Gowns and Goodies's Blog – April 2009 Archive (2)

The Basics

There are four basic parts to a wedding invitation, the envelopes, the invitation, the reception card and the response card. Let us explore each of these elements closer. We will start with the envelopes.

The envelopes consist of an outer and an inner envelope. The outer envelope is used for the mailing; it has the recipient’s full name and address. The inner envelope holds the invitation and other inserts. The inner envelope is often sealed (with a sticker bearing… Continue

Look Natural: Simply grasp flowers and hold them no higher that you naval. This tip will help you to avoid the biggest wedding offender. The stiffly held bouquet.

Do Not Over Accessorize: Always remember your gown, veil, and bouquet count as accessories. Keep it simple, work your look around one memorable piece.

Work with the Shape of Your Face: Remember with the hair style and veil that width add width and that length adds length. If you have a narrow face add width with your hair or… Continue