1. Often confused with placecards, escort cards indicate guests’ table assignments. Placecards are found on the actual dining tables, and tell guests precisely where to sit. There’s no table assignment needed on a placecard since the card is already placed at the guest’s seat.

2. Often called table assignment cards. Use the term you like!

3. For couples (whether married or not), one escort card is appropriate since they’re sitting at the same table.

4. Arrange the cards alphabetically by last name. Position them near the entrance to the cocktail hour venue (but not right next to the door). A good place is in the center of the room, where guests can approach from all sides.

5. Use appropriate titles such as “Mr. James Miller” or “Dr. Linda Ross” at formal weddings; for casual weddings, go with first and last names only (”James Miller”).

6. When ordering escort cards, be sure to indicate the style you’ll need. Will the cards need to stand on their own (tent style) or will they be placed in some type of holder (in which case, you may just need a single panel card).

1. Cash Bar. No. No.
2. Registry information on your invitation.
3. Getting tipsy or worse, drunk, on your wedding day.
4. Assuming that your guests have the same culinary tastes you do. For example, don’t serve every guest a meal of Sashimi and think everyone is going to love raw fish. Offer a variety of food choices.
5. Don’t seat older guests right next to the DJ or loud speakers.
6. Don’t forget to send thank-you notes!

I’m super thrilled to announce that Cami’s Paperie has received a 2010 Wedding Wire Bride’s Choice Award! Thank you to all my wonderful customers for your heartfelt reviews. I’m super excited about this!
WOO HOO!!!

Favorite Wines
Favorite Movies
Champagne brands
Favorite Cocktails
Favorite places you’ve visited
Different types of chocolate (Belgian, Dark, Swiss, White)
Favorite Candy (with jars or bowls of that type of candy on the table)
Favorite Restaurants
Halls of Residence at your colleges
Islands
Rivers
Beaches
Flower names
Famous couples
Races (for runners)
Special places in the state in which you live
Cities
Road names of places you’ve lived
Places of interest, towns etc in country/ place where we got engaged
Local Towns
Italian Cities
Underground stations
Ski resorts
Favorite childhood cartoon characters
Favorite Film Titles
The word “Love” in different languages
Football teams
Favorite athletes’ surnames

Found this funny site and just had to share. Check out these 17 Bad Wedding Photos.

The one below is my favorite. It reminds me of something my mother would do.
Enjoy!

Well, I must admit I got this great posting idea from Daily Candy, but I couldn’t help but pass it along because it’s such a fabulous idea!

The incredibly creative and talented Traci Kaye from Four Branches will custom design a canopy or chuppah just for you! Here’s the best part - you can send her heirloom pieces from your grandmother’s wedding dress, your father’s old cuff links, your mom’s veil, anything! Just think of the possibilities.

Amazing!

So I’ve pretty much spent the last hour looking at some really cool sites collecting some super cool ideas for DIY projects. I hope you love these ideas as much as I do! Here they are…enjoy!

Colorful Paper Mobiles (Great for Showers!)

Gorgeous Chiffon and Tulle Flowers

Butterfly Garland {Video Tutorial}

Numbered Vases…I don’t have a link for this one because I can’t remember where I got the photo, but these are fantastic and would be very easy to make. Just get some cool rubber stamps from your local craft store. Make sure you use Staz-On ink (this type of ink is made specifically for glass and other non-porous surfaces). Remember, when you stamp on glass, the stamp will want to slide, so be careful!

Vows Sign. Now I don’t have a link for this one either, but I think this would be super easy to make, especially since you can buy the wood letters from the big box craft stores such as Michaels, AC Moore and  Hobby Lobby. This would also be super cute with the bride and groom’s initials and wedding date

Paper Roses Tutorial

Lighted Paper Garland

Whooda Thunk? Make your own wedding cake? Well it’s totally possible! According to Martha Stewart, it requires neither culinary talents nor design skills! Just order a buttercream cake from a local bakery and a pack of chocolate panels from chocolatier Christopher Norman or make the panels yourself!. Adhere panels of varying heights onto the tiers, and fill the ledges with golden raspberries, strawberries, blueberries or another fruit.
You can do this!

Everyone loves Pottery Barn! And if you’re getting married, here’s some great news! Now through July 15, 2010, create a registry and be entered for a chance to win EVERYTHING on your registry! Gasp! It makes me want to go get a new husband renew my vows with my current hubby and have another wedding!

Want to hear your guest oooohh and aahhhh about how creative and clever you are? Here’s a super easy, super fast and super cool decoration - absolutely perfect for showers, birthdays and yes, even your wedding reception tables! Just lay the ribbons out (different widths & different colors look great!) and weave them throughout each other. Seriously easy.
I got this idea from my fabulously crafty and stylish friend, Alexis. Here’s a pic of some ribbon decorations she did for a baby shower recently. Soooo wonderful.