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Wedding Invitation Timeline

Posted by admin on April 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Save the dates
- 6 months prior
- 8-12 for busy wedding season or holiday weekends
- 12+ months for destination weddings
Ask printer for them to be done at least 2 weeks prior to give yourself time to address envelopes

Wedding invitations
- 8 weeks prior to the wedding

Ask for response cards back 3 weeks prior (unless your caterer/ reception location needs them earlier)

If you can’t send out them out at 8 weeks, 6 weeks is the minimum in which case you can ask for responses 2 weeks prior.

Ask your invitation company for everything at least 3 weeks prior to sending them out for time to stamp response envelopes and address invitation envelopes.

Thank you notes
- No later than 3 months from the receipt of the gift

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Wedding Invitations

Posted by admin on April 13, 2010 · 1 Comment 

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When to Send & What Information to Include
By Lindsay Sally
www.bigdayboutique.com
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When should you send invitations?

Invitations should be sent out 8 weeks prior to the wedding day. If you send them out 8 weeks in advance, you can request that the response cards be returned 3 weeks before your big day. This will give you plenty of time for seating arrangements as well as enough time to let your caterer know how many people you are expecting. Read more

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Wedding Branding

Posted by admin on April 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

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Making Your Wedding More You
By Lindsay Sally of Big Day Boutique
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Once you sit down to start planning the details of your wedding, it can become overwhelming and confusing.  You have read countless magazines, seen a hundred different styles and it can be difficult to know where to start.  A way to tie it all together is by using a custom monogram.  You can incorporate your colors, names and even a unique design that can be used in all the details of your wedding.  It can be something as simple as the initials of the bride and groom or you can make it more elaborate with a design such as damask.

Where to use
There are countless ways to use your monogram, or a version of it, throughout all the details of your wedding.  If you are sending out Save-the-Dates, this is the perfect time to use your monogram.  It sets the tone for your event and gives your guests a chance to see your wedding colors and style.  It can be printed on magnets, pictures, etc.  Next, you can incorporate the monogram into your rehearsal dinner invitations.  Remember, it doesn’t always have to be the exact same throughout.  If you use your name, the groom’s name and the initial of his last name, you could use just the last name initial on certain things but in the same font.
For the ceremony details, one of the hottest trends is a hand painted aisle runner.  You can have your monogram painted on the front of your runner and it will be a personalized welcome as your guests take their seats.  Once the day is over, it can also be a great keepsake for you and your new husband.  A few other places that you can add your monogram to are your programs and unity candle.  As discussed before, it can be a simpler version of the original design, but it serves as a way to tie everything together and add a personal touch.
The reception is another great place to add your monogram.  You can add it to menu cards, signs leading the guests to the reception room, candy buffet containers, favors, table numbers, slideshow screen…the possibilities are endless.
Using a monogram on every detail may seem a little extreme, but if it’s done in a simple and subtle way, it can create the perfect look to your special day.
Where to find
Once you’ve decided you want to use a monogram, you can search the internet for companies that offer this service or you can find a graphic designer to create one for you.  A fun and inexpensive option is to create the monogram yourself.  Whichever you choose, have a few different examples created so you can find exactly what you are looking for.

Creating a unified look using a monogram

Where to begin

Once you sit down to start planning the details of your wedding, it can become overwhelming and confusing.  You have read countless magazines, seen a hundred different styles and it can be difficult to know where to start.  A way to tie it all together is by using a custom monogram.  You can incorporate your colors, names and even a unique design that can be used in all the details of your wedding.  It can be something as simple as the initials of the bride and groom or you can make it more elaborate with a design such as damask. Read more

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Use Etsy as a Resource

Posted by admin on April 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

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Get to Know ETSY!
By Lindsay Sally of Big Day Boutique
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Brides are always looking for ways to make their special day unique. One of the best resources we recommend is www.etsy.com.  Etsy is a website where incredibly creative people sell their handmade products as well as offer custom designs. Read more

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Invitation Etiquette

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Tips for Sending Your Invitations
By Lindsay Sally of Big Day Boutique
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A popular question regarding wedding invitations is when should you send them out?  There is no definite answer, but the general rule is approximately 6-8 weeks before the wedding.  This gives your guests plenty of time to send you their response and it gives you enough time to let your reception hall/caterer know the approximate number of people.  If you are getting married during a popular wedding month or over a holiday weekend,

we definitely recommend 8 weeks as well as a Save-the-Date.

A popular question regarding wedding invitations is when should you send them out?  There is no definite answer, but the general rule is approximately 6-8 weeks before the wedding.   Read more

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Save the Dates

Posted by admin on April 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

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Announce Your Wedding In Style
By Lindsay Sally of Big Day Boutique
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You’ve set your wedding date! Now it’s time to let all your family and friends know to mark their calendars. Save the Dates are the perfect way to share the news with your guests as well as let them see your wedding colors and style. Read more

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Calligraphy for Your Wedding

Posted by Kristen on April 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

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Personalization Done by Hand
By Kristen Janes of Kio Kreations
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One of the best ways to make your wedding look unique and upscale is to add formal, handwritten calligraphy. From hand-addressed envelopes to painted script signs, calligraphy makes ordinary look extraordinary. But where do you find a calligrapher to ink your envelopes? Look no further than ETSY. On Etsy, you can find a variety of sources who can personalize your day with their beautiful penmanship.

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