The Guest List

Reception Details can make a difference

2009-06-08T10:31:00.000-07:00

Your wedding may be fast approaching, that makes it time to think about all the extra details.

I have talked about details making a big difference in past entry's. Since your options are unlimited here are some new ideas.

Table Setting Ideas -

* Instead of individual menus for each guest try a menu for the center of the table. It can be very decorative and save on costs. If you are having arranged seating add the table number on the menu. It is one less piece to worry about.

* Turn your Favor boxes into a Place card setting for you guest arranged seating.

* Create conversation at your guest tables. Put a trivia question on the outside of your favor box and the answer inside. To make it even more creative make it a question about the bride and groom. (example: Where was the couples first date?)

*It is very popular to name your tables for your arranged seating. We still suggest to place a table number on the card, however it is fun to name tables after meaningful locations with a bit of history, facts or trivia.

*You do not want to give your guest a favor box full of candy, yet give them something practical, and unique, visit our website to view our Kate Aspen Line of favors. http://www.theguestlistinvitations.com/

Have a fun time planning you important details. We look forward to working with you.

Many Ceremony Program Options

2009-05-11T17:59:00.000-07:00

Ceremony Programs from Simple to Creative

You told your friends and family when your wedding is by sending a save the date, then you invited them with an unforgettable invitation. They arrived at your ceremony and now you want them to follow along, so you hand them a Ceremony Program.

The Ceremony Program helps guide your guests through every step of the marriage, lets them feel included, and they introduce your bridal party .

Wedding programs can look however you want. They can be a simple pamphlet or they can be creative like a fan !

You ask yourself . . .
What information do I need on my program?
First you want your, ceremony order and who is in the wedding.
Things you can add to personalize you program is, a special Thank you to all your guests, parents and attendants. Memorials, so that close friends or family who have passed are remembered on that day.

Even more extra important pieces to add are:

A Short sentence about your attendants on why they are important to you.
How you met each other.
Where you are going on your honeymoon.
A poem or a special bible verse.
An explanation of traditions or rituals used in your ceremony.
A request for audience participation in certain parts of the ceremony (e.g. affirmation of the marriage, communion, singing)

No matter how simple of a program you select or what questions you may have our team at The Guest List, will help you with your programs every step of the way.

Plymouth Creek Center' Bridal Expo

2009-04-03T17:10:00.000-07:00

Come visit us at

Plymouth Creek Center's Bridal Expo

Sunday April 5th from 1:00 to 4:00

Featuring:

Their Exclusive Caterers

Photographers

Florists

Bakeries

Invitations & Favors

and Much more!

Tickets: $4/person in advance
$6/person at the door
Advance tickets call 763-509-5280

We will see you there !!

Eagan Wedding Workshop

2009-03-16T11:16:00.000-07:00

Wedding Workshop

Visit the team from The Guest List and other wedding service vendors at the Eagan Community Center on Sunday, March 22 from 1 - 4 p.m. for the 5th annual Wedding Workshop.

Local vendors will be on hand to answer your questions and showcase their talents. You'll have the opportunity to meet with a professional wedding planner to ask questions and get some insider tips.

Register to win $100 off of your Eagan Community Center Rental fee. Admission is $2, which is payable at the door. For more information, call (651) 675-5550.

See you there! Nichole Winter & Michele Hertwig

Free Design Consultation

2009-03-16T10:30:00.000-07:00

Our design consultations are FREE!
Call today to schedule your appointment and we will help you create your wedding stationery that truly fits your style. We're here to help every step of the way - whether you want to do them yourself or have us assemble them

What to expect in our Design Consultation:

* Select colors

* Discuss design options

* Select fonts and monograms

* Guide you with your wording

We look forward to working with you!

Twin Cities Bridal Fair

2009-03-09T05:07:00.000-07:00

Twin Cities Bridal Fair

Mark your Calenders for Sunday March 15th 2009.Visit us at The Twin Cities Bridal Fair,Minneapolis Convention Center from 11a.m. to 5p.m.

Link for mor information: www.twincitybridal.com/2009/wedding_fair/

Visit our booth to sign up for a gift certificate.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Brides Choice Award

2009-02-16T09:08:00.000-08:00

WeddingWire, the nation's leading technology company, just announced that The Guest List has won the

2009 Bride's Choice Awards™!

In its inaugural year, the Bride's Choice Awards recognizes and honors vendors form the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. This year's recipients represents the top three percent of WeddingWire's vendor community, which includes over 100,000 wedding vendors from across the US. That means The Guest List is one of the very best Invitations and Favors.

Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the company, the Bride's Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through surveys and reviews.

"We are excited to launch this this annual award to honor high-performing vendors based solely on the experiences of our WeddingWire community." according to Timothy Chi, WeddingWire Chief Executive Officer. "This year's recipients set the bar high, exhibiting excellent service and expertise in the wedding industry."

The Guest List would like to thank our past clients for speaking on our behalf and helping us win the 2009 Bride's Choice Award!

From the team at the Guest List, Thank you for a great 2008.

Nichole Winter and Michele Hertwig

FREE* Basic Thank You Cards!

2009-02-03T13:39:00.000-08:00

FREE* Basic Thank You Cards

*With Your Custom Wedding Invitation Order

Call us at 320-241-0355 or 763-234-5341 on or before February 14, 2009

to schedule a consultation to view our wide array of wedding invitations styles and colors.

We look forward to hearing from you.

It's the little things that make a big difference

2009-01-26T05:04:00.000-08:00

The pieces at your table setting can really make an impression.

You have mailed your invitations and your guest are sending in their reply. You may have already started your Ceremony Programs. Next comes the small details that can make a huge impression. Place card settings, favors, table number cards and menus. There are so many styles and colors to choose from. With the selection we carry you can continue your style that you may have started with on your invitation.

Visit our Website to view our selection of Favors, or Give us a call to schedule a consultation, we would love to help you design your details.

www.theguestlistinvitations.com

or call 320-241-0355 or 763-2345341

Keeping your Guest Cool during the Ceremony

2009-01-21T05:35:00.000-08:00

We are so excited to offer our
New Custom Fan Ceremony Programs

What a fun way to keep your Guests cool on those hot summer days - whether it be for an outside ceremony or an inside location with no air conditioning.
Many design options are available.
The above program is printed in brown ink on ivory card stock, with brown & pink ribbon, and brown handle.

Prices start at $1.50 each with a minimum order of 100.

Give us a call today at 320-241-0355 to schedule a consultation.
We'd be happy to help you design your unique fan to keep your guests cool.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Mark Your Calenders

2008-12-30T04:29:00.000-08:00

Mark your Calenders for Sunday January 18th 2009.

Visit us at The Twin Cities Bridal Fair,
Minneapolis Convention Center from 11am to 5pm
visit: www.twincitybridal.com/2009/wedding_fair/

or visit us . . .

Wedding Expo 2009
St. Cloud Convention Center from 10am to 3pm
visit: www.stcloudweddingexpo.com

Be sure to visit our booth, we will be offering special discounts and giving away gift certificates.

We Look forward to seeing you there.

Holiday Time

2008-12-20T12:19:00.000-08:00

We at the Guest List want to Wish you all a

Happy and Safe Holiday Season!

Best wishes to you and your family in 2009.

We are looking forward to the new things happening here at The Guest List in 2009, We hope you will be seeing us in more places, offering alot of new promotions along with our new designs and lines of stationery !

Please continue to visit out blog, for up to date information.

Also email us to join our email list.

email: theguestlist@tds.net

From your friends at The Guest List,

Nichole Winter and Michele Hertwig

Time is running out . . .

2008-12-09T19:13:00.000-08:00

Enjoy 10% off your Wedding Favors, by Kate Aspen.

Order By December 31,2008.

Visit our website to view our full line of favors.

www.minnesotaweddingfavors.kateaspenshops.com

If you are looking for a favor that is truly unique, you will find it here.

The Week After Black Friday Sale

2008-11-26T05:46:00.000-08:00

Call us any time Friday December 5 to schedule a consultation.

You can receive savings up to $275* on your custom wedding stationery order.

Order any of the following items:

Save the Dates . . . . Save $25

Invitations . . . . Save $100

Ceremony Programs . . . . Save $75

Place Card Settings . . . . Save $25

Thank You Notes . . . . Save $50

That totals up to $275 of savings.

(Appointment must be made on or before Dec. 5,2008, not valid with any

other offers, minimun Quantity order 100)

For additional Savings, Order from Kate Aspen adorable favors for all life's events.
Now thru Dec.31 and receive 10% off your total favor order.
You can visit on our website, visit to view all styles.

Call Nichole at 320-241-0355 or Michele at 763-234-5341 to schedule your appointment.

Do not forget to say Thank You

2008-11-10T20:11:00.000-08:00

Thank you Notes are just as important as actually

inviting your Guest.

Remember during all your Wedding Planning Thank You Cards are a very important step. Some bride and grooms dread this step however it is really quite simple. They are not something that has to be perfect, do not stress out it will just delay you in sending them.

When writing your note remember a few things.

Be specific, tell them what it is you are thanking them for.

Always hand write them.

Send them out within 30 days after your wedding or honeymoon.

Do not worry, It is o.k. if they are short and sweet.

If you pre plan you can always order thank you notes with your invitations. They can even match the rest our your stationery. Then you already have them for when it is time to write them out.

Remember this may be an enjoyable time with your new wife or husband to really take the time and talk about the wonderful gifts you received and maybe some wedding day memories.

My Minnesota Bridal Expo

2008-11-10T20:06:00.000-08:00

We were at the My Minnesota Bridal Expo this last Satuday. Thank you to all who visited our booth. This show is one of our favorite shows to attend not only because it is 2 blocks from our office, but they have such a great atmosphere for couples to meet a variety of wedding vendors .

Now we have a short break until January then we will be at shows from St. Cloud to Minneapolis and in between. Check back later for more information on where you can visit us next.

Simple Invitations that include it all !

2008-10-27T11:32:00.000-07:00

Have you ever received a Pocket Invitation?

It is an invitation style that has pockets to hold all important pieces of information for your wedding day. Pieces such as a reception card, directions, R.S.V.P, and hotel information. This style is very popular however we were having some brides come in to our office and say "I am much more simple" or "I want the organized look however it does not fit my budget"

We needed to come up with a style to fit our brides needs and wants.

We would like to introduce to you our 5X7 panel invitation.

You still can select your papers, layering style and ribbons or motifs. Still get everything together and organized. On one side of the panel is the invitation wording and the other side is the hotel and directions attached. So it is all in one. With the R.S.V.P being mailed it right back to you, all your guests necessary information is attached on one card.

This style can also come in a 5X5, 6X6 or a 4X9 invitation. The new style is not on our website yet, you will find it there soon !

My Minnesota Bridal Expo Nov. 8th

2008-10-18T08:16:00.000-07:00

We are going to be at the

My Minnesota Bridal Expo

Saturday November 8th.

Come visit our booth and see other top wedding professionals from the Northwest Metro area!

We will be handing out special discounts for our Custom Wedding Stationery along with Carlson Craft and Paper Duvet. You will also be able to view our line of wedding stationery products that we carry.

The Expo is held at the Monticello Community Center, 505 Walnut Street; Monticello, Minnesota

It is from 1:00p.m. to 4:30p.m. Style Show presented by The Little Bridal Shop at 4:30.

Tickets are $8.00/person at the Door.

If you are interested in attending the show, send us an email with your Name, Address and Wedding date, and we will mail you a post card to receive one FREE ADMISSION

email: theguestlist@tds.net

We look forward to seeing you there!

Kate Aspen Party Favors

2008-10-16T10:24:00.000-07:00

We are Excited to Introduce to you our new wedding favors, by Kate Aspen !

Favors that will truly reflect your style, personality and vision.

Our selection offers unique items such as, favor boxes, pratical keepsakes, candles, personalized favors, and items for bridal showers. As you look at our selection you will find an excellent choice for your theme wedding such as beach, fairy tale, wine, and much more.

Imagine one at each place setting. Beautifully wrapped. Waiting to be discovered by your guest.

Visit to see our selection: www.minnesotaweddingfavors.kateaspenshops.com/

Enjoy 10% off your order until December 31,2008

Our New Blog

2008-10-15T13:38:00.000-07:00

We are Excited to introduce to you our brand new BLOG here at The Guest List ! We will update you with Wedding Stationery information, our new styles, invitation etiquette, what is new and improved at The Guest List.

Please continue to check in with us and see what we have to Say. I know we are going to have alot to tell you, we are always out learning new things.

Special Occasions begin with unforgettable First Impressions.

Nichole Winter & Michele Hertwig