:: Tips from Experts ::
We have another round of helpful tips for the bride-to-be. This week coming from the very talented Tisha Woytenko, owner of Invitations by Kiku.
1. Delegate, delegate, delegate. When it comes to planning this wonderful event, you don't want to be stuck with unpleasant details. Put your matron/maids of honor, and groomsmen to work. Your family usually is more than eager to help you with the details. Have one great brainstorming session with your "team" and get people assigned to their duties.
2. The professionals you enlist to help with your special day are more than willing to give you advice to avoid pitfalls or potentially bad choices. If you are clueless, ask! We expect you to inquire of our experience during this time of planning.
3. Give yourself at least 4-8 weeks prior to the invitation send out date for your invitations. Put time on your side to eliminate the stress. So many times, I have brides coming to me at the last minute because their previous vendor spelled their names wrong or some other costly mistake. Nothing like a last minute rush to increase your stress level!
4. If you want to control the quantity of guests, add "We have reserved _____ seat(s) for you at the reception." YOU fill in that number. If they scratch it out, CALL THEM! You are the host, you are paying, and you need to know who else they are bringing if you allow them to. Some guests are not gracious and don't follow the names on the envelope. These are the ones NOT likely to be invited to your next party- family or not.
5. Professionals don't like to mention it, but constant email inquiries and calls don't get your issue resolved faster. These brides are likely the ones to be most stressed, on a maxed out budget and definitely not delegating. Sometimes, we have to face the fact that downsizing our party, and sending the rest of them announcements, is more practical. There are more important things to come, believe it or not, especially for young newlyweds.... a house? a baby?
You should enjoy the process and just make sure to relax once in a while. The day will come as fast as it goes. All the details you stressed to perfect will disappear beneath each happy year together.
Tisha Woytenko
Owner and Artist
Kiku Kami, LLC
Invitations by Kiku
info@invitationsbykiku.com
808.554.6441
Thanks Tisha! Be sure to contact Tisha for more helpful tips!
Happy Monday!
1. Delegate, delegate, delegate. When it comes to planning this wonderful event, you don't want to be stuck with unpleasant details. Put your matron/maids of honor, and groomsmen to work. Your family usually is more than eager to help you with the details. Have one great brainstorming session with your "team" and get people assigned to their duties.
2. The professionals you enlist to help with your special day are more than willing to give you advice to avoid pitfalls or potentially bad choices. If you are clueless, ask! We expect you to inquire of our experience during this time of planning.
3. Give yourself at least 4-8 weeks prior to the invitation send out date for your invitations. Put time on your side to eliminate the stress. So many times, I have brides coming to me at the last minute because their previous vendor spelled their names wrong or some other costly mistake. Nothing like a last minute rush to increase your stress level!
4. If you want to control the quantity of guests, add "We have reserved _____ seat(s) for you at the reception." YOU fill in that number. If they scratch it out, CALL THEM! You are the host, you are paying, and you need to know who else they are bringing if you allow them to. Some guests are not gracious and don't follow the names on the envelope. These are the ones NOT likely to be invited to your next party- family or not.
5. Professionals don't like to mention it, but constant email inquiries and calls don't get your issue resolved faster. These brides are likely the ones to be most stressed, on a maxed out budget and definitely not delegating. Sometimes, we have to face the fact that downsizing our party, and sending the rest of them announcements, is more practical. There are more important things to come, believe it or not, especially for young newlyweds.... a house? a baby?
You should enjoy the process and just make sure to relax once in a while. The day will come as fast as it goes. All the details you stressed to perfect will disappear beneath each happy year together.
Tisha Woytenko
Owner and Artist
Kiku Kami, LLC
Invitations by Kiku
info@invitationsbykiku.com
808.554.6441
Thanks Tisha! Be sure to contact Tisha for more helpful tips!
Happy Monday!
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