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Do you know what the history of the wedding veil is?
Which of the following best describes what the veil was used for?
A. To hide the bride from her groom in an arranged marriage
B. As a sign of purity and virtue
C. To ward off evil spirits
D. All of the Above
Answer: D - According to ehow.com, all of the above
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What are you supposed to do with those wedding party attendants whom we love, yet go crazy when at a wedding?
According to Brides Magazine, January Issue, p. 90, there are 5 types:
The Joker, The Stoner, The Womanizer, The Weeper and The Boozer. What is the best way to deal with them? Here are some ideas:
The Joker - make sure towards the end of the evening someone in the wedding party is keeping an eye on him/her and if trouble is brewing, call in the cavalry.
The Stoner - have a conversation ahead of time with the potential issue maker and let them know when you are going to need them to be straight. If that person is a toast giver, try and have them go first and earlier in the evening.
The Womanizer - this one is a toughy. Get the groom to have a little chat before hand and let the groomsmen know what behaviour is expected. Also warn the bridesmaids to watch out for this guy.
The Weeper - during the ceremony is sweet as long as it’s not interfering with the proceedings. But if it persists and goes into the reception, have someone take her outside and let her calm down. We don’t suggest having her make a toast.
The Boozer - a lot like the joker, this character needs a look-out person. Have someone keep an eye on him/her and if things are looking bad, take them outside for some air. It’s also a good idea to let the bartenders and waitstaff know and cut him/her off if it’s getting out of control.
Are you confused by all the information you can find on planning your wedding? Well, here’s a shortened version of what is out there.
Weddings in 2010 are moving towards more casual environments. Think barns, backyards, gardens. The colors are also looking much more vibrant. The predictions are for purples, reds, oranges.
Favors are going the route of eco-friendly and re-usable. Hair designs will be weaving in more flowers and adding flower wreaths.
It seems like there is a whole new vocabulary you need to learn when planning a wedding! Last month we defined a variety of printing terms for you so this month we thought why not explain some of the other stationery terms that you will, or have, come across in your planning process.
Accommodation Card* - Gives guests information about lodging near the wedding site. If you have arranged for a group rate, let your guests know the name it’s under and the date the rate is good through. It’s also nice to let them know what the rates are and any special amenities that might make their stay more enjoyable.
Announcement- Mailed right after the wedding ceremony (or the next day) to “announce” that your marriage has taken place. These are sent to to anyone that did not get invited to the wedding. Include the date, year and city in which the wedding took place. As a general rule, if you receive an announcement, you are not obliged to buy a gift, but sending a card is a nice acknowledgement.
Calligraphy - Artistic hand-inked lettering that adds an elegant touch to envelopes, escort cards, place cards, table numbers and more.
Deckled-Edged - Ragged borders with a torn look that give paper a handmade appearance.
Direction Card* - Provides directions to the ceremony and reception locations.
Escort Card - Directs guests to their assigned tables and is usually positioned in alphabetical order near the entrance to the reception.
Font - A typeface or lettering style.
Informal - Flat or folded card that is typically used as a thank you note. It comes with an unprinted envelope.
Invitation - We know you all know what this is but remember it should never have your gift registry information on it or in the same envelope!
Menu Card - Gives a course-by-course listing of the food to be served.
Overlay - Paper layered atop another piece of paper that you can see through. Usually vellum or tissue is used as the overlay, over a heavier type of paper.
Pew Card - Designates special seating for honored guests at the ceremony. The card includes the guest’s name and pew number, and can be sent either with their invitation or after you receive their reply card. You do not see these used as often today. Most times your ushers can have a listing of special guests and which pews to seat them in or you can have a number of the front pews “ribbon-ed off” for family and special guests.
Place Card - Directs guests to a specific seat at their assigned table at a very formal wedding.
Rain Card - Tells guests where the alternate (indoor) location is in the event of inclement weather. Not used often unless the new location is in a completely different location from the original site.
Reception Card* - Tells guests where the reception will take place if different from the ceremony location. You can also put this information at the bottom of our invitation if you would prefer.
RSVP/Reply/Response Card - Sent with your invitation, this card is filled out by your guests and mailed back to you, so you know if they will or will not be attending. It is accompanied by an addressed and stamped envelope and is the most common piece to accompany your wedding invitation.
Table Number - Distinguishes tables from one another. Can be numerals or words.
Transportation Card* - Lets guests know that you’re providing some type of transportation (bus, trolley, etc) from Point A to Point B on the wedding day. If you need to know how many guests will be taking advantage of the provided transportation, just add a line to your RSVP card so you can get a head count.
Vellum - Translucent decorative paper, often used as an overlay.
Wedding Program - Outlines the ceremony proceedings. May include songs, readings, special acknowledgements, and list the wedding party.
Within-the-Ribbon Card- Indicates to guests that they are to be seated in this “ribbon-ed off” section during the ceremony. You do not see these used very often today as your ushers can be given a list of the special guests you would like to be seated in this area at the rehearsal.
*These cards can be combined on one larger card if you are looking to cut down on your carbon footprint and/or costs. Try calling it Wedding Details or Wedding Weekend Information.
When planning your wedding you’ll soon discover that there is a “proper” way to do just about everything. Lately, we’ve been getting a lot of brides coming in the store and asking about the proper way to stuff an invitation envelope. Yes, there is etiquette for this too! So, here is a little “how to” from us to you!
What do you include in your wedding invitation suite? What is a wedding invitation suite? Wait…. you mean, you need more than just the invitation itself? Yes, you do. For the answers…
Planning a wedding is no easy task and if you have not done so in a while you may have forgotten how stressful it can be at times, never mind expensive! As an invited guest, there is some basic etiquette that should be followed and with the wedding season in full swing, it seemed like a good time to review it.
No matter how many pieces we add to our closets there is just no answering the never ending question- what to wear? This dilemma is even more exaggerated when it comes to special occasions like weddings. An invitation arrives in the mail and at the bottom you read “Black Tie”, does this mean you have to buy a ball gown? What about “Casual Attire”, can you really get away with donning your favorite pair of worn jeans? From Black Tie to Casual, New and Blue and About.com has you covered! Read more for details.
You’ve heard every single cheesy wedding love song there is about 2,654 times… we know. Us too. Time to change it up and pick some more modern songs to play at your wedding or reception! Out with the old, in with:
Congratulations on your recent engagement! There is so much planning to do - you probably have no idea where to start. TheKnot.com helps you get your head in the game by telling you the Bridal 10 Commandments:
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