The Truth About When to Send Your Thank-You Notes

One of the most frequently asked questions we get as wedding planners is, “How much time do I have to send my thank-you notes?”  Many have heard they have a year, but oh contraire, the maximum amount of time you should wait to send out your cards and remain considered good etiquette is actually 3 months after your wedding date.  You heard us people, three months! 

Truth be told, many of your guests eagerly await your thank you notes in anticipation that you have received their gift.  Promptness is greatly appreciated when it comes to thanking your friends and loved ones for the gifts as well as their presence and support on your Big Day!

If you received gifts prior to your wedding date, get those thank you notes out ASAP!  Not only is it nice for you to have some of them checked off of your list, but it is considered a no-no to wait until after the wedding if you received your gift before-hand.  For the gifts you receive after your wedding send the thank you out within two to three weeks.

We always advise our bride and grooms to purchase save the dates, invitations, and thank you notes all at the same time.  This will allow you to have your thank you notes ready to rock once you send out your save the dates and start to receive gifts.  You may also be eligible for a nice discount by ordering all from the same dealer or store.

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Wedding Trend Alert You Need To Know!

 

As wedding and event planning experts we get to see first hand how important it is for you to look and feel your best during any special occasion.  We love keeping up with the wedding and fashion trends and today we are happy to share one of our favorites with you.

 

Rent the Dress

Dress rentals are perfect for any special occasion from New Years parties to the office.  It is a really nice option for brides that want their bridesmaids to stand out from all the rest, but not have to spend a fortune on a dress they will only wear once.  Your bridesmaids will be happy to wear a designer dress for very little money and feel extra special during your wedding.  It’s the perfect solution to dress picking woes.

Need to look your best at you company’s holiday party or trying to nail a promotion?  Rent an extravagant dress that will get you noticed or a power suit to nail your next meeting and have you feeling on top of your game.

Whatever the special occasion you can be sure a ‘new to you’ designer rental will have you feeling confident and ready to celebrate any event.

Some of our favorite online rental sites are:

RenttheRunway.com

WearTodayGoneTomorrow.com

 GirlMeetsDress.com

 BagBorroworSteal.com

If you are completely new to this trend here is how it works in a nutshell.  Select your attire and you get to rent it for a few days, usually 4, then you just send it back with the included postage and it’s as easy as that.  Although policies vary most cover the dry-cleaning, and insurance is included within your rental fee.

Photographs courtesy of RenttheRunway.com

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What is a Bridal Luncheon?

Are you planning your wedding and unsure on whether to have a bridal luncheon or even what one is?  You are not alone and we’ve got you covered!

A bridal luncheon historically was an informal gather that took place the day before the wedding.  It was a way to get all of the bridesmaids together for a no fuss lunch or tea.

Today these luncheons can take place anywhere and at any time, typically no more than two weeks prior to the wedding

While it is not mandatory to host a luncheon it is a very nice gesture that allows the bride to treat the bridesmaids, moms, and grandmas to lunch at this time and to thank them for all of the help, love and support throughout the wedding planning process or lifelong.  This is the time to give out your bridesmaids gifts as well.

The luncheon is a great way to introduce everyone so that all are comfortable with one another for the Big Day.

We have seen luncheons held in various fashions from brides treating everyone to mani’s/ped’s, sit down dinners at a posh restaurant, an informal party at someone’s home, some brides take this time to get everyone together if they need help with any DIY décor also.

 

No matter what type of event you decide to host just be sure to take the time to toast your bridesmaids and loved ones.  This is your time to bond, reminisce, and have fun together.

Call  847-809-7226 or email us today at info@eventsbyL2.com and we will work our magic and plan the wedding of your dreams.

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How to Address Invitations – Cheat Sheet From The Experts | Events by L

Are you ripping your hair out trying to figure out what to write on the outer and inner envelopes of your wedding invitations?

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We know how much goes into planning a wedding, in fact the lists of tasks a Bride to Be must accomplish may seem endless.  We thought we would throw together a little cheat sheet to help you along the way of addressing your invitations.

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One thing to remember, the inner envelope is your opportunity to list exactly who you wish to invite to your wedding. Enjoy!

IF THE ADDRESSEES ARE:

APPROPRIATE ADDRESSING STYLE(S):
Married

Formal Outer

Mr. and Mrs. John Smith

Casual Outer

John and Jane Smith

Formal Inner

Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Casual Inner

John and Jane
Married with Children

Formal Outer

Mr. and Mrs. John Smith

Casual Outer

John and Jane Smith

Formal Inner

Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Miss Jill Smith

Casual Inner

John and Jane

Jill
Married, with the Woman Retaining her Maiden Name or Hyphenating

Formal Outer

Ms. Jane Brown-Smith

Mr. John Smith

Casual Outer

Jane Brown Smith

John Smith

Formal Inner

Ms. Brown-Smith

Mr. Smith

Casual Inner

John and Jane
Married, with Husband as a Doctor

Outer

Dr. and Mrs. John Smith

Inner

Dr. and Mrs. Smith
Married, with Wife as a Doctor

Outer

Dr. Jane Smith

Mr. John Smith

Inner

Dr. Smith

Mr. Smith
Married, with Both Spouses as Doctors

Outer

Dr. Jane Smith

Dr. John Smith

Inner

The Doctors Smith
Married, with Husband as a Judge

Outer

The Honorable

And Mrs. John Smith

Inner

Judge and Mrs. Smith
Married, with Wife as a Judge

Outer

The Honorable Jane Smith

Mr. John Smith

Inner

Judge Smith

Mr. Smith
Married, with Husband in the Military with an Officer’s Rank

Outer

Major and Mrs. John Smith

Inner

Major and Mrs. Smith
Married, with Wife in the Military with an Officer’s Rank

Outer

Captain Jane Smith, U.S. Army

And Mr. John Smith

Inner

Captain Smith

Mr. John Smith
Single, Female

Formal Outer

Ms. Jane Smith

Casual Outer

Jane Smith

Formal Inner

Ms. Smith

Casual Inner

Jane
Single, Female, with Guest

Formal Outer

Ms. Jane Smith

Casual Outer

Jane Smith

Formal Inner

Ms. Smith and Guest

Casual Inner

Jane and Guest
Single, Male

Formal Outer

Mr. John Smith

Casual Outer

John Smith

Formal Inner

Mr. Smith

Casual Inner

John
Single, Male, with Guest

Formal Outer

Mr. John Smith

Casual Outer

John Smith

Formal Inner

Mr. Smith and Guest

Casual Inner

John and Guest
Unmarried, Living Together

Formal Outer

Ms. Jane brown

Mr. John Smith

Casual Outer Jane Brown

Ann Smith

Formal Inner

Ms. Brown

Mr. Smith

 

Casual Inner

Jane

John
Same Gender, Living Together or Same Sex Couples

Formal Outer

Ms. First Alphabetically

Ms. Second Alphabetically

Casual Outer

First Alphabetically

Second Alphabetically

Formal Inner

Ms. First

Ms. Second

Casual Inner

First

Second