09

Jan

How Do You Know What To Get Your Fiance as a Wedding Day Gift?

What do you get him for Christmas?  What do you get her for her birthday?  For valentines day?  Be yourself.  Of course you want it to be lasting, but sometimes what they need on that day is just a small reminder that you know them better than anyone else in the world. An assurance that even though you are not there by their side through all the craziness of the day (that is until that first look or walk down the aisle), that you are thinking of them and love them.

gift box
In light of that, stop and think of them.  What is something that would say to them “I know you” or “I really do love you more than anything else” or… maybe you can think of that one thing they kept saying during the whole planning process (joking or not) that they wanted on their wedding day.  Give them that.  Even if it just makes them laugh, it will be the ultimate gift because you listened.

-Christina, Muse

We’d love to hear your thoughts, so leave us a comment.  Please feel free to share our blog!
FB: http://www.facebook.com/Muse.WeddingandEventPlanning
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MuseEvents
Website:  http://www.weddingsandeventsbymuse.com

Pin It
Email Send to a Friend

137 days ago Short URL Comments

Bride & Bridesmaids/Gifts, Favors & Accessories/Groom & Groomsmen/Weddings

23

Feb

Guy’s Gifts

We get questions all the time about what to get as gifts for the guys – the groomsmen, dads, ring bearers, etc.  So we thought we’d share a few of the places to look for gifts for the guys:

http://www.buygiftsforhim.com/
http://www.boystomengifts.com/Mens-Gifts-Gifts-For-Men-Boys-To-Men-Gifts/
http://www.uncommongoods.com/for-him/accessories
http://www.marilynskeepsakes.com/attendant-gifts/groomsmen-gifts/
http://www.redenvelope.com/gifts-him-rfmfv
http://www.gunthergifts.com/
http://www.hammacher.com/Category/Gifts-For-Him?promo=Gift-Guide
http://leedsworld.com/products/

Or, for something a bit different:
http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodlist.asp?idCategory=145&gclid=CIq49_Gfn6cCFaJl7AodDiZaeg

… or go crazy… http://giveacaricature.com/

We’d love the hear what you gave or are planning on giving as a groomsmen gift!

Email Send to a Friend

822 days ago Short URL Comments

Gifts, Favors & Accessories/Groom & Groomsmen/Weddings

21

Oct

Creative ways to say ‘thank you’ to party gifts

We know how hard it is to get your kids to do their thank you’s after a party or Christmas, so here are some fun, unique ways to say thanks!

1) Have kids do an “mad lib” thank you card – print up as many as you need and they (or you) can fill it in.  It’s creative and fun and will get the kids involved.

2) Take a picture of the little one(s) or you can include yourselves too – holding a sign that says ‘Thank You’ or get a bit creative and have one that says “very much” and they can sign the thank you!  Then get them printed and off you go with an easy thank you card.

3) Make a list.  It might be a bit off the wall, but make a list while presents are being opened, then make as many copies of it as presents that were received and circle one present on each copy.  Then, your kids can sign a big smiley face or heart with the word “thanks” and maybe why they love it and their name.  Fold them up and send them off as thank you’s.

4) When you have your party, have your thank you’s already purchased and make a game out of having everyone write their address on the envelopes – then you can pick one for a door prize and you’ll already have the hard part of the thank you’s done!

5) If your gift givers are local, make up a batch of cookies (or whatever your specialty is) and send them back a gift or just drop it off at their door.

6) Make phone calls instead of cards.  Picking up the phone or even Skype calls can be a truly special way to do your thank you’s. Of course, there are also e-cards if you’re crunched for extra time.

Most importantly, just use your creativity and have fun!

***********************************************
For more information on Muse – A Wedding & Event Planning company based out of Portland, Oregon, visit www.eventmuse.biz.   Thanks for stopping by!

Pin It
Email Send to a Friend

947 days ago Short URL Comments

Gifts, Favors & Accessories/Parties

////////////

01

Oct

Bridal Showers: Think Outside of the Box

When you hear the words “bridal shower,” what do you think?

Old-fashioned games?  Embarrassment?  Matronly gifts?

A wedding shower is a long-standing tradition that comes from many, many cultures.  It is a way for those who’s lives the bride-to-be has touched to help her into her new life.  It should be full of well-wishes and gifts and laughter.

Unfortunately, that’s not always the case.  We hear many of our brides say they just wish they didn’t have to have a shower… don’t get me wrong, they appreciate it and certainly enjoy the gifts!  They just don’t like the stress, the family conflicts, and the ‘silly’ party games.

So, here are some ideas for all of you Maids & Matrons of Honor who are planning those showers….

1) Think out side the box! The most fun shower ideas come from the couple’s (or the bride’s) favorite holidays and occasions;

2) Although tradition maintains the idea that shower gifts need to be for the home, why not make the gifts for the bride? It can be themed, such as lingerie and pampering treats, or it could  be something that reflects the bride’s personality.

3) A bridal shower does not need to be girls only; in fact, there are also grooms showersl, although less common. Therefore, why not make it a couple’s shower, and make the event a larger celebration? If you are inspired, you can have a barbecue, and add a touch of tradition by serving cute dessert treats, or adding some delicate touches to the decor.

4) Games can be a great addition to the shower, as long as it is…well, fun. Although it is a matter of taste, some of the more traditional games can end up making your shower hear crickets. Instead of playing games such as “guessing which gifts are associated with each anniversary,” why not play a more lively game? A good one I recently came across consists of placing the guests by order of whom the guest of honor has known the longest, to the one she (and/or he) has known the least amount of time.  It helps loosen up the event, and allows for some interesting and fun memories that are about the bride and/or groom.

Pin It
Email Send to a Friend

967 days ago Short URL Comments

Bride & Bridesmaids/Gifts, Favors & Accessories

////////////

We welcome you to come check us out at Muse
weddingsandeventsbymuse.com

www.weddingsandeventsbymuse.com