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Bridal Showers - 6 Ideas for More Meaningful Shower Celebrations
2007-08-15 08:00:00
Where did we get the idea that sitting in a circle and opening hand towels or scandalous underthings was the best way for a woman to spend some quality time with her female friends before the wedding? Somehow a bridal shower focused on kitchenware and awkward games seems to fall short of adequately preparing a bride-to-be for the significant transition involved in getting married. Looking for a more meaningful way to usher yourself – or your friend – into marriage? Here are some ideas and rituals that will help the bride come away from her shower feeling nourished and connected with herself and her friends.Showers for a CauseThe bride doesn’t necessarily have to be the one getting showered with gifts. Instead, shower for a greater cause, and give something back with a day dedicated to a charitable contribution that holds special meaning to the bride.Here are a few ideas:Pink Envelope Bridal Shower -Help the fight against breast cancer. Have a Pink Envelope Bridal shower through t ...

Save the Dates - Wording Samples
2007-08-14 08:56:00
Q: I am sending out my save the date magnets and want to include hotel information. Do you have an example of the proper wording?-Kori-A: The content of your save-the-dates should be short, sweet, and to the point - providing a basic who, what, where, and when. There is no standard wording; they can be as formal or as whimsical as you'd like. In any case, make sure to include "Formal invitation to follow" somewhere on the card.Here is the basic layout for the save-the-date cards:Save the Date: [bride & groom's name] are getting married on [wedding date] in [city, state]If you’re including hotel information – here is a basic format:A block of rooms has been reserved at [Name of Hotel]. Please reference the [bride’s last name/groom’s last name] wedding to reserve the special rate of [hotel rate]. [hotel phone number, hotel website]If space is an issue – you can simply state: Room block reserved at the [name of hotel, hotel phone number]You can also visit Elegala.com for m ...

Guest List - Invite Guests to Bridal Shower and Not Wedding?
2007-08-13 09:48:00
Q: My maid of honor is throwing me a bridal shower, and my co-workers are on the guest list. Our reception space is limited though, so I wasn't planning to invite them to the wedding. Is it ok to invite guests to the shower and not the wedding?-CatherineA: General rule - if a guest is important enough to be invited to the bridal shower, that person should be important enough to attend the main event. So choose your shower list wisely, and give your maid of honor the wedding guest list ahead of time.The only exception to this rule is if your co-workers decided to throw you an impromptu office shower - they would not necessarily expect a wedding invitation just because they threw you a happy hour send-off. The very fact that they planned it themselves suggests they are not expecting a wedding invitation.-Cori Russell - Style and Etiquette EditorAnswer more of your Wedding Etiquette questions at Elegala.com - Elegant Galas Made SimpleWedding Planning Advice From Industry Insiders ...

Wedding Guest List - Can We Invite More Than Our Venue Capacity?
2007-08-09 13:05:00
Q: My wedding reception site holds 75, but my guest list is at 87. How much can we afford to go over - isn't there a standard percentage of guests who typically decline?-Eve-A: You can generally expect about 10-15% of invited guests not to come to your wedding. It’s definitely better to err on the side of caution (you never know – they could all show up), but with a venue size of 75, you should be fine inviting 87 guests – just don’t stretch it any higher.*Note - another thing to consider is whether or not your venue holds 75 or seats 75. If your venue seats 75 - you can get away with inviting more if you're planning a stand-up cocktail and appetizer-style reception. -Cori Russell - Style and Etiquette EditorGet more Wedding Planning Advice at Elegala.comWedding Planning Advice From Industry Insiders ...

Setting the Date - Must We Plan Our Wedding Date Around My Sister's Wedding?
2007-08-07 08:16:00
Q: My sister got engaged a few months before me and set her wedding date for a year and half from now. I would really prefer to keep our engagement shorter, but she says I have to wait and name a date after hers since she got engaged first. She's afraid no one will want to travel to her wedding if I have mine first. Do I have to wait?-Rebecca-A: Technically, you are under no obligation to wait until after your sister has had her wedding. However, a big part of wedding etiquette is being gracious to all involved, no matter how petty or selfish they may be acting. If having an earlier wedding is going to cause a family feud, you may want to hold off. If you really don't want to wait, consider a very short engagement and have your wedding several months before hers. With enough time in between the two events, family and friends will be happy to attend both your wedding and your sister's wedding.-Cori Russell - Style and Etiquette EditorAnswer more of your Wedding Etiquette quest ...

Wedding Colors - Must Ceremony and Reception Colors Match?
2007-08-03 08:37:00
Q: Do the wedding colors and the reception colors have to match?-Dorothy-A: Your ceremony and reception colors to not have to necessarily match; however, they should coordinate or complement each other so that your wedding day has a complete feel. An easy way to do this is to have one or two colors featured at your wedding ceremony – then add a complementary color at your reception. For example - decorate your ceremony in shades of green and white, then add touches of brown (for an organic feel) or bright pink and orange (for a tropical feel) to the mix at your reception. Remember also that the style and décor of your ceremony and reception sites should guide your color scheme decisions.-Cori Russell - Style and Etiquette EditorVisit Elegala.com for more on choosing your wedding colors and decorWedding Planning Advice From Industry Insiders ...

Problem Bridesmaid - Kick Her Out Of The Wedding Party?
2007-07-27 13:26:00
Q: One of my bridesmaids is driving me nuts. She criticizes every decision I make and is ruining the whole process. Can I kick her out of the wedding party?-Leslie-A: Ideally you two should sit down and talk it out. Ask what's bothering her and try to determine why she has issues with the decisions you're making. Perhaps she's jealous? If this is the case, a good talk between two friends may solve the issue. If she continues to behave badly, you have two choices: 1) tell her that while you value her friendship, you feel it would be best if she were no longer in the wedding party (tread lightly here though, as this may be a fatal blow to the friendship) or 2) assuming that you really do value her friendship, ask your maid-of-honor to run interference with bridesmaidzilla until after the wedding.-Cori Russell - Style and Etiquette EditorAnswer more of your Wedding Etiquette questions at Elegala.comWedding Planning Advice From Industry Insiders ...

To tip or not to tip – that is the question
2007-07-26 13:52:00
Q: If you are have a reception package which includes a DJ, caterer, servers, and coordinator in the price - are you supposed to tip these included vendors, and if so - how much?~ J. Wolfe – Edmond, OK A: You’ve already thrown down a fortune for this one day, but as with any other service industry, you still need to take tipping into consideration when calculating your overall budget. Although generally thought to be a voluntary act, tipping is a wonderful way to express your generosity. Still, shelling out wads of cash is probably the last thing you will want to deal with while you are trying to focus your attention on your friends and family. If you are using a wedding coordinator, make it his/her responsibility to tip your vendors on the day of your wedding; if not, elect your best man to do the deed. So just how much should you tip your vendors? Here’s a basic guideline:Beauty services (hair, makeup, nails): 15-20% of feeWedding coordinator: not expectedOfficiant (if offician ...

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