http://eventements.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:26:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Financial planning for gay couples Legally, you're considered strangers, so the wisest course of action is to put everything -- everything -- in writing. Unmarried heterosexual couples should follow the same advice. By The Associated Press Surprising a spouse with a new car or an extravagant piece of jewelry is an expensive way ... http://eventements.com/blog/2008/06/26/financial-planning/ Another great article we want to share with you! Here's the website for more info on the Marriage Vow Workbook: http://www.marriagevowworkbook.com/ To fully experience the benefits of having marriage vows, you need to stay connected to them. In The Marriage Vow Workbook and our relationship coaching, we help couples design a ... http://eventements.com/blog/2008/06/26/marriage-vows/ Rehearsal Dinner FAQ's by Kathryn Lemmon, Wedding Zone Staff Writer Traditionally, on the day before your wedding, the festivities get started with a rehearsal. Over time, this function has split into two separate events, a practice session along with a meal. The meal brings together close friends and family, generally the same ... http://eventements.com/blog/2008/06/26/rehearsal-dinner-faqs/ A Wedding Shower Checklist by Claire Bowes, owner of www.1st-for-greeting-cards.com Bridal showers are one of many pre-wedding parties and are great fun. They are known as parties with a purpose. The purpose of a shower is to assist the couple in equipping their new home or for the bride to assemble a ... http://eventements.com/blog/2008/06/26/bridal-showers/ First Impressions by Carrie Hunter, Invitation Dealers of America, Inc. ... www.InvitationStores.org Every bride knows her guests first impression of her wedding comes from the invitation. Invitations not only set the tone for the event but also convey the couples personalities. While searching through hundreds of invitation styles, brides may find themselves ... http://eventements.com/blog/2008/06/26/invitation-tips/ Preparing Your Guest List by Kathryn Lemmon, Wedding Zone Staff Writer In decades past, when a couple got married, the whole community came out to celebrate in the town square, bearing gifts for the happy sixteen year olds. But then of course, the town square didn't charge thirty dollars a head and ... http://eventements.com/blog/2008/06/26/preparing-your-guest-list/ Invitation Etiquette by Kathryn Lemmon, Wedding Zone Staff Writer Etiquette and tradition play an important role in preparing wedding invitations. Narrowing the guest list and assembling current addresses is just the beginning. Invitations should be selected as soon as the date is set and the guest list is completed. Usually couples select them ... http://eventements.com/blog/2008/06/26/invitation-etiquette/ Etiquette FAQ's by Kathryn Lemmon, Wedding Zone Staff Writer The numerous rules and standards of wedding etiquette can be worrisome for couples planning their nuptials. Here are some frequently asked etiquette questions. Q: Who should host an engagement party? Traditionally, this is hosted by the bride's parents, but in recent years this has opened ... http://eventements.com/blog/2008/06/26/etiquette-faqs/ The following are guidelines based on tradition and should help you determine who should pay for what. Of course, this may be modified to suit your own particular needs or circumstances. Wedding & Engagement Rings Bride's Engagement & Wedding Rings: THE GROOM Groom's Wedding Ring: THE BRIDE Wedding Gifts Gift for the Bride: THE GROOM ... http://eventements.com/blog/2008/06/26/who-pays-for-what/ The following are guidelines to tipping those who helped make your special day an extraordinary affair... Caterer/Banquet Manager 15% to 20% (usually included in contract, however, if the caterer or manager has done an exceptional job, an additional $1.00 - $2.00 per guest is suggested.) Waitstaff 15% to 20% (usually included in contract, however, ... http://eventements.com/blog/2008/06/26/gratuity-tips/