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Luv making memorable moments begining with invitations.https://IntrospectiveAnalyst.blogspot.com/http://www.blogger.com/profile/14694229289674594414noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46730625433714307.post-69775267283847309322021-05-25T19:21:00.006-07:002021-05-26T14:14:55.531-07:00Dusty Blue Wedding Inspirational design board<br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://creativeluv.com/Catalog_Html_Wedding_Invitations/CLASSIC/Laser%20Cut/Dusty%20Blue%20Laser%20Cut%20Wedding%20Invitation.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="931" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzvgd3T2gFhyW_JEAPKtZ5LDvEBuIgYVq_PMM5wFWrEFPOa8YyaR-JfvrEOy2rI8fyyPPlnvVV5RztAnf6J7zpNfzGKk17UFyB5XIHwK-Ta4znN6mvLjk8Nz7ejejpGTNaekrAiUZ5A/w640-h434/Laser-Cut_side2_BIG.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table style="background-color: white; 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color: #444444; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 16px;">Source: </span>Style Me Pretty<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="http://creativeluv.com/Catalog_Html_Wedding_Invitations/CLASSIC/Laser%20Cut/Dusty%20Blue%20Laser%20Cut%20Wedding%20Invitation.html" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="931" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXB1CZVfsDx5AX5c96NGAgc1t8-GkeDEIY6SgqDM9pgKWXG1FF5EwLgujCHJgyt0QgaiDOXwECgG3W7YH6-nJ7tzsrL2QkvtDnl16Rfdk63T8IMCnSW8v8FtID_mVv6noZ0-LwqP8iYg/w640-h434/Laser-Cut_side1_BIG.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://creativeluv.com/Catalog_Html_Wedding_Invitations/CLASSIC/Laser%20Cut/Dusty%20Blue%20Laser%20Cut%20Wedding%20Invitation.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="931" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0cynuA9A4-jt8rugNGDyGhdiy3LIsxUWN0OaP32rZtugF6GNDyBBZjCQOxfhJdNzP5fQWdooBRk4oY0YuB12nKQPaQyyWumIJpTml_8_SuqEZPm3y3rXKtJspnBBci3LHprmMmcUwkw/w640-h434/Laser-Cut_side5_BIG.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 16px;">Source: </span>CreativeLuv.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br />https://IntrospectiveAnalyst.blogspot.com/http://www.blogger.com/profile/14694229289674594414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46730625433714307.post-13825731462760817982020-03-19T06:56:00.002-07:002020-03-19T06:59:13.203-07:00Limiting social pics at your wedding
<div style="text-indent: .5in;">
If your getting married and your
anxious about guests posting photos on social media. Here is a nice way to say,
“no photos” or “no photos before I post mine”.</div>
<div style="text-indent: .5in;">
Let your guests know your
preferences ahead of time. Include a card with the invitation or put a
paragraph on your “wed site” that reads:</div>
<div style="text-indent: .5in;">
“We’re respectfully asking that
everyone leave all cameras and cellphones off for the duration of the ceremony.
Not only can the flashes wash out our photographer’s pictures, we want pictures
for all your smiling faces rather than the back of your phones!”</div>
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Others
have put similar wording into their programs, adjacent to the guest sign-in
book, or have asked their officiant to make an announcement.<br />
<span style="font-size: 8.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Source* USA
Weekend – July 11-13, 2014 written by Steven Petrow</span>https://IntrospectiveAnalyst.blogspot.com/http://www.blogger.com/profile/14694229289674594414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46730625433714307.post-55738335065784123932020-01-16T04:45:00.003-08:002020-01-24T07:20:32.820-08:00Wedding Invitation Etiquette Basics<div style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Putting
your wedding invitation together is not as simple as choosing which stationery
design you want. That’s why I decided to put together this guide for you that
will go over all the important points of wedding invitation etiquette. Not only
will you learn what is necessary to put in the invitation, but you will also
find out what you should keep out, as well as whether you should be sending out
paper or digital invitations. After reading these helpful tips, I am confident
that this process will be a breeze for you. <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-text-indent-alt: -.25in; text-indent: -.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span>I.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">What to include in the invitation: </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Host line. This line is for whoever is hosting or
paying for the wedding, which is traditionally the parents of the bride.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 2.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level4 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Ex.: “Mr. and Mrs. ___ …”</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Request line. This line is where you actually ask for
your guests to attend.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 2.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level4 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Ex.: “…request the pleasure of your company”,
“…cordially invite you to attend”, “…invite you to celebrate with them”, etc.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Names of the bride and groom. Traditionally, the
bride’s name should come first. If the bride’s parents have the same last name
as she does, then you will use her first and middle name. For same-sex
partners, the order of the names is optional. </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Date and time. For formal weddings, everything should
be written out and there should not be any numerical used.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; text-indent: -1.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Ex.: <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Three o’clock in the afternoon</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 2.0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Sunday,
the second of April</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 2.0in; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Two
thousand twenty”</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">e.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Location. It’s important to include the address of
where the ceremony will be held, but make sure not to add directions, unless
the invitation is specifically designed for that.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">f.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Reception line (if necessary). This line is for
whatever may be coming after the wedding. If the ceremony and reception are
both being held in the same location, then you can include something like
“Reception to follow”. </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYYCPRa1xidwGW9TCocsoYsFdtOnl2CrhVjFqTnqwkruHZw7ttph1bRW43AQWLA6xyB4BsgAFWUlibAd2e3Ue1pTjgwkOYyHf311s4ippcL9GIbAjwWdnLFuXeMRsESGDSUoNDDBZ8w/s1600/Laser-Cut-Wedding-Invitation-Suite-LG-Window.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1030" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYYCPRa1xidwGW9TCocsoYsFdtOnl2CrhVjFqTnqwkruHZw7ttph1bRW43AQWLA6xyB4BsgAFWUlibAd2e3Ue1pTjgwkOYyHf311s4ippcL9GIbAjwWdnLFuXeMRsESGDSUoNDDBZ8w/s320/Laser-Cut-Wedding-Invitation-Suite-LG-Window.jpg" width="238" /></a><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span>II.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">What <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">not</i> to
include in the invitation: </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Registry information. While you may include</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> in on your
“Save the Date” card, it should not be</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> on the actual invitation.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Cash requests. There’s really no way around</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> this one.
You just have to hope that you’ll receive </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">gifts you actually want. </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Notes about kids. Whether you want kids at the</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">wedding
or not, it shouldn’t be stated on the</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> invitation because some guests might get
upset. </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">It’s best to tell your friends and family ahead of time. </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Too much information. Simplicity is key. </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Don’t go
overboard with fonts, designs and color</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">because it can lead to the most
important </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">parts being overlooked.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-text-indent-alt: -.25in; text-indent: -.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>III.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">What goes into the wedding invitation suite?</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The wedding invitation, obviously!</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Reception card. If the reception isn’t in the same
location as the ceremony, you should include a separate reception card.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Response card. Make sure to include a stamp so that
guests have an easier time returning the card, as well as a number on the card
that corresponds with the number on your guests list so that you can keep track
of who is attending.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Directions. This is essential to have because it is
more reliable than a phone or GPS. The font should be easily readable. </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">e.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Accommodations card. This is for your out of town
guests. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>IV.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></div>
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<div style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-text-indent-alt: -.25in; text-indent: -.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Paper invitations vs. Digital invitations</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">You might be asking yourself whether you should send
out paper or digital invitations. Your wedding invitation sets the tone for
your wedding. Therefore, the type of invitation you send will give your guests
an idea of what to expect at the ceremony. </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Paper invitations are more traditional, plus they can
also act as keepsake for your friends and family. Digital invitations are
definitely less of a hassle and cheaper for you to send out, but they may come
with some technical difficulties. For example, these emails may go right to
spam, or can even be confusing for the older and less tech savvy crowd. Either
way, whatever you decide is completely up to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Since
there’s a lot that goes into wedding planning, it’s important to know the basic
etiquette around it. With this simple guide, I’m hoping to teach you the “dos”
and “don’t” of what goes into the invitation itself. Happy planning!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Written by Samantha K.</span></div>
https://IntrospectiveAnalyst.blogspot.com/http://www.blogger.com/profile/14694229289674594414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46730625433714307.post-66283002316050822882019-10-30T13:22:00.000-07:002020-01-24T07:37:55.426-08:00Wedding RSVP Etiquette Basics<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">One
of the most challenging aspects of wedding planning is most definitely the
RSVPs. From choosing a deadline to waiting on your responses (some of which you
may never even get), it can be a very stressful time. Fortunately, I have some
helpful tips for you that will make this process must easier!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">RSVP
is an abbreviation of the French phrase “respondez s’il vous”, which translates
to “please respond”. For this reason, make sure<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> not</i> to include “please” with the abbreviation. Just a simple
“RSVP” will do. Although most people would write it out as “R.S.V.P.”, it’s now
more common and formal not to include the periods in between each letter. Some
people may use “please respond”, but that depends on the design of their
invitation. </span></div>
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<div style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">You
may also find yourself tempted to use “Regrets Only”, but by saying this,
you’re basically telling your guests to call <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">only</i> if they are <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">not</i>
coming. Since this can get confusing, you should only use the phrase for events
that don’t require a head count, such as a family BBQ. </span></div>
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<div style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Here
is a simple breakdown of RSVP 101:</b></span></div>
<b></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">What to include in the RSVP</span></span></div>
<span style="color: blue;"></span><span style="color: purple;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Let’s
begin with the essentials: what to include in the RSVP. For starters, you
should keep it short and sweet, but put an emphasis on the “RSVP”. Since this
part is easily overlooked, it may help to use a special font, color or design
so that it stands out.</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The
date and time of the ceremony should also be clear, as well as an option to
accept or decline.</span></div>
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<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">There
should be a line in which your invitee can put down the number of guests
attending from that party.</span></div>
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<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">You
can also decide whether or not you want to add in entrée options, but that is
optional and completely up to you.</span></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">e.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Now,
you need to figure out your RSVP timeline. Your RSVPs should be sent out 6-8
weeks before the ceremony. This gives your invitees a few weeks to respond
before the deadline, which should be set for 3-4 weeks before the ceremony. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">f.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Pre-stamp
envelopes is a must. This makes it much easier for your invitees to fill out
the RSVP and quickly drop it off in the mailbox. Just make sure you’re also
adding in the address, which should be of whomever is in charge of sending out
and receiving the RSVPs (your mom, maid of honor, wedding planner, etc).</span></div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Should you invite your guests <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">with</i> or <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">without</i> a “plus one”?</span></div>
<span style="color: purple;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">This
is optional, and depends on whether or not you have both the budget and space.</span></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Most
of the time, couples will allow their invitees to bring a “plus one” if they
are in serious relationships. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">If
you decide that you don’t want your invitees to bring dates, make sure you
leave out “and guest” on the invitation.</span></div>
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<div style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Foolproof your RSVPs</span></div>
<span style="color: purple;"></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Soon
after you send out your cards, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">you may come to the realization that you</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">most
likely will receive some blank </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">return RSVPs. In order to avoid the</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">confusion of
some of your guests </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">forgetting to write their name down, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">give each guest a
designated number</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">somewhere on the card and keep track </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">of it. I suggest putting
the number on </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">the back of the card and inside the</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">envelope, so know one will
notice it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">This way, you’ll know which RSVP</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">belongs to whom. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">If
you still find that some people haven’t responded after your given deadline,
give them a grace period. A grace period lasts up to 7 days after the deadline,
and allows them to still send in the RSVP, just in case they forgot to. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">If
this doesn’t work, you can try calling them and <u>politely</u> asking whether
or not they will be able to attend.</span></div>
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know this may be a stressful time for you, but I am here to help and have even
attached a free RSVP list for you to use. As long as you make sure to include
all of the essentials of your RSVP, pick the perfect deadline and track
absolutely everything, this process will seem like a breeze! </span><br />
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</w:wrap></v:imagedata></v:shape><span style="font-family: "calibri";">RSVP is a must especially when you are having a formal celebration. When
you have a large guest list, it can get overwhelming. Most of the time, guests
respond promptly and return the responds card on time. But there are always
those guests you have to follow up by calling them. Then, there are occasions
when a guest returns the responds card but does not fill it out. You end up
with a respond cards with no name of the guest. Yes, this can happen, and it happened
to some of my clients.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">To foolproof an rsvp card, there is a simple method of
making sure that every guest is counted for by numbering the inside the
envelope and the back of the rsvp card with a small number that reflects your
guest list. This way, when you do get a response card that was not filled out
you can simply check your guest list number and know which guest
responded.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I call this a foolproof RSVP
insurance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Written by Young</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVWATPvbWtuvqC-1ZCqHK9I2CVrlter9t_WqKnPTwUbrMSVp7OAkKGh6mhw15cshVRdJFU3QCdJOCglwN4xelQZcQDtU7YfYH7xRsIhv3COJSkXYjuuFZ8H4WdOVGR8LfB55ebVfmO1A/s1600/IMG_1890%255B1414%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVWATPvbWtuvqC-1ZCqHK9I2CVrlter9t_WqKnPTwUbrMSVp7OAkKGh6mhw15cshVRdJFU3QCdJOCglwN4xelQZcQDtU7YfYH7xRsIhv3COJSkXYjuuFZ8H4WdOVGR8LfB55ebVfmO1A/s320/IMG_1890%255B1414%255D.jpg" width="240" /></a>When one of my former clients Lisa contacted me about designing a graduation invitation for her son Matthew, I was surprised. She was planning a large graduation party at a formal catering hall something most people reserved for graduation at high school or college. As I knew she had only one son who was too young to be graduating from a high school, I was puzzled until she explained her reason for going all out on the 8th-grade graduation party.</div>
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She said to me that she has only one child, a boy. It meant she will not have an opportunity to plan important events with her son as other mothers had with their daughters. Mothers with daughters would have birthdays and graduations, too, but they would also have sweet sixteen birthdays, weddings and baby showers. And most of these events were geared toward the brides. It would be the bride and her mother who would be planning these important life events. As a mother to a son, even if there were a wedding or a baby shower, her opportunity to be involved would be limited.</div>
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It was on this premise that Lisa wanted to make her son’s 8th-grade graduation party as memorable as she can. And to celebrate with a grand style, we decided on a classic party invitation to remember this milestone in her son’s life.</div>
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As a mother to two wonderful sons without any daughter, Lisa’s viewpoint struck a chord in me. Even for my boys, there were no more occasions for me to plan for them except for their graduations. As to the birthdays and other important life events, once they had their girlfriends or wives, the planning of those celebrations will no longer fall to my hands. It occurred to me that the time we have with our sons is limited. Too soon, the celebrations in their life events will transfer to the hands of other women. </div>
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But for now, they are all mine, and I want to make every moment count. I want to make every graduation, every birthday memorable. Why don’t we make each milestone and each event a cause for a celebration, the memory of which will last a lifetime?</div>
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Written by Young</div>
https://IntrospectiveAnalyst.blogspot.com/http://www.blogger.com/profile/14694229289674594414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46730625433714307.post-56380606716363093672019-04-16T04:10:00.000-07:002020-01-16T07:02:43.843-08:00Super Sal's Very Special Graduation<br />
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of my oldest clients, Trisha, referred me to her really good friend Sally who
is having a very special Graduation Party for her son. Not long after, Sally
and I spoke on the phone about this special party. Sally's son, Sal, was
graduating from High School in May. But, this wasn't just any old graduation.
Sal will also be 'graduating' from his leukemia treatment which will also
complete in May. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">But,
what made this graduation party even more special was that it was not about Sal
graduating High School and going off to college. It wasn't even about his
struggle with leukemia and an end of the treatment. It was more for the family
to thank the people in their life who stood by them in their struggles
dealing with leukemia. They named it #TeamSal in their Facebook.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Sal
was treated for leukemia for three years, most of his high school years.
Throughout his grueling medical treatments, Sal kept up with his school work
and will graduate high school and go off to college. He didn't just survive; he
overcame.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">As
a mother, I can’t imagine what Sally must have gone through for her son. And, I
am awed by her strength and the will power that she and her family must have
had, especially Sal, to overcome such a difficult time in their lives. Although
it is a small part, I am glad to have this opportunity to take part in their
celebration. I hope they have much more to celebrate in the coming future, from
college graduation to new jobs, to wedding and new babies. I wish Sal and his
parents, Sally and Brian, many new happy beginnings ahead.</span><br />
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: "calibri";"></span>https://IntrospectiveAnalyst.blogspot.com/http://www.blogger.com/profile/14694229289674594414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46730625433714307.post-3482315125818655692016-04-16T10:25:00.000-07:002019-07-21T13:19:03.039-07:00Titles to use on forward address on envelopes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Not sure what title to use for couple who are living together or when a wife retain her maiden name. Here is list of "how to" address that forward address.</div>
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https://IntrospectiveAnalyst.blogspot.com/http://www.blogger.com/profile/14694229289674594414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46730625433714307.post-22920718006454810792016-04-14T09:21:00.002-07:002020-01-16T07:04:01.680-08:00Creative Luv<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUQe4XbZ4VLulYHOb2OwqS2rejdD0maqHKR3k13H0z5oGHbwrVff7-iLxzVcpJQQV0HG7JaKWNuXykvq7cY5NjN7eby17cnrxxDBYqsyrS8vmXhZcFCx4sSN_gO77NsG11WzHGZMgTLw/s1600/Young-Picture-Circle_Contact_Information.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="430" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUQe4XbZ4VLulYHOb2OwqS2rejdD0maqHKR3k13H0z5oGHbwrVff7-iLxzVcpJQQV0HG7JaKWNuXykvq7cY5NjN7eby17cnrxxDBYqsyrS8vmXhZcFCx4sSN_gO77NsG11WzHGZMgTLw/s320/Young-Picture-Circle_Contact_Information.jpg" width="299" /></a>Life is full of special moments, precious memories with family and friends. Sharing those moments with loved ones are part of joys of life.<br />
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Here are collection of special ways to express your luv. Each of these invitations and cards can be tailored to express your unique taste and style.<br />
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I look forward to helping you express those special moments of joy.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "baskerville"; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://creativeluv.com/">Paper Invitation</a></b></span></div>
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Put effort and thought into your invitation since it will be the guests’ first impression of your affair. Let the invitation design reflect your party’s theme and signal that something out of the ordinary is to be expected. Think of it as marketing. </div>
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An eye-catching invitation is the best way to ensure attendance of a stellar crowd. Nothing creates bigger expectations for the occasion and gives a more glamorous impression than a traditional paper invitation.</div>
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- As published in Perfect Parties by Linnea Johansson © 2007</div>
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