Monthly Archives: January 2009

How to Avoid Invitation Mistakes Part 3

Posted on January 12, 2009

Never list or mention a deceased parent (or other close relative) on your wedding invitations. Your wedding is supposed to be a day of joy, and you do not want to bring your guests down by mentioning someone who has passed … Continue reading →

How to Avoid Invitation Mistakes Part 2

Posted on January 9, 2009

If parents are hosting (paying) for the wedding, do not forget to incorporate their names into the wedding invitation. If the bride’s parents are hosting, you could word your invitation as follows: Mr. and Mrs. John Smith request the honour of your … Continue reading →

How to Avoid Invitation Mistakes Part 1

Posted on January 8, 2009

Your wedding invitations will be your first chance to make an impression on your guests. Its sole purpose is to not only inform them of the date, time and location of the wedding ceremony and reception, but to also set … Continue reading →

Wedding Customs of Other Countries Part 2

Posted on January 7, 2009

Ireland: A swatch of Irish lace sewn into the bride’s wedding gown is thought to bring good luck. Italy: There are no old shoes or clanging cans on the rear bumper of the newlywed’s car. Instead, the front grill is … Continue reading →

Wedding Customs of Other Countries Part 1

Posted on January 6, 2009

We all can go back in our family history and find a culture that we are connected to. Here are a few customs that you may want to consider. Africa: In some African ceremonies the couple’s wrists are bound together … Continue reading →

Wedding Invitation Ideas

Posted on January 5, 2009

Looking through a wedding catalog can be kind of intimidating at times. There are so many wedding invitations to choose from. How can you decide which one will be right for you and your wedding? Take it a step at a … Continue reading →

Thoughts for a Wedding Program

Posted on January 2, 2009

Inevitably, there is a blank page in the traditional wedding program. If you find there is room on the back, add a few famous quotes regarding love and marriage. You may have a few favorites in mind right now. If … Continue reading →

Live Edit – Font Color and Line Spacing

Posted on January 1, 2009

Live Edit Users Guide (continued) Font Color — The ability to adjust the color of your personalization on a character by character, word by word basis is also available through the Live Edit preview system. This feature is sure to … Continue reading →

Live Edit – Font Stylizing and Font Justification

Posted on January 1, 2009

Live Edit Users Guide (continued) Font Stylizing — There are over 100 fonts within the Live Edit preview system to choose from. However, if none of them really seem to be the perfect font you had in mind you might … Continue reading →

Live Edit – Editing Font Size

Posted on January 1, 2009

Live Edit Users Guide (continued) Editing font size — Edit font size in the Live Edit preview system is very similar to editing the font which we discussed in an earlier post. You can edit the font size of you … Continue reading →