In case you haven’t already seen it, here it is! I just love it.

Here you go…here’s more super important info which is sure to make you look like a super savvy couple!

How to determine your RSVP date:
Ideally your invites should go out eight weeks before your wedding date. If you do this, then make your reply-by deadline approximately three weeks before the wedding date. If you’re running a little behind and find yourself sending the invitations out six weeks before the wedding, then make your reply-by deadline two weeks before the wedding.

Addressing Invitations for Doctors, Lawyers, Priests, Judges, etc.

Here’s how to address  your envelopes properly for some of the most common professions: Lawyer: Madeline Chase, Esq.; Doctor: Dr. Madeline Chase; Judge: The Honorable Madeline Chase; Rabbi: Rabbi Madeline Chase; Clergyperson: The Reverend Madeline Chase: Catholic Priest: Father John Westin; Military: Captain (Commander or Major) Madeline Chase.

Ceremony now, Party Later. How to word this?

This is actually quite simple. What you’re really doing here is announcing that you’re already married and you are now hosting a party. Be sure to introduce yourselves as a married couple, then continue with the details of your celebration.  For example: “We’ve Tied the Knot! Anthony Mele and Katherine Rivers were married on Saturday, August 8, 2009. Please join us as we celebrate on Friday, September….”

Pretty interesting. Read about why we kiss here.

Rhett, don't. I shall faint.

Everyone has at least one wedding tradition they’ve always hated. Personally, I cringe when I see a couple smashing cake into each other’s faces. Well, over at ivillage, they’re conducting a neat little survey. Take it and see if others agree (or disagree! horrors!) with you. 

Click here to take the survey!

Soooo exciting! Be sure to pick up the current issue of Bridal Magazine and check out page 70 where you’ll see one of my invitations (number 4)! I feel very lucky to have been chosen among many designers to be featured in this issue! Woo hoo!!!!

Addressing wedding invitations can seem a bit confusing, but the rules are relatively simple for most of the people on your guest list. Spell out titles and degrees (“Doctor”), and always use “Mr. and Mrs.” for married couples. If a couple is unmarried but living together, or is married but uses different last names, put their names on separate lines in alphabetical order. Unmarried couples who do not live together should receive two separate invitations.  If a guest is in the military, the title of an officer whose rank is equal to or higher than a captain in the army or a lieutenant in the navy is placed next to his or her name with the branch of service below. You should also include titles for retired high-ranking officers, inserting (Ret.) after their names. And the branch of service should always be listed below the names of reserve officers on active duty, noncommissioned officers and enlisted persons.

As for children, it is unnecessary to include their names on the outer envelope of a wedding invitation. Instead, list them on the inner envelope with their parents (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Justin”). The absence of a child’s name altogether implies that he or she is not invited. However, many guests may not realize this and assume their children are invited. If you don’t want kids to come, be sure to spread the word that you can only accommodate adults at your reception, and do not leave a space with “Number of guests” to be filled in. If you are not using inner envelopes, simply write the child’s name on a separate line below the parent’s name. 

Finally, inner envelopes should be addressed to “Mr. and Mrs. Johhson” without first names or addresses. Close relatives can be addressed as “Aunt Shirley” or “Grandma Mary” on the inner envelope only. And if a single person is invited with an unspecified guest, add “and Guest” to the inner envelope to indicate that he or she may bring a date (however, it’s always preferable to send an individual invitation to someone’s guest if you know who the guest will be).

Hi All!
So sorry for the quiet week on the blog. I’ve been super busy (in a good way!). I am somewhat back to my regular schedule and wanted to post this super easy how-to project. Keep in mind, this works great with mini pumpkins, leaves, funky gourdes or really just about anything. The trick is to use a LIGHT COATING of SPRAY ADHESIVE (NOT white or paste glue) and SUPERFINE GLITTER (not the chunky glitter that kids use). Seriously folks, I can’t say it enough - a LIGHT coating of adhesive or you’ll surely wind up with a mess. Remember to spray outside. It’s super smelly and super-er sticky.

Step one: gather up your spray adhesive, newspaper, glitter and whatever it is you’re glittering. Pour glitter into a large ziplock bag.

Step two: Spray pinecones with a light coating of spray adhesive using the newspaper to protect the surface below. Seriously, the concrete will be sticky forever if you don’t protect it. Make sure you cover all sides of your object.

Step Three: Place pine cones in ziplock bag, zip it up and shake!

Voila! Done and oh so pretty!