An Exciting Announcement

Christmas is over, I hope everyone had a great holiday.  Ours was extremely busy, lots of parties and events and family in from out of town.  But now everything has calmed down and it's time to get back to posting on the blog.

I'm happy to say our first post is an exciting announcement.  I am going to be teaching a course for Brookwood Church as part of their Brookwood University. This course is for anyone newly engaged. It is titled How to Plan Your Wedding Like a Pro.  Below is all the information:

How to Plan Your Wedding Like a Pro
Wednesdays, January 24 - February 28, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Click here to registerfor this class. Childcare is not available for this class.
Wednesdays, March 6 - April 17, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Click here to register forthis class. Childcare is not available for this class.
This six-week class is for anyone planning or helping plan a wedding withinthe next year. You will learn what questions to ask to find the perfect venue and vendors for your wedding. You will learn how to plan your ceremony and reception to make your day memorable for you and your guests. Most importantly you will learn what costly mistakes to avoid and where to spend your money for the best possible event. Materials fee of $5 per person required. For more information or to register for this class please click on the registration link above.

Recommended Resource: The Wedding Book: The Big Book for Your Big Day by Mindy Weiss
Cost: $13.97

Instructor: Susan Sanford
Susan has over 20 years experience planning events, conferences and meetings in the corporate world. In July 2004, she entered the world of wedding planning and is the owner of Willrich Bridal and Special Events. Susan is a member of two top South Carolina Bridal Associations, Wedding Festivals and Upstate Bridal Association. In 2010 and 2011 she won the Brides Choice Award given by Martha Stewart and Weddingwire. This award recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals across the country who demonstrate excellence in quality, service and professionalism.

Wedding Postage Problems

Honest Mistake from Alexis & Rafe on Vimeo.

I saw this video today and thought it was a really good reminder.  This couple mailed their invitations without checking for postal rate increases with the post office.  The cost of stamps actually went up after they mailed their stamped RSVP's to wedding guests.   So the return postage on their RSVP's was no longer correct. 

They did come up with a cute way to correct the problem and I especially like the mention that they did not have a wedding planner at the end of the video.  Yep, those are the kinds of things a planner checks.

So make sure, before mailing out your invitations, that you call the post office or check online to make sure no increases are expected.

A Quick Tip for Making Your Wedding Menu Fun

So you have planned a wonderful menu for your reception.  You chose the fried chicken because it tastes just like the chicken your grandmother made for you every Sunday or maybe the dessert is just like the pie you had on your first date.  Why keep these great reasons for your choices to yourself?  Make your printed menu card even more personal and entertaining by including these facts.   Guests will love the information and enjoy the meal even more.