http://articles.alloccasionstationery.com/rss.xml A blog about alloccasionstationery.com daily 365 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://articles.alloccasionstationery.com/?a=35702 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>A wedding is a celebration combining two lives into one. A wedding invitation signifies the start of the celebration. They are sent to families and friends of both bride and groom inviting them to attend the celebration. It is important to take care in preparing the wedding invitation since this will send first impressions of the wedding.<br /><br />A wedding invitation contains a lot of information. It will give guests a glimpse at your style and taste. It will also introduce the important people involved in the wedding. Therefore is important to keep some things in mind when choosing and sending your wedding invitation.<br /><br />The first things guests will see when they open the envelope will give them an idea of the bride and grooms taste and style, and formality. The colors of the wedding are generally intertwined in the invitation. Regardless of whether your wedding will be formal or informal the invitations should give a great first impression. If you are choosing theme for your wedding carry it into the invitations. For example a traditional white wedding will be traditional and elegant in white. For a theme bases wedding such as an old movie could have antique look to it or special clips from the move in it. A Vegas wedding may have more flair with glitter or gold confetti in the envelope. <br /><br />Spelling and grammar are also very important parts of your wedding invitation. The names need to be presented in proper order and spelled correctly. Some people choose to write their own wording for the invitation while others go with prewritten ones. <br /><br />Whichever you choose always proofread a few times for any errors. It may be helpful to have a few of those people close to you read it; occasionally they may catch an error you miss. Make sure the address; dates, and times are all correct. You don't want everyone showing up at 2pm when your wedding was at 12. You may also include a short map or additional instructions on another paper in your invitation, such as whether children are allowed and themes. Letting your guests know ahead of time may ease frustration later on.<br /><br />A wedding is a day the bride and groom will always treasure, therefore the invitations should reflect a bit of them. Whether you decide to have a formal traditional wedding or a themed beach party your invitations should reflect that also. Keep in mind to use proper grammar, spelling and always proofread. A special poem, writing or traditional greeting about your day welcomes others to join the celebration. Any special instructions or maps should be on an additional sheet of paper enclosed with the invitation. A wedding is a celebration and the invitation should reflect your desire for the guest to attend.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as Personalized Stationery at <a href="http://www.alloccasionstationery.com/">http://www.alloccasionstationery.com</a></p> 2006-09-10T13:18-04:00 http://articles.alloccasionstationery.com/?a=35701 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>A Barbecue party is an excellent way to gather your friends and family together. Outdoor parties allow for adults and children of all ages. They are easy to plan and fun to attend. If you would like your barbecue party to be a hit this year then start with invitations.<br /><br />Sending invitations is a good way to get people excited about an upcoming event. They will also ensure everyone knows you want and enjoy their company. Invitations help your friends and families rearrange schedules, and know whether to bring children or not. When you send out invitations you can specify your plans so others know what to expect.<br /><br />A simple way to do invitations is to make some with your children. You can use almost anything such as cardstock paper, construction paper, even foam paper. One idea for a simple invitation is to cut four circles from foam paper about 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Cut 2 circles from tan, one slightly larger from green, and one slightly larger still from brown. Cut a pickle shape from green, making it about 1&quot; long. Lay the circles on top of one another; tan, brown, green, tan. Now staple the pickle shape across the top. Your invitation should flip open and look like a hamburger. Simply open and use a permanent pen to write information about your barbecue party inside. <br /><br />There are many themes and ideas for barbecue parties. So look online, or ask your friends for ideas and find what suits your taste. Remember to have fun; you don't want to get caught up in planning so much it becomes a chore!<br /><br />Some other things to keep in mind when planning a barbecue, first of all send the invitations out early. You want to give ample time and opportunity for your friends and family to plan for attendance or rearrange schedules if needed. Secondly, always specify on the invitation whether it is all ages or adults only. You don't want to encounter any confusion or hurt feelings later on. <br /><br />You can also specify if you plan to provide everything for the party or if you would like them to bring anything. A lot of barbecue parties are somewhat potluck. However clear that point in advance so no one feels left out or obligated. Keep in mind that some people may forget to bring something so have the main supplies handy. It is important to let others know on the invitation if it's okay to come without bringing anything. Having a respond by date on the invitation is a chance to chat with each person about what they plan to bring if anything.<br /><br />Sending invitations for your barbecue party will make planning a party that much smoother. Letting others know ahead of time is a way to give others a chance to attend, know what to bring, and build excitement.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as All Occasion Stationery at <a href="http://www.alloccasionstationery.com/">http://www.alloccasionstationery.com</a></p> 2006-09-10T13:16-04:00