sticky than Nana’s Christmas pound cake! But fear not! There are so many fabulous ways the holidays can WORK for your wedding planning! Let’s see…
Updating that Address Book
You’re engaged! If you don’t already, this is the perfect year to start sending out those holiday cards! While social media announcements have probably already hit the airwaves, a festive engagement photo on a beautiful card will send your family and friend over the moon with excitement! And what better way to start collecting addresses for those save-the-dates and invitations!
Smitten on Paper
Practice that Penmanship
You’ll be writing plenty of thank you cards, from wedding showers to registry gifts, so start practicing by sending thank you’s out this holiday season. You’ll look great to your new in-laws and who doesn’t love shopping for adorable ways to share gratitude!
Feeling DIY for your big day? Many couples love doing their own escort cards, favor tags and signage. Use the holidays as practice!
Poppyjack Shop offers affordable, adorable calligraphy classes, and you can use that new found talent to create custom gift tags for your family and friends!
Pinterest
Gift Crafty
We bet your pinterest is FULL of amazing do-it-yourself favors, centerpieces and personal touches! Why not use your holiday parties as a trial run? Adding a bit of holiday cheer to wedding crafts gives you a chance to try your hand at that custom arrangement and show off your skills as the hostess with the mostest. Not hosting this year? No problem! Craft those favors into lovely stocking stuffers and hostess gifts for visiting family and friends this season!
You Mean the World to Me
Take the Bar for a Spin
Featured cocktails are always a hit! Use those parties to look like a
mixologist rockstar and try out your potential wedding menu! Don’t forget to write down the details of those crowd favorites, even if they don’t make the list on the big day! They will come in handy for parties to come!
Style Me Pretty
Test Those Vendors
Have a florist that you love? A baker you adore? Order away! Warm pies will always be a winner and fresh flowers always add a bit of holiday cheer! You’ll confirm that you love them, and you’ll start building a lovely relationship with someone who will be a part of the biggest day of your life!
Style Me Pretty
See? Suddenly planning a wedding during the holidays isn’t looking so daunting! You’ve got this!
WINK! wishes you the warmest of holidays and cheer for the New Year!
XOXO
Elizabeth
