23
July
2008

Martha Stewart Weddings - $ 16.00

Martha Stewart Weddings received the National Magazine Award for general excellence. Read up on ideas that will help you stay within your budget, guidelines to hiring a florist, and beauty tips for the big day. You will find in each issue a section of worksheets that will help you plan and organize the many vital details of your big day such as your guest list and the catering. The numerous pictures of cake designs and flower arrangements will allow you to see various assortments to decide which suits your taste the best. Readers will find the magazine helpful in choosing a wedding gown and accessories, as well as planning wedding events, such as showers, luncheons and the reception. Each issue is full of ideas for all the little details such as table centerpieces, wedding favors, stationery and invitations. The Ask Martha section gives you an opportunity to get all of your lingering questions answered.

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23
July
2008

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23
July
2008

Some Tips For Choosing the Perfect Wedding Invitations
By Shaunta Pleasant

There are many vital details associated with planning the perfect wedding, and it is all too easy to overlook the importance of the wedding invitations.

You do this at your peril, however, since these little pieces of paper have a vital role to play in the success of the celebration.

Without the wedding invitations you will not be able to accurately determine the number of guests you will be expecting, and that will make it harder to do everything from rent the reception hall to order the wedding cake.

The Many Options For Choosing Wedding Invitations

Brides and grooms have many options when it comes time to choose their invitations, from ordering their wedding invitations at the local print shop to choosing from the vast selection online.

Computer savvy couples can even choose to print their own unique customized invitations on their home computer, using their color printers to create some truly innovative designs.

Get Started As Early As Possible

No matter where the invitations are printed it is important to get started as early as possible.

Wedding deadlines have a way of sneaking up on us, and it can be difficult to get it all done in time. Since the invitations are such an integral part of planning the celebration it is important to get them out as early as possible.

This is even more of a concern if a large number of guests will be coming from out of town.

If many guests are expected from around the country it may be a good idea to reserve a block of hotel rooms for their stay in town, and in order to do that effectively you will need a good estimate of how many out of town guests to expect.

Until the invitations are sent out and the RSVP cards are received back you will not know that important number.

Do Not Under Estimate The Response Cards

When choosing the perfect wedding invitations don’t forget the importance of the response cards.

Providing guests a fast and easy way to respond to your invitation is essential, and any good wedding invitation should include a handy tear off RSVP card guests can use to say they will be attending your wedding celebration.

Shaunta Pleasant is a professional writer and editor on wedding topics. Visit my site to learn
more about planning the perfect wedding at http://www.best-wedding-plan.com/wedding_invitations.html

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