Let the invitation invoke excitement

"But, how?" I am so glad you asked. Invitations take form in all sorts of ways. For your party you may use a handwritten invite, a pre-printed invite, or something completely unexpected (such as for a tea party send a china teacup, saucer, and a note with the details of who, what, when, where, and why). Of course, budget is always a consideration but what better way to get your guests ready than to send a fabulous, creative invite. Consider these completely unexpected ideas:

1. For a baby shower - send plastic baby bottles, with ribbon tied around them, put the invitation inside the bottle along with a rattle

2. For a graduation party - send graduation caps and diplomas (let the invitation be the diploma which has been rolled up and tied with a ribbon)

3. For a child's birthday party - send small dolls or action figures along with invitations that have been handwritten by the birthday child or choose a pre-printed invite with a juvenile font

Remember invitations take form in all sorts of ways. Be creative! Be fabulous! Give them something unexpectedly exciting!

-KW

Excited about celebrating Dad!

Let's get the family together today and celebrate Dad! He is such an important part of our lives. Often, he is provider, security, friend, voice of reason, and a fabulous listener. Let's celebrate today his way. Let's take him out to dinner, treat him to a round of golf, let him lounge around the house and watch TV, or whatever he wants to do -- let's indulge him today.

In fact, I must go so that I may indulge the very special Dad in my life! HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

-KW

GOOD MANNERS

Mom always said, "Mind your manners." You've got to smile about that one. Why is it we often forget to do it? Here are three event related ideas (of course) that are extremely mannerable:

1. Send thank you notes to everyone who attends your special event (more importantly, formal events). If necessary, use a guest book so that you will have a record of all who attended. Don't just send thank you notes to people who bought a gift for you--instead, send the notes to all to show your appreciation of their coming out to celebrate your special day!

2. Welcome your guests. Always have a "door greeter" to smile, greet, and usher your guests in. Depending on the size of your party you may greet your guests at the door--this is especially wonderful when you are hosting many first time guests, parties of 20 or less, and hosting in your home. It may be more appropriate to have someone else greet if it's a larger party so you may mingle with your guests after they have arrived.

3. Finally, make sure guests are taken care of....provide food, beverages, fun, games, music, toiletries, everything and then some....including designated drivers/taxis when liquor is served.

Three simple ideas, you will be the talk of the town, and Mom will be proud.

-KW