From AAWP:Proper Scheduling = Stressed-Less Wedding Guests!

Hello AAWPs:

Today we’d like to talk to you about the importance of scheduling your reception as close to the time of your ceremony as possible. It’s not only a matter of logistics and timing but of being a gracious and considerate host and hostess. Don’t forget that a wedding reception is the first party the bride and groom host as husband and wife!

Too often brides and grooms schedule their weddings and receptions hours apart putting undue stress on their guests?and even on themselves and their bridal party.

A ceremony that takes place, for example, at three in the afternoon with the reception starting at seven, means that guests must get dressed and drive to a the ceremony?only to have to drive home again to wait a few hours, to get “re-dressed” to drive to the evening reception.
Here’s what we mean by re-dressed: The outfits worn to a ceremony in the middle of the afternoon are not the type of clothes that one wears to a formal evening reception; hence two outfits are required of your quests.

And what happens to out-of-town family and guests when the ceremony ends? Are they to return to their hotel rooms to await the evening reception? And what if they don’t have transportation? All of this puts undue stress on the guests as well as the wedding’s hosts.
But there’s more. A florist told us of one wedding where he found the bride, groom and the bridal party at the hotel bar after the ceremony awaiting the reception which was hours away. No amount of coaxing could drag them from that bar; they were having too much fun.
Unfortunately, they were in no shape to attend the reception hours later. Photographers will tell you that while tipsy brides may be funny, they make for ugly pictures.

Moral of the story: Schedule your wedding and reception times as close as possible, even if you have to change the date to accommodate this scenario. Your guests, families and friends will be more than grateful.

Be a gracious hostess and host and just think, things may go better than you ever expected not only for your families and friends but for you!

Happy Weddings!
AAWP

(c) 2008, AAWP. All rights reserved.

From AAWP: Why a Groom’s Cake?

The history of the wedding cake comes to America with the Pilgrims who traditionally served a rich fruit cake to celebrate the occasion. Fruit, nuts and spices being at a premium, these cakes were very special indeed.

It wasn’t until the 1800s with the advent of baking powder and soda, and finely ground flour that the “white” wedding cake was introduced. At that point, the fruit cake took a back seat but it wasn’t forgotten. Placed beside the bride’s cake at the reception, it was called the “groom’s cake”, and was cut, boxed, and given to guests as a favor. Legend says that single guests who put the boxed cake under their pillow, would dream of their intended, hence the groom’s cake became known as dreaming bread.

Today, the groom’s cake is still served at many receptions and may be any cake of the bride’s and groom’s choosing. Maybe the groom is a fisherman and the cake takes the shape of a leaping blue marlin. Or maybe he’s a football buff and the cake takes the shape of big, brown pigskin. the choice is yours.

But just make sure of one thing: that your wedding cake?and groom’s cake, if you choose?is as rich and succulent as the history of this wonderful wedding tradition.

Happy Wedding Planning!
AAWP!

(c) 2008, AAWP. All rights reserved.

WeddingWire.Com

Hello all and Happy Thursday. Just wanted to drop you all a line about one of the newest website to hit the market and that I have recently become a member of their community.WeddingWire.com!

If you haven’t heard about it, check it out. If you already know about it, spread the word. This is a great resource for brides looking for top notch wedding professionals and wedding professionals looking to connect with awesome brides. Launched a little over a year ago, WeddingWire and is really gaining steam. As a matter of fact they’ve just partnered with another fabulous wedding brand you may have heard of – Martha Stewart! WOO HOO!

Here are some of the great features they offer brides:
* Access to every vendor a bride could possibly need in every area of the country, all under one roof!
* Client Reviews: Hear from past clients about their experiences with prospective vendors.
* Vendor Endorsements: Learn what other wedding professionals think about prospective vendors.
* Vendors I Know: See which businesses your prospective vendor has worked with. A great way to find other quality vendors.
* Vendor Q&A: Answers to your frequently asked questions!
* Vendor Tips and Advice: Get great advice from wedding professionals!

Here’s a link to my new WeddingWire.com storefront. Drop by and check it out

Enjoy your evening!

Greetings!

Im Margaret and I run a Event Planning Company called Lexus Event. Im just moving some items from my old blog here so bear with me while I get everything moved over.

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