It's Thursday! Today's Tip: Invitations

So you've set the date for your wedding and now it's time to tell people!  Of course you've told everyone on Facebook already, but let's say you want to be a little more traditional for your wedding.

Save-the-date cards are a great idea, especially if you're getting married during a time when people might be on vacation, the summer or holidays, or you have a lot of out-of-town guests you'd like to invite.  Save-the-dates can go out at any time now.  You can literally send them as soon as you have secured your date with your venue.  However, typically these clever little notes should go out 6-9 months before your wedding date.  So get creative with your save the dates!  Here are a few of my favorite examples.   



Get it?  ;-)



Now it's time for your wedding invitations - this tip can be used for invitations to any event.  This is one of my favorite things that I tell people....are you ready?  Your invitation is the first impression you give of your event.  An invitation is meant to be informational of course.  But it is the first look you're giving all of your guests at your day - the style, the feel, the colors, the theme, etc.  Your invitation can tell people where to go, what to expect, how to dress....and more!   

They truly set the stage for your event, so don't just think "they'll get thrown out so I'll just get anything".  It's like getting all dressed up to go out and then forgetting to brush your hair!  Or baking a delicious cake and not frosting it. 

And just because invitations are so important to this planner, doesn't mean they have to be expensive.  Sure you can use my friend Deb at Yours Truly Invitations and have custom invitations created.  Or you can scour Pinterest for idea upon idea until you're totally overwhelmed.  Or you can call me and I can help you design the perfect invitation and possibly your next DIY project!  So remember.....  

You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Happy Planning!

   

It's Thursday! Today's Tip: Starting Your Dress Shopping

Sorry guys, today's tip is just for the ladies!  I found this great article about finding your dream dress for your body type so I thought I'd share it for today's tip.  This is a great place to start if you've never had a "dream dress" in mind.  Here it is: 

Wedding Dresses: How to Choose the Perfect Dress for Your Body Type 

One other shopping tip - don't bring too many people if you're serious about finding your dress.  Buying your gown should be a fun experience but it is also a huge decision!  Bring a bunch of friends and your mom or anyone else on maybe your first trip out when you're just browsing.  But when you're ready to buy, just bring one or two of the people you love and trust the most.  You need honest opinions and feedback on your choices.  And if you ask this very traditional planner, never bring your groom!  You'll love that look on his face when he sees you for the first time on your wedding day!  Maybe something like this? 



Happy Shopping and Happy New Year from Eccellenza Events! 

Tip Day Thursday - Happy Holidays!

Today's tip is to RELAX and enjoy the holidays!  Unless your wedding is in the next two weeks, take this time of year and enjoy it with your family and soon to be family, and think about what is really important this time of year!  Then pick your planning back up in the new year!   

Happy Holidays from Eccellenza Events!  



Tip Day Thursday! Vendor tip!

Your wedding day should be one of the most special and memorable moments in your life.  But remember this, the wedding industry is a business like any other and vendors are out to make a profit.  You need to make sure that you're getting the best deal for your money, even on your wedding day.  Every price is negotiable with every wedding vendor and don't let them tell you otherwise!  Even if they can't lower their price, get them to include more in their package. 

Need more tips on negotiating?  Contact Eccellenza Events! 

Thursday is Tip Day! Today's Tip - Color Choices!

Thursday is going to be Tip Day at Eccellenza Events' Blog!

Today's tip is about color choices!  Pantone has released it's color of the year for 2012:   Tangerine Tango!  Check out this clip for the story:    

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Be on trend and use this color for your wedding or other events this year!  You may want to stay away from pairing it with a traditional black tux to avoid a Halloween look.  So dare to be different at your wedding and pair it with tan and crisp white!  Here is a bit of inspiration

Need more ideas.....schedule an appointment with Eccellenza Events! 

Happy Planning! 

Putting it all in perspective...

A great little quote to keep your wedding day in perspective! 

Don't forget your personality!

Everyone wants their wedding to be romantic, special and of course memorable, but most important it needs to be about you!  Your whole day is about you and your significant other.  Everyone wants the glam, the tradition....but don't forget your personality under that veil!  Maybe you want to have some fun pictures of you and your groom around the room or maybe you want to do a special dance, maybe one like this: 

Ok, maybe not everyone is that brave, so don't forget Eccellenza Events can help you make your wedding day amazing, memorable and everything you want!