Posts Tagged ‘Wedding Planning’

Ask Etta: What to Get, Send and When

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While we dish about the hottest trends and latest designs (aka the fun parts of wedding planning!) we also know how stressful prepping for the big day can be. So, we would like to formally introduce you to Etta, our new etiquette expert. She’s ready and happy to delve into your every etiquette dilemma.

Casey Asks…

My fiance and I are putting together our to-do list for the big day. When does stationery shopping start and how much of a heads up do our guests need?

Etta Says…

This handy checklist will keep you on track with all your correspondence. Here’s what you need to get, send and when:

8 Months

Create your wedding website (good news… it’s absolutely free!)

Order your save the date

6 Months

Send your save the date

Order your wedding invitations with response cards, enclosure cards and thank you cards

4 Months

Order thank you cards for your shower

Get your guest list organized and envelopes ready to be addressed

2 Months

Mail your invitations (and prepare for the oohs and ahhs)

Order your programs, menus and place cards

1 Month

Order your favors or DIY them

Post Wedding

Send your thank you cards within two weeks of returning from the honeymoon

Have an etiquette question for Etta? Email us at blog@weddingpaperdivas.com and she’ll post an answer for you.

Bride’s Diary: Registry Madness!

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Wedding Paper Divas is bursting with staff grooms and brides-to-be who are currently planning their weddings. We’re happy to share their stories with you as a part of this fun feature!

It is now five months before the wedding, and I am now thinking all about my wedding registry. My fiancé David and I have lived together for over six years, so honestly, what do we need? A new set of dishes perhaps? Bedding? A new coffee table? Sounds good to me!

We have decided to register at Pottery Barn, Macy’s and Target. I’m not going to lie, I have my eye on several things.  Here is a sneak peek into my registry…

I am registering for that fabulous vintage trunk from Pottery Barn which will be used either as a coffee table or at the foot of our bed:

My fiancé David and I are big entertainers, so we thought the platter below from Pottery barn was also a must-have!

Here are two of my absolute faves that we registered for from Target:

Hope you enjoyed my little preview, and I can’t wait to check in again on my wedding planning soon!

Meet Alison

Alison met David over six years ago while attending the University of Oregon. Alison and David are grateful for everything that they have gone through together while dating, since it has made them stronger and molded them into the couple that they are today.

David proposed to Alison at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco and they are excited to get married August 25, 2012 in Atherton, CA.

Bride’s Diary: One Month Left!

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Wedding Paper Divas is bursting with staff grooms and brides-to-be who are currently planning their weddings. We’re happy to share their stories with you as a part of this fun feature!

I can’t believe that the big day is only a month away! Time has flown by. Since my last entry my Maid of Honor and one of my Bridesmaids threw a gorgeous shower that was accompanied by amazing weather! Here is my invite and some pictures from the day:

The dessert table

Yummy food!

Getting ready to open presents

It was such a perfect day with a wonderful group of people!

Now that the wedding is quickly approaching, I feel relaxed but my mind is constantly racing with things that we need to get done.  Hopefully my bachelorette party is this weekend will take my mind off of things. We are headed down to Paso Robles for some wine tasting and good times! Can’t wait!

Meet Ashley

Ashley and Adam met a little over three years ago when they were both out with friends at a bar. They spent the night talking about sports and dealing with other friends’ drama. A few days later they went on their first date and have been inseparable since. Three years later, Adam popped the question to a very surprised Ashley!

Ashley and Adam are getting married April 28, 2012 at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga, California.