You will soon realize that getting engaged is the easy part of preparing for marriage. There are much bigger decisions to make and details to determine before you ever walk down the aisle. One of the largest decisions will be choosing your wedding invitations. Choose between distinctive and originally-designed wedding invitation styles. Set the tone and formality of your wedding with colour, design and customization. You're unique! Reflect your one of a kind style with wedding invitations and coordinating items that carries the look you want throughout your wedding.
Will you choose modern or traditional invitations?
Modern wedding invitations have a wide rage of choice. You have the option to mix and match - colour, paper quality and pattern , style like Pocket Wedding invitation, layered wedding invitation, flat wedding invitation and folded wedding invitations etc.,
Traditional wedding invites are more formal and suede in there style. It does not mean that traditional is boring. Etiquette rules are especially important with traditional invitations, and this includes how you word your wedding invitation. Also, your paper choice will be limited to white or ivory with black lettering. The invitation itself will most likely be a single pane square or rectangle.
I would suggest you to spend some time investigating various options available online and make the best pick as the choice you make today will last forever.
A quote from the bible "Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God and knoweth God ... Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us."
Click Wedding Invitations and browse through the various options.
Mallika Joshi
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Engagement Presents
I am often asked if it is proper etiquette to buy an engagement present for a couple. It is not an expectation but nice gesture for an intimate friend, relative or parent to present the bride, groom or couple with a gift. Charming people will often send just a congratulatory note. Gift suggestions vary from household items such as linens, flower arrangements, lingerie or jewelry. If the bride is giving her groom a gift it is often an item that can be engraved and has the potential to be an heirloom so cuff links, bracelet or watch are all appropriate.
If the engagement is broken it is appropriate to return the gifts, with a short note explaining that it is unfortunate that the couple has broken the engagement and are therefore returning the gift.
If the engagement is broken it is appropriate to return the gifts, with a short note explaining that it is unfortunate that the couple has broken the engagement and are therefore returning the gift.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Engagment Annoucement
It is proper etiquette for the couple to announce their engagement either formally through a newspaper or engagement party or informally to friends and family. However if one or both of the individuals is still legally married it is considered poor form to announce an engagement until both parties are legally free to remarry.
One very traditional way to announce the engagement is through a newspaper announcement which usually appears between two or three months prior to the proposed wedding date. Divorced or widowed individuals may still place an announcement if they.
The announcement is to be clearly written, in exact wording and sent to the society editor of the paper. Some newspapers have submission forms so it is best to contact them directly to place the engagement announcement. If a picture is submitted it is in good taste to have one of the couple. All newspaper announcements should be submitted at the same time so they appear simultaneously.
Engagement Party Etiquette
In traditionally it is the bride's family that gives the engagement party, but if financing and location are barriers it is perfectly acceptable for the groom's family or friends to do so.
The guest list is determined with the host and couple and can be either limited to family and friends or an open house.
The engagement party can be any format, typically however it is a cocktail party. A formal receiving line is not required at the party however, the guests are to be greeted by the hosts and one or both of the engaged couple. No formal toasting is required but often one toast is given by a parent or close friend to the couple's future happiness.
One very traditional way to announce the engagement is through a newspaper announcement which usually appears between two or three months prior to the proposed wedding date. Divorced or widowed individuals may still place an announcement if they.
The announcement is to be clearly written, in exact wording and sent to the society editor of the paper. Some newspapers have submission forms so it is best to contact them directly to place the engagement announcement. If a picture is submitted it is in good taste to have one of the couple. All newspaper announcements should be submitted at the same time so they appear simultaneously.
Engagement Party Etiquette
In traditionally it is the bride's family that gives the engagement party, but if financing and location are barriers it is perfectly acceptable for the groom's family or friends to do so.
The guest list is determined with the host and couple and can be either limited to family and friends or an open house.
The engagement party can be any format, typically however it is a cocktail party. A formal receiving line is not required at the party however, the guests are to be greeted by the hosts and one or both of the engaged couple. No formal toasting is required but often one toast is given by a parent or close friend to the couple's future happiness.
Salon Tipping
In a beauty salon or spa, like a restaurant your service provider relies on tips as a large part of their income. It is important to understand that the tip you leave is a direct indication of how please you are with the service you received. Additionally, in many salons and spas tips are shared with the house and reception personnel.
Here is a simple guideline:
10% if service is okay
15% if you are pleased with the service and service provider
20% or more if you feel the service provider has given you extra care and services
How and when you give the tip is up to you and what you are comfortable with. The service provider is always happy to thank you for any gratuity provided.
Here is a simple guideline:
10% if service is okay
15% if you are pleased with the service and service provider
20% or more if you feel the service provider has given you extra care and services
How and when you give the tip is up to you and what you are comfortable with. The service provider is always happy to thank you for any gratuity provided.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Engagement Ring Etiquette
The wedding season is fast approaching and so arises many wedding etiquette questions. In this blog I will attempt to address the many situations that arise from engagement through wedding planning, ceremony and the event itself. Please feel free to write in a question and we will answer it as promptly and honestly as possible.
To start with good etiquette and manners is first and for most CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS. This simple rule of thumb is so often forgotten in planning what is truly a joyous event. Engagements and wedding can bring out the best and worst in people. My goal is to help you
Lets start at the beginning..... Engagement
Traditionally a man would ask his future bride's parents for the woman's hand in marriage. Today things have changed and it is totally acceptable to go ahead and decide to marry with out such formality. These days it is perfectly acceptable for the woman to propose or for the couple to decide together and skip the formality of presenting the ring as a surprise. It is good etiquette though to inform both sets of parents immediately to share the joyous news. If there are children from a previous marriage it is important to let them right away so they can start to adjust to the new member of the family.
The Engagement Ring
The diamond industry heavily promotes a diamon ring and six months salary for the engagement ring, this is not the case. It is a good idea to find out from the bride and in many cases the groom what type of setting and stone desires for their engagement ring. Today their are many choices of stones from precious to semi precious, settings and metals to choose from. Also budget and lifestyle must be taken into consideration. Consider a budget that works within your short and long term life plan. If you can not afford the perfect ring get something you can afford and either add to it later or get that ring for the wedding or an anniversary. A good jeweler will be able to take the time to discuss the many optins available to you. If you discuss these things prior to purchasing a ring you are more llkely to get something that will be well suited and loved.
If by chance you get a ring that you are less than thrilled with I would suggest you first acknowledge the sentiment, admire the choice and voice appreciation. If the ring is something that you cannot live with then after a few days tell your fiance so you can go back to the store and choose something together that suits both of your tastes.
To start with good etiquette and manners is first and for most CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS. This simple rule of thumb is so often forgotten in planning what is truly a joyous event. Engagements and wedding can bring out the best and worst in people. My goal is to help you
Lets start at the beginning..... Engagement
Traditionally a man would ask his future bride's parents for the woman's hand in marriage. Today things have changed and it is totally acceptable to go ahead and decide to marry with out such formality. These days it is perfectly acceptable for the woman to propose or for the couple to decide together and skip the formality of presenting the ring as a surprise. It is good etiquette though to inform both sets of parents immediately to share the joyous news. If there are children from a previous marriage it is important to let them right away so they can start to adjust to the new member of the family.
The Engagement Ring
The diamond industry heavily promotes a diamon ring and six months salary for the engagement ring, this is not the case. It is a good idea to find out from the bride and in many cases the groom what type of setting and stone desires for their engagement ring. Today their are many choices of stones from precious to semi precious, settings and metals to choose from. Also budget and lifestyle must be taken into consideration. Consider a budget that works within your short and long term life plan. If you can not afford the perfect ring get something you can afford and either add to it later or get that ring for the wedding or an anniversary. A good jeweler will be able to take the time to discuss the many optins available to you. If you discuss these things prior to purchasing a ring you are more llkely to get something that will be well suited and loved.
If by chance you get a ring that you are less than thrilled with I would suggest you first acknowledge the sentiment, admire the choice and voice appreciation. If the ring is something that you cannot live with then after a few days tell your fiance so you can go back to the store and choose something together that suits both of your tastes.
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