Monthly Archives: February 2009

How to Choose Your Florist Part 4

Posted on February 5, 2009

Are the flowers I have chosen in season? What flowers are in season for my wedding date? Do you have access to out of season flowers? You’ll want to make sure that the flowers you’re wanting to use are in … Continue reading →

How to Choose Your Florist Part 3

Posted on February 4, 2009

Do your research on florists by attending bridal shows or visiting florists in your area. The best way to find the florist that is right for you is to ask friends and family for names of some florists they know … Continue reading →

How to Choose Your Florist Part 2

Posted on February 3, 2009

Reception flowers are most often used as table centerpieces with beautiful floral garlands adorning the head table, cake table, and gift table. If your reception is being held in a large ballroom or banquet facility, we suggest container planted trees … Continue reading →

How to Choose Your Florist Part 1

Posted on February 2, 2009

Flowers can be one of the largest expenditures of your wedding. Beautiful wedding flowers get as much recognition on the wedding day as the bride and groom. Flowers will set the mood of love and romance for your event. Every … Continue reading →

Everyday Etiquette – Military Base Wedding Etiquette

Posted on February 1, 2009

Question: Our reception is going to be on a military base and we have to have the drivers license # and state along with date of birth for all attending adults how would we word that on a inclosure card? … Continue reading →

Everyday Etiquette – Engagement Gifts for Children

Posted on February 1, 2009

Question: Is it proper etiquette when engaging a woman with children to give them some sort of gift when getting engaged? Craig The Everyday Etiquette Answer: Craig, Congratulations on your engagement! I think it would be a nice gesture to … Continue reading →

Everyday Etiquette – Charitable Donations as Gifts

Posted on February 1, 2009

Question: We are a middle aged couple in no need of gifts to get started. We would like our guests to bring non-perishable food for our local food pantry instead. How can we get the word out? Would an enclosure … Continue reading →

Everyday Etiquette – Step-Parent Invitation Wording

Posted on February 1, 2009

Question: What is the correct way to have My mom, My stepdad and My dad on the invitation? Should it be…Mr. and Mrs. Jones and Mr. Helwig S. The Everyday Etiquette Answer: Before I begin, who is hosting (paying for) … Continue reading →