|
{April 2012} Signed, Sealed, Delivered! |
| |
|
One of my favorite elements of event planning is the invitation. I enjoy finding (or designing) invitations that perfectly complement the occasion and or guest of honor. For example, I started the year planning an 80th birthday celebration
for a Scottish woman. The Save the Date announcement (left) reflects her Scottish heritage and love of Scottie dogs, while the Invitation (below) features her as a young lass and again, reflects her Scottish heritage with tartan and thistle embellishments.
In the course of preparing the invitations, many questions came up - should I include a map or directions; how should I request no gifts; when should I mail it; and more. The resulting conversation became inspiration for this month's newsletter article Signed, Sealed, Delivered, which includes answers to 5 of my most frequently asked invitation questions (plus a bonus answer).
As always, thank you for reading my newsletter, sharing your feedback and referring me to family and friends. I appreciate your support and look forward to turning your next event into a posh production!
Ashleigh Dorfman, CSEP
President & Event Producer
Posh Productions, LLC |
|
|
|
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
'Tis the season to celebrate - moms, dads, grads and more! To assist you with your party planning, I'm sharing responses to 5 of my most frequently asked invitation questions (plus a bonus resource section)!
What should I say?
Be direct and use language that complements the event - i.e. "ABC cordially invites you and a guest to their Annual Gala" or "Join us for a Backyard BBQ".
RSVP ... what? In lieu of RSVP, I recommend 'Please reply by [date]' because people understand this instruction. The reply date is usually determined by the date you need to secure food and beverage with the caterer, typically a week out from the event date. Provide a phone number and email address.
How may I request no gifts?
Wording suggestions include:
No gifts please
May your good wishes
be your only gift to us.
May the presence of your company be your only gift to us
Which way do I insert the invitation
into the envelope?
Insert the invitation with text facing the flap so that recipients will see it when they open the envelope.
When should I (e)mail the invitation?
2-3 weeks before an informal event
6-8 weeks before a formal event, as well as ticketed events and weddings.
*Bonus*
Where do you purchase invitations?
Etsy for custom invitations
Save the Date announcement and Invitation shown above designed by Soda Pop Prints!
|
|
More Inspiring Ideas
Earth Day is Sunday, April 22
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13
Wedding Anniversary Celebrations
(I Am Modern, Spring 2012)
|
|
2012 Volunteer of the Year
I'm very proud to announce that I(along with Sheila Graham, CSEP, pictured above) received the 2012 Volunteers of the Year award from the Greater Washington, DC chapter of the International Special Event Society (ISES DC) for our co-production of the 2012 ISES DC Capital Awards Gala on Sunday, March 25.
The Gala turned out fabulous! I'll share more details next month but in the interim, here's a sneak peek - click here to see the video highlights or here to read the BizBash (industry) article. |
|
Upcoming Productions
Superhero Celebration
Memorial Celebration
USA Science Festival*
Lizzie's Diamond Jubilee
80th Birthday Party
Post-Wedding Reception
Let's add your party to the list!
Contact me today to start planning!
*Consultant to another company |
|
About posh productions, LLC
Established by Ashleigh Dorfman, certified special event professional (CSEP), posh productions LLC is a strategic event management, marketing and consulting firm specializing in corporate, not-for-profit and personal events.
For more information:
703.476.6530
ashleigh@experienceposh.com
www.experienceposh.com
|
|
|
|
|
| Ashleigh Dorfman, CSEP
President and Event Producer
posh productions, LLC
703.476.6530
|
|
|
|
|
