Summerville, SC – Tuesday, January 19 - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced RSVP Events & PR has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for wedding planning services.
The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.
RSVP Events & PR is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.
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We are happy to announce that RSVP Events & PR is among the very best wedding planners within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Thursday, December 17, 2009
From our Fabulous Intern, Anna: Wedding Invitation Etiquette
When we think of weddings we think of the customs and traditions of the past from our mother and grandmothers, as well as the trends of today and how we can put a special touch on our special day. Traditions like the rings, the honeymoon, the cake, and many more show how important it is to uphold the importance of things from the past. When we follow these customs of the past we are carrying on a lifestyle that has been passed down for many generations. Selecting the wedding invitation that you send to your friends and family is part of the practice that has been going on since colonial America.
As with every part of the wedding, there is a certain standard or protocol that must be followed. The invitation is your guests’ first impression of what your wedding is going to be like (for example formal, fun, or themed). This is a time for the bride and groom to decide what they really want their wedding to be and how they want to represent themselves to the attendance. Invitations should be ordered after the date, time and site of the ceremony and reception have been decided upon; this is usually two to three months prior to the wedding. It is important to order extra because it is standard to hand address each invitee’s envelope. There should be absolutely no computer generated address labels as well as no abbreviations (except for Mr., Ms., and Dr.). Also, the wedding party and immediate family should receive an invitation to have as a keepsake.
It is a difficult decision on where to start looking with all of the available resources that are at the touch of our fingertips via the internet. There can be an overwhelming assortment of the different sizes, shapes, and thickness to choose from in paper. You will normally find that invitations are printed on cardstock which comes in a variety of textures and weights. Once the paper has been chosen you have to decide on the printing style (engraving, letterpress, or flat-printing such as lithography). Keep in mind that the size, shape, and weight of your invitation paper will affect the price of postage! This is often overlooked by brides when they are budgeting.
The bride’s family conventionally funds the wedding, therefore they are listed on the invitation (deceased parent’s names do not appear on the invitation). During the time period when you are waiting to receive the response of your guest it is important that you never plan on any more than ten percent to come back as regrets. (You will be surprised that some unexpected travelers will show up). As a rule of thumb you should not print your wedding website on the invitation but it is acceptable on a save-the-date.
The typical tradition of the invitation uses three envelopes which include the outer, inner, and return. The return envelope should be stamped and addressed to smooth the progress of R.S.V.P (which stands for Respondez s’il vous pait and is translated into respond, if you please). In the process of putting the invitation together you first start with the response card face up under the flap of the return envelope. The second step is to place this and any other insertions into the invitation. Lay the invitation face-up inside the inner envelope, and lastly you are to place the inner envelope into the hand written outer envelope. To make sure you air on the side of caution it is a good idea to weigh the invitation in its entirety to be able to compensate for postage. It is considered to be extremely rude if an invited guest does not respond to the invitation.
In closing, the bride should mail out the invitations about eight weeks in advance, with an R.S.V.P. date of three weeks before the wedding. (Destination Wedding invitations should be mailed out about 12 weeks in advance.)
Here are a few don’ts that every bride should follow. You should never list where the couple is registered on the invitation (this information gets passed around by the mothers from both parties). This information is acceptable on bridal shower invitations. It is also not in good taste to have a “No Smoking” on the invitation. The guest should get the subtle hint that if their children's names are not on any of the envelopes than they are not invited. If the bride and groom do not want any gifts from their guests, this is not included on the invitation. You would get this information from a hand written note.
~Researched & Written by Anna Funderburg, RSVP Intern
As with every part of the wedding, there is a certain standard or protocol that must be followed. The invitation is your guests’ first impression of what your wedding is going to be like (for example formal, fun, or themed). This is a time for the bride and groom to decide what they really want their wedding to be and how they want to represent themselves to the attendance. Invitations should be ordered after the date, time and site of the ceremony and reception have been decided upon; this is usually two to three months prior to the wedding. It is important to order extra because it is standard to hand address each invitee’s envelope. There should be absolutely no computer generated address labels as well as no abbreviations (except for Mr., Ms., and Dr.). Also, the wedding party and immediate family should receive an invitation to have as a keepsake.
It is a difficult decision on where to start looking with all of the available resources that are at the touch of our fingertips via the internet. There can be an overwhelming assortment of the different sizes, shapes, and thickness to choose from in paper. You will normally find that invitations are printed on cardstock which comes in a variety of textures and weights. Once the paper has been chosen you have to decide on the printing style (engraving, letterpress, or flat-printing such as lithography). Keep in mind that the size, shape, and weight of your invitation paper will affect the price of postage! This is often overlooked by brides when they are budgeting.
The bride’s family conventionally funds the wedding, therefore they are listed on the invitation (deceased parent’s names do not appear on the invitation). During the time period when you are waiting to receive the response of your guest it is important that you never plan on any more than ten percent to come back as regrets. (You will be surprised that some unexpected travelers will show up). As a rule of thumb you should not print your wedding website on the invitation but it is acceptable on a save-the-date.
The typical tradition of the invitation uses three envelopes which include the outer, inner, and return. The return envelope should be stamped and addressed to smooth the progress of R.S.V.P (which stands for Respondez s’il vous pait and is translated into respond, if you please). In the process of putting the invitation together you first start with the response card face up under the flap of the return envelope. The second step is to place this and any other insertions into the invitation. Lay the invitation face-up inside the inner envelope, and lastly you are to place the inner envelope into the hand written outer envelope. To make sure you air on the side of caution it is a good idea to weigh the invitation in its entirety to be able to compensate for postage. It is considered to be extremely rude if an invited guest does not respond to the invitation.
In closing, the bride should mail out the invitations about eight weeks in advance, with an R.S.V.P. date of three weeks before the wedding. (Destination Wedding invitations should be mailed out about 12 weeks in advance.)
Here are a few don’ts that every bride should follow. You should never list where the couple is registered on the invitation (this information gets passed around by the mothers from both parties). This information is acceptable on bridal shower invitations. It is also not in good taste to have a “No Smoking” on the invitation. The guest should get the subtle hint that if their children's names are not on any of the envelopes than they are not invited. If the bride and groom do not want any gifts from their guests, this is not included on the invitation. You would get this information from a hand written note.
~Researched & Written by Anna Funderburg, RSVP Intern
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Current Reviews of RSVP
"Katie DePoppe exemplifies professionalism with a relaxed easy style. She has insight and knowledge about the latest trends and products. It is always a pleasure working with Katie because she will make sure a job is not only done efficiently and well, but creatively and with the gentle grace of her southern heritage." ~The Summer House, December 2009
"Few people truly understand and appreciate the planning and pulling together of small details that make an event look flawless. Katie not only does this, she makes it seem effortless. Katie with RSVP Events & PR always ensures a successful event.
She exhibits extraordinary knowledge, professionalism and honesty in the field of consultants. She has impeccable taste and provides dependable advice and exemplary service. It is always a pleasure to work for and with Katie." ~Beth LeonGuerrero, Wildflowers, Inc., November 2009
"We just wanted to thank you very much for doing such a great job with our wedding. It was a whirlwind that day, and I never got to properly tell you! We can't wait to see pictures to see all the details that we could not tell the day of. The candy table looked great and the lemonade tasted wonderful. The flowers, linens, cake, and chairs were great too. Tomme (Hilton) was wonderful and we could not have asked for a better photographer. Thanks for all of your help. We wish you health & happiness!
P.S. Thanks for taking everything back to our room for us!" ~Steve & Heather Keenan Grissom, October 2009
"Great on email and responsive to telephone calls.
Very flexible to set up meetings with.
Very sweet and genuine and fully wants to understand your vision.
Uses a great florist for the flowers who works within your budget, and gives you ideas.
Showed up early enough to set everything up." ~Kendra Boehme Welsh, October 2008
"Absolutely perfect! They gave us custom service to fit our order, and it was all beautiful!" ~Sandra, November 2006
"Few people truly understand and appreciate the planning and pulling together of small details that make an event look flawless. Katie not only does this, she makes it seem effortless. Katie with RSVP Events & PR always ensures a successful event.
She exhibits extraordinary knowledge, professionalism and honesty in the field of consultants. She has impeccable taste and provides dependable advice and exemplary service. It is always a pleasure to work for and with Katie." ~Beth LeonGuerrero, Wildflowers, Inc., November 2009
"We just wanted to thank you very much for doing such a great job with our wedding. It was a whirlwind that day, and I never got to properly tell you! We can't wait to see pictures to see all the details that we could not tell the day of. The candy table looked great and the lemonade tasted wonderful. The flowers, linens, cake, and chairs were great too. Tomme (Hilton) was wonderful and we could not have asked for a better photographer. Thanks for all of your help. We wish you health & happiness!
P.S. Thanks for taking everything back to our room for us!" ~Steve & Heather Keenan Grissom, October 2009
"Great on email and responsive to telephone calls.
Very flexible to set up meetings with.
Very sweet and genuine and fully wants to understand your vision.
Uses a great florist for the flowers who works within your budget, and gives you ideas.
Showed up early enough to set everything up." ~Kendra Boehme Welsh, October 2008
"Absolutely perfect! They gave us custom service to fit our order, and it was all beautiful!" ~Sandra, November 2006
Thursday, November 12, 2009
From Our Fabulous Intern, Anna: Personal Favors & The Ever-Popular Candy Bar
Coming up with a unique and personal favor to give out at your wedding can be a difficult decision to make. You want your guests to like what they are getting and remember what a great time that they had on your special day. So how do you narrow the decision down and make your choice?… Here are a few ideas that I thought were memorable, affordable, unique, and maybe even a bit practical.
The Candy Bar/Buffet: This unique idea has been popular since 2005-ish, but since has become a big hit with not only children but adults alike. This is a popular idea because this can serve as reception décor and a bright and exciting wedding favor. It is important to use open,wide-mouthed containers that vary in height and size for a more aesthetically pleasing look. (Which we at RSVP happen to have for rent, since the most expensive part of the4 candy bar idea is buying the jars!) Another important aspect of having the candy station is how the guests are going to get their candy assortment home: Our favorites are cellophane bags with decorative ties or oriental-style "to go" boxes. The average cost per person is about .81 cents, but this price varies depending upon your guest count and the elaborance of the candy you want to serve.
The Popcorn Bar/Buffet: This is the same concept as the candy bar/buffet but with popcorn. This gives a little different feel than candy but has a similar effect. There is a company called Gourmet Popcorn Flavors, and they have a wide spectrum of colorful flavors from which to choose: Caramel, Cheddar Cheese, White Cheddar Cheese, Butter and Sea Salt, Jalapeno Cheese, Rainbow Mixed Fruit, Buffalo Wing, and Blue Choose. They also offer a "chocolate drizzle" option. Who knew there were so many different flavors of popcorn?!
Luggage Tag: I really like this multi-purpose favor because it can have a multi-purpose use: as favors and as placecards. This can be more exciting than you may think. At baekgaardltd.com there is a large selection of leather tags that are available in bright and neutral tones. Guests will be able to easily spot their tags and have a memorable keepsake that is practical.
Hand-dipped Beeswax Candles: Candles are another useful gift that can be given to guests. Hand-dipped candles are unique; they are not just the average candle that you could have bought from any store; this makes it a bit more personal. If you are into the "go green" phenomenon, this is a definite choice for you.
Boxed Pastries from local Bakery: Who doesn’t like a freshly baked pastry from a local bakery? This is a sweet boxed treat that every guest will surely enjoy. These neatly packaged mini muffins, danishes, or cinnamon rolls make a great ending to a memorable day. You can add your own labels to the packages to add a personal touch.
~Researched & Written by Anna Funderburg, RSVP Intern
The Candy Bar/Buffet: This unique idea has been popular since 2005-ish, but since has become a big hit with not only children but adults alike. This is a popular idea because this can serve as reception décor and a bright and exciting wedding favor. It is important to use open,wide-mouthed containers that vary in height and size for a more aesthetically pleasing look. (Which we at RSVP happen to have for rent, since the most expensive part of the4 candy bar idea is buying the jars!) Another important aspect of having the candy station is how the guests are going to get their candy assortment home: Our favorites are cellophane bags with decorative ties or oriental-style "to go" boxes. The average cost per person is about .81 cents, but this price varies depending upon your guest count and the elaborance of the candy you want to serve.
The Popcorn Bar/Buffet: This is the same concept as the candy bar/buffet but with popcorn. This gives a little different feel than candy but has a similar effect. There is a company called Gourmet Popcorn Flavors, and they have a wide spectrum of colorful flavors from which to choose: Caramel, Cheddar Cheese, White Cheddar Cheese, Butter and Sea Salt, Jalapeno Cheese, Rainbow Mixed Fruit, Buffalo Wing, and Blue Choose. They also offer a "chocolate drizzle" option. Who knew there were so many different flavors of popcorn?!
Luggage Tag: I really like this multi-purpose favor because it can have a multi-purpose use: as favors and as placecards. This can be more exciting than you may think. At baekgaardltd.com there is a large selection of leather tags that are available in bright and neutral tones. Guests will be able to easily spot their tags and have a memorable keepsake that is practical.
Hand-dipped Beeswax Candles: Candles are another useful gift that can be given to guests. Hand-dipped candles are unique; they are not just the average candle that you could have bought from any store; this makes it a bit more personal. If you are into the "go green" phenomenon, this is a definite choice for you.
Boxed Pastries from local Bakery: Who doesn’t like a freshly baked pastry from a local bakery? This is a sweet boxed treat that every guest will surely enjoy. These neatly packaged mini muffins, danishes, or cinnamon rolls make a great ending to a memorable day. You can add your own labels to the packages to add a personal touch.
~Researched & Written by Anna Funderburg, RSVP Intern
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Planning 101: Lesson 1
Through my years of planning and guest-speaker roles, I have found that one of the most widely spread misconceptions about wedding planners and consultants is that they are an added expense to an already overly expensive endeavor. That could not be farther from the truth! A planner who is worth her weight can be many things to many people (and help fill the role that the bride usually has to take upon herself).
Let me start from the beginning:
When I began to plan my own wedding in the summer of 2004, I had a number of factors working for me: I had experience planning events. I had planned several weddings, in part, for close friends and acquaintances. Through those experiences, I knew what I wanted. I had parents who were willing to pay for my and Hubby's big day....And those are the biggies.
I also had a number of factors working against me that I didn't find out until well into the planning process: My mother was busy caring for my terminally ill grandmother, so I was going to have to do most of the work--even the fun stuff--alone. My Hubby-to-be only had an opinion on the food and the guys' attire and nothing else. The design company that I hired to help me had a "planner" who worked for them that was only out to make more money for her company. I had a florist who didn't honor her contract, and a cake designer who, although highly recommended, was incapable of making the cake that I wanted. And the list goes on. If I had had someone working for me (much like my own real estate agent), rather than in the best interest of themselves and their several friends in the wedding industry (i.e. referral fees), I would have spent far less and probably captured my vision more concretely.
It is a wonder to me now that I decided to become so heavily involved in the event planning world after some of the incompetence and unprofessionalism that I encountered while planning my own wedding, but I now consider it just a really expensive part of my university education--real-life education and experience that has helped to make me a better professional, a trusted confidant, and a friend to my own clients.
The following list is a summarized version of a longer article written my event planner, Marcy Blum, in the 2005 "Reception Style" issue of Modern Bride magazine. If you would like to see the longer version of the article, email me, and I would be happy to pass it along. :) This is by no means all of the tasks that planners undertake, but serves as a list of random tasks that the average bride may have not yet thought about.
5 Things a Planner Can Do
Let me start from the beginning:
When I began to plan my own wedding in the summer of 2004, I had a number of factors working for me: I had experience planning events. I had planned several weddings, in part, for close friends and acquaintances. Through those experiences, I knew what I wanted. I had parents who were willing to pay for my and Hubby's big day....And those are the biggies.
I also had a number of factors working against me that I didn't find out until well into the planning process: My mother was busy caring for my terminally ill grandmother, so I was going to have to do most of the work--even the fun stuff--alone. My Hubby-to-be only had an opinion on the food and the guys' attire and nothing else. The design company that I hired to help me had a "planner" who worked for them that was only out to make more money for her company. I had a florist who didn't honor her contract, and a cake designer who, although highly recommended, was incapable of making the cake that I wanted. And the list goes on. If I had had someone working for me (much like my own real estate agent), rather than in the best interest of themselves and their several friends in the wedding industry (i.e. referral fees), I would have spent far less and probably captured my vision more concretely.
It is a wonder to me now that I decided to become so heavily involved in the event planning world after some of the incompetence and unprofessionalism that I encountered while planning my own wedding, but I now consider it just a really expensive part of my university education--real-life education and experience that has helped to make me a better professional, a trusted confidant, and a friend to my own clients.
The following list is a summarized version of a longer article written my event planner, Marcy Blum, in the 2005 "Reception Style" issue of Modern Bride magazine. If you would like to see the longer version of the article, email me, and I would be happy to pass it along. :) This is by no means all of the tasks that planners undertake, but serves as a list of random tasks that the average bride may have not yet thought about.
5 Things a Planner Can Do
- Be a trusted negotiator when any kind of conflict arises--between you and your other vendors, of course, and even among family members.
- Procure all permits and facilitate paperwork--especially useful if you're having an out-of-state wedding.
- Supervise all vendor setup (band, caterer, florist) on the day of the wedding and then make sure everything runs according to your plans during the event.
- Orchestrate a wedding procession, telling the band when to play, the bridesmaids when to walk and so on.
- Help you select party favors and arrange for festive packaging--no easy task if you're having 200 guests.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Melissa & Seth
Here are pictures from one of the most creative weddings that I've helped to plan: the wedding of Melissa Strock and Seth Gordon. Their rehearsal was on October 31, 2008, and the wedding was on November 1, 2008. What a great way to spend a beautiful autumn evening in Huger, SC! This wedding was not only different from most others that I've planned because of its decor and ambiance, but because of the incredible "down-home" feel that the Strock Family sought to make possible. I knew it was going to be a great weekend when I met Melissa's father, he hugged me, and offered me a glass of sweet tea. I left Huger (beyond Mt. Pleasant, SC for those who aren't familiar) feeling like a part of their family...a feeling that I think every guest at that wedding went home with--along with a jar of homemade pickled okra.
Pay special attention to the very original cake that Melissa and Seth picked for their special day: a barn owl accompanied by tiers of sweet cupcake treats! Also, note the very creative ways that Melissa and her mother reinvented old objects for practical use: beer and water were on ice in the antique, claw-foot tub and the place cards were pinned to the side of an antique iron bed rail.
Tip of the Day: Look for new and creative ways to make old objects new again! You can save lots of money and are only limited by your own creativity. Happy Planning!
*Hmmm...I'm off to get some sweet tea now. Enjoy these photos!
A Day in the Life of a Wedding Consultant
Have you ever thrown a party? Do you remember all the little things that went into just making your house presentable, the food acceptable, and the liquor adequate? Well, multiply all of these things by 1,000 and you have an idea of what wedding consultants deal with: It is a high-stress profession. Wedding consultants are often specialized off-shoots of professional party planners, the folks who organize high-profile charity benefits, entertainment industry parties, debutante balls, and lower key, but just as logistically complicated events like charity dance-a-thons. Organization is a wedding consultant's primary skill, but they must also have exceptional people skills, since they will be dealing with two families who are acting crazier than usual. In addition to their interpersonal skills, the wedding consultant must possess impressive negotiating and business skills to haggle with the numerous vendors he depends on to supply flowers, music, food, and so forth. Wedding consultants must also have professional relationships with photographers, hotel and restaurant managers, calligraphers, musicians, and videographers. A wedding consultant deals with vendors on a continuing basis and, because of this, she often receives discounts from suppliers that she can pass on to her clients. Part of the reason clients hire consultants is to save money, and most consultants are quick to point out that they should be viewed as part of the wedding budget, not an extra expense, since their connections will hopefully cut wedding costs rather than increase them. Wedding consultants are also trouble-shooters, helping their clients avoid cost overruns and planning mistakes, and providing emergency assistance in the event that there are last-minute guests or cancellations of services. Wedding planners are only as involved as their clients want them to be. Some get hired specifically to deal with the reception, and that includes hours of work booking a space, selecting the caterer, finding the appropriate musical talent or DJs, and negotiating the bill with all parties involved. Other times, wedding consultants work with their clients for nearly a year, getting involved in all aspects of planning the big day, from assisting in the choice of the bride's gown and the design of the pew cards to selecting just who will be supplying the puffed pastries for the reception. This means that wedding consultants must offer myriad options to their clients concerning gift suggestions, floral arrangements, transportation sources, and reception locations. Wedding consultants generally charge about 15 percent of the cost of the wedding. Some charge an hourly rate or fixed fee, or some combination of these. Still others charge nothing because they can earn a healthy income from supplier commissions. Depending on the size of the wedding, income can be quite high. The average wedding today costs $20,000- at 15 percent that's a $3,000 commission. Wedding consultants who organize just two $20,000weddings a month, earn more than $75,000 a year. The variety of work within this career makes for a profession that is difficult to track and assign statistics to. Most wedding consultants are self-employed, and work as many or as few hours as they choose, depending on how much income they want to earn. So, salary and hourly statistics are impossible to come by.
Paying Your Dues
There are no set educational dues in this profession. However, business professionals and MBAs are at an advantage, because organizational and financial skills are a must. However, experience pays off more than anything in this profession. A solid reputation and connections to vendors and suppliers are crucial. Wedding consultants couldn't perform their jobs without these key elements. Many wedding planners have gravitated to the profession by finding that other work experience has given them a decided advantage. "I worked as a travel agent and in the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau," says Susan Southerland, owner and president of Just Marry!, Inc. "I turned my travel and event planning know-how into a full-time profession by starting Just Marry! in 1992." Susan put a special spin on her wedding consulting by using her travel background to plan destination weddings for clients. Her company has planned weddings ranging in budgets from $600 to $80,000 and served clients from as far away as Japan.
Associated Careers
As mentioned above, many wedding consultants enter the profession from other related professions, and experienced wedding consultants can cross over into other careers in the same manner. Special event coordinators, who are found in industries ranging from entertainment to publishing, and even in government (who do you think organizes presidential balls?), are closely related to wedding consultants and deal with many of the same logistical and budgetary issues. Special event coordinators arrange everything from book signings for authors to fundraisers for...[non-profit organizations.]
From the Princeton Review, "A Day in the Life of a Wedding Consultant," August 2008
Paying Your Dues
There are no set educational dues in this profession. However, business professionals and MBAs are at an advantage, because organizational and financial skills are a must. However, experience pays off more than anything in this profession. A solid reputation and connections to vendors and suppliers are crucial. Wedding consultants couldn't perform their jobs without these key elements. Many wedding planners have gravitated to the profession by finding that other work experience has given them a decided advantage. "I worked as a travel agent and in the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau," says Susan Southerland, owner and president of Just Marry!, Inc. "I turned my travel and event planning know-how into a full-time profession by starting Just Marry! in 1992." Susan put a special spin on her wedding consulting by using her travel background to plan destination weddings for clients. Her company has planned weddings ranging in budgets from $600 to $80,000 and served clients from as far away as Japan.
Associated Careers
As mentioned above, many wedding consultants enter the profession from other related professions, and experienced wedding consultants can cross over into other careers in the same manner. Special event coordinators, who are found in industries ranging from entertainment to publishing, and even in government (who do you think organizes presidential balls?), are closely related to wedding consultants and deal with many of the same logistical and budgetary issues. Special event coordinators arrange everything from book signings for authors to fundraisers for...[non-profit organizations.]
From the Princeton Review, "A Day in the Life of a Wedding Consultant," August 2008
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