Ten Commandments for Wedding Guests
Follow these commandments and your spot on the bride & groom's "most loved wedding guests" list will be secure! 1. You shall RSVP before the specified deadline. 2. You shall not wear white (unless specifically requested, a la Kim Kardashian) 3. You shall not make a last minute RSVP change (from Yes to No)* 4. You shall arrive to the wedding ceremony early, not late 5. You shall respect the couple’s decision to request no children or no plus...
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Wedding invitation tip: The 75% rule
It is hard to rationalize why any of your friends or family members wouldn't want to come and join you in celebrating you big day. I find this especially hard when you are putting a year into wedding planning and you know how excited you are for the day to arrive. Believe it or not, the 75% rule (of all the guests you invite, plan for a 75% acceptance rate) tends to hold pretty true pending a few variables. Trust me, you will start to think that your wedding is different...
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Party Dresses for Every Occasion
Do you have that one fabulous frock you can throw on for any occasion? That wonderful little party dress you can wear just about anywhere- weddings, holiday parties, pre-wedding soirees– you name it. Sometimes we buy a gorgeous dress for a special occasion and when it arrives... it’s a tad too tight or not as gorgeous or flattering as expected. But alas! You know not all is lost when you look in your closet and you see your friendly back up, waiting in the wings. To find...
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Bridesmaids Dresses
Top Tips for Wedding Guests: 15 Do’s and Don’ts
Our fabulous friends at Glamour.com asked us to share our thoughts on the biggest wedding guest Do's and Don'ts. They tapped other experts, like Vané of Brooklyn Bride, and compiled a list of the top 15 do's and don'ts for wedding guests. 1. DO Rsvp: Pay attention to the deadline on the wedding invitation. As soon as you know your reply, pop it in the mail. 2. DON'T Assume +1: Unless it says 'and guest' on the invitation, only you are invited to attend. And DON’T call the bride...
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Wedding Guest Attire Questions: What to Wear When
The proper guest attire depends on the style and season of the wedding. Will you include dress code information on your wedding invitations? Prince William and Kate Middleton did! Their dress code was 'Uniform, Morning Coat or Lounge Suit'. Yours will likely be different, and you'll want to know (and understand) all your options before mailing the invites. And what better inspiration than the red carpet at Monday’s Met gala honoring Alexander McQueen?! Let's dig in: •Black...
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Wedding Invitation Etiquette: How to Address Your Wedding Guests
Wondering how to properly address your wedding invitations? Follow the guide below and you'll be golden! Even wedding etiquette guru Emily Post will give you two thumbs up for addressing your guests in the proper fashion. Wedding Guest Types and Proper Salutations 1. Married Couple: Mr. and Mrs. John Doe 2. Married Couple with kids (under 18) living at home: Mr. and Mrs. John Doe and family 3. Married Couple, wife kept maiden name: Ms. Jane Becker and Mr. John Doe 4. Married...
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Party Dresses for Wedding Guests: What to Wear
OMG, what should I wear?! If I had a dollar for every time I heard this statement from someone who has a wedding to attend, I’d be rich! As a wedding guest, you have almost complete freedom to express your style. But you also want to be wedding appropriate, and choosing the wrong cocktail dress will set tongues a wagging! Here are five chic, sophisticated and wedding appropriate Party Dresses by David's Bridal: 1. Style and convenience for a fall or winter wedding: Short...
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Wedding Reception Stationery: Escort Cards that Make a Statement
Your save-the-dates and wedding invitations will set the stage for your fabulous affair. But once the big day has arrived and your wedding guests have witnessed the ceremony I Dos, you'll want to carry the cohesive wedding vibe over to your wedding reception. Oftentimes, the tiniest wedding decor details will make the biggest statement. The escort card table will be one of the first stops for wedding guests as they enter your wedding reception venue. So it's important to choose...
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Top 5 Reasons to Use OneWed’s Wedding Pre-Party to Plan Your Wedding!
Mashable recently published a great article- How To Tastefully Use Social Media at Your Wedding. And OneWed's Wedding Pre-Party was recognized as a go-to resource for social wedding planning! Mashable gets what makes Wedding Pre-Party so fantastic, and we want all our readers to know, too! So here are the top 5 reasons to use Wedding Pre-Party to plan your wedding: 1. Help Friends, Family & Wedding Guests Get to Know Each Other (and see who's invited) Before the Big Day: once you've...
Executing “A” and “B” Wedding Guest Lists in 5 Easy Steps from The Man Registry
About The Man Registry Struggling with a guest list that exceeds the limited space at your rehearsal dinner or wedding reception venue? Try this: 1 - Create an “A” list that consists of guests that you absolutely want to be at the wedding. This would obviously include close family, relatives and friends. It’s also a very good idea to invite couples that have invited you to their wedding. 2 - Create a “B” list that includes guests on the fringe. These guests would not be...
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