From a “Former” Bridal Gown Consultant To add to my long list of work experience in the industry, I am lucky to have some experience working as a wedding gown consultant for a brief 2 years (on and off). A very fun and rewarding seasonal job while getting a major workout in the process - wedding gowns are indeed HEAVY! Plus, lots of sweat helping brides get in and out of dresses for 5-6 hours in a day was no easy feat. One of my favorite times working as a bridal gown consultant was choosing the right wedding veil to pair with the dress a bride felt really good in. If it wasn’t a veil, i ..read more

Have you thought about your wedding ceremony and its entirety? This blog post will help give you a quick overview of your wedding ceremony program, how guests should arrive, and some things to consider for your bridal party. Planning the wedding of your dreams should also include what the wedding ceremony and, most importantly, the processional will look like. Wedding ceremonies and wedding professionals require just as much detailed planning as the reception. The good news is as the wedding couple, you get to decide the best arrangements for the bridal party. While you're in control of making ..read more

Writing your wedding vows can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t know where to start. But it doesn’t have to be so intimidating—there are plenty of ideas and resources out there that can help you express your love for the person you are about to marry. Here are some tips and guidelines for writing your own vows, plus some inspiration to get you started. How personalized wedding vows can elevate your overall wedding day experience. Fascinating Ideas for Wedding Vows to Inspire You …along with my experience witnessing them …I’m sitting here trying to write these vows and, is this someth ..read more

Believe it or not, it’s easy to forget the most simple items – such as the table number. Yet, this very item plays an integral part of the success of your dinner reception, if you want your guests to have a seat. Depending on the way your venue is setup, you’ll want each table to have a corresponding table number letting the guest know where to sit. Each table at your reception should receive a unique Table Number. The number of Table Numbers you order will depend on two variables: the size of your guest list and the seating capacity of each table. Organic Wedding Table Number Card by: RBW St ..read more

Do you want your guests to respond to your wedding invites?  Make Sure Your RSVP Card has these 8 Essentials. Key processes to implement BEFORE you order and print your stationery. If you’re a member of one of the many free FB wedding groups, you’ll see that the couple’s #1 complaint is that none of their RSVPs have returned. Common questions and complaints include: What can I do to prevent people from RSVPing for more people than we invited? How do I get people to actually send back their RSVP card (and what to do about those who never sent it back)? Why don't people RSVP on time ..read more

I can't say enough good things about Ruby! She is truly talented and has an eye for detail. I wanted my stationery to be one of a kind, and she did just that! From our initial meeting, my husband and I knew we wanted to work with Ruby. Ruby's method kept us on track and made our lives so much easier. - J.Bates A Charming Blue & Velvet Set for Jennifer and Basil Photo Credit: Peterson Design Studio | Wedding Stationery Suite: RBW Stationery & Events, LLC Celebrate Your Love in Style with this Charming Blue and Velvet Wedding Invitation Suite we created for Jennifer and Basil. Your wedd ..read more

As you go into the world of wedding planning, you will encounter endless conversations about etiquette. Most conversations will surround the wedding invitations and how to properly communicate to invited (or non-invited guests) with class and etiquette. Even couples who do not normally concern themselves with tradition and proper etiquette want to know what the boundaries are, whether they are going for traditional (which hasn’t changed over the years) or more modern. Wedding invitation wording and the design exist to connect the invitation itself to the wedding, which gives it meaning and sho ..read more

Some of the biggest decisions you make for your wedding have to do with your wedding professionals and ensuring you choose the right vendors for your big day and will mesh well with your overall hired pros. Thus creating your “Dream Team”. As a stationery designer who has worked with many couples in the past, I want to share with you 3 wedding vendors you’ll hire who will secretly want to gush over your wedding invitations and share them with the world. These vendors will do everything possible to make sure to add that extra layer of unique service if you have a beautifully designed invitation ..read more

With technology moving rapidly, it’s not uncommon to think email invitations would be more convenient so you can get the word out. Before doing this, I recommend taking a step back to think about this decision, as with every other decision you must make when planning a wedding. Is this something you want to do? No matter how trendy or high-speed the latest means of communication might be, nothing outshines the timelessness and sincerity of a well-thought-out printed correspondence. This is especially true for wedding invitations. It is truly an art that shouldn’t be overlooked (in my opinion ..read more

The final details of your day rely heavily on your confirmed RSVPs. This post will help you better manage your guest list, and implement proper etiquette to collect late RSVPs so you can move on with the rest of your wedding planning. It isn't unusual for your "Please reply by" date to come and go without hearing from many of your guests. Getting your potential guests to respond to your RSVP request is the #1 complaint engaged couples have when planning their wedding. Photo Credit: Peterson Design & Photography | Stationery Design by RBW Stationery and Events, LLC Well, I'm here to share ..read more