Delightfully personalize your wedding ceremony, your guests will be pleased!

Your wedding is yours so you will naturally want to personalize it as much as possible. I Do Concepts has picked up some great ideas to help you do that. Read on, inspire yourself and we guarantee your guests will be delighted with the way in which you chose to bring your own personality in the wedding:

• Have a special, signature cocktail. With the help of a good bartender and with a bit of creativity, you can come up with a signature cocktail that will bring a dash of extra-uniqueness into the entire wedding. Also, to add even more personality, start the wedding with a pre-ceremony cocktail hour. Your guests will be more than happy with this idea!
• Replace the bridesmaids’ bouquets with something more unique. Clutch purses, fans and a wide range of other accessories can be used to replace the traditional bouquets. Plus, if you choose a nice design, it is likely that your bridesmaids will be able to use this on other occasions too.
• Choose a meaningful song to walk down the aisle on. “Here comes the bride” may be the most popular (and the traditional) choice, but if you want to make this moment all about your amazing story, you are more than allowed to choose another song. Pick something that means a lot to you and your future spouse and your guests will be more than touched by the idea.
• Personalize the wedding programs. Forget about bland, white wedding programs. Use your creativity and create something that truly tells a story. There’s a sea of options out there and, with the help of a good designer, you will really be able to pull this off.

And if you are searching for someone to take care of your wedding invitations and stationery, don’t forget to contact I Do Concepts. Creative, unique and always dedicated to perfection, we are a great choice for your Big Day!

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Are you thinking of having a 1940’s themed wedding? Here are some creative ideas:

What could be more glamorous than the 1940s? Of all the decades in humanity, the 40s are by far among the most controversial, the most tumultuous and the most glamorous ones at the same time too.

A 1940s themed wedding can be extremely elegant and beautiful and if you are considering the idea, you should definitely go for it. How to do it though? How to bring a 1940s wedding to life? Here are some creative ideas to inspire you:

• Choose the right look. Pick a dress that comes in a simple, yet elegant cut. Accessorize it with white fur (or faux fur, if you want to be animal-friendly). Bring in some sparkly, glamorous accessories. And “top” everything with a hairstyle torn out of the Golden Era Hollywood movies. Victory rolls were very popular back then, but there are other hairstyles you can definitely try – such as a sleek hairstyle complemented by a birdcage veil, for example.
• Decorate your wedding with antiques and roses. Antique-looking vases, pieces of décor and pieces of furniture can add a lot to your theme, so do not hesitate to use them. You don’t necessarily have to use genuinely vintage furniture and décor (especially since this can get quite expensive). However, make sure that whatever you choose “fits” into the 1940s “landscape”.
• Rent a vintage car for the getaway. Forget about getting away in your modern car – a vintage one would be much, much more appropriate for a 1940s-inspired wedding. You will truly feel like a glamorous Hollywood star in one of these cars!

If you want your invitations and wedding stationery to match your theme 100%, do not hesitate to contact I Do Concepts. Together, we can create beautiful wedding invitations to truly suit your Big Day!

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Be sure to navigate your paper trail wisely

Choosing the right wedding stationery for your Big Day can be extremely important. After all, this is the first glance your guests will take into what your wedding is all about. Same as with everything wedding-related, stationery does not make an exception when it comes to the wave of new trends. However, as you may very well be aware of, trends come and go – so creating a wedding solely according to them may not be a great idea if you want everything to be really personal.

One of the trends that has become quite popular in the last few years is that of the online wedding invitation. At first, it may seem like a really good option (especially since it can save time and money). However, traditional paper invitations may still be better for you. Why? Here are some of the reasons choosing them will be the wisest thing to do:

• You can feel them. While design and color are surely important when it comes to wedding stationery, you should know that their “material” is equally important as well. With “real” invitations,  can feel the texture of the paper, you can see the colors “live” and you can grasp the general feeling of the invitation. You can really customize them.
• Online invitations do allow you to customize them according to your wish – but they will never be as unique and personal as paper invitations. Just think of it for a moment: an online invitation will give you only a bunch of options to choose from (and with which you can play around). However, a paper invitation will give you almost limitless options in terms of design and style.
• You can reap all the advantages of working directly, with a This also means that he/she will be able to advise you when it comes to wedding invitation etiquette, he/she can give you ideas and, ultimately, he/she can create something that’s 100% the way you asked it to be.

I Do Concepts can be your wedding stationery provider. Experienced, creative and always dedicated to perfection, we will provide you with the very best wedding invitations, Save the Dates and wedding stationery. Contact us and learn more about our services!

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Wedding etiquette can play a big part in how you create your gift registry

Creating a gift registry is a great idea because it will make things easier for everyone: for you because you get the chance to receive wedding gifts you actually want and for your guests because they will know what you would genuinely enjoy as well. However, same as with everything wedding-related, there are some gift registry etiquette rules you really have to keep in mind. Here are some of the most important ones:

• Most etiquette specialists agree that having a gift registry with two, three or even four stores is more than acceptable. However, you should make sure that you choose stores that offer a variety of options for your guests (including, but not limited to, a variety of price ranges they can choose from).
• Alternative wedding registries (such as paying for honeymoon experiences or for a down payment for a house) are still debatable when it comes to etiquette. Some specialists say that the honeymoon registries have become quite acceptable, but that the down payment options are still a bit tricky. If you know your guests are on the more “traditional” side, you may want to skip alternative registries altogether. Furthermore, even if you do offer the option of an alternative registry, make sure other types of registries are available too.
• One thing all specialists agree with is that including registry information on your invitations is a complete “DON’T”. Instead, directing your guests to your wedding website (which can and should include wedding registry information) will be a much better option. Furthermore, avoid posting any social media “hints” about where you are registered as well because most people would consider this to be rather tacky.
• Last, but definitely not least, remind yourself to send a heartfelt “Thank You” note! This should be done a couple of weeks after receiving the gift, so make sure to create a list and to not forget about anyone!

If you are searching for some really unique wedding invitations and stationery, come visit I Do Concepts. Together, we can create something that truly reflects who you are as a couple and what your wedding is all about!

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