http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog Sarasota Wedding Coordinator Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:18:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most etiquette experts agree that it is never acceptable to include any instructions about gifts, even ‘no gifts please' instructions, on an invitation.  The hosts are supposed to be focused on the festivities at hand and not thinking about the possibility of getting gifts from the guests.  And... if you're a guest ... http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/10/12/wedding-gift-etiquette-no-gifts-please/ Another fabulous wedding...and what a gorgeous couple!             http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/09/06/blake-and-chris-wedding-at-the-powel-crosley-estate/ In today's fast paced world many people have forgotten, or were never taught, the basics of dining etiquette. When do I touch my napkin? How do I pass? What is the charger for?  Learning the basics of dining etiquette before your wedding will allow you to relax and enjoy your dinner. ... http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/08/06/dining-etiquette/ Whether it's an invitation to a wedding, a shower or a dinner party, an invitation usually comes with an important obligation...to RSVP! RSVP comes from the French phrase "répondez s'il vous plaît", meaning "please respond".  If RSVP is written on an invitation it means that you must tell the host whether ... http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/07/21/rsvp-etiquette/ As a wedding planner I get to attend many weddings and I am constantly reminded of how little most people know about the proper etiquette of a toast.  Offering a toast is a fabulous way to show gratitude, praise, or admiration to someone special.  That person may be the guest of ... http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/07/20/toasting-etiquette/ This was another beautiful event.  Donna selected vibrant colors for her flowers and table linens and everything just looked gorgeous.  They were such a fun couple!  Read more about their wedding in Tampa Bay Weddings Magazine http://www.tampabayweddingsmagazine.com/articles/realwedding_donna_ray.html http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/07/05/donna-and-rays-wedding-in-the-ringling-courtyard/ Another beautiful and gracious couple...such a joy to work with! Their wedding took place on the beach and the reception was held in the Sunset Terrace Room on the eighth floor of the resort.  The front wall is all glass providing the guests with spectacular views of the sunset. http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/06/19/allison-and-jake-at-lido-beach-resort/ What a beautiful couple.  Kirsten, a former Radio City Rockette, is just gorgeous...and was a joy to work with. The majority of guests were from Manhattan...lots of actors and dancers...after the ceremony they rocked into the wee hours under the Banyan Trees at Selby Gardens...such a fun wedding! Old fashioned photo booth was ... http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/06/15/kirsten-and-jason-at-selby-gardens/ Now that wedding season is winding down a bit for the summer I thought I would highlight some recent weddings.   The ceremony for today's featured wedding took place on the front steps of the spectacular waterfront Cà d'Zan mansion.   After the beautiful ceremony, which included music from a talented eight-time Emmy award winning flutist, guests wandered ... http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/06/11/katie-and-chris-beautiful-ringling-wedding/ A beautifully designed wedding cake, with little details that make it your own, is a wonderful way to let your personality shine at your wedding reception.  The cake is often one of the focal points of the wedding and will one of the most photographed items at the reception!  Your guests ... http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/06/08/let-your-wedding-cake-reflect-your-personality/