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How Do I Do An Emerald City Theme? – Ask The Wedding Expert Answer

July 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Question from Margaret:

Help…. I have only 31/2 months to get a party together for my parents I want to use a emerald city theme and can not find or think of any ideas…..

Answer from Bridal Expert Angela:

Hi Margaret.  I assume by Emerald City, you are referring to the Wizard of Oz?  Well, it seems simple enough—go green, or more specifically emerald in your decorations.  It need not be “over the top” but subtle–green napkins, green candles, flowers with lots of greenery or even green flower decorations with no other colours—just many shades and textures of green.

Depending upon your plans, you might need an aisle runner.  You can create a “yellow brick road” on an aisle runner if it would suit your overall style.  Get the sound track from The Wiz, and see if there is any music in there that you can use in the celebration you are planning.

When doing speeches, you can incorporate little “Oz” humour, like referring to one of them being a wizard for remaining married so long, and so forth.  Use your imagination and enjoy!

Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Wedding Expert

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Wedding Anniversary Invitation and Response Card Wording – Ask The Wedding Expert

May 18, 2009 By 2 Comments

Question from Eloisa:

You recently replied about my question for “no-host bar” and you mention about the common place on an invitation is the left side above RSVP.

My question is, Can I include response cards in the invitation for an Anniversary & Renewing of Vows Event? I was thinking that I don’t want to put too much information on the invitation and so putting response cards with stamped envelopes in the invitation they may reply better.

This Event will mostly be informal or Casual and so will sending the response cards make them think this is formal? I have been online searching samples of invitations and I have seen some of them with RSVP on the bottom of the invitation but no date.

Again, I am planning on putting “Reception to Follow” below the Location, address and City for the event and then underneath “No-Host Bar”. Should I write “No-Host Bar” in capital letters like above or small lettering like “no-host bar” does it make a difference?

Answer from Wedding Expert Angela:

Hi Eloisa. Yes, you should include response cards in the invitation for your anniversary.  I’m not sure what you mean by not putting too much information on the invitation.  If your guests are sending back their response card, the invitation needs to tell them the details of your event.  Your response cards should tell you who is going to be attending your event, and you should have the response envelopes addressed back to you and stamped.

The online samples usually have RSVP, but no date—but you need to add one.  Online samples also say reception to follow, but you need to specify what kind of reception.  Is it a cocktail reception?  a dinner reception?  your guests need to know that.  Since the rest of your invitation will have capitals (I am assuming), I would write No Host Bar.

I hope that answers your questions.  Feel free to email again.

Angela Fiebelkorn, The Wedding Expert

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How Do I Plan A Black Tie Event? – Ask The Wedding Expert Answer

March 15, 2009 By

Question from Sharon:

I need help with planning my 20th Wedding Anniversary. I need it to be a black tie event.

Answer from Wedding Expert Angela:

Hi Sharon.  A black tie event means a formal party.  The rules of etiquette for a formal event are quite clear, and quite numerous.  I suggest that you search your public library or local book store as there are many books available explaining how to hold a black tie event.  If your budget allows it, you might consider an event planner to assist you in the planning process.

I know that I haven’t given you much information here, but formal events are quite complex, and I could write an entire book on all the options that are available, and the rules that govern each option.  Since many books have already been written about it, I suggest you access one or more of them to get some ideas for planning your event.

If you have specific questions along the way, I would be pleased to answer them.

Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Wedding Expert

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