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Issue 5 / August 2008

This Month, MyInvites Says ‘I Do’
Spring is a time of new beginnings, and what better way to kick-start the season, than with a wedding special? Whether you’re getting married, planning a hen’s do, or searching for a memorable gift, we have this special occasion covered.

Wedding Planning Made Easy
Anyone who has navigated their way through the potential minefield of wedding planning will appreciate the need for simple tools to take the hassle, and the cost out of weddings.

If you’d welcome a little help, the great news is that you don’t need to go it alone. For just $99, enjoy the benefits of a fab wedding planner at a fraction of the cost, with Marziplanner – the online wedding management solution voted #1 by Australian brides.

If you have a wedding to organise, or know of someone who could use a little help,

click here for a free Marziplanner trial.

Invitation Etiquette
The wedding invitation is often the first ‘encounter’ guests will have with a wedding, so as well as sharing vital information, take the opportunity to set the tone and scene for the big day to come. Following are some simple tips to avoid unwelcome wedding bloopers:

If you have guests traveling from out of town, it’s a good idea to send ‘Save The Date’ messages at least 4 months prior to the wedding date
So as not to appear too greedy, keep gift requests separate from the invitation proper.
Feel free to include a map on the invite itself, provided it doesn’t make the invite look sloppy.
To keep embarrassing relatives in check, include a dress code on the invitation.
Aim to have RSVP’s in at least 2 weeks before the big day (and possibly earlier, depending on catering and venue). Feel free to call any outstanding responses at this stage to confirm.

Click here to view a gorgeous selection of online ‘Save The Date’ invites that will ensure your friends and family keep themselves available for your special day.

Happy Hens
So your friend/sister/mother is getting married, and you want the night to be special – with or without the naughty stuff. Here are some handy hints to ensure a successful and memorable night.

Let the Hen set the scene – figure out the type of get-together that will best suit the bride-to-be. It’s important that she has fun, and feels comfortable too.
Decide on a theme. Possible suggestions include:

Outdoor champagne breakfast
Themed dinner party (eighties, exotic, fondue)
Booze Cruise (with or without entertainment)
Wine tasting
Golf lessons, surf camp, sky diving
Pampering sessions at a day spa

Ensure guests are well-fed and hydrated, especially if you’re in for a hot day or long night. And an armoury of favourite tunes always helps get the support crew in a festive mood.
Games are always a good way to break the ice. Whether it’s Truth Or Dare, guessing what handbag contents belong to who, a naughty treasure hunt, or the bashing of a pinjata, be ready to launch into games if required.
Why not take along an autograph book to source comments and signatures, and a disposable camera to capture hilarious moments throughout the night.

To get the ball rolling, click here for a fun selection of hen night invites.

Introducing Wedding Central
To help keep wedding planning as stress-free as possible, MyInvites has collated all the essential planning info you may need into one easy section. Look no further than MyInvites’ Wedding Central for wedding invitation designs, planning tools and bridal registries.

Online Wedding Registry
Times have changed, and more often than not, couples have set up house together before tying the knot.

To ensure that the happy couple receive something they really need or love, without the risk of duplication, a bridal registry service is certainly the risk-free way to go.

The Wedding List Co is our pick of the season, with an easy-to-use website, over 300 brands to choose from, and national showrooms to visit. With an easy, enjoyable service, this site is sure to please both the happy couple and their guests.

Click here to see what’s on offer at the Wedding List co

It’s A Nice Day For A Green Wedding
Many a bride has baulked at the cost of wedding invitations - not to mention the time taken to collate them, and the trees sacrificed in the process. At MyInvites, we’ve developed the perfect modern alternative to keep everyone happy. If you fancy saving time, doing your bit for the environment, and managing your RSVP’s online for FREE, click here to check out a beautiful range of online wedding invitation designs.

Your Say
"The children's invites are so cute!" – August 2008

Myinvites In the Media
“MyInvites wants to help party planners by giving them a site where they can find tools to help them organize their party planning endeavors..”
– Softratty.com- July 2008