The Jeweled Crown: March 2012

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Some Helpful Information for Wedding Guests

I would like to start blogging some important information for Brides to be (& grooms!) Just to add a different spin to my Blog!

I thought the best place to start would be the actual invitations. I am assuming you have decided on the design and now have the arduous task of addressing them and sending them out!

I'm not an expert on the topic by any means. I have compiled some information which I have found through research from various sources and experts in the area of proper etiquette for the Bride & Groom as well as guests!

Though wedding traditions have changed drastically over the years, some forms of etiquette will always be expected..

Wording on invitations will be the first hint to guests as to who is expected to attend. It is considered poor etiquette to indicate on the invitation if children are not invited to the event.

Though the focus is understandably on brides, grooms, their attendants and families at weddings, guests still have a role to play at a wedding celebration. Their presence and participation at the ceremony and reception is itself a gift to the couple -- otherwise, why go to all the fuss? Good guest etiquette starts as soon as an invitation is received.

Respect the invitation

Look to the inner envelope of the invitation to see exactly who is invited; if there isn't one, the outer envelope is the next place to look. If you may bring a guest, your invitation will read "Mr. John Phelps and Guest." If your children are invited, they will either receive their own personal invitations or their names will be listed under yours on the inner envelope. If children aren't included, this is not the time to question your host's decision, to argue, or to beg for an exception. Never add their names to a reply card or show up with them anyway!

RSVP. Immediately.

RSVP is an abbreviation of the French phrase répondez s'il vous plait, which means simply, "please reply." Your most important obligation as a guest is to respond to the wedding invitation immediately, especially if you are unable to attend. Wedding guests who fail to RSVP promptly (or at all) are one of the biggest causes of headaches to brides and grooms. At the very least, it allows your host and hostess enough time to give an accurate count to the caterer. In recent generations, matters have been made as easy as possible to encourage guests to perform this small task: There is usually a basic fill-in card indicating attendance, and even a pre-addressed, stamped envelope to return it in. If not, write a formal reply or a note indicating your intentions.

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

We're Having an Etsy Wedding!

My daughter Bonnie's wedding is just two months away and we have had a blast purchasing various items from fellow Etsians.
Bonnie chose an "Enchanted, Secret Garden" theme with vintage colors: dusty rose, ivory and light turquoise & we found all the necessary items needed to pull everything together right here on Etsy!
From the lovely invitations, table cards, placecards and thank you notes from Kay Carlin at Carlin Card Creations http://www.etsy.com/shop/CarlinCardCreations?ref=pr_shop_more.
To the beautiful Topiary Tree "Guest sign in" from Memorable Designs, http://www.etsy.com/listing/87967239/wedding-guest-book-24-x-36-fingerprint
We also purchased some lovely jewelry from Kat at http://www.etsy.com/shop/InVintageHeaven?ref=pr_shop_more.
When it came time to choose a cake topper and table number holders we found the perfect pieces from Janine at Morning Bird Cottage http://www.etsy.com/shop/MorningbirdCottage?ref=seller_info.
For some neat decorations we just purchased some very cool pom poms from snaplilly http://www.etsy.com/shop/SnapLilly?ref=seller_info
We chose some very special favors from Ali's Sweet Tooth. http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlisSweetTooth?ref=seller_info
Hair accessories for the attendants, flower girls and Bride came from none other than yours truly! http://www.etsy.com/listing/96029930/feathered-headpiece-flower-white
http://www.etsy.com/listing/96027811/pink-or-turquoise-silk-rose-with
http://www.etsy.com/listing/96040463/ivory-cream-velvet-bridal-floral

A lovely card box for the reception from: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftsByJoyice

I even found a special gift for the couple from an infamous Etsian who has been featured in Martha Stewart Magazine. I don't want to give away the surprise so I'll let you see it once the wedding is over!

I purchased a very special wedding card for the couple from http://www.etsy.com/shop/serendipitycrafting?ref=seller_info.

& we have yet to purchase a few more goodies!

We have had so much fun planning this wedding everyone has been so kind and helpful and I cannot wait to see everything come together! Most of all, I am so happy for the special couple that this joyous occasion is in honor of!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Treasured once again!

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Tooting my horn!!

I hate to toot my own horn but, well....Here it goes...beeeeeeeeeeeeep!! I have found that with brides to be especially, immediate feedback is not something to expect, and with good reason! I understand this completely now more than ever as my eldest daughter, Bonnie is planning her wedding celebration. (She's my model for all of my items by the way!!) This is a new venue for me and I'm learning new things everyday!
Oh back to the tooting my horn thing.... I have received some lovely feedback both in personal messages from the brides and also in actual the actual feedback forum. It just made me feel like I could breathe a sigh of relief and also a sense of pride. It gives me the push I need to keep going with this, and I love that! I love weddings and I love what I do. What could be better than that?!? Beep beep!!!