Zurianas Elegant Occasions Wedding Blog

Order Your Extra 25 Invitations Up Front

Zuriana — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:50:04 +0000

I always encourage clients to order their extra 25 wedding invitations, save-the-dates, programs, program fans, etc. up front. Why? It is far cheaper to order 25 extra with your initial order. Typically it is considered a “reorder” if you decide a day or two later that you need additional items. The reorder can be almost as much as your initial order once you add shipping, tax, and a possible rush fee if you’re short on time.

The most popular reason I’ve seen reorders of a save-the-date, wedding program, or wedding invitation is that a few guests were omitted by mistake, or the guest list has grown.

Consider the savings on this invitation…if you need 75 invites then order 100 (which includes an extra 25) and pay $289.90 (only $27.70 more) vs $206.80 to reorder 25 extra invitations later.

image credit: Carlson Craft

Rental Savings

Zuriana — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:36:21 +0000

Save big on your rental items when you reserve items from Select Event Rental during their Design with Select special.

June 2010 Base Plates at $3.50
July 2010 Napkins at No Charge When Rented with Guest Table Linens
August 2010 Chiavari Chairs at $5.00
September 2010 All China at White Pricing
October 2010 All Specialty Linens $20.10
November 2010 Free Liner with Boutique Linen
December 2010 Colored Stemware at AP Pricing

Wondering just how big a savings? Take Chiavari Chairs for example. Chiavari chairs can run approximately $7.00 to $9.00 per chair. Reserve your chairs during August and save a minimum of $200 based on 100 guests! How’s that for savings?!

Rehearsal Dinner from Windows Catering

Zuriana — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:28:36 +0000

I love Windows Catering’s weekly specials. At $9.95 per person these deals are perfect for a bridal shower or a rehearsal dinner!

Wedding Trends

Zuriana — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:07:25 +0000

A trend can be defined as a practice or interest that is very popular for a short period of time. However, I think that the following wedding trends are wonderful ways to really personalize your wedding and provide a great experience for your family and friends. Clever entertainment, creative food, and personal touches are just a few ways to ensure your wedding is a reflection of you and that it stands out.

family style tables
clever entertainment
eco-friendly and/or green weddings
creative food ideas
do-it-yourself projects
personal touches
intimate venues

What things are you doing to make your wedding is a reflection of you?

Seven Layer Caramel Cake

Zuriana — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:33:58 +0000

The first time I heard of Caroline’s Seven Layer Caramel Cake my first thought was that it would be like eating a bowl of caramel…too sweet and not something that I might like. I was pleasantly surprised. The description fits the cake perfectly… “seven layers of moist yellow cake are coated with Caroline’s famous “melt-in-your-mouth” Caramel Icing.” The caramel icing is a perfect complement to the cake and is quite addictive.
Photo credits: Caroline’s Cakes

Caroline’s also offers a non traditional wedding cake called the Caramel Wedding Cake. The cake includes your choice of four layers of vanilla yellow cake or chocolate cake filled and iced with caramel icing.

Caroline’s delivers within 125 miles from their bakery in Annapolis, Maryland. Not in the area? No worries, Caroline’s ships.

Personalized Toasting Flutes, Cake and Knife Servers

Zuriana — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:58:40 +0000

Consider personalizing your toasting flutes, cake and knife server to add a special touch to your reception. Aren’t these gorgeous?!

Host Your Event at Madame Tussauds

Zuriana — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 02:06:26 +0000

Spend an entertaining and educational afternoon or evening with the likes of President and Mrs. Obama, Denzel Washington, Madonna, and Jackie Kennedy-Onassis. Take a seat and experience some of what Rosa Parks faced when she sat on a bus back in 1955.

Rosa Parks

Host an event at Madame Tussauds and enjoy interacting with celebrities and historical individuals that have made such an impact in our lives. Also learn the fascinating artistry of wax sculpting. It’s an experience you and your guests will love!

Celebrity Room

For more information contact:
Cleon McMillan
Trade Sales and Events Coordinator
Tel: 202.942.7310
Email:cleon.mcmillan@merlinentertainments.biz

A Paris Theme

Zuriana — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:15:44 +0000

Aren’t these placecard holders the perfect complement to these gorgeous invitations?! Order your placecard holders today.

Wine Gathering 101

Zuriana — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:30:31 +0000

For a twist on a rehearsal dinner or a co-ed bridal shower I love the idea of holding an educational wine gathering. Laurie Forster is The Wine Coach who will give you a crash course in wine. Guests can learn about food and wine pairings, dessert wine pairings, handling a wine glass, and more. To cap off the evening surprise your guests with a copy of “The Sipping Point: A Crash Course in Wine”. It’s a great little book with tips on:

cooking with wine do’s and don’ts
buying wines for events
how to get a broken cork out of the bottle
how to read a wine list as long as the New York City phonebook

Wedding Planning Resources

Zuriana — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:08:26 +0000

Dave Edwards of Dave Edwards Events offers Wedding Planning Resource Paks that are a great tool for planning your wedding. These paks are insightful, updated yearly, have a ton of resources, are a great price and best of all will save you time! A few wedding planning books Dave recommends that sound particularly interesting include:

“The Bargaining Bride: How to Have the Wedding of Your Dreams Without Paying the Bills of Your Nightmares”
Shirit Kronzon, Andrew Ward
2005
New Page Books

“Toasts for Every Occasion”
Jennifer Rahel Conover
2001
NAL Trade

“Wedding Sanity Savers: How to Handle the Stickiest Dilemmas, Scrapes, and Questions That Arise on the Road to Your Perfect Day”
Dave V. Atkins, Annie Gilbar
2005
Broadway Books

“The Wedding Ceremony Planner: The Essential Guide to the Most Important Part of Your Wedding Day”
Judith Johnson
2005
Sourcebooks Casablanca

Contact Dave Edwards Events to get your Wedding Resource Pak or give one as a gift.