by Joann Marks | Apr 18, 2014 | News, Wedding advice, Wedding traditions
It started at the dinner. My son and her daughter had announced their engagement two weeks before. They invited my husband and I, parents of the groom, her – the mother of the bride, and her ex-husband and his new wife to dinner. The dinner was the first we...
by Joann Marks | Mar 24, 2014 | Invitations, News, Wedding advice, Wedding Planning, Wedding traditions
Response cards make keeping track of your guest list much easier. According to Emily Post, the response card is inserted with a wedding invitation and is engraved or printed in the same style and paper stock as the invitation. Most people pre-address and stamp the...
by Joann Marks | Mar 22, 2014 | News, Wedding Planning, Wedding traditions
Your wedding day is one of the happiest of your life, and should be spent enjoying yourself rather than sweating details. These six simple but often overlooked tips can help you feel prepared and calm on your big day. Experiment Early A few weeks in advance, style...
by Joann Marks | Mar 17, 2014 | Invitations, News, Wedding advice, Wedding Planning, Wedding traditions
Here are some wedding invitation do’s and don’ts from Emily Post and other Wedding Gurus. Do’s: Do allow plenty of time. Custom wedding invitations take a lot longer than ones you can purchase on line. Allow at least 8 weeks for design and...
by Joann Marks | Mar 10, 2014 | Invitations, News, Party planning, Wedding advice, Wedding Planning, Wedding traditions
According to Emily Post, in accordance with long-standing traditions, the following etiquette guidelines apply to formal wedding invitation wording. Names and Spelling A wedding invitation is issued by the host(s). The hosts’ name(s) are spelled out and include...
by Joann Marks | Oct 14, 2013 | News, photography, Reception Ideas, Wedding traditions
You’ve already decided on tablecloths and little shapes for your napkins. Choosing a wedding photographer, however, is a bit more time-consuming. With so many studios and freelancers clamoring to capture your big day, how do you look past the lens and know which...
