True Colors - A customizable line you can make your own 2008-10-26

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Are you ready for upcoming Bridal Shows?? 2008-11-09

I love the bridal show season! There is nothing more fun than being a part of the day's event. Meeting interesting people, enjoying the flavor of the foods, Setting up and waiting for the flurry of brides, moms and friends to pass by the booth, talking with other vendors, etc.

If this will be your first bridal show as a bride-to-be, here are some tips:

• Take along preprinted labels with your name, address, phone number and email address to place in the guest books of vendors, registration, prize drawing cards. It will save you an enormous amount of time.
• Gathering all the information from a bridal show is great, but when you return home after the show, don't toss that bag on your kitchen counter and never look through its contents again. Take time to organize the handouts into a binder or folder by category. These are local vendors who can assist you in so many phases of the wedding process.
• Take time to browse the show; if a booth is particularly busy, don't give up. Vendors want to meet you and learn about your wedding needs.
• Make the most of the day. Bridal shows generally last up to 5 hours. Most bridal shows producers provide a link on their websites to identify who the vendors will be at their event. Take time prior to attending the show to identify the vendors you need to make contact with first. Some even include the show layout so you can locate vendor's quickly. If you are in the preplanning stages of your wedding, your initial vendor booths might be jewelers, reception venues, dress, invitations, photographers, caterers, music, etc.
• Take advantage of preregistration for your show tickets. Some bridal shows offer in advance purchase discounts for show tickets.
• Give aways - vendors typically have little trinkets as take aways from their booths. Keep in mind that although these give aways are free, these items had to be purchased by the vendor to pass on to you. Help yourself to one of everything offered as a "please take one" item, but please, just take one!
• Finally, in these economic times, please strongly consider making your purchases local in 2009. Supporting your local business supports your community and state. As Martha Stewart would say, "It's a good thing."

Occasions (www.occasionsandinvites.com) will be participating in these upcoming shows.

• Eagle Eye Bridal Show, January 4, 2009 -http://www.eagleeyebridalshow.com/bridal_show_002.htm
• Bridal World, Lansing Center Show, January 11, 2009; www.bridalworldshows.com
• Bridal Party, Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI, January 18, 2009 www.bridalpartylansing.com

We look forward to meeting you at these bridal shows! You will have a busy day, but it will be great time for all of us. Enjoy!

Mary

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Meet Puzzles! 2008-11-09

Puzzles is a new kitty my friend, Vicki, recently adopted. She is so cute, I had to post her picture as one of Occasions blog mascots! Welcome to Occasions Paper Petals, Puzzle!

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My Wedding Planner - Available Now! 2008-12-19

Wedding Planner - Elegance lies in the details..


When I meet with clients, many of the brides are well prepared and totally organized in their wedding planning.

Occasions has found a very nice wedding planner that is perfect for keeping all of your business cards, ideas and budget in one place. You are styling your wedding, so why not plan your stylish and elegant wedding in this practical keepsake journal. It contains a timeline, a budget guide, extensive information about organizing a wedding, and much more.
Three ring binder, 10 x 11-1/4. 96 pages, Rounded spine, Metallic Finish, 7 full-color tabs, 2 frosted PVC biz card organizers, 1 double-sided frosted PVC pocket

Retail price is $26.50. Order it today and receive a 5% discount from Occasions!
Just go to our response page at http://www.occasionsandinvites.com/ and tell Mary you want order the wedding planner and we will contact you via email and/or by phone to complete the order.

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Mis Quince Anos 2009-01-07

Hi Everyone! This is Alexus G. She recently celebrated her Quinceanera on December 13, 2008, in Lansing, Michigan! She looks pretty like a princess. I am told that everyone had a fantastic time at her party!

Alexus came to Occasions with her mom and dad to find the perfect invitation. She chose a Tru invitation on a white tea length card stock with two embossed dolphins forming a heart at the top of her invitation. Her initials were printed inside the heart formed by the dolphins. She selected a very pretty marine blue ink for her invitation. Her court was printed on the back of the invitation. The inner envelopes were matched to the ink color and the whole invitation ensemble looked awesome! She wanted something different and that is what we provided! She also ordered three sets of different hues of blue napkins with a foil stamped dolphin motif.

Alexus, thank you for sharing your picture! I am so glad you had a great time on your special day!

It was wonderful to be a part of a traditional celebration.

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