Archive for March, 2010
Top 3 Bridal Shower Etiquette Questions
March 11th, 2010
The experts answer your most frequently asked bridal shower questions…
Who hosts the bridal shower?
Traditionally, etiquette dictated that only friends of the bride could host a shower, as it appeared self-serving for family members of the couple to throw a bridal shower. Nowadays, Nicky Reinhard of David Reinhard Events believes it’s appropriate for a range of people to host the shower. “In the old days, not even family members were meant to take part in the planning,” says Reinhard. “But as events get less traditional and more elaborate, people other than the bridesmaids and family friends are playing host. Today, the bride’s mother and sisters — even the groom’s mother — throw showers.”
Who is invited to a bridal shower?
The guest list for a bridal shower typically includes the bridal party, close friends and family. Just remember, anyone you invite to a shower should also be invited to the wedding. There are exceptions, of course. “If you’re having a tiny destination wedding, you can include people who aren’t invited to the main event as guests to the shower,” says Reinhard. “But you really shouldn’t do that if you’re having a larger wedding.”
When should bridal shower invitations be mailed?
According to celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss, the invites should go out a month to six weeks in advance–and never by email. “The (stationery) options right now are truly endless — from letterpress to couture — and suit all budgets,” says Weiss. “There are so many more options than there used to be.” And, yes, you can mention where the bride is registered on the invitation or on an insert included in the envelope.
Do you have additional questions about bridal shower etiquette? Email them to me at pj@thesociallifeofpaper.com, and they could be included in a future blog post!
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March Promotions
March 9th, 2010
To take advantage of these special offers, contact us to book your appointment.
Smudge Ink is offering free return address printing on envelopes when you place an order from their letterpress imprintable book through March 31st. Consider imprintables for a cost-effective way to do letterpress for invitations to birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers and more.
Take 10% off your wedding invitation order from Wiley Valentine through the end of the month. Choose from decorative letterpress and flat printed options.
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What to Say in a Birth Announcement
March 5th, 2010
There are typically four parts to a birth announcement:
Introduction
You may choose to open with a short phrase or poem like “Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice…” for a baby girl or something simple like one of these options:
“Welcome…”
“We welcome with love…”
“We’re thrilled to announce…”
“Announcing the arrival of…”
Baby’s Name
Your baby’s name should be the focus of the birth announcement. Along with his or her first and middle name, you may also want to include your baby’s last name.
Birth Information
You’ll want to share the basic details: date, weight and length. You may also choose to mention the time of birth and the city and state of the hospital.
Family’s Names
Conclude the announcement with the parents’ first names, followed by the names of siblings. Some people even include the names of beloved pets! It is not necessary to repeat your last name if you already included it with your baby’s name. If you’d like, you can use a complimentary closing like “Proudly” or “With love.”
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