Most invitations include some sort of R.s.v.p., the abbreviation for Répondez, s’il vous plaît, which means, “Respond, please” in French. Responding to an invitation lets the host know how many guests will be attending – crucial information when having a sit-down dinner or a catered party that requires specific head counts. Only R.s.v.p. or R.S.V.P. … Continued
Last time we left off talking about the use of china as individual decorative pieces. Today we’ll continue that train of thought as we consider displaying sets year-round to highlight your home’s décor. Displaying China Sets and Partial Sets If you are thinking about displaying your china instead of dining on it you might opt … Continued
Whether you are a collector, decorator, or you just need some nice china–the right selection not only speaks to the style of party you create, it also representative of the quality and taste in your home. To achieve your desired tablescape, first lay the foundation by selecting a fine china pattern. While the world of … Continued
Ms. Katelin McRae and Mr. Adam Pollock With an estimated 7 billion people in the world, the odds of finding your true love make actually finding YOUR TRUE LOVE even that much more amazing. Certainly, hanging around in the same circles, and having mutual friends, who are brother and sister, are bound to up the … Continued
Jacqueline Tabbah & Jack P. Turano III One of our nation’s worst natural disasters is what brought these two Houstonians together! There is always a silver lining, and for Jacqueline and Jack, it was life changing. While the two met briefly in high school, a forced evacuation, due to Hurricane Katrina, from Loyola University, in … Continued
This is such an amazing couple!! Julia and Adam are a very dynamic duo with a wonderful life ahead. I am excited about introducing you to this pair. When trying to decide how to “re-tell” how the couple met, I decided it would be best to credit the groom-to-be, Mr. Adam Stellar. Here is his … Continued
Bering’s Bride & Groom – Stephanie Briggs & Mark Donaho On a recent trip to take pictures of Bering’s merchandise for our social media sites, I spotted a couple I had to interview. Stephanie and Mark immediately caught my attention. They were looking at items in the Gift Shop, and were absolutely glowing. It took … Continued
YOU are getting MARRIED- let the planning begin!! … There will be many decisions that will be made, from your dress, to flowers, to bridesmaids, to all of the various invites and thank you notes… I will share how exciting the role of stationery is in leading up to the big day, and ultimately telling … Continued
Bering’s Bride & Groom – Jaclyn Dienna & Stephen Wedemeyer Bride and Groom to be, Jaclyn and Stephen never would have guessed they would be getting married. The pair dated briefly while attending Memorial High School, in Houston, Texas. While they continued to be friends after high school, they eventually lost touch. Thankfully, they were … Continued
Yes, you are seeing DOUBLE!! TWIN sisters Kelly and Katherine Kilgore are both getting married in 2011. (Sigh, poor Mom and Dad!) With weddings only six months apart from one another, these sisters are sure to tackle the ins and outs of wedding planning head on in the next few months. The first proposal came … Continued