bit of a daunting task to begin with. If you are trying to write your own vows, don’t let the task overwhelm you or intimidate you. Writing your own vows should begin and end with how you feel, not what others are expecting. If you are creating your own wedding ceremony and style and you want to write your own vows, here are a few questions to consider in creating the vows you want to make.
When and where did you first meet?
What was the state of your life before the two of you met?
At what point did you realize you were in love? Describe the feeling.
What inspires you about your loved one?
What life goals and dreams do you share?
What have you learned from each other?
What qualities make your love unique? What qualities will keep it strong?
How has your view of the world changed since you fell in love?
What do you most look forward to about life with this person?
What are some special moments in your relationship? Use them all, even the sad times as well as the happy, moving, or profound.
What happened the day you asked her to marry you? How did you feel?
Reading the vows you have written yourself during your wedding ceremony can be one of the most romantic things you’ve ever done. It’s the kind of thing that really helps you create your own personal wedding style. Writing your own vows is a kind of personal touch that cannot be replicated by any other style of vow.
When and where did you first meet?
What was the state of your life before the two of you met?
At what point did you realize you were in love? Describe the feeling.
What inspires you about your loved one?
What life goals and dreams do you share?
What have you learned from each other?
What qualities make your love unique? What qualities will keep it strong?
How has your view of the world changed since you fell in love?
What do you most look forward to about life with this person?
What are some special moments in your relationship? Use them all, even the sad times as well as the happy, moving, or profound.
What happened the day you asked her to marry you? How did you feel?
Reading the vows you have written yourself during your wedding ceremony can be one of the most romantic things you’ve ever done. It’s the kind of thing that really helps you create your own personal wedding style. Writing your own vows is a kind of personal touch that cannot be replicated by any other style of vow.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Correct Invitation Wording
With so many blended families, levels of formality, and types of hosts, it can be difficult to know what the correct wording is for your situation.
Traditional Wording
For the bride and groom who cherish long-standing traditions, conventional wording and spelling will govern their invitation choices. Some specific rules for formal wedding invitations are as follows:
The invitation to a wedding ceremony in a house of worship reads “Mr. and Mrs. Julian Bruce Clemens request the honour” (using the traditional “u” spelling) “of your presence.” “Favour,” as in “the favour of a reply,” also uses the traditional spelling.
No punctuation is used, except after abbreviations such as “Mr.” and “Mrs.” or when phrases requiring separation occur in the same line, such as in the date.
Numbers in the date are spelled out, as in “the twenty-sixth day of July,” but long numbers in a street address may be written in numerals: “1345 Hubarb Drive.”
Half hours are written as “half after four o’clock” -- not as “half past four” or as “four-thirty.”
Less Formal Wording
When less formality is desired, alternatives to traditional wording can be used.
Semiformal wording may read, "The pleasure of your company is requested at the marriage of..."
Informal wording may read, "Please join us as we celebrate the marriage of...”
Destination Weddings
You needn’t add anything special to your destination-wedding invitations, but you should mail them much sooner than you would typical wedding invitations -- at least four months prior to the wedding. You should also strongly consider sending save-the-date cards or emails prior to the wedding invitations so that guests can arrange their schedules accordingly (and perhaps make a vacation out of their trip). If your destination is a popular vacation spot, you should definitely get in touch with guests early on.
Additional information, such as guest lodging and travel information, can be mailed separately to those who send positive response cards; don’t try to stuff it all into your wedding invitations. Posting such information on your personal wedding website is ideal and will speed the process for your guests -- they can book travel and hotel accommodations right online.
Traditional Wording
For the bride and groom who cherish long-standing traditions, conventional wording and spelling will govern their invitation choices. Some specific rules for formal wedding invitations are as follows:
The invitation to a wedding ceremony in a house of worship reads “Mr. and Mrs. Julian Bruce Clemens request the honour” (using the traditional “u” spelling) “of your presence.” “Favour,” as in “the favour of a reply,” also uses the traditional spelling.
No punctuation is used, except after abbreviations such as “Mr.” and “Mrs.” or when phrases requiring separation occur in the same line, such as in the date.
Numbers in the date are spelled out, as in “the twenty-sixth day of July,” but long numbers in a street address may be written in numerals: “1345 Hubarb Drive.”
Half hours are written as “half after four o’clock” -- not as “half past four” or as “four-thirty.”
Less Formal Wording
When less formality is desired, alternatives to traditional wording can be used.
Semiformal wording may read, "The pleasure of your company is requested at the marriage of..."
Informal wording may read, "Please join us as we celebrate the marriage of...”
Destination Weddings
You needn’t add anything special to your destination-wedding invitations, but you should mail them much sooner than you would typical wedding invitations -- at least four months prior to the wedding. You should also strongly consider sending save-the-date cards or emails prior to the wedding invitations so that guests can arrange their schedules accordingly (and perhaps make a vacation out of their trip). If your destination is a popular vacation spot, you should definitely get in touch with guests early on.
Additional information, such as guest lodging and travel information, can be mailed separately to those who send positive response cards; don’t try to stuff it all into your wedding invitations. Posting such information on your personal wedding website is ideal and will speed the process for your guests -- they can book travel and hotel accommodations right online.
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