Get your Placecards, Escort Cards and Table Numbers from Placecards.com

Red Letter Event Planning is your Placecards.com dealer in the Inland Northwest. PlaceCards.com is a Missouri based company that specializes in affordable escort cards, and table numbers for your wedding.  Their designs are clean, modern and can be applied to a multiple of wedding themes. Let us help you pick the perfect design for your wedding.

Here are some of my favorites that seem made just for a  North Idaho, Eastern Washington Wedding.

Mountain Peaks Escort Card

Mountain Peaks Escort Card

Mountain Peaks Table Number

Mountain Peaks Table Number

Back To the Country Escort Card

Back to the Country Escort Card

Back to the Country Table Number

Back to the Country Table Number

Autumn Tree Escort Card

Autumn Tree Escort Card

Autumn Tree Table Number

Autumn Tree Table Number

Custom designs can also be incorporated. If you would like to set up an appointment to see the options from placecards.com please call us at 208-244-0601. From May 20-June 20 we are running a 20% off special for any new orders.

Till Next Time I hope your next special occasion is a Red Letter Day!

 

Registering for gifts and a giveaway!

 

Daffodil and Umbrellas

Happy Spring and you know what that means, Showers! Not the kind where you get out the galoshes and umbrellas but the ones where your girlfriends ooh and aah over your new Kitchen Aid Mixer in Pantone’s color of the year, emerald    But before you get to the silly games and sincere thank you notes you and your fiance have to register for gifts.

ourweddingregistry

Though this sounds like a fun process it is actually quite draining and frustrating unless you have a good game plan.  Hopefully these tips will ensure your registering experience is a fun, bonding experience for you and your fiance.

 

1)      Put together a list of stores/websites that you want to register with. Start with where you love to shop.  Did you know that local stores with more unique items offer registries? Right here in Coeur d’Alene, ID you can register at The Dinner Party, a great store with beautiful items for your new home.  If you love a particular local store ask if they will do a registry for you, most likely they will.  If you are looking to register at a national chain such as Bed, Bath and Beyond, be aware that while their registry is easy for your out of town guests to use, sometimes they discontinue items making it difficult to get the 8 sets of china you like.  However they do offer perks like 15% off coupons to finish off your registry after your wedding.

2)      Think outside of the box, if you already have everything you need for a new kitchen or bath consider going with a registry like Wed & Wish.  Guests are allowed to contribute what they would like toward any category like a romantic dinner for two on your honeymoon or a home improvement fund. You choose the categories and the money is deposited directly into a paypal account for you to use.  Another one to consider is Amazon, they offer everything from tools (for the guys) to lawn furniture (for your first barbeque) that you can register for.

3)      If you are going to register at a brick and mortar store then set aside 2-3 days to do so, don’t expect to get it done on one Saturday.  When registering look for items in multiple price categories so your guests have choices on what they would like to spend. If you get cranky around lunchtime bring along water and snacks and finish the day doing a non registry thing like a movie or special dinner out this should be a fun!

4)      Spread the word (tactfully). It is not ok to insert registry information into your wedding invitations. There I said it, done. However, you can put the information into shower invitations, so that guests have an idea where you would like items from. It is also ok to add links to your wedding website.  You can get a free website at WedBuddy.com and add any registry to your website, whether it is a national chain or a small local store. ( let them know Red Letter Event Planning recommended you.)

5)      Thank everyone for every gift. You may not have registered for the wine glasses with the hand painted birds but you have to thank the giver.  Weddings are a time of celebration and gifts are from the heart to celebrate your union. A personal hand written thank you note is a MUST. And to help you write those beautiful thank you notes Red Letter Event Planning is giving to 2 lucky winners a copy of the Brides Thank You Note Handbook. To win just write in the comments what item you are most excited about registering for and why.  A winner will be chosen randomly on April 1 (really no April fools)

Good luck registering and have fun at your wedding showers!

Till Next time I hope your next special event (or wedding shower) is a Red Letter Day!

And now for a completely different wedding website (Yours)

Wed Over Heels one of my favorite websites is now hosting brand new wedding websites, and this is not your sisters Knot or Wedding Wire website but something completely different.  Gone are the templates with cutesy backgrounds. Instead you design the site with your own pictures. Imagine posting your OWN pictures of all things wedding including your engagement, venue, ceremony location or whatever you want to show your guests!

Wed Over Heels Website

Main Landing Page example for Wedding Website

 

Wed over Heels Wedding Blog

Blog page example of wedding website

This is a great option for those having a destination wedding as you can post pictures of all the activities for your guests to see and do while they are in town.

This beautiful wedding website is $30 a year. However if you sign up before March 31 using promo code RedLetterEvents9407cc  you will receive 30% off the purchase price.  For less than a few cups of coffee and a lunch you can have a beautiful wedding website that includes all of these features:

  • Fullscreen Background
  • Landing Page
  • Blog
  • Profile
  • Photo Galleries
  • Slideshows
  • Videos
  • Social Links
  • Guestbook
  • 600+ Fonts
  • No Ads
  • Wedsite
  • Online RSVP [Password protection, multiple events, meal choices, event summaries and RSVP downloads all included.
  • SayI.Do Domain[YourChoice.SayI.Do, subject to availability.]
  • Guest Uploads great features[Allow your guests to add photos to any album. Perfect for collecting wedding pics after the big day!]

Best of all you can build your website for free and try out all the features for up to 7 days and then upgrade, however the 30% discount is good only until March 31.

Let us know if you used or will use Wed Over Heels for your wedding website we would love to check it out!

Till Next Time I hope your next Special Event is a Red Letter Day

I think it’s Pintastic-Pink Feather Wedding Clutch

There are times when something just catches your eye.  I fell in love with this Kate Spade pink feather clutch called belle elliana (how fab is that name)  the minute I saw it on Pinterest.

It has been repinned over 20 times.  I felt this beautiful, unique accessory could be the centerpiece for a wedding style  so I created this inspiration board.  If you are interested in purchasing the clutch you can buy it at Nordstroms.

Pale Pink Wedding Inspiration Board

What do you think, is this clutch cause for inspiration? Do you like this pale pink wedding palette or is too feminine? We want to know your thoughts, share below.

Till Next Time, I hope your next Special Event is a Red Letter Day!

 

The men of the Red Carpet

While some of the female stars shined (Naomi Watts and Jennifer Garner) and others dimmed (Anne Hathaway) with their red carpet choices. The real stars were the men this time.  From a daring choice in Navy Blue to a three piece tux made of recycled material, here are our favorite looks.

Bradley Cooper looked so polished in this three piece black tux from Tom Ford made from Eco Friendly wool and he took his mom as his date, how cute is that?

Bradley Cooper in a 3 piece tux at the Oscars

Daniel Day Lewis broke some fashion rules and won by pairing a Navy Blue tux with black tie, making his suit stand out among a sea of black.

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Gone are the rumpled days of Mr. Affleck, now that he is a celebrated director, he looks polished but at the same time still hip.

Ben Affleck at the 2013 Oscars

And last but not least, can this guy EVER dress poorly, every man who puts on a tux, for his wedding or other black tie affair should aspire to look like George Clooney.

George Clooney at the 2013 Oscars

So what do you think who was the best dressed man on the red carpet, and if you are getting married will your future husband be wearing a tux or suit? We want to know!

Till Next Time I hope your next Special Event is a Red Letter Day!

It’s the Most Oscar Time of the Year

Oscar statues

The 85th Annual Academy Awards are this Sunday. This is truly must see TV for me and many of my friends. Your other half monopolized the flat screen for the Superbowl now it is your turn! Here are five tips on planning and executing a fun and easy Oscar party.

1) Provide an interactive element. How about this Oscar party bingo? Or print out this ballot for each guest and have them fill it out before the show starts, give the winner a “swag bag”: lip gloss, lotions, nail polish, etc. and put all the goodies in this cute bag.

Cute swag bag

Give all of your guests a mini swag bag as a favor as well in cute paper bags.

2) Provide a signature cocktail in addition to non alcoholic drinks my suggestion is the Red Carpetini or serve champagne I love these minis from Sofia Coppola.

Sofia Coppola mini blanc de blanc

3) Create a popcorn bar so guests can design their own flavors, this example is simple and has some great flavor combinations.

4) Tell your guests to dress the part this is a chance for your friends to wear those diamond earrings, sparkly dresses, gorgeous bracelets and statement necklaces that only come out for special occasions. As the host you should treat yourself to something fun too, I love these earrings from Macy’s.
pink and crystal chandelier earrings

5) For decoration you don’t have to go overboard as the show is the main attraction, consider setting up a backdrop and having your friends “pose” on your carpet before they go in, the paparazzi is a great role for your hubby or significant other. Also you can accent your seating area with some glam pillows these are from Pier One.Sequin throw pillowGold glitzy throw pillow

So will you be having an Oscars party this year?  Let us know we would love to hear your ideas and see your pictures!

Till Next Time I hope your next special event is a Red Letter Day

 

 

 

Need a plan to ask for her hand?

Engagement_Ring

 

Red Letter Event Planning is giving away one customized proposal plan to a lucky groom to be!

To enter fill out the form below, we look forward to reading your entries!

Winner will receive
• A Customized Proposal Plan (up to 4 hours of planning)
• One hour of professional photography on proposal day
• One bouquet of flowers
• A 6 inch cake to celebrate with

Total Value: $850

Thank you to our sponsors:

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Proposal Plan Giveaway

 

Rules:

Winner will notified by Valentine’s Day (2/14/13) and planning can begin immediately.

Proposal date must be between 2/20/13-5/27/13 and is based on vendor availability.

Location must be within 50 miles of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Winner is responsible for any expenses incurred for the proposal including but not limited to transportation, accommodations, food/drink, purchase of engagement ring, etc.

The winner agrees to have the proposal featured in the news or online.

We can’t wait to see the entries!

 

Till Next Time I hope your next Special Event is a Red Letter Day!

I think it is Pintastic! Pink Gold Wedding and Engagement Ring Trend

Blake Lively was sporting one late last year, and I predict the Pink Gold jewelry trend is here to stay. Pink gold is made of an alloy of yellow gold and copper, the more copper added the deeper the pink or rose color of the gold.  We have been pinning some really beautiful examples of this unique metal combination give a peek and let us know, do you think Pink Gold is Pintastic?

Blake Lively’s beautiful Pink Gold ring.

 

This ring is simple but the rose gold really allows the center diamond to stand out.

 

This wedding band would complement the above ring but could also be worn as a stand alone.

The contrast of the chocolate diamonds and white diamonds makes this stunning.

Black diamonds are rare, and this is ring is a statement piece for the unconventional bride.

If you aren’t ready to commit to a lifetime of Pink Gold then consider wearing this bracelet on your Wedding Day, it would be a gorgeous accent piece to any wedding dress.

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Wedding Guide-Styled Shoot

Earlier this year I was privileged to design another photoshoot for Wedding Guide Chicago.  Later this month you will see more pictures and how the idea came together however here is a behind the scenes video of Cool Neon Frost.  While these colors are not for every couple those with a daring spirit may want to adopt this fun palette.

Till Next Time I Hope Your Next Special Event is a Red Letter Day!

I think it is Pintastic-Unusual Christmas Color Palettes

I love the holidays, and all it entails especially  the decorating but you can only do so much with green and red.  Have a little fun with your holiday color palettes. I found these great combos on Pinterest and I think they are Pintastic!

This palette incorporates traditional red but gives it a punch with a dark fuchsia, sophisticated white and a touch of bright green.

Who wouldn’t want to attend this glam holiday gala, this shows anything goes (even Chartreuse) colorwise during the holidays

And for those that still have that traditional streak, you can always pair true red with a whimsical lime green to give a fresh look to the holiday.

Those are our favorite unexpected Christmas palettes, what colors are you decorating with this season?

 

Till Next Time I Hope Your Next Special Event (or Holiday) is a Red Letter Day!