Grown Ups

Who says being all grown up means you have to stop having fun?

Jack and Jill Showers and Photo Party Invitations

June 27, 2012

One of the things I love most about living in America is the freedom we have in making choices as we live our daily lives. Anything goes in this day and age and you can be free to be as traditional or non-traditional as you want to. If having a formal bridal shower and bachelor [...]

Read the full article →

September 11 – Memories and Moving Forward

September 9, 2011

As the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks approaches, we can’t help but remember that fateful day, and the lives that were lost. It was a day filled with confusion and fear, first as the World Trade Center was hit by planes, then the attack on the Pentagon, and finally the plane crash [...]

Read the full article →

RSVP Etiquette For Wedding and Party Invitations

August 31, 2011

When you receive an invitation to a wedding and you’re asked to RSVP, it doesn’t mean “Remember to Send Vedding Presents.” It’s actually French (not Transylvanian) for “Respondez S’il Vous Plait,” which basically mean “Please respond accordingly.” As my daughter is about to get married and I’m the one handling the response cards received, I [...]

Read the full article →

Save the Date Cards – Never Miss a Wedding!

June 8, 2011

Save the Date cards seem to be a result of this crazy, no-time-to-do-anything world we live in. When did this trend begin? Ironically, was I just too busy to notice it until recently? It is an excellent idea these days since everyone is so time consumed and schedule bound. And since weddings often need to [...]

Read the full article →

Will You Be Taking the “Made In America” Challenge?

May 11, 2011

In early February, the Department of Commerce released a piece of news on our country’s trade deficit which is sure to affect every American’s finances in some way.  For goods and services, the deficit came in at a shocking $500 billion for 2010 – a 33% increase from just a year earlier.  Nearly 55% of [...]

Read the full article →

Tips For Maintaining Your Sanity While Planning Your Wedding

December 3, 2010

Planning a wedding can be one of the most wonderful, and incredibly stressful, things a person can do. Fortunately, many others have gone before you. Here is some sage advice to get you through your wedding planning with your sanity intact! The first important thing to do is plan ahead; if possible, 18-24 months.  There [...]

Read the full article →

Tan By Your Man

November 12, 2010

Who wants to blend in with the wedding dress? Well, if you are a fair skinned, blonde haired bride like I was, you are lucky if Aunt Mabel doesn’t say, “Are you feeling o.k.? You look so pale.” If you are familiar with this problem, you will understand that years of avoiding the sun make [...]

Read the full article →

Throwing a Successful Wedding Shower

October 29, 2010

Are you thinking of throwing a wedding shower for a friend or family member? How can you do this without losing your sanity and your wallet? The first step is to see how many people you can afford to invite. This will depend on whether you are renting a hall or having an informal shower [...]

Read the full article →