Question, Queries and Conundrums? Dayton Ohio Wedding Planner

I receive loads of questions all the time from my clients, brides I meet, and emails that I thought it might be fun to answer them right here on the Planny Pants blog!

Here’s our very first question?

“So everyone as of yesterday started getting their invites from us in the mail- and everyone is already telling me VIA text that they are coming. After all the time I spent licking and stamping I sure hope they plan to send their cards back. Should I accept the texted responses as a yes? Should I text back?”

In this technological day and age sometimes the importance of the paper RSVP gets lost on your guests. While a quick text to indicate that they are excited about your wedding and are looking forward to it is fine and welcome it should never replace an actual RSVP card.

Here’s the reasons why.

1. Texts are nearly impossible to track. Having a paper card arrive in the mail is a much easier way to track not only your positive and negative responses but also a way to help you track who you’re still missing responses from and who you might need to follow up with in the weeks before the wedding.

2. Often times an RSVP card will indicate what menu selection the guest would like to choose from. I highly doubt you’re going to receive a text that says… Hey Bride, so excited for your wedding. We’re coming! Oh and BEEF! Those selections are uber important for your catering company and for your bottom line budget.

3. Texts make no real commitment. It’s a common known fact that when you don’t really want to talk to someone or don’t really want to make a commitment that text is the way to go. Never count on texted RSVP’s as they aren’t always accurate. When someone takes time to respond to your stamped envelope it typically (not always however) means they’ve checked their calendar, written it down, and actually plan to be there.

So then How Do You Respond? 

Send back a quick and sweet response… something like this…

Hey Guest, So glad that you are excited about the wedding. I can’t wait to see you there. Please be sure to send back the RSVP card. Trying to be super organized! See you soon!

On that note. Remember that if you’re planning to not accept texted RSVP’s, when trying to collect confirmations from guests closer to the wedding, you’ll have to pick up the phone and call guests. While it isn’t Kosher for them to send a texted RSVP it also isn’t Kosher for you to send a “hey are you coming text”.

Many of the traditional etiquette rules are changing but in the case of invitations… I say erring on the side of caution is always the better way to go.

Are you accepting texted RSVP’s? Share your thoughts!

Au Revoir for now!

Dresses of Interest! Dayton, Ohio Wedding Planner

Well I promised that I would be sharing with you what inspires me daily. I have been horrible at doing a daily blog! God bless those who do. I admire them so.

Aside from my non-blog life exploding this past week I have been plugging along and trying to remain inspired everyday.

Ever go to find something on youtube and run across something else you definitely weren’t looking for? Well that was the case… but what I did see was so super cool that I just HAD to share it with you.

Look at this AHHH mazing cupcake wedding dress made the fantastic ladies at DC Cupcakes!

 

Amazing huh!

Well the search led to some really interesting wedding dresses! If you’ve read further back in the blog you’ll know I am a paper product fanatic. Imagine my joy when I ran across some of the these pictures! Paper wedding dresses from Anthropologie!  LOVE!

This last one is just jaw droppingly stunning! I would have loved to see these in person!

Ever considered crafting your wedding dress from paper?

Au Revoir!

We Predict! Dayton, Ohio Wedding Planner

So we decided to start a little random feature called We Predict!

This is where we discuss some of the newest and hottest and oldest and lamest of weddings.

I’ll be giving you what I think we’re going to see more of in the future of weddings and then I’ll be giving you my opinion of the lamest of lame for weddings moving forward.

(Disclaimer: I realize not everyone will agree with me on the lame… but there are some things I think are time to go… they’ve made their rounds and it’s time to find something a little more creative! So don’t take offense! It’s all in good fun)

New New New! Large Stripes! Especially in Black and White!

Stripes are coming out everywhere! Fashion, Interior Design, and now weddings.

Check these out from Martha Stewart!

LAMEY Lame Lame! Birdseed! With so many wonderful unique options for exiting your ceremony let this one rest a while!

Think outside the feed bag! Try lavender, pom poms, confetti, anything! You’ll be glad you did!

What are you planning to use for your grand exit from the ceremony?

Au Revior!

Trend Alert: White Out! Dayton, Ohio Wedding Planner

Looking for that perfect dress to wear as you hop into the limo on your way to the honeymoon suite?

You are in luck! This summers fashion is full of white white white!

Lot’s of choices out there and I’m sure the designer matches will be out there in full force. Check some of these lovelies out!

Blake Lively wears head to toe white!

ELAN

Clémence Poésy

Rihanna

Spring/Summer 2011 WHITES
Derek Lam, Chloe, Giambattista Valli, Hakaan, Alexander Wang

Calvin Klein spring/summer 2011

Here’s some wonderful budget friendly options.

Victoria Secret

Victoria Secret

BCBG MAXAZRIA

Love! BCBGMAXAZRIA

Charlotte Russe! $39.99

Charlotte Russe $20.00!

H&M $24.95

Get Shopping Girls! It’s your time to rock that white!

Au Revoir

Destination Inspiration–Dayton, Ohio Wedding Planner

It’s been a while since I’ve updated the blog. It’s been a busy wedding season and also busy for me personally. I’ll be sharing all of the interesting commotion going on with that soon.

Just like the blog, I am so behind on many of the projects I have committed to! Things are in the works for some really exciting projects and I need to get on the ball!

Some gorgeous and unique weddings are in the works for Hand in Hand Bridal for this season and we can’t wait to share them with you.

In the meantime, I thought I would share with you a great blog that I love to browse for unique ideas and color combinations.

Check out Design Seeds for inspiration like these:

I have this lovely photo of an interesting storefront… I might just take a stab at this myself! Stay tuned!

Au Revoir for now!

Giving Back Is Where It’s At! Dayton Ohio Wedding Planner

Have you heard about Wish Upon A Wedding?

Wish Upon a Wedding is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization that provides weddings and vow renewals to couples facing terminal illness or other serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation. Often, couples facing such situations do not have the energy, time, money, or resources needed to plan their wedding. Our organization takes care of all the details, offering couples a chance to relax and enjoy a very special day while surrounded by the love of their closest family and friends.

Recently Wish Upon A Wedding hosted an online auction where Wedding Vendors from all over the United States donated items and services for brides and couples to bid on. It felt so great to be able to donate our script calligraphy services to the Auction.

Our services were purchased by a lovely couple in California. I am working on them today and will be shipping them off very soon! Here’s a little sneak peek!

Wish Upon A Wedding is a wonderful program to get involved with. Wedding Vendors I encourage you to donate your time and special talents to this program. If you as a bride feel drawn to giving towards this program head over to their site… HERE!

Au Revoir for now!

A Scrapbook of Shoes! Dayton Ohio Wedding Planner

I promised this post last week and I’m just now getting around to it. The other day I had the “pleasure” of cleaning out everything on my closet floor for the carpet cleaners. I just kept pulling and pulling shoes out from the ginormous pile. Every time I’d pull a new shoe out I would look at it. Immediately some special event I’d worn those shoes to or some group I was involved in would come to mind.

For example, in high school I was a total Gleek. I was involved in a show choir called Octet. I wore silly costumes, danced like a fool, fell in love with the wrong boy, and wore the same shoes every time.

It’s a horrible pic but there I am in the front row. When I saw these shoes in particular I realized… these shoes are like a little scrapbook of the places I’ve been in my life.

All of the shoes in my closet were bought for a reason, had some purpose, and were usually worn for a specific event. I remember why I bought them, I remember what they were worn to, and I remember the emotions around their purpose.

I have a closet full of old shoes doesn’t sound nearly as exciting as I have a closet full of memories! Do you have a memorable pair of shoes?

SO… how does this relate to weddings?

The thing is… every time you look at the shoes you wore on your wedding day they are going to bring back memories of something. Make those memories good ones! Choose shoes that you love and are comfortable. Be sure to break them in before you wear them on the wedding day. Also, be sure you’re going to be able to wear them again.

When you pull those shoes out of your closet to go with a super chic outfit,  you’ll be wearing a little piece of your life’s history. Make it count!

Au Revoir!