DIY Block Print Invitation

Commitment: 3 hours for 25

Cost: $45 for 25, $1.80 each

Supplies:

• watercolor paper cut to 5'' by 7''
• pencil
• linoleum block
• 4'' by 6''
• linoleum block cutter set
• block printing ink
• ink plate or a piece of glass
• brayer
• baren

Direction:

1. Start by printing a 5'' by 7'' invitation. Open WORD from the Page Setup Menu, select Custom Page Size from the Settings options. Set the custom page size for 5'' wide by 7'' high.
2. Set the margins spacing to 0.50'' for the left and right margins. For the top and bottom, set the margin spacing to 0.50''. this will give you some blank space to apply your block print design. Save and print on the watercolor paper.
3. Your next step is to create a design. You can create any style, but bold design with clear detail. It's important to note that your design will nedd to be in mirror image of how you will want it to print.
4. With a pencil, draw your design directly on the surface of the linoleum block. To help you determine where not to cut, color in the design with the pencil. With the linoleum cutter, remove all of the non-colored area around the design.
5. To cut away the linoleum, use firm, even strokes with the lino cutters. You need not cut too deep.
6. When you are done with the design, it's time to take it for a test print. Squeeze a small amount of ink onto the piece of glass or ink plate. With your brayer, roll the ink out into a smooth, thin layer. Carefully roll the inked brayer onto the surface of your block. All of the raised areas will accept the ink. Depending on how deeply you carved your design, you may end up with little carving lines showing the background when you print. If it is not to your liking, go back and carve away those areas.
7. Place printed invitation on top of the inking block. Using the baren, rub the paper with even pressure. This pulls the ink from the block onto the paper. Carefully peeled the paper from the block and allow it to dry.

DIY Accordion Fold Invitation

Craft Time: 

30 – 45 minutes per invitation

Supplies:

• 1 sheet of chipboard, 8 ½ by 11
• Rotary cutter or paper cutter
• Ruler
• Satin fabric in white 1 yard scissors
• red-lined double-sided tape, available at most craft stores in the adhesive aisle
• 2 sheets of pink card-stock, 8 ½ '' by 11''
• bone folder
• 2 sheets of white card-stock, 8 ½ '' by 11 ''
• 1-in wide ribbon in pink, 12 in. long

Directions:

1. cut the chipboard sheet into 5 '' by 7 '' pieced using the rotary cutter and ruler or a heavy-duty paper cutter
2. from the satin and the beaded tulle, cut two 6-in by 8-in pieces. You will end up with a front piece and a back piece for the top and bottom covers of the invitation.
3. Place a chipboard piece onto the center of one of the white satin pieces of fabric. If your chipboard has a brown side and a white side, make sure the whiet side is facing the white fabric. You wouldn't want the dark brown showing through on your invitation cover.
4. Fold the corners of the fabric inward, diagonally, toward the center.
5. Apply a small strip of double-sided tape on the underside of the corner to hold it in place. Do this for all 4 corners, making sure the fabric is taut and wrinkle free. Fold in the sides of the fabric toward the middle of the chipboard. Again, use a strip of double-sided tape to adhere the fabric.
6. Now place the satin-covered chipboard onto the cenetr of the beaded tulle. Repeat steps 4 and 5. Set your covers aside and move on to creating the accordion. The accorion will serve as the abse for you to attach individual panels with your wedding information in a later step.
7. Cut 2 pieces of pink cardstock to 7'' tall by 10 ½ '' wide.
8. With a bone folder and ruler, score the cardstock at the measurements: 5'' score, score ½ '' from the edge, place double-sided tape. Do that for both pieces of paper, all together 20 '' long.
9. Using double-sided tape, adhere one of the two ½ '' pieces on top of each other. This creates a single piece of cardstock that's 7'' tall and 20 '' wide.
10. Apply a liberal amount of tape on the back side of the left-most 5'' by 7'' panel of the pink cardstock. Align the cardstock on the back side of the front cover of the invitation. Align the cardstock on the back side of the front cover of the invitation. Press it firmly in place, burnishing it with the bone folder to make sure it's permanently stuck in place.
11. Fold the 12'' long piece of ribbon in half. At the fold, tape it down onto the back side of the back cover of the invitation, centering it from side to side and top to bottom.
12. Apply a liberal amount of tape on the right most 5'' by 7'' panel of pink card-stock. Align the back cover panel and stick it down. You will now have a lovely fabric covered accordion-fold book that's empty inside.
13. Create a WORD document . From the Page Setup menu, select “Custom Page Size” from the “Setting” options. Set the custom page size for 5 '' wide by 7'' high.
14. Set the margin spacing to 0.25'' for the left and right margins. For the top and bottom, set the margin spacing to 0.25.
15. Using your favourite fonts, enter the invitation information, dedicating each page to a different section. The second page is perfect for for displaying the wedding invitation. The third is suited to travel information or other wedding-related events. The final page could be RSVP. Print the invitation onto the white card-stock 5'' by 7''.
16. On the back of the wedding invitation page, apply double-sided tape. Line the pages up to their corresponding spots on the inner pink panels of the accordion fold and adhere them together.
17. Close the book and bring the ends of the ribbon to the front and a tie pretty bow.
    
    
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DIY Beach Layered Invitation

Time: 5-10 minutes per invitation 

Cost: $0.69 each

Supplies:

• White cardstock, 8 ½ '' by 11 ''
• Moss green cardstock 8 ½ by 11
• Kraft cardstock 8 ½ by 11
• Paper Cutter
• Scalloped circle paper punch, 1 in. diameter
• Hot glue gun and glue
• Small dried starfish, available through online retailers
• Double-sided tape

Directions:

1. Precut the card stock to its finish dimension before you start. For this invitation, the white cardstock should be cut to 4 ¼ by 4 ¼. The green cardstock should be cut 4 ½ by 4 ½ and the kraft cardstock to 5 by 5.
2. The next step is to create the star-in-circle embellishments. From a sheet of kraft card stock, punch several scalloped circles with your paper punch. Using the hot glue gun, applying a tiny bit of hot glue to the back of a starfish. Quickly press it, glue side down, in the centre of one of the punched circles. Set them aside for the final assembly.
3. Now it's time to create the printed portion of the template. Open WORD and create a new document.
4. From the Page Setup menu, select “Custom Page Size” from the “Settings “ options. Set the custom page size for 4.25 wide and 4.25 high.
5. Set the margin spacing to 0.25 for the left and right margins. For the top and bottom, set the margin spacing to 0.25 as a starting point for your margins. Depending on the size of your shells and the length of your wording, you will need to adjust the top margin to fit all of the embellishments and information.
6. This step is where you get to showcase your creativity. Using your favourite fonts and best wording skills, enter the invitation wording. Save and Print the wedding invitations invitation on the white 4 ¼ card stock.
7. On the back of one of the printed invitation pieces, apply double-sided tape. Turn it over and adhere this piece of cardstock to one of the green 4 ½ pieced of card stock, centering it from the bottom and from side to side. On the back of this stack, apply double-sided tape and adhere it to the front of the kraft cardstock piece.
8. To finish of the invitation, apply double-sided tape to the back of the starfish circle embellishment and adhere it to the front of the invitation part of the stack, centering it from side to side.
   
   
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Format and paper of wedding invitations

The format of my invitations

Standard: either square or rectangular, for a classic statement. Engraving or letterhead looks best. For a more formal feel, print your announcement vertically; text printed across the length of the card tends to look more modern. A script card is shaped like a long, narrow rectangular and fits into a standard No. 10 envelopes. This style doesn't mesh with lots of enclosures and embellishments, but looks wonderful with coloured paper, coloured ink and letterpress printing. 

Folder:One of the most popular styles, a fold-over, folder or bifold.

Gatefold: also known as a barn door invitation, has 2 panels that open from the middle. The doors are held closed with ribbon, band or tie. Those are perfect for destination wedding invitations and weddings with multiple stages. 

Trifold: An invitation that folds into 3 is called a trifold; one panel contains the invitation wording and the others may contain reception details, directions and etc. Some use perforated third panel as the response card. If you want to print your invitation in 2 languages this is the perfect format.

The paper of the wedding invitations

Paper is very personal choice. There is no consensus on whether the ideal paper for lettering is hefty or onion thin, so don't let anyone steer you to a certain type of paper out of snobbery if you don't find it pleasing to the eye and the touch. Paper ranges from 3 to 9 ply. It can be cottony, flimsy, crisp or substantial. Some people prefer texture others smooth. Cotton makes for creamy, soft look that's naturally acid free and doesn't yellow with age; heavy cotton lends itself perfectly to letterpress printing but wont make it through a lazer printer. Wood fiber, which can achieve similar effects, used to be reserved for lower quality papers but has been improved and used by most of the high-end companies. For a textured, luxurious finish, linen is a wonderful and underused option; it can range from durable to extremely delicate. Vellum is a thin, translucent parchment that's attached to a card stock for a layered effect. Flat printing is the way to go , as vellum can't stand letterpress or engraving. 

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Shopping for Wedding Invitations

The wedding invitations embody a central premise of the wedding itself: the public recognition of a private commitment. Choosing your wedding invitations is hard as there is so much fine stationery and so beautiful: deckle edges, letterpress printing, cotton rag, embossing. It even makes it harder as nowadays there are so many themes to choose from:beach wedding invitations,modern wedding invitation, contemporary wedding invitations,floral wedding invitations,western wedding invitations,country wedding invitations,damask wedding invitations,vintage wedding invitations, ethnic wedding invitations,seasonal wedding invitations,destination wedding invitations and more.

Until recently, the rules of the wedding stationery-what type to use, how to engrave it, when to send it, hot to sign it-were set strictly by etiquette, not by style. These days, the wedding invitations are fully initiated members of the wedding party, giving guests a preview of what's to come and helping to bind the look of the event together.

Wedding invitations give you an early opportunity to help guests feel taken care of.

Invitations and Timing

Plan to mail the wedding invitations about 8 weeks before your wedding. You will usually receive them within 2-4 weeks of ordering them and up to 8 weeks for engraved invitations. Leave time to review a proof of the wedding invitations-it slows down the process, but it's absolutely critical. You will need to allow at least a week for addressing the wedding invitations, proofreading addresses and stuffing envelopes.

Shopping for Wedding Invitations

Custom designers have become very popular of late. They listen to your ideas, show you samples, and either design modern wedding invitations for you or modify an existing one. When ordering your chic wedding invitations online, be sure to get a sample to see the design and feel the texture and weight of the paper. The key components of the invitations styles are the format, type of paper, paper colour, printing method, font and ink colour. 

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Casual Style Wedding?

CASUAL STYLE
Lovely laid-back details create understated elegance and an atmosphere of easy entertaining

Informal wedding relax the standards of tradition and take a more carefree approach to both etiquette and style. Casual celebrations give you permission to have fun with the rules, from the way you announce your engagement to where you hold your reception. Show off your romantic, casual style and embrace what inspires you: a special place or a favourite color theme. Play up your love for the beach by getting married with your toes in the sand and holding a bouquet of exotic flowers, followed by a sunset reception. Celebrate your love for the country by tying the knot in a barn lit with antique chandeliers and filed with the sounds of mandolin and fiddle.

Relax the rules

• creative wedding invitations
• beautiful outdoors and indoors
• create a lovely altar wherever you are, choose a floral arbour, a chuppah or a decorated fabric pavilion
• Walk down the aisle with your dad or your best male friend

Have Fun with Fashion

• wear a tea-lenght skirt or a dress with peek-a-boo tulle for a fun and feminine look
• suits in colours like dark blue, charcoal gray or mix and match jacket and pants
• linen suits and a dress shirt without a tie look sharp on hot summer days

Add Playful Accents

• leave the top of your convertible down during your outdoor reception and have guests leave their gifts inside
• choose a creative guest book like an instant-photo scrapbook or a bottle of champagne signed by all your guests
• if your reception will run late, serve your guests late night snacks

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Classic, Casual or Alternative Style Wedding

CLASSIC STYLE

Chic, classic styles honor important traditions while making an elegant statement

Do you adore the idea of kicking up your shiny heels on a dance floor full of black ties, tuxes and tails? The you probably have a classic sense of style, and a traditional, elegant wedding is what you are looking for. To show off your good taste choose timeless designs and formal fashions that make a classic style statement, the polish off your planning by weaving together each element to evoke an aura of sophistication. For a wedding full of time-honored traditions, choose your church for your ceremony, followed up by a reception at a glittering hotel ballroom or histotic mansion. Opt for Old English fonts on your wedding invitations and have silk ribbons woven tightly around your bridal bouquet. Wear your hair in a chignon or a elegant up-do. Top off your look with a tiara or full-lenght veil and make your way down the aisle in white wedding dress that will leave your guests breathless.

Foe a wedding that's all about glamour get married at your place of worship or consider having your ceremony and reception at the same location. Book a penthouse of a private club above the city lights, or choose your favourite restaurant with a view of the harbour.

Stand on Traditional

• formal wedding invitations printed on linen or cotton stationary and sent in a hand-addressed envelopes
• a religious ceremony held at your place of worship
• having your father walk you down the aisle

Dress to Impress

• a white dress worn with a fingertip-lenght or a cathedral veil
• formal tuxedo with cuff links, silk tie and shiny shoes

Pamper Your Guest

• exceptional service
• kick off your party with a first dance
• a traditional champagne toast is a must for classic events

Add Elegant Accents

• a black and white color palette with metallic or bold color accents is always in fashion
• choose calla lilies, orchids or red roses and a multi layered cake 

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Timeline: 4 to 8 months before the wedding day

That's the time when life gets busy and super fun! You are about to decide what will be wearing, how to announce your wedding day, and what you will be offering your guests, from food to music to atmosphere.
Have fun and dive into your fashion fantasies to find a dress that makes you feel like a million  bucks. Arrange to have any necessary alterations started immediately to avoid last-minute hassles. Choose your bridal party and get your girls together to brainstorm their fashions. Get busy putting together the rest of your wedding look,from your shoes to your hairstyle to your accessories.
If you haven't hired a caterer, meet with caterers now. Decide on a menu that harmonize with your style and budget. Order any additional items that you will need like tables, chairs, dishes, lightning.
Pick your wedding invitations and save the date cards online. Remember to mail the save the dates 6 months ahead to your guests who will need to make travel arrangements. Choose the wedding invitation that fits your style: chic wedding invitations, modern/contemporary wedding invitations, beach wedding invitations, damask/vintage wedding invitations, floral/botanical wedding invitations, ethnic wedding invitations, destination wedding invitations, seasonal wedding invitations, western/country wedding invitations.
Hire your florist. Flowers are important piece of your wedding decor and your fashion ensemble. Choose someone creative and passionate about helping you express your style.
Book hotel rooms for yourself and your guests.If you are having destination wedding make those arrangements as early as possible.

FASHION YOUR LOOK

• the transformation of a woman into a bride is breathtaking. Revel in your moment by creating a look that makes you feel confident, poised and gorgeous.
• buy your dress the your shoes
• most wedding boutiques require appointment so make sure to call firs

CREATE YOUR MENU

• determine the type of meal you will be serving based on the time of your reception

CHOOSE YOUR WEDDING INVITATION

• when choosing your invitation have in mind your wedding theme and colors.
• order your wedding invitations along with thank you cards, save the date cards, response cards, place cards, reception cards.

Wedding Budget Planner

Create an Excel sheet with 3 columns. The first one is Event, the second is Amount and the third is Balance. There are few steps in the wedding planning: Reception, Music, Flowers and Décor, Attire, Ceremony, Wedding Invitations, Favours, Parties.

Event #1 Reception

1. Website fee
2. Food/Caterer
3. Bar/Corkage fee
4. Champagne/Wine
5. Cake
6. Rentals
7. Wedding Consultant
8. Parking Fees
9. Coat check attendant
10. Gratuities

Event #2 Music. 
1. Ceremony musicians
2. Band/DJ

Event #3 Flowers and Décor

1. Ceremony decorations

2. Bride's bouquet

3. Maid of honour's bouquet

4. Bridesmaid's bouquets

5. Toss bouquet

6. Corsages

7. Boutonnieres

8. Flower girl's baskets

9. Floral hair accessories

10. Reception centrepieces

11. Arrangements for tables

12. Arrangements for cake table

13. Arrangements for restrooms

14. Other

Event #4 Photography/Videography

1.Photos

2.Wedding Album

3.Videography

Event #5 Attire
1. Bridal gown
2. Alterations
3. Veil
4. Bridal shoes
5. Hosiery
6. Jewellery
7. Rehearsal dinner outfit
8. Hair
9. Make up
10. Manicure/pedicure
11.Groom's tuxedo
12. Groom's shoes
13. Groom's accessories

Event #6 Ceremony
1. Officiant
2.Wedding bands
3. Marriage license



Event #7 Wedding Invitations & Stationery
1. Wedding Invitations
-Damask wedding invitations
-Floral/Botanical wedding invitations
-Chic wedding invitations
-Beach wedding invitations
-Ethnic wedding invitations
-Destination wedding invitations
-Elegant wedding invitations
-Modern/Contemporary wedding invitations


2. Save the Date Cards
3.  Thank you cards
4.Ceremony Programs
5.Wedding Menus
6.Place cards
7.Postage

Event #8 Wedding Favours
1. Gifts
2. Welcome baskets
3. Personalized wedding favours (napkins, glasses, champagne labels and etc.)

Event #9 Parties
1. Bridal Shower/Bachelorette party
2. Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Expo Tampa-January 22, 2012

Florida Wedding Expo
A La Carte Event Pavilion
4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa, FL

 CLICK HERE to buy a ticket

 

See examples of Wedding Invitations, Bridal Shower Invitations, Save the Date cards, photography, videos, table designs, bouquets, centrepieces, favours and so much more. Get information on the area’s best ceremony and reception locations and ideas, trends and tips for your wedding.

  
TASTE fabulous food; appetizers, entrées, cakes, and desserts.

The most popular wedding professionals  will be offering special pricing, incentives and discounts only available by attending the show – don’t miss out on potentially saving thousands of dollars on your wedding! More then 100 Prizes and 15 Grand Prizes

THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN PRIZES INCLUDING AN ALL-INCLUSIVE HONEYMOON:

5 Day / 4 Night Honeymoon to Coconut Beach Resort & Spa in beautiful St. Lucia courtesy of Ask Me About... Destination Weddings.
ARRIVE EARLY First 50 BRIDES in the door receive the "Because I'm the Bride... That's Why!" Tee-Shirt and FIRST 100 BRIDES are entered to win a FREE WEDDING CAKE from A Piece of Cake!
Register online and get discount tickets and you are automatically entered to win a $1000.00 Wedding Gown Gift Certificate from Brides by Demetrios!

GRAND PRIZES INCLUDE:

$1000.00 Wedding Gown Gift Certificate from Brides by Demetrios
Groomsmen Tuxedo Rental Package from Men's Wearhouse
$1000.00 Wedding Cake from Pandaisia, LLC
FREE Photo Booth Rental from Memorable Event Pics and Solutions
FREE Engagement Session with Photo Album from Christopher Visuals

Orlando Bridal Show-January 15,2012

Sunday, January 15, 2012  

12:00 – 5:00pm 

Rosen Plaza Hotel 9700 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819

CLICK HERE for tickets

Attending a Bridal Show

Busy brides attend Your Wedding TV's Florida Wedding Expos to find everything they need for their wedding…all in one place, in one afternoon! Meet the area's most popular and sought-after wedding professionals and take advantage of special offers and discounts offered at the show.
Get ideas, tips and all the latest trends. From the wedding invitations, save the date cards, the dress to the cake, find out how you can bring your wedding day vision to life. Meet and interview different companies, compare reception sites, menus, floral & décor, photographers& videographers and coordinators.

Have a plan: Plan your wedding in stages and create a priority list. Focus on the services you need first and narrow your choices down at the show. Make notes of unique ideas you see and wish list items so you can refer to them when you are ready and revisit them at a future show.


Have your appointment book and calendar ready: Be ready to set appointments you're your top choices. This will save you and prospective vendors time following up later and many vendors will offer special incentives if you book an appointment at the show.
Wear comfortable shoes:With interesting exhibits and displays in every corner of the room, there is lots to see and do, so be prepared to check out every booth.

Bring a credit card or checkbook: You may want to reserve your date right on the spot and take advantage of special discounts right at the show. May times couples take some time while sitting during the fashion show to make decisions and then book their vendors right at the show. Also, there will be fabulous jewellery, bride-themed items and possibly services like on-site teeth-whitening that you will want to take advantage of.

Bring preprinted self-adhesive address labels: with the following information: bride's name, bride's email, mailing address, phone, fiancée's name, wedding date and location. This will save you time and allow you to sign up for drawings or anything you want very quickly.

Plan to spend the day: There is lots to do and see and literally thousands of dollars in prize give-aways at every Your Wedding TV Bridal Show. Prize drawings are announced throughout the day with the majority of prizes given away at the end of the show. You must be present to win so make sure you stay until the very end of the show. Bring your groom, mother and maids. There is something for everyone at Your Wedding TV Bridal Shows and it's good to have someone to share the experience with and offer a second opinion.

Create a separate bride email account: Register for a free email address that you can use when filling out forms. All the valuable wedding information and special offers you receive will be easy to keep track of and when the wedding is over you can cancel the account and not receive any unwanted wedding information.

Attend the Fashion Show: Your Wedding TV Fashion Shows are widely recognized as the only bridal runway fashion show of their kind and are extremely entertaining, even for the grooms! You will see so many different fashion styles and colours as well as bouquets, and hair & make-up looks. The fashion shows are a great way to bring all the different styles to life and envision what they would really look like on and then visit the salons to try all your favourites on.The fashion show will be in the same room as the exhibits, so if you've already selected your attire you can continue to walk around and meet with vendors and still see the show.

Come to every Your Wedding TV Bridal Show: Shows are held quarterly and there are always brand new companies, different exhibits and something for every stage of the wedding planning process. Of course, attending every show increases your odds of winning a fabulous prize!

Gainsville Bridal Expo- January 29, 2012

The Florida Bridal Show is an amazing opportunity for brides in Central Florida. It will be held in Hilton University of Florida and Convention Centre at 1714 SW 34th ST, Gainsville, Florida 32607. Meet with wedding vendors and professionals, including wedding invitations designers, florists, DJ's, wedding planners, photographers, and many more. Plan your entire wedding in one day!

Don't miss the fashion show of Solutions Bridal one of the #1 Bridal Stores in Florida. Come see the latest styles for bridal and bridesmaids dresses.

Grand Prizes giving away include: 4 Day 3 Night Honeymoon Cruise | Two Wedding Days Giveaways

Hurry up and purchase your tickets! General admission is only $9 and VIP Admission is $25 and includes reserve seating at the fashion show.

If you don't have a chance to visit the show come back to our blog to check the latest wedding trends and see pictures of that great event!

Wedding To-Do List

Start 12 month ahead by creating your To-Do List. Draw a 3 columns table in Excel or Word. Name the first column "to-do", the second column "due date" and the third column "completion". Now start writing your list.

1.Set the final date and book a reception vendor. Most of the hotels and resorts have wedding planners to help you make your wedding perfect.
2.Register for gifts.
3.Create a budget
4.Start looking for wedding vendors.
5.Create a guest list.
6.Create your wedding site.
7.Book an officiate.
8.Order save the date cards.
9.Arrange meetings with wedding vendors
10.Hire a photographer.
11.Hire a band or DJ.
12. Choose your wedding menu.
13.Order your wedding cake.
14.Hire a floral designer.
15.Buy your wedding gowns and accessories.
16.Buy your wedding bands.
17.Order chic wedding invitations to match your wedding theme.
18.Send your wedding invitations to your guest (modern wedding invitations, response cards, thank you cards)
19.Book a rehearsal dinner.
20.Set the date for your Bridal Shower/Bachelorette Party with your bridesmaids.
20.After you receive all response cards give the final count to your caterer.

Don't forget to have fun while planning your wedding!

Central Florida 's Largest Bridal Show-February 12,2012

If you are getting married and you don't know where to start from visit a local Bridal Show. The voted #1 Bridal Show in Central Florida is coming soon in Peabody Hotel, Orlando. The show will take place on Sunday, February 12, 2012 with a lot of prizes. Don't miss it! The first 100 brides will receive tote bag and a shirt at the door and a lot more will be given out throughout the show. Some of the grand prizes are free engagement shoot with the professional Jenna Michele Photographer and wine pairing dinner for eight at Flemming's Steakhouse. Huge BRIDAL GOWN SALE  where you will find designer gowns at discounted prices. You will have a chance to meet a lot of experienced wedding professionals. Complimentary hair and make up, flip books, cakes and more. You might even find your perfect wedding invitations. You will see the latest trends and get ideas how to make your wedding perfect. Enjoy a day of wedding planning and fun with your family and bridesmaids. It will work just like magic!

Make your wedding memorable with personalized wedding napkins

Enhance the look of your wedding and create a fabulous atmosphere for you and your guests with the lovely wedding napkins from The Printglobe Superstore and the designs of My Invitations.org. Contact My Invitations Sales Team to design something beautiful especially for you. Choose from wedding luncheon napkins, wedding beverage napkins,wedding dinner napkins to wedding hand towels.
Add a pop of colour to the cocktail hour and give guests a pretty keepsake to take home that will remind them of your wedding. These personalized wedding napkins add a finishing touch to your tables and are a great way to commemorate your special day and impress your guests.

Wedding Invitations Wording

Wedding Invitations Wording: Both Sets of Parents Hosting -- Casual

John and Eliza Smith
along with Mark and Sally Jacobson
invite you to the wedding of their children
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

John and Eliza Smith
along with Mark and Sally Jacobson
invite you to share and celebrate at the marriage of their children
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

John and Eliza Smith
along with Mark and Sally Jacobson
invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of their children
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Wedding Invitations Wording: Both Sets of Parents Hosting -- Formal

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith &
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Jacobson
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their children
Heather Marie
to
Michael Francis
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

or

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith &
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Jacobson
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their children
Heather Marie
to
Michael Francis
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

Note:

• Be sure to list the bride's parents and groom's parents on separate lines, starting with the bride's.
• Because both last names are included in the greeting, you do not need to use either the bride or groom's last name.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Couple Is Hosting -- Casual

 
Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
invite you to their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
invite you to share and celebrate at their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
invite you to share in their joy at their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Note:

• Whether it's a religious ceremony or nondenominational ceremony, the request line can say anything you wish, so long as you are welcoming guests to the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Couple Is Hosting -- Formal

The honor of your presence
is requested at the marriage of
Heather Marie Smith
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

or

The pleasure of your company
is requested at the marriage of
Heather Marie Smith
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

Note:

• If the couple is paying for the wedding themselves, the greeting skips the host line and begins with the request line.

• The honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Everyone Is Hosting -- Casual

Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
together with their parents
invite you to their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
together with their parents
invite you to share and celebrate at their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
together with their parents
invite you to share in their joy at their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Note:

• If everyone is paying for the wedding, the invitation begins with the bride's name, followed by the groom's name, and finally the parents', starting with the bride's side.
• Whether it's a religious or nondenominational wedding ceremony, the request line can say anything you wish, so long as you're welcoming guests to the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Everyone Is Hosting – Formal

Ms. Heather Marie Smith
and
Mr. Michael Francis Jacobson
together with their parents
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith &
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Jacobson
request the honor of your presence
at their wedding
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon.

or

Ms. Heather Marie Smith
and
Mr. Michael Francis Jacobson
together with their parents
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith &
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Jacobson
request the pleasure of your company
at their wedding
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon.

Note:

• If everyone is paying for the wedding, the invitation begins with the bride's name, followed by the groom's name, and finally the parent's, starting with the bride's side.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the wedding ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitations Wording: One Set of Parents Hosting -- Casual

ohn and Eliza Smith
invite you to the wedding of their daughter
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

John and Eliza Smith
invite you to share and celebrate at the marriage of their daughter
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

John and Eliza Smith
invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of their daughter
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Note:

• Since you're including the bride's parents' name on the invitation, you don't need to list the bride's last name.
• Whether it's a religious or nondenominational wedding ceremony, the request line can say anything you wish, so long as you're welcoming guests to the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Wording: One Set of Parents Hosting -- Formal

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Heather Marie
to
Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon.

or

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Heather Marie
to
Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon.

Note:

• Since you are including the bride's parent's name on the invitation, you do not need to list the bride's last name.
• Do write the groom's entire name (first, middle and last) on the following line.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Divorced Parents Are Hosting Jointly -- Casual

Charles and Linda Miller
with Rachel M. Wood
invite you to the wedding of their daughter
Karen Percy Miller
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Charles and Linda Miller
with Rachel M. Wood
invite you to share and celebrate at the marriage of their daughter
Karen Percy Miller
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Charles and Linda Miller
with Rachel M. Wood
invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of their daughter
Karen Percy Miller
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Note:

• A good rule of thumb is to list whomever is paying for the majority of the wedding, first.
• Whether it's a religious ceremony or nondenominational ceremony, the request line can say anything you wish, so long as you are welcoming guests to the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Divorced Parents Are Hosting Jointly -- Formal

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Miller &
Ms. Rachel M. Wood
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Karen Percy Miller
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

or

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Miller &
Ms. Rachel M. Wood
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Karen Percy Miller
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

Note:

• A good rule of thumb is to list whomever is paying for the majority of the wedding, first.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the wedding ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Divorced Parent Is Hosting With New Spouse -- Formal

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Miller
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of his daughter
Karen Percy Miller
daughter of Ms. Rachel M. Wood
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

or

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Miller
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of his daughter
Karen Percy Miller
daughter of Ms. Rachel M. Wood
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

Note:

• Please note, if the bride would like all parents listed on the invitation, you may list the nonhosting parents (as well as their relationship to the bride and/or groom) below the request line.
• It is not customary to list the bride's last name; but in instances where more than one parent is hosting and the last name is not obvious, it is best to list to avoid confusion.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitation Wordings: Divorced Parent Is Hosting With New Spouse -- Casual

Charles and Linda Miller
invite you to the wedding of his daughter
Karen Percy Miller
daughter of Rachel M. Wood
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Charles and Linda Miller
invite you to share and celebrate at the marriage of his daughter
Karen Percy Miller
daughter of Rachel M. Wood
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Charles and Linda Miller
invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of his daughter
Karen Percy Miller
daughter of Rachel M. Wood
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Note:

• Please note, if the bride would like all parents listed on the invitation, you may list the nonhosting parents (as well as their relationship to the bride and/or groom) below the request line.
• It is not customary to list the bride's last name; but in instances where more than one parent is hosting and the last name is not obvious, it is best to list to avoid confusion.
• Whether it's a religious ceremony or nondenominational ceremony, the request line can say anything you wish, so long as you are welcoming guests to the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Widowed Remarried Parent Is Hosting -- Formal

Mr. and Mrs. Travis Young
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Susan J. Greene
daughter of the late Mr. Jeffrey Greene
to Michael Francis Jacobson

or

Mr. and Mrs. Travis Young
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of her daughter
Susan J. Greene
daughter of the late Mr. Jeffrey Greene
to Michael Francis Jacobson

Note:

• Although you do not have to list the deceased parent's name, it's an option if you wish to honor them on the invitation.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.