http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for traditional invitation Copyright 2008 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:27:50 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/traditional+invitation http://www.artwoo.com/article/invitation-can-it-reflect-your-wedding http://www.artwoo.com/article/invitation-can-it-reflect-your-wedding#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:58:00 +0000 chinese wedding invitationimagination flydouble happinessarchitectural drawingwedding themeconstruction fieldimportant decisions http://www.artwoo.com/article/invitation-can-it-reflect-your-wedding
When you are searching for your wedding invitation, you have virtually unlimited number of choices. This is partly due to the advance in printing technology. You can just let your imagination fly when you are trying to create your wedding invitation.

There is no doubt that wedding planning is a very time consuming job. You have to spend the time to consider all the details of your wedding. One of the most important decisions you have to make when you are planning for your wedding is probably the wedding theme. You will not able to make your wedding special and unique if you cannot make a concrete decision on your wedding theme. When your wedding invitation is concerned, you should always remember that the wedding card should somehow reflect your wedding theme.

For example, if you are going to host a Chinese themed wedding, you should try to create a wedding invitation in Chinese style so that it can really reflect your wedding. As a matter of fact, elements such as dragon and the Chinese character double happiness will be printed on a Chinese wedding invitation. Of course you will also make your wedding invitation red in color in this case.

On the other hand, you should also make your wedding invitation reflect you. Of course it should at the same time reflect your fiance. You have to create your wedding invitation such that it reflects your personalities. If you are someone who think that etiquette is very important, you should consider choosing a traditional wedding invitation. You may also design your invitation such that it can be related to your career. You may consider making your wedding invitation like an architectural drawing if both of you and your fiance are working in the construction field.

You may also consider printing some photos on your wedding invitation. If you would like to make your wedding invitation reflect you, you may put some photos of you and your fiance on the wedding invitation. Of course this is not the only option when you are considering a photo wedding invitation. You can also consider printing a photo of a beach if you are going to host a beach wedding.

As mentioned, the choices of styles are just unlimited. If you are wild enough, you may even consider creating a wedding invitation which is not made from paper. Yes I mean that you do not really need to create a wedding invitation card. Taking the idea of construction field for example, if both of you and your fiance are working as architects, you may consider using concrete to make your wedding invitation. This will certainly make your wedding invitation extremely interesting and unique. Of course should consider the practical issues such as how you are going to mail the invitations.TM Lung designs Chinese Wedding Invitations. He has sites on Wedding Tips and Wedding Planning.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/get-help-with-invitation-wording http://www.artwoo.com/article/get-help-with-invitation-wording#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2006 15:32:02 +0000 invitation wordingwedding invitationobviouslyhelpprofessional writersiternetgrooms http://www.artwoo.com/article/get-help-with-invitation-wording invitation wording all on your own. There are several great but perhaps unexpected sources you can use to help get the right invitation wording for your needs.

The first source of great invitation wording, although perhaps not the most practical for everyone, is to hire a professional writer to help you write the invitation wording. A professional writer is, obviously, a professional who is trained and able to help with all your writing needs. You should have no problems entrusting even the most serious and elegent invitation wording needs to a professional writer. You can find professional writers in your area in the phone book or by doing an iternet search.

Another great source of invitation wording is to talk to people who have done invitations like yours before. For example, if you are trying to come up with the right invitation wording for your wedding invitation, than you would do well to talk with other brides and grooms who have gone through the process of finding the right invitation wording for their own weddings. Think about people in your life who have already experienced the events that you are now walking through and utilize them as a resource. You will be so glad you did and they will most likely be so glad to help.

A third possible source for help with invitation wording is to hire someone online. There are so many online sources of writers that are usually available within a day of making a request for their services. Do a search for the particular kind of invitation wording that you need and then hire the best writer for your needs. You can also look online for sources that may already have samples of invitation wording that will be perfect for your needs. If this is the case, you can often purchase already written invitation wording at a small charge.

The point is that invitation wording isn't something to be taken lightly especially when you are planning events that are important to you. No amount of time and effort is too much when you want your invitation wording to be just right. So take your time, think through your options and then make the best choice for yourself and your needs. Use the resources that are available to you and don't be afraid to check out several resources before choosing the one that is best for you. Analeese Burnabaker has learned a lot from twenty five years of being an event planner. She encourages people to do their research on finding invitation wording. See http://www.findinvitationwording.info for help on finding great invitation wording for your event. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/designing-a-wedding-invitation-with-your-photo http://www.artwoo.com/article/designing-a-wedding-invitation-with-your-photo#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:35:01 +0000 formal invitationswedding invitationformal photosweet momentsfunny photodefinite answerformal wedding http://www.artwoo.com/article/designing-a-wedding-invitation-with-your-photo wedding invitation is to put your photo into the wedding invitation. With the photo in the invitation, your guest will certainly know who are going to marry without reading the contents of the wedding invitation. Some experts believe that your photo can also set the tone of your wedding. It seems that a photo wedding invitation can be a perfect choice if you are tired of the traditional and formal invitations.

If you opt to make a photo wedding invitation, the first issue you need to consider is the photo itself. You cannot have the invitation done without the photo. In fact you have two choices about the photo - you can either choose existing photos or take new photos for your wedding invitation.

If you are planning to choose existing photos, you should select it with your partner. It makes no sense to make the decision based on your own preference only. At the end of the day it is the wedding of both of you and you should respect the thought and ideas of your partner. Selecting the photo without communicating with your partner will just end up with arguing with your partner.

On the other hand, you can also decide to take new photos for your invitation. As mentioned before, the photo can help to set the tone of the wedding. A funny photo will imply a more informal wedding. On the contrary, a formal photo taking in studio will by no means imply a formal wedding. As a result, you should plan your photos well so that it will match the tone of your wedding.

No matter you are choosing existing photo or taking new photos, the key is that you are not trying to get the most beautiful photos, instead you should try to get the most appropriate photos which should be good to both your invitation and your wedding.

Concerning the number of photos to be put into the invitation, there is no definite answer for that. In fact it will be good enough if you can find a photo with great visual impact. However, if you would like to show different sweet moments of you and your partner, you can put a series photos into the wedding invitation. Of course you have to bear in mind that you only have a limited space on your card and it will not be a good idea to put hundreds of photos into the wedding invitation card.

After you select the photos, you need to compose them into the wedding invitation. You can certainly do it yourself if you have knowledge on graphic software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. You can also hire a graphic designer to do it for you. If you are going to do it yourself, you should ask the printing company you are going to hire for the format and requirements for printing.

A wedding invitation with your photos on it is certainly a unique invitation. If you select the photos with care and design it well. It is sure that your guests will be amazed when they receive your wedding invitation. TM Lung is a wedding invitation designer. He has a great interest in Chinese Style Wedding Invitations. His works can be found from http://www.983wedding.com. His personal blog is http://www.weddingabc.net and some other wedding vendors can be found from http://www.imarry.org ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitation-how-to-choosedesign-one http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitation-how-to-choosedesign-one#comments Thu, 07 Dec 2006 12:27:02 +0000 wedding invitation textmarriage invitationinvitation cardembarrassappreciatedphotographexpressions http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitation-how-to-choosedesign-one
A personalized and unique invitation is what all couples long for. In your quest to come up with a unique marriage invitation, you need to look at what you would love to communicate to your family and friends with your best possible expressions while inviting them on your wedding. And of course invitation must have a tinge of the theme that you have set for your wedding.

Uniqueness comes with originality, so be pure in your expression while inviting your guests. An invitation carrying emotional flavor would be appreciated a lot. This is probably the best way to make your wedding invitation stand out from other invitations.

You must accord warmth to your invitees through your invitation card and let each of the invitee feel very special by your printed expressions. Your mood and personality must be reflected in the invitation card in the best possible manner.

As we say a picture better expresses an idea than thousand words, a photograph of a couple can be made a part of your invitation. Nothing could give the message as better as photograph of couple. And it hardly needs words to compliment with. However you must pick out the photograph that is not likely to embarrass your guests with distastefully intimate posture.

Wedding invitation must carry the essence of your marriage as it is rightly termed as the prologue to the impending drama that is likely to be full of joy and fervor.

A little research on wedding invitation text would help you write your own text for the invitation. Color and designing cards could be decided by visiting greeting stores and bridal accessories stores. If it's going to be a formal wedding party, you can zoom in on cards with sober shades, however for an informal wild wedding, invitation cards could be chosen with vibrant colors.

Hope, you come with the best wedding invitation on your wedding. Good Luck. To get more information on wedding, wedding planning and wedding favors and gifts visit http://www.weddingleague.com/ ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/choosing-wedding-invitations-in-hong-kong-a-dilemma http://www.artwoo.com/article/choosing-wedding-invitations-in-hong-kong-a-dilemma#comments Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:20:01 +0000 wedding invitation designstraditional invitationinvitation cardshong kong styletraditional cardsprofessional designerswedding invitations http://www.artwoo.com/article/choosing-wedding-invitations-in-hong-kong-a-dilemma traditional invitation cards are all provided by a few printing companies and all of them look alike. They would like to make their wedding as unique as possible and as a result they will have a perception that it will not be a good idea to choose wedding invitations with traditional designs.

Virtually, the alternative choice for the traditional invitation cards is invitations with what people in Hong Kong called western style (in fact I will define that as Hong Kong style). They are usually white in color, which is a great contrast to the traditional red color. However, white color in China usually means death. As a result, the parents of the couples may not like this kind of wedding invitations since these cards touch the taboos of Chinese people.

In fact, the choice of wedding invitation can result in disagreement between the couple and the parents. There was a couple who wanted to order the western style wedding invitation. And as a consequence they ordered them from a print shop and after they got everything printed, they found that their parents did not like the invitation designs very much.

The couple was really in a dilemma since they did not even think about the problem of white color wedding invitations. And finally they had to order everything again. This time what they order is the red color design in order to satisfy the requirements by their parents.

In fact couples are not reluctant to use the red color wedding invitation designs. They do not find the color an obstacle. The main problem is the design of these traditional cards. The cards are not properly designed. Indeed the companies which provide such wedding cards are print shops rather than designers. We have to admit that the interest of a designer and a print shop will be very different. The help of professional designers will be needed in order to make the traditional red color wedding cards more elegant.

As a graphic designer myself, I do not see anything wrong with the red color and golden hot stamping. They are only a choice of color and printing technique at the end of the day. In fact I am an advocate of traditional elements. However, we should manipulate the design elements wisely so that we do not copy what the print shop did in the past. For example, we can introduce Chinese paper cut patterns into the wedding invitations to make the invitation cards more elegant.

From my point of view, the print shops should work hand in hand with professional designers to redefine a new generation of Chinese wedding invitations. We should try to design the wedding invitations in a way that it is on one hand in line with the Chinese tradition and on the other hand has their own merits. Modern designs today can become traditional designs tomorrow. We need to constantly define and redefine our modern designs such that unique Chinese wedding invitations can be made. TM Lung is a wedding invitation designer. His works can be found from http://www.983wedding.com. He runs a blog http://www.weddingabc.net on weddings and you can find some other wedding tips from http://www.imarry.org ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitations-digital-wedding-invitations http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitations-digital-wedding-invitations#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:15:14 +0000 massive quantitieswedding invitationsdigital weddingnetworking toolevitewedding guestsfacebook http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitations-digital-wedding-invitations wedding invitations one by one on a pretty stationary with all the trimmings. It was traditional to write wedding invitations out and mail those months before the wedding day came about. However, with the dawning of the internet era, and with the ease and quickness of sending messages electronically, it was only a matter of time before incorporating the ease of sending invites, even something as traditional as wedding invites, would become something that brides-to-be would start doing.

Now, we are not saying that wedding invitations have been taken over by evites and e-cards, however, we are saying that this is a sign of the times and the era of digital wedding invitations not only have arrived, but are here to stay. Digital Wedding Invitations are simply jazzed up emails that are mailed out in massive quantities to all the wedding guests you are planning to invite to your special day. One of the requirements however is for the bride to be or groom to be, whoever is organizing the guest list to have everyone's email that they are planning to invite. Obviously this is an obstacle to overcome. How does the bride to be or groom to be alleviate this concern?

One idea is to use a social networking tool such as Facebook or MySpace where the newlyweds can post their wedding online. Another way is to contact them obtain there emails and send out a fancy electronic invite better known as an Evite or Ecard. Now while a lot of the older generation do not have nor use emails traditional methods still need to be practiced when sending out wedding invitations on their special wedding day! A third idea is to have a website customized for the upcoming event and have it uploaded to the world wide web well in advance and have the URL advertised online.

Some of the downfalls to this approach as mentioned above could be people not having access to the internet or not being connected on a regular basis to be able to access either the wedding website created especially for your wedding day or they can not connect to the social network such as Facebook or MySpace. Another pitfall could be the older generation either being computer illiterate or being intimidated by the whole notion of the computer.

So in conclusion, digital wedding invitations will become the fabric of wedding for years to come! Although they will not replace the traditional wedding invitation digital wedding invitations are more cost effective, more time efficient and more environmentally friendly all while getting the message across to all the wedding guests in the same manner as a traditional wedding invitation would. Therefore go crazy with your digital wedding invitation be as creative with your digital invite as you would with your traditional print invitation. But still keep in mind that it is still a wedding and traditional methods must be applied.Toronto Wedding Invitationsabylon is proud to offer a spectacular experience for your entertainment needs. Our professional DJ's cater to a broad spectrum of musical styles, genres and events. for more infoWedding Invitations ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitations-proper-invitation-etiquette http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitations-proper-invitation-etiquette#comments Mon, 29 May 2006 18:32:06 +0000 wedding invitationmailpreparing for a weddinginvitation styleinvitationswedding ceremonybride and groom http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitations-proper-invitation-etiquette preparing for a wedding, there is the temptation to put less emphasis on certain aspects of the ceremony. Stationary often falls into this category. Invitations, thank you and note cards, and orders of service are examples of stationary that people choose to use for their ceremony. Of these, you don't want to diminish the quality of wedding invitation that you use. Your wedding invitation is what people see first regarding your wedding. It sets the tone of what your guests can expect when they attend the wedding ceremony. A wedding invitation generally includes key features and there are some considerations to help you with your choice of wedding invitation style. You don't have to spend a significant amount of money on a particular wedding invitation style, but there are some guidelines you can follow to make them a success.

Word Choice What you say and how you say it is an important part of a wedding invitation. At the very least you want to include information that will inform you guests of the what, where, why, and when of the ceremony. The obvious information that should be included in a wedding invitation is the names of the bride and groom, as well as the date, time, and venue of the ceremony. The names of the individuals who are hosting the wedding ceremony (paying for it) should appear on the wedding invitation. There really isn't one standard for how this information should appear on the wedding invitation, so you can use your best judgment or seek advice from a printer.

Getting Down to the Particulars Numbers are important when preparing a wedding invitation. Knowing how many invitations to mail and when to mail them are important numbers for your wedding invitation. The general guidelines for sending out invitations to your wedding is six weeks to 12 months before the ceremony. If you are inviting guests from out-of-town you should allow an extended amount of time for the individual to receive the wedding invitation and to make arrangements to attend. Unless everyone who receives a wedding invitation will be invited to the reception, it is standard practice to include a separate card announcing the particulars of the reception with the wedding invitation of those you intend to invite to the reception. No matter how you plan, you will always need an extra wedding invitation. As a rule, it is a good idea to order at least 25 extra invitations.

Considering Style When your guests receive their wedding invitation, they should receive more than a simple card with information on it. Add as much creative flair to your wedding invitation that you possibly can. Ideas for making a wedding invitation unique include adding color, accessories, and aromas. You can experiment with each of these elements when deciding on the style of wedding invitation to use or view samples from a printer, online catalog, or those within a stationary shop. Download our excellent discount wedding planning mini-course absolutely FREE at http://www.discountweddingguide.com/ ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/unique-wedding-invitations http://www.artwoo.com/article/unique-wedding-invitations#comments Sun, 16 Sep 2007 01:30:00 +0000 unique wedding invitationswedding invitationtraditional invitationprinting processvictorian stylehot stampingtrue meaning http://www.artwoo.com/article/unique-wedding-invitations Wedding invitations come in many of various types of styles. Today couples tend to search for really unique wedding invitations. There is also an increasing number of wedding invitation designers who provide this service for those seeking the unique or non-traditional invitation. Nevertheless, a couple can still have their own idea and concept on the design for their wedding invitation.

The time to make a draft of a preliminary guest list is as soon as you have made a decision on when the wedding date is going to be. Drafting up a plan as early as possible will enable you to know exactly how many people are going to attend this major event. And you can come up with a better plan for the things you would need.

When deciding on wedding invitations you should know or have an idea of the type of design you want. Some of the details of the wedding invitation include the type of envelope that will be used and the kind of print. It is good practice to have this done at least six months in advance of the wedding date. After you have gone to the printer to discuss the design and start the printing, it is important that you keep track of the time line. Send your wedding invitations to your guests at least 8 weeks before the said wedding date. Sometimes the postal delivery might take up to 2 weeks.



Every detail on your wedding invitations has to be not just nice, but very nice looking. Some common elements that are often used are Victorian style print or monograms. These create a sense of nobleness. Processes such as hot stamping, embossing, engraving and die-cutting can also be used. Some invitations use paper that has a sparkling effect. Composing the patterns and the combination of different printing process described is the key to making this kind of wedding invitation look nice.



The idea of using ready made concepts does not really mean that the invitation is not unique. The true meaning of ready made concepts is just picking up ideas and items that we see everyday and turning them to create the wedding invitation of your liking. The wedding invitation is not just an invitation, it is a story of the couple as well. There are a lot of ready-made concepts couples can choose to make their own unique wedding invitations for their special day. Denise Duncan has been involved in the wedding planning business for a number of years, and is an author and editor for http://www.mywedding-information.com/ . ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitations-create-the-whole-first-impression-of-your-wedding-and-reception http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitations-create-the-whole-first-impression-of-your-wedding-and-reception#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:35:01 +0000 wedding invitation wordingplanning a wedding receptionhandwritten fontlasting impressionsfirst impressionswedding invitationschurch wedding http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitations-create-the-whole-first-impression-of-your-wedding-and-reception planning a wedding reception and dinner. Everyone has their ideas. Everyone wants it a certain way. Styles, color and papers change. What was available last year from one supplier is not available currently. And we are not even at wording of the wedding invitation yet.

There are many traditions about wedding invitation wording, It's you and your fianc=E9s choice of whether to follow these rules exactly, in a somewhat manner or not at all. There is after no legislation that you are aware of mandating the style, paper and wording of your wedding invitation. It's your show and your choice so speak.

However it is usually best to go with the theme, venue as well as overall flow of the wedding day. For example if you are having a formal church wedding, you will most likely want traditional formal wording in your invitation. On the other hand if you are holding a smaller wedding in a home setting then a handwritten font less format invitation may be in order.

It can be said that the wedding invitation is your entry point =96 the one thing that all your treasured guests will receive. On top of that it sets the whole first impression of your major event =96 your wedding day. First impassions are often lasting impressions. Some people might tell you that wedding invitations are a minor part of the mix. Not so as you well know in life. Once first impressions are created it is almost impossible to get rid of and overcome them.

At its most basic, your invitation will tell the world, and especially your valued guests: Who is doing the wedding; what the event is: Where and When it will be held.

The actual wording of the invitation will depend to the largest extent who is issuing it, as well as where the event will be actually held. Traditionally the bride's parent issue the wedding invitations, but in 2008 in today's world guidelines and procedures are more liberal. The bride and groom can choose to issue their own invitations. Also the groom's parents may be the ones to issue the invitations. It's not as if the invitation signals to the world that is actually paying for the whole wedding and wedding reception events. For example if the groom's family are very well off and paying for the majority of the wedding costs, the wedding invitations would still traditionally come from the bridal couple or one or both sets of parents.

There are well established traditions for the protocol of wording invitations in somewhat delicate family situations. For example for parents, who are divorced: then each can be mentioned on a separate line without the word "and "between the two lines?

Generally if one or both of the parents have remarried, then only the original parent's names are mentioned, although if there is a particularly close relationship between a stepparent and the bride or groom, then it would well be appropriate to include that person's name.

Lastly it is always a good idea to familiarize you with the traditional modes of wording a wedding invitation. Then you can make an informed decision whether to follow these traditions. If you are in the dark you can unintentionally make a faux pas, confuse or even offend certain of your guess.

After all the wedding invitation is not just any piece of paper. It will be the first thing that all your wedding guests will see of your wedding. Take care in the choice and delivery of your wedding invitation. After all, first impassions are usually lasting impressions. King Cole Catering Plan Your Winnipeg Wedding Winnipeg Catering Plan Your Winnipeg Wedding Blog http://kingcolecatering.nedsolution.com/blog/ Winnipeg Wedding Catering http://www.fortunacooks.com http://www.kingcolecatering.net ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/choosing-your-wedding-invitations-what-should-you-known http://www.artwoo.com/article/choosing-your-wedding-invitations-what-should-you-known#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:15:22 +0000 wordingswedding invitationwedding invitationswedding cardsmatter what kindwedding themedestination wedding http://www.artwoo.com/article/choosing-your-wedding-invitations-what-should-you-known Wedding invitation is one of the most important item for your wedding. Of course you will be using them to invite your guests. It is very true that some couples will think that they should never spend too much money on them. However, the fact here is that you need to order them even if you think you should not spend too much money on them.

No matter how much you are planning to spend on your wedding invitations, you will have to consider a lot of details when you are choosing the cards. There are a lot of practical issues you have to consider. At the end of the day you will choose the card based on your preference. Yet you will still have to make sure that some practical issues have already be taken care of.

No matter what kind of cards you are going to choose, the wordings will always be the most important. If you are someone who believe etiquette is very important, there is no doubt that you will need to pay a lot of attention to the wordings. Even if you are not such a person, you will still need to pay attention to them. The wordings are very important in a way them they will deliver the details and information about your wedding to your guests.

As a result, you should at least make sure that you all the necessary information is included in the contents and wordings of your wedding invitation. For example, you have to include at least the date and time of your event. Otherwise there is no point for you to send the invitations to your guests. Of course it is not necessary for you to follow the traditional wordings. You can create your own wordings if you like. Again, the baseline here is that you include all the information about your big day in the wordings.

Of course the style is also very important. Most people believe that the invitations will set the tone of your wedding. As a result, you should consider your wedding theme when you are choosing your wedding cards. This is very important. If you are going to have a destination wedding, you may probably want to create the invitation in a way that the design is just like an air ticket. This will tell your guests that they are going to take the planes in order to attend your wedding. This will also make your invitation a lot more interesting than the traditional and conventional designs.

The envelop is another thing you need to consider. There are people who even think that the envelop is more important than the card itself since it is the first thing your guests see. As a result, you should try to add some personal touch to your envelop. One of the ways is to print your names on the envelop. You may also hire a graphic designer to work with you in order to create a perfect wedding invitation and envelop.TM Lung designs Chinese Wedding Invitations. He has sites on Wedding Vendor Directory and Wedding Planning and Marriage.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-dilemma-about-wedding-invitations http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-dilemma-about-wedding-invitations#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:08:14 +0000 wedding invitationwedding invitationswedding cardswedding photoswaste of moneywedding receptionwedding dress http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-dilemma-about-wedding-invitations wedding reception has to be perfect. You would also like to make your wedding favor perfect. However, some people will allow the wedding invitation to be less perfect for some reasons.

There is no doubt the the cost of the wedding invitation will not be very high when it is compared to the price of your wedding dress or wedding reception catering. Consequently, some couples will tend to forget this important item. When they think that the invitations are too expensive, they may go for some cheaper options. They would rather make their wedding dress perfect rather than making the invitation special. It is very true that couples will just sacrifice the wedding invitation when budget is not allowed. Taking a case in Hong Kong for example, a single pre-wedding photos will probably cost a couple about USD45. Yet they will still purchase a hundred photos. They will do it even if it is out of the budget. However, the couples will never do that when it comes to the wedding invitations.

You may wonder when couples will sacrifice the wedding invitation when budget is not allowed. It is true that the wedding cards will set the tone of the wedding. However, a lot of couples will just think that the guests will just throw away the card after the wedding. As a result, they will think that it will be a waste of money to create a unique and special wedding invitation. If this is totally true, an email wedding invitation will be the perfect solution. Yet most couples will still print their own wedding invitations.

In fact, one of the reasons for this phenomenon is that some couples will think that they can design the wedding invitation themselves. Yes it is true that you can create some graphics on your own with your personal computer home.

It is very true that it will be perfect for the couples to design the wedding invitation. However, it seems that they miss the whole point of wedding invitation design when they are trying to creating some computer files. We have to understand that wedding invitation is not only about graphic design. In fact, it is more than a printable computer files.

One thing we need to understand is that a wedding invitation needs not to be a printed card. You can actually make it a sculpture with three dimensional quality. In this case it will not be only a computer file.

If you are trying to create your own wedding card, you should never just create a computer file. You need to create it with your hand. You may need to learn from Japanese Origami and try to create the wedding invitations yourself. You may even use the same method to create the envelop. Only be this way it is meaningful to create your own wedding invitation.TM Lung designs Personalized Chinese Wedding Invitations. He has sites on Wedding Vendors and Wedding and Marriage.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-perfect-baby-shower-invitation http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-perfect-baby-shower-invitation#comments Fri, 26 May 2006 18:32:03 +0000 baby shower invitationbaby shower invitationsthrowing a baby showernew babiesnew babywomen lovewoman http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-perfect-baby-shower-invitation new baby. New babies are added to families each day in every country of the world. There are a wide variety of ways that the anticipation of a new baby is celebrated. One of the most popular ways that new life is celebrated in the U.S. is by throwing a baby shower. Typically involving the mother of the baby and female friends and family members, a baby shower is a time to anticipate the new life that is about to be born. Long before the baby shower happens the baby shower invitations are decided upon and sent out.

Receiving a baby shower invitation is something that most women look forward to. Sometimes, receiving a baby shower invitation is the first announcement a woman receives that her friend or family member is pregnant with a new baby. There are few things that women get as excited about as the birth of a baby. Women love receiving a baby shower invitation because it allows them to be a part of one of the greatest celebrations of all.

A baby shower invitation invites women to do what they love to do most: talk about, think about, and shop for new babies. Knowing this, it is important to take your time in selecting the perfect baby shower invitations anytime you are in charge of planning a special baby shower.

We all know that first impressions are important. A baby shower invitation is the first impression that a woman gets about the baby shower that is being planned. Women can tell a lot about a baby shower by the kind of baby shower invitation that they receive. Be careful to choose the right baby shower invitations for your event. Think carefully about the mother of the baby, the gender of the baby if it is known, and the theme and style of the baby shower you are throwing. The baby shower invitations should reflect each of these elements. How strange it would be to receive a pink and purple striped baby shower invitation to a shower anticipating the birth of twin boys?

Search for the perfect baby shower invitation online or at a local paper supply store. Pay attention to details of color, pattern, and texture of the invitation. Choose a baby shower invitation that is unique and well suited for the mom to be. And have fun! Sending the perfect baby shower invitation is the first step among many in celebrating one of life's best things. Belina Storrey has been finding great baby shower invitations for many years. She has thrown more baby showers than she can remember. Go to http://www.funbabyshowerinvitation.info for more. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitations-adding-your-special-touch http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitations-adding-your-special-touch#comments Fri, 11 May 2007 07:30:01 +0000 wedding invitationswedding invitation wordingwedding ribbonsbowsjewelstraditional weddingvellum overlay http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitations-adding-your-special-touch wedding invitations. There are so many things to choose from: style, color, typeface, handmade, printed, etc. Yet most brides and grooms want to add their own special touch to different areas of their weddings, and the wedding invitations are a good place for them to start. So what are some unique touches you can add to your invitations, whether handmade or pre-printed?

Photographs One way that you can add your own unique touch to the wedding invitations is to print them over a photograph of the two of you. The invitation wording can be printed directly on the picture or on a piece of vellum overlay. With the specialty printers available today this can be done on your own or by a professional printer.

Special Sayings Traditional wedding invitation wording is what most couples opt to use for their wedding invitations, because they want to convey a simple elegance.

However, there are special sayings that can add a touch to even the most elegant wedding invitation. The saying will convey to your guests the love your have for each other and the overall tone of the wedding.

Ribbons, Flowers, and Bows Sometimes you want to make your wedding invitations really stand out, and adding three-dimensional texture allows you to do so. Some brides and grooms choose weddings that add ribbons or bows in order to put their own special touch on the invitations. Others add items like bows or flowers.

Jewels There is a recent trend in wedding invitations=85adding jewels. >From rhinestones to real diamonds, many couples are opting to add a little "bling" to their wedding invitations. Some invitations are rolled and placed in a jeweled holder while others have the jewels glued directly on the invitation. These extra touches can be pricey, but the gemstones create an unforgettable impression.

Color Many people have gotten the traditional wedding invitation that was a white paper with black print. However, today's color printers and specialty papers allow couples planning their weddings to choose from a wider array of color prints and inks.

You may opt for a simple white or ivory invitation, but you can add your own touch by doing the print in silver, gold, blue, or red. You may opt for colored paper and print the wording in white or silver. You may even choose a print on your paper. The availability of so many options means you can easily create your own unique wedding invitation. Chris Morton ran hotels and restaurants for 10 years, organising many successful weddings in the process. His wife Sue is a wedding coordinator who has help many nervous brides and their families. Visit http://www.theweddingwizards.com for 100's of tips showing you how to plan a great wedding day ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/contemporary-wedding-invitations-and-traditional-wedding-invitation-etiquette http://www.artwoo.com/article/contemporary-wedding-invitations-and-traditional-wedding-invitation-etiquette#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:29:24 +0000 wedding invitation etiquettehumorous depictionthin tissuebrides and groomsroman numeralsmomentous eventcard stock http://www.artwoo.com/article/contemporary-wedding-invitations-and-traditional-wedding-invitation-etiquette humorous depiction of the bride and groom, or a bright and bold card stock, your wedding invitation is the one thing that almost everyone will remember as they prepare to share in this momentous event. However, no matter how contemporary your invitations are or how modern your wedding will be, one thing remains certain: traditional wedding invitation etiquette is a must.

Although some invitation etiquette is based only on tradition, many of the following guidelines are also used because they are simply the polite way of doing things. It is always best to use your discretion to determine what is best for you; however, it is equally important to remember that weddings are typically all about creating an overall impression of propriety. Even if you're going down the contemporary and modern road, tradition can go a long way in putting your guests at ease and making them feel like an important part of your wedding.

What to Put in the Invitation

Most brides and grooms should use their entire names on the invitation, including the first, middle, and last name. Nicknames and initials should be avoided wherever possible.

Spell out all the words on your contemporary wedding invitation, including times, dates, addresses, and even years. The exception to this is if you are working with names that are followed by numbers (such as "Harold the third"). In this instance, use Roman numerals.

When applicable, use insertions (the thin, tissue-like paper that goes inside the pages of an invitation). Although these aren't really needed to blot ink, as they were historically called upon to do, most people enjoy the elegance of the gesture.

Refrain from indicating where you are registered. If someone really wants to know, they can always ask someone in the wedding party.

How to Address and Send Envelopes

Make sure you include (and Guest) when inviting a single adult to your wedding. Few people enjoy attending such a romantic event alone, so it will be appreciated if you encourage your guests to bring a friend or date.

If you are inviting couples with different last names (for example, Mr. John Jones and Mrs. Jane Smith), the male should be listed first. For same gender pairs, go in alphabetical order by last name.

If more than one non-familial adult live in the same house (for example, roommates who share an apartment but are in no way related or dating), it's proper to send each person their own invitation.

Double check all addresses before you put them on paper. Blotted or crossed out errors are the quickest way to make your contemporary wedding invitations look tacky.

Self-address and stamp the envelopes used for responses. Not only is it polite, but you'll probably get more people who RSVP.

Send your contemporary wedding invitations out six to eight weeks in advance. In the busy seasons, this will help people to plan accordingly -- especially if they are traveling from another location.

There is No Wrong Way to Do Things

The level to which you adhere to traditional wedding invitation etiquette depends primarily on how formal you want your event to be. For example, a ceremony composed of a small gathering of intimate friends and family members on the beach certainly doesn't require the same kind of formal etiquette that a 300-person catered affair would.

At the same time, a wedding is still a wedding, and most people are familiar with certain types of etiquette and formality. It is always best to err on the side of tradition, even when sending out your decidedly contemporary wedding invitations.Andy West is a writer for Kardella Kreations, which offers many unique styles of invitations including contemporary wedding invitations.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitation-some-essential-tips-for-you http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitation-some-essential-tips-for-you#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:29:17 +0000 wedding invitation designwedding invitation cardsinvitation cardnumber cardswedding cardsrule of thumbnumber of guests http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitation-some-essential-tips-for-you wedding invitation design so that they can make sure the the invitation card will be unique.

Of course you may not really need a physical wedding invitation if you are planning invite your guests via emails. However, you have to understand that a wedding is all about etiquette. It will be a bit impolite if you do not send you guests wedding invitation cards. As a result, you will probably stick to the option of sending physical wedding cards.

The first thing you need to consider when you are searching for your wedding invitation is the number cards you need to order. You will need to estimate the number of guests. To this end you will need to discuss with your parents. They will tell you who they would like to invite.

On the other hand, you will also need to ask your fiance to ask his / her parents on the number of guests they would like to invite. Now you will know the number of guests the parents would like to invite. You will add this to the guest list of you and your fiance and finally you will have the exact number of guests you will invite.

You may think that the number of invitation you need to order will be the number of the guests you are going to invite. However, you should never do so. You will have no invitation to send in case that you want to invite one or two more guests. As a result, you have to order some extra cards. As a rule of thumb, you can order 10 to 15% extra so that you can use them in case you need to invite some more guests.

Concerning the addresses on the envelopes, some couples may want to print them with their printers at home. However, this may not be a good way to do so. As a matter of fact, it will be better if you can write the addresses yourself. Again, a wedding is all about etiquette. It is more polite to address the envelopes by your hand.

Besides, you will also need to see if you need to consider other items such as respond cards. You will be able to save money if you can print them with your invitations. In fact, you will need to consider a whole set of wedding stationery to this end. You may also need to think about your thank you card, place card and so on. Of course you will be able to save some money if you print all of them together. However, the main reason behind ordering them together is that you can make sure that they will all be of the same design. This will make your stationery set more consistent in terms of design.TM Lung designs Chinese Wedding Invitations. He has sites on Wedding Tips and Marriage Wedding Planning.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/ideas-for-your-beach-wedding-invitation http://www.artwoo.com/article/ideas-for-your-beach-wedding-invitation#comments Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:34:59 +0000 cartoon drawingsinvitation cardwedding cardglass bottlewedding dressesseashellsbeach wedding http://www.artwoo.com/article/ideas-for-your-beach-wedding-invitation beach wedding is considered more stylish than a formal one. In fact it is perfect for couples who believe that the big day should be full of fun. To this end a beach wedding is less formal. In this case you invitation can also be a less formal one.

When we talk about the beach and sea, the first thing that may come to your mind is most probably a seashell. You can put patterns or graphics of seashells on the invitation card. You may also find photos of seashells and put them on the invitation.

If you do not satisfy with the idea of putting images of the seashells on the card, you can go one step further. You can consider using a real seashell as an element of the wedding card. You can put it in the invitation envelop. If you are using a glass bottle as a container for your invitation, you can even put a few small seashells into it.

Besides seashell, sand can also represent the idea of a beach. The ideal case is that you can take the sand from the beach you are going to have your wedding. You can stick a thin layer of sand on the card. From this your guests will certainly have a clue about your wedding once they see the wedding card.

Again, if you are going to use a glass bottle, you can put the sand into the bottle. In fact a glass bottle is an interesting idea since it will be like a sculpture. However, you need to bear in mind that a glass bottle can be quite heavy. As a result the postage will be higher than you originally expect. Besides, you should also take extra care about the package when you mail it out since a glass bottle can be easily broken if it is not packed with care.

If you would like to going back to the idea of a printed card, you can also consider the following idea. You can draw some cartoon drawings of a beach. You can even draw a portrait of you, with the wedding dresses on, to indicate that it is your wedding on a beach. The style of the drawing can be a funny one. As discussed before, a beach wedding is full of fun. Your invitation should also be full of fun.

Nowadays some couples will choose to put their photos into the wedding invitation. This idea can be perfect for your beach theme invitation. However, you may need to spend some time for the photos. You do not just choose a photo at home to put on the wedding card. Instead you will go to the beach you are going to have your wedding and take a photo there. You do not need to hire a photographer to take photos for you. A causal photo can be perfect. The key is to express the love of you and your spouse. An invitation card like this can be an extremely romantic one. TM Lung is a wedding invitation designer. His works can be found from http://www.983wedding.com. He runs a blog http://www.weddingabc.net on weddings and you can find some other wedding tips from http://au.imarry.org ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-do-you-choose-your-wedding-invitation-vendor http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-do-you-choose-your-wedding-invitation-vendor#comments Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:15:00 +0000 wedding invitationinvitation templatesensure that theywedding invitationsfour color printingbudgetwedding cards http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-do-you-choose-your-wedding-invitation-vendor wedding invitation. You may want to make your wedding invitation as unique as it can be. A good wedding invitation vendor can certainly make your dream come true. Of the many wedding invitation vendors you can find in your city and on the web, you may find it hard to decide which one is the most suitable for you. You may try to consider these issues when you are selecting your wedding invitation vendor.

Price

You may need to consider the price of the wedding invitation vendor charges in the first place. This is indeed related to your budget and there is no point to hire a vendor or designer who charges so much that it becomes totally out of your budget. Of course a higher price may sometimes mean a better quality and design. You may still need to take care of your wallets.

Usually a company which provides ready made invitation templates will charge you a lower price and a company which makes tailor made designs will charge you more. A design with four color printing will be more expensive than a design with one color printing. A specially made three dimensional wedding invitation of course will cost you even more. Asking for a different options and services provided by the wedding invitation vendor will help you to make a wise decision in terms of price.

Style

The second thing you need to consider is the style of the wedding invitation the company provides. Some companies may concentrate on producing invitations with the photos of the couples and some may be better in making formal wedding cards. You may even approach a company which concentrates on making custom made wedding invitations.

You will need to take a look at the past projects of the wedding invitation provider so that you can have a better understanding of the work they did. You may even need to discuss with the designer of the wedding invitation provider to ensure that they know what your requirements are. By doing this you may know if the designer can give you a proper solution for your wedding cards.

Reputation

The reputation of the wedding card provider is also an essential factor you need to consider. Even if the company provides very beautiful wedding invitations and it really suits your taste, it will be extremely unwise to hire them if they are of bad reputation.

Remember that you will probably only have you wedding once in your life. You will not want any of the vendors to ruin your perfect wedding. To this end you should always choose a company with good reputation.

You can gather the information on the reputations of the wedding invitation vendors by asking on different forums about wedding. You may also consult friends and relatives who have got married. If you are going to ask on wedding forum, you have to bear in mind that the answers may be provided by the competitors of the company you are asking. Filtering the opinions from the web is an essential task otherwise you will just miss the point of asking and consulting. Jerry Leung is a wedding invitation designer. He has a great interest in Chinese Style Wedding Invitations. His works can be found from http://www.983wedding.com. His personal blog is http://www.weddingabc.net and some other wedding vendors can be found from http://www.imarry.org ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/ideas-for-themes-frangipani-wedding-invitations http://www.artwoo.com/article/ideas-for-themes-frangipani-wedding-invitations#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:22:27 +0000 frangipani flowersfrangipani flowerpale yellow flowerswreaths garlandswhite weddingswhite clustercolor variations http://www.artwoo.com/article/ideas-for-themes-frangipani-wedding-invitations Frangipani flowers, sometimes known as Plumeria, are elegant, beautiful and a colorful addition to any wedding ceremony, reception or luncheon. The color variations with the Frangipani flowers make them ideal in all types of themed weddings from the very formal, traditional white weddings through the casual summer garden and backyard weddings. These popular and very hardy flowers are easy to design with plus they add a touch of romance or color to the front of Frangipani wedding invitations to set the tone.

Plumeria come in a wide range of colors so are very easy to integrate into any theme or style of wedding. White and pale yellow flowers can be used in traditional weddings and they are absolutely gorgeous in candlelight. This romantic theme can even be carried out on the Frangipani wedding invitations with a pale colored yellow or white cluster of flowers featured both on the front of the invitation as well as one the inside. Dramatic black font in a traditional or calligraphy style will draw attention to the invitation and make a one of a kind presentation. Black can also be used to highlight the background where the flowers are located on the card, or they can form a stylized or embossed border around the card.

The Frangipani flower is actually used to make leis in Hawaii and it can also be incorporated into wreaths, garlands and other types of decorations on the head table, guest's tables and during the ceremony. If you are planning a Hawaiian or garden party for the reception, adding Frangipani flowers is a must, plus they can be used on the wedding invitation to add that perfect additional touch. For these invitations a central Frangipani design on the invitation can't help but stir up visions of a tropical wedding complete with this popular flower.

Unlike many types of invitations, Frangipani wedding invitations are not too feminine or flowery to be seen as a couple's invitation. Perhaps because the flowers are so vibrant and festive, they avoid appearing too much like the bride picked the invitations without consulting the groom. As with any type of wedding invitation it is important to consider how to incorporate the theme of the card with the rest of the wedding party, and the Plumeria flower definitely lends itself to this. Grooms and groomsmen's boutonnieres as well as the arrangements carried by the bride, bridesmaids and even the parents of the groom and bride can all tie in with the Frangipani flowers on the wedding invitations. They can also blend in with other more traditional wedding floral choices so you don't have to worry about staying exclusively with the specific species of flower.

Selecting the style of the invitation also includes the actual shape of the invitation. Longer rectangular shaped cards are becoming more popular and allow you to highlight the visual aspect of the card. Square Frangipani cards are more traditional, however it is really a choice of the bride and groom which shape fits their style.

Don't forget that along with the theme of Frangipani on the wedding invitations the same theme can be used in place cards, RSVP cards, envelops, wedding announcements and thank you cards. If you do want to have this full range of options for all the stationary you will need for your wedding, be sure to check in with your supplier to ensure these options are provided. Typically those stationary companies providing wedding stationary will be able to work with you on pricing of each item if you buy all the stationary at one time, rather than just buying a bit at a time. Talk with the representative and try out different options to get the best possible price for the cards and style that you want.Andy West is a writer Kardella Cards and Favors, a company specializing in customized Wedding Announcements, including Frangipani Wedding Invitations for all your wedding needs. For more information please visit CardsandFavors.com.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitation-tips-and-ideas http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitation-tips-and-ideas#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:57:28 +0000 invitation templateselegant invitationselderly relativesformal invitationwedding invitationspersonal handwedding themes http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-invitation-tips-and-ideas wedding invitations, you must consider some factors when choosing among wedding invitations.

Relatives, close friends and co-workers are the people whom the wedding invitations are usually sent to. There are different types of wedding invitations that match different types of wedding themes. For a traditional wedding theme, you may want to choose formal invitation templates and wordings. For non-formal wedding themes, fun and funky is more like it. Also, wedding invitations may vary according the receiver's personality. For elderly relatives, choose an invitation that is more traditional or formal. For young friends, you may want to choose stylish and fun types of invitation. Your choice of style, theme and design can make or break your written announcement, therefore, a smart choice is highly needed. In this way, whether you have an elegant or simple wedding ceremony, you can at least get them to come and witness your special celebration.

Today, many couples would prefer creative wedding announcements. Whether you opt for simple or elegant invitations, your celebration will have a much better appeal if you add a little of your personal touch. Most wedding invitations today include creative add-ons like personal photos of the bride and groom or their own hand-written message. Sometimes, personal hand-made designs are much better than printed designs from your computer. Remember, the appeal of your invitation can greatly affect your receiver's impression towards your wedding.

Whether you create your own invitation or buy from a specialty store, it is important to choose a good quality of paper for printing. A good quality of paper can give extra value to your announcement, plus allowing your guest receivers to receive something worth keeping instead of throwing it like a scratch paper.

Also, you don't want to forget the proper wording for your announcement. Creative wording for your wedding invitation are likely from the couple's common interest. A traditional wedding doesn't need exaggerated words written on the wedding invitation, instead use formal words that are more appropriate for this type of wedding.

To send your wedding invitations, it is important to address it a couple of weeks before the weeding day. Give your invited guest a time to schedule their other appointments. Of course they don't want to be absent during your special day, so it is better to give them enough time to think about rescheduling their other activities. Also, consider proper writing of your receiver's home address or mailing address. And be mindful to double check their exact address.

So to prepare for your wedding, it will definitely require you extra effort and ability. Remember, just like wedding favors and other wedding decor, wedding invitations need also your attention. These invitations may come in a light weight envelope but they include heavy information which are extremely important for your guests.Jnet is an author for a variety of lifestyle issues and topics including weddings. If you're looking for wedding announcements, visit the website Americanbridal.com and browse their collection. Find unique wedding favors to make your wedding extra special!]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-glass-bottle-as-your-wedding-invitation http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-glass-bottle-as-your-wedding-invitation#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:25:00 +0000 bottle of red wineinvitation cardwedding invitationglass bottlepostage costinformation paperwedding theme http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-glass-bottle-as-your-wedding-invitation wedding invitation is regarded as an invitation card, which is a printed material. And designers are usually working at the graphics on the card. However, there is a possibility that we treat the wedding invitation as a three dimensional product so that it will no longer be a flat sheet of paper.

On of the ideas of this kind of three dimensional wedding invitation is a glass bottle invitation. This notion of glass bottle in fact perfectly fits a beach wedding theme. You can put some sand from the beach you are going to hold your wedding into the bottle. Other ingredients such as small shells can also be used to decorate your glass bottle invitation. In this case you will only need to print a simple piece of paper containing the details of your wedding. This piece of information paper should not be a fancy one otherwise it may overwhelm the power of the glass bottle, in terms of design.

Another interesting application of the idea of glass bottle invitation is that you can express every detail in your lives using the bottle. For example, if you are going to invite 300 guests. You can start collecting bottles 300 days before you send the wedding invitation. In a morning you keep the glass bottle of milk for your breakfast. The other day you may keep another bottle when you finish a bottle of red wine.

After you have collected all these bottles, you can print the information of your wedding on pieces of elegant paper and put them in the bottles. Every guest will be receiving a different bottle. And each bottle signifies your lives within these 300 days before your wedding.

If you are going to adapt this idea of glass bottle wedding invitation, you have to think of some practical issues. Firstly a glass bottle can be a lot heavier than a normal invitation card, this may make the postage cost higher than you expect. You should ask for the rates of postage well before you make the decision.

Besides, there is no doubt that glass products are something that can be easily broken. You will need to pay extra attention to the package of the invitation before mailing them out. It will be a pity if any of your guests receive some broken bottles. Of course there will be less problematic if you are going to send the invitations to most of your guests personally but that will certainly take you some time and money to do that.

If you would like to ease the problem of broken glass bottles, you may also consider using plastic bottle as substitutes. Some companies offer such bottles with a lower price than glass bottles. You can certainly save some money by using plastic bottles. It is on one hand cheaper than glass bottles and on the other hand lighter so that the cost of postage will be lower. However, if budget is not a problem to you, I will still suggest you to use glass bottles since the texture of a glass bottle is a lot different from a plastic one. TM Lung is a wedding invitation designer. He has a great interest in Chinese Style Wedding Invitations. His works can be found from http://www.983wedding.com. His personal blog is http://www.weddingabc.net and some other wedding vendors can be found from http://www.imarry.org ]]>