Wedding Information

I want something that will be mailed to me, not that I print off. I wasn’t sure if there even was such a possible thing. Hence asking the question here.

Sometimes when you set up your registry the store will have freebies, including a planner.

For my planner I just used a calender/notebook combo I bought at Staples, I think it was like $6. There was a section with a calendar (and weekly pages too), a section for phone numbers, 3 blank sections, and 2 pockets. I practically slept with it.

Also, is it necessary to put return postage on the RSVP cards?

It is poor etiquette to include Any info about gifts on the wedding invitation. The best way around this is to create a wedding website (you can do this for free at theknot.com and weddingchannel.com) and usually there will be a page on that to include registry info. There is also other info too like date/time, dress code, directions, etc. You can place a card in with your invitations that has the wedding website address on it. I put it on the bottom of the direction card and had it say "For more information, visit www.blah.com." This way, the info is somewhere and someone will find it, yet you haven’t broken any rules of etiquette or been rude in any way.

I do think it is necessary to put return postage on the rsvp cards. You will get many more back by doing this. If you leave it up to them, many people will toss it aside thinking they will "get to it" but they may never do it. by putting the stamps on it, they can just fill it out and send it right back.

Ok I am really confused. I have to start researching wedding stuff and I do not know where to start. I have no idea what goes into planning a wedding. We want to plan on a budget but we want to have a spectacular wedding. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You so much.

Look on theknot.com

I’m a bride-to-be and I have just been exploring wedding planning websites on the web, I was just wondering if any recently married brides who used online wedding planning sites could let me know what online wedding planning tools (like checklists, inspiration boards, budget planners, seating plans…) they found most useful? Thanks!

Hi I’m not married but personally for me I think the checklist/timeline and the budget planner (theknot) are the most helpful. I don’t think online seating plans are particularly helpful lol I find it much more helpful to write/draw it all out. Inspiration boards are fun Without a doubt, most helpful website regarding tools is the knot. I also love wednet and yourwedding101 for articles and ettiquete. Those are my top 3 Congrats and best wishes!! x

I recently got engaged and I am starting to plan my engagement party. I’ve been looking at Wedding planning books and such but I would prefer to make my own. I’ve been googling "free wedding planner templates" and stuff like that but I haven’t really found anything worth using. Any ideas?

Thanks, MJ

Hey I know few links which help you alot in this situation:

I would like one that is very thorough, and that I can write in. I also want it to look nice so that I can keep it as a keepsake.

Just a suggestion, but here is a book you can print, punch and insert into a binder of your choice.

You don’t have to print the pages you don’t want, can add other pages, and truly customize it how you want. There is a ton of helpful information on this website.

http://www.pashweddings.com/library/weddingchecklists.php

Another version is available at:
http://www.bridesclub.com/bridesclub-wedding-planner.cfm

I need something to tell me when I should be completing things by. As my date is 18 months away, I would like one that starts about this time. Something I could print too.

Thanks in advance!
Actually, I don’t know what I need. That’s why I need the checklist.

I would use the Knot (theknot.com). They have a comprehensive list of things to check and complete, month by month and week by week. I believe it is printable as well. I used it for my wedding to keep myself on track.

I also used their guest list and budget tool.

There are so many books out what would be the best Wedding planning book & website

Thank You

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Ultimate-Wedding-Workbook-Organizer-2nd-Edition/Elizabeth-Lluch/e/9781887169691/?itm=3&USRI=wedding+organizer

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Complete-Wedding-Planner-Organizer/Elizabeth-Lluch/e/9781887169660/?itm=1&USRI=wedding+organizer

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Everything-Wedding-Organizer/Shelly-Hagen/e/9781593376406/?itm=2&USRI=wedding+organizer

http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Home-gift/Tying-the-Knot-The-Complete-Wedding-Organizer/e/9781593599782/?itm=6&USRI=wedding+organizer

While the main point of a wedding invite could be to inform the guests of the date, time and location of the occasion and reception, it is not the sole point of a wedding invite.

A wedding invite is your first opportunity to make an impression on your guests and to give them a hint about what should be expected at your wedding.

The invite can give a hint to the theme of your wedding or simply give the guests a glance into how formal your wedding will be. Since the most vital point of an invite is to let guests know the particular details of the wedding, it is important to make sure that these details are correct. You may need to hold off on ordering your invites till you have completed all of the details, to make sure that your invites are printed with the correct information.

When you have proofread the invite a few times, you could consider having some other person proofread it too. This is frequently required as it is simple to overlook a mistake on your invite as you already know what the invite should say. Often your mind will subconsciously fix the blunder, making it appear as if everything is correct when it is not.

The look of your wedding invite can say a lot about your taste and your expectancies for your wedding. Whilst not all weddings have a specific theme, if you are planning on having a theme, it is a fun concept to purchase invites that express this theme to your guests.

The wording that you use on your wedding invites can also make an impression on your guests. You may wish to make sure that the text of the invitation matches with the ritual of the wedding. If you intend to have a wedding with a light atmosphere, you can afford to be creative and original in your wording, but if your wedding is more conservative you will need to use language which will convey this sentiment. Whilst jargon and vulgarity are never acceptable on a wedding invite, it is acceptable to use more relaxed speech if the wedding is planned to be casual.

A lot of guests form their first impressions of a wedding based totally on the invites. It is important to exercise caution and make sure that your invites will convey the message that you wish them to express. If you would like to maintain some formality in your wedding, then your invitations should also be formal. On the contrary, if you plan your wedding to be casual with a light atmosphere, it is satisfactory to send out invites that are informal.

Thomas Choo
http://www.articlesbase.com/weddings-articles/making-an-impression-with-wedding-invitations-726281.html

I just got engaged this weekend and would like to purchase a Wedding planner book that will also be something I can keep afterward for memories. Does anyone have or know of a really good one? Any other books or websites you find helpful are also verrrry much appreciated
The Knot or Brides.com are great online planning sites and both are free of charge. The Knot used to provide a free hard-cover wedding planner to all "knotties" but not sure if they still do this. Amazon has a plethora of planners - I’d advise you to select one that is a three-ring binder and has plastic sleeves that you can easily add/remove pages and have places to keep tear-sheets from magazines and print outs from websites of dresses, flowers, hairstyles, etc organized.

Congratulations on your recent engagement from everyone here at Robbins Brothers!