Lisa Parker asked:


One of the most forgotten elements of any wedding is the save the date card. In fact, some couples choose not to send them at all. If you want to give your guests a save the date card, you can send them with your invitations or you can choose to send them separately after your guests have replied. It is always a good idea to send your guests a save the date card. Here are the top five reasons why save the date cards make sense.

#1 – Some guests really could forget your wedding if you do not remind them.

It is not meant to offend you, and it does not mean that you friends and family members do not care about you. Sometimes, life just gets in the way and people need to be reminded of your wedding. With a save the date card, your guests, even those that are very forgetful can attach the card to their date book or hang the card on the refrigerator. You invited your guests with the hopes that they can attend your celebration. Although you have spent the past several weeks or months thinking about your wedding, they have had to deal with other events in life. If you want them to come, send them a reminder.

#2 – You can avoid fielding phone calls about date, location, and time.

While your friends and family members may not forget about your wedding, they may not remember the exact time or location, or they may be confused about the day. During the few weeks before your wedding, you have hundreds of little details to worry about. Do you really want phone calls from everyone you know asking for the details, forcing you to give out your information over and over and over again? Instead, a save the date card can provide your guests with the necessary information, and this can save you time and aggravation.

#3 – When people are planning their own events, they can refer to your save the date card.

The date of your wedding should be the most important day in your life, but this is not always the top priority for your guests. Sometimes, your guests might be planning weddings of their own! By giving out save the date cards, you can make sure that there is no confusion about your big day. This is a gentle way to remind people not to plan their events on the same day as yours. Without a save the date card, they might forget and make plans they cannot change.

#4 – People can carry a save the date card with them.

Wedding invitations are often bulky, and it is unrealistic to expect someone to carry around your invitation. However, if someone is on the go and often making plans, it is important to have a way to quickly check a date. When you send a save the date card, they can take that with them to plan their coming weeks appropriately. Match your save the date card to the style of your wedding (formal, rustic, casual, etc), and you will also be reminding your guests about what they should wear to your wedding. Your guests can carry the card with them when they go shopping as a small reminder. This is important because plans may come up out of nowhere and it can help them plan accordingly if they have the date of your wedding with them. Another benefit of carrying around your wedding date is that they can be prepared if somebody asks them about the wedding celebration.

#5 – A save the date card says that you care.

Above all else, save the date cards provide a polite way to inform your guests about the date of the wedding. By sending your guest a save the date card, you show them that you care and really want them at your wedding. Save the date cards are traditional, polite, and thoughtful.

Not every wedding needs a save the date card. Sometimes, if your wedding is very low budget or planned extremely quickly, you do not need a save the date card. You may not need a save the date card if you have a very small close-knit guest list or are planning a reception after a civil ceremony. In most cases, however, a save the date card can really help your guests remember your wedding. Although your life has been revolving around the date for a long time, others need a reminder. If you want your friends at your wedding, send them save the date cards!

When you are planning your wedding take these five reasons for using a save the date card into consideration. There are many benefits to this type of stationery and you can simply send them with your wedding invitation or mail them closer to the ceremony as a reminder.

Apurva Shree asked:


Few would disagree that hosting a baby shower is the only authentic means of pregnancy celebration. The joy that baby shower brings to the expectant mother is for real. Anybody who genuinely cares for the mom-to-be must seriously consider the option of planning a baby shower for her. For this is a prudent way of relieving the mother of her anxiety and reassuring her before she goes into pregnancy labor. Or you can comfort her and express your unconditional support to her by hosting a baby shower even after the baby is born.

You may not be aware, but as per baby shower etiquette, there are different types of baby showers you can opt for pregnancy celebration. Read on to familiarize yourself with different types of showers and their etiquette.

The Primary Type:

The traditional kind of shower is held at the host’s home, at somebody else’s home who is known to the host, or at the Church. This kind of shower is usually organized 4 to 8 weeks for pregnancy celebration before the due date of delivery. These showers are usually all-women events. Since the trend of throwing more than one showers for the expectant mother has set in, you may receive an invitation for a shower 4 to 6 months prior to the due date. The baby shower gifts for this type of party are usually of practical nature i.e. diapers, baby bottles, baby clothes, bibs, lotions, powders, and so on.

Giving A Surprise To The Expecting Mommy:

If you wish to surprise the expectant mother by organizing a party for pregnancy celebration, then you can plan a surprise baby shower. For hosting a surprise shower, you will have to exercise caution to plan it in such a way so that mom-to-be does not get to know about it from some of the guests you intend to invite over. Also, the date of shower should be decided on after giving considering the availability of the expectant mother and her close ones on the scheduled date. Such showers are usually organized when a woman is pregnant for the second time. The gifts for this type of shower are more varied in nature and are not necessarily restricted to baby items.

The Mixed Type:

Although conventionally only women used to participate in showers, but with time this trend has changed too. Nowadays, many people organize couple showers where men are also invited along with their wives. For couple showers some gender neutral or masculine games are also included. Inclusion of men certainly adds to the fun of pregnancy celebration.

Welcoming The Baby:

If for some reason you missed planning a baby shower for the mom-to-be during her pregnancy period, you can still felicitate the mom by arranging a welcome shower. Such showers are organized after the baby is born. Just remember to keep a gap of at least two months between the childbirth and the party so that the new parents get enough time to recover.

Now that you know some ingenious means of pregnancy celebration, make a choice.

Francis Githinji asked:


Love can be a good way of celebrating dating instances, and it is through dating that make sense. Many people who involve in dating instances have the art of love as their best bet in the strengthening if their relationships. Dating relationships are that, you need to know what you really want from them so that they can make sense in your life. Dating should be something that you enjoy and at the same time something you are ready to give your all for the purpose of having something that can realign you with love in your life.

You need love, and you cannot get endearment from one person, that is, yourself. You need love as you receive from another person. The heart of human is after being appreciated and loved, and in a way that you will do this without having issues affecting you in a manner that you would not like. Dating is pure, as clear as the feeling of love. If you develop it to the best of your ability, you will find that you have within your hands a perfect way to start that journey behind reaching your best in terms of emotional maturity and happiness. Maturity in terms of emotions is very crucial because the road of dating is full of shake ups and break ups that might turn to be really heartbreaking.

You might just find yourself without a relationship today, yet yesterday you were promised heaven and offered earth first. It is only an emotionally mature person who is prepared to handle these momentous acts of soul breaking. You cannot deny the fact that rejection is one of the hardest things that a human being can deal with. It leaves one within border of madness and disbelief. This is a dating malady that easily comes to pass incase you didn’t do what was entailed in the relationship.

You must have taken things for granted to the effect that you were left between the line of going crazy and making it in dating. You would not have known this, but lack of emotional maturity leads you into doing things that you cannot control. It is not easy to control your spirit and the feelings of endearment or pain that you cannot touch, and it is the reason that people do not celebrate their lives through the purity that dating events have upon their lives.

The worst thing with emotional immaturity is that you will never recover from the snares of being held in a cocoon of self pity for the rest of your life after being thrown in this world. Dating is something humanity can never have enough because they need other people to help balance their lives. You cannot disregard the fact that love with an emotional mature person is the sweetest and truest of them all. You feel good when you love someone who understands the meaning of no without creating a show of emotional display, depicting how hurt the person is.

Rodrigo Rehn asked:


The entire world is up to celebrating the 14th of February of every year as the special day dedicated for their dates whom they love. Irrespective of the sexes, the lovers look forward to this day. In fact there are many young lovers who always had a soft corner for a particular person but had never been able to say that.

This is the day when they come up with their feelings and ask that someone special for a date. There are thousands of ideas which you can get easily from the friends and other resources to make your date a perfect one on the Valentines Day. You can also think about a unique way to make your date really special on this occasion.

When your date do not like the concept of Valentines Day

There are quite a number of people who are not really charmed with the concept of Valentines Day. They strongly feel that this has got nothing to do with the lovers or the patronization of a saint. This has a commercial aspect which has been started by the big business chains of the world and the small business owners also reap the benefit from it.

You must have seen that a flower shop owner sells a dozen of flowers for $10 everyday but suddenly on this occasion they are tagged $50. The big shops like Archies also start selling the trifles for high price. You can have a word with your date regarding this just to find out what they feel about this occasion.

If they are not really happy with the extravagance related to Valentines Day celebration then this will be better to keep the occasion simple and short. But make sure that you take her out for a romantic dinner and spend some quality time with her as this will definitely make her feel special.

Dates who like Valentines Day celebrations

There is countless number of people who like it very much when their dates take them out or make something special for them on Valentines Day. If your date is one of them then feel free to plan a lavish evening with her.

Greet her with a bunch of flowers, a box of chocolate or a heart shaped velvet pillow with a teddy. They will be carried away with emotions and become passionate about the care that you have shown.

You can either take her to a Valentines Day party or to a restaurant which has extremely romantic ambience. A close dance will bring you even closer and the good night kiss should be really passionate to match up with the flavor of the evening.

Linda Kling asked:


A bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah ceremony is meant to be shared with friends and loved ones.  As your son or daughter comes of age in the Jewish faith and you are planning the celebration for this rite of passage, you may want to consider sending save the date cards.  These announcements can give your guests the advanced notice they need to clear their schedules and make travel arrangements.  So, what do you need to know about bar mitzvah save the date cards?  Here are the top dos and don’ts.

Do mail your bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah save the date cards at least four months to a year in advance.  Simply put, people have busy schedules.  They make plans well ahead of time, schedule vacations, business trips and family obligations.  You want to make sure that your guests know about your child’s bar mitzvah date before they make those other plans.  It is also a courtesy to people from out of town, so that they have enough time arrange for discounted air fares and hotel rooms.

Do include the important phrases “save the date” and “invitation to follow” on your bar mitzvah save the date cards.  Whether you’re making your own cards or ordering them from a professional, it is important to emphasize that these are not invitations.  Bar mitzvah save the date cards are a relatively new innovation, so it is possible that some of your recipients may not understand the purpose of the card, unless you are very clear.

Don’t add RSVP to your save the date cards or enclose a reply card.  This can really confuse people.  You just want to alert them to date of your child’s bat mitzvah or bar mitzvah ceremony and celebration, so they have time to plan ahead.  A response is not necessary.

Do include your child’s bar mitzvah website address to your save the date cards, if he or she has one.   You can update the website with travel and hotel information, as well as the plans you are making for this big event.  If you don’t have a website, you can always print a list of hotels in your area, with their 800 numbers, and slip it into the envelopes for your out of town guests.

Don’t forget to send a formal invitation to every last person who received one of your bar mitzvah save the date cards. You don’t need to send a save the date card to everyone you’re inviting.  But if you send one, you must follow it up with an official invitation.  If you’re not sure someone will make it to the final guest list, don’t send them a save the date card.

Do consider photo bar mitzvah save the date cards.  The latest trend is to include a photo of your child on the card.  You might even want to use more than one photo of your son or daughter at different ages.  This is a fun way to give your guests a glimpse into how your child has grown! 

Do send bat mitzvah or bar mitzvah save the date cards that will stand out.  Shop around until you find a design that reflects your child’s personality.  Whether you go with your own handmade creation, a store-bought card or professionally custom made postcards, magnets or photo cards, the object is to grab your potential guest’s attention. 

In this hectic society, it is a nice gesture to alert your friends and loved ones to this upcoming event.  It shows consideration of their busy lifestyles and allows them to plan ahead. As a result, those who receive your bar mitzvah save the date cards will be likely to reach for their calendar and save that special date.

Kritika Guglani asked:


 

Fathers Day celebrations have gained immense popularity across the globe. No one, who loves one’s father immensely and selflessly, would let Fathers Day go by. Each one of us wants to make an effort on this day to let the special person know, ‘how much he is cared for, loved and needed’. This is the very reason why, and it is fast catching up with Valentine’s Day and Halloween. However, though it is by now a global festival, interestingly enough, Fathers Day across the globe is celebrated at different times of the year in different countries.

 

Fathers Day is celebrated on more than nineteen different days of the year. While the Fathers Day celebrations take place in Germany on Ascension Day, it is celebrated on the last Sunday of September in Australia and New Zealand. Austria, Ecuador, Belgium usually celebrates Fathers Day on the second Sunday of June. The second Sunday of August brings Fathers Day for Brazil and the second Sunday of July is Fathers Day in Uruguay.

 

The day most widely chosen by a number of people, remains to be the third Sunday of June. In 2008 Father’s Day falls on the 15 June. Among the countries celebrating this day are USA, Switzerland, France, UK, Greece, India, Argentina, Cuba, Malaysia, and more. As in all other years, Fathers Day 2008 will also be held at different times of the year across the other parts of the globe. In Australia and New Zealand, Father Day 2008 will be celebrated on the first Sunday of the month of September and going by the exact dates, it will be on 7th September.

 

There is no day, hour or date to honor, respect and shower love for the person who means the most to us and who all his life has selflessly cared for our happiness. There need not be any specific date or time to say how important he is, but at the same time, a specific date certainly highlights the point of concern and gives us a special opportunity to make him feel special as he makes ‘us’ feel every single moment.

 

Although the days that are celebrated as Fathers Day across the globe are far too many in number, interestingly and understandably enough, the Father’s Day celebrations are celebrated largely on Sundays since the daddies compulsorily have employers or employees to take care of and therefore the best day to shower him with gift is the day on which he doesn’t work. If you still have not decided upon the celebrations, you must remember that it is just round the corner. Thinking of what to give? No matter which part of the world you are residing in, you can always present him with a bag of goodies or other material possessions, but a tight hug and a sweet kiss to tell him “you are there for him”, will surely make his day and make you feel more proud of having “The Best” father in the world. So be a part of the Fathers Day celebrations across the globe this year and take your dad on cloud 9.

Linda Kling asked:


Bat mitzvah and bar mitzvah save the date cards are a relatively new concept. They have increasingly grown in popularity over recent years.  But isn’t an invitation enough?  Do you really need to send out bar mitzvah save the date cards, too?

No, save the date cards are not an absolutely necessary prelude to your child’s bar mitzvah.  But there are some circumstances where it might be a good idea to consider.  Here’s some questions to help you decide.

1. Does your guest list include friends and loved ones from out of town?  If people have to travel to get to your child’s bar mitzvah, then sending save the date cards can give them extra time to make those travel arrangements.  The more advance notice they have, the better chance they have to track down airline and hotel discounts. They may also need to schedule vacation time so they can attend.

2. Does your child have friends who may also be planning a bat mitzvah or bar mitzvah around the same time?  Since his or her friends will all be around the same age, the odds are good there could be some overlapping.  Of course, your child will want his friends to share his celebration, so sending out save the dates can alert the parents before they make their own plans.

3. Does the date of your child’s bar mitzvah coincide with any holidays or school vacations?  Take in account weekends around Thanksgiving and Columbus day or any holiday where people might make plans because they have extra time off from work or school.  Also, keep in mind that schools have different schedules for winter break and spring break. If you let your guests know your special date before they make other plans, it’s more likely that they will choose to attend your child’s bar mitzvah.

But even if you are only having a small party to celebrate this rite of passage in your child’s life, with local people attending, you might still want to send bar mitzvah save the date cards anyway. Why, because they’re fun!  It’s your first chance to announce this event in a big way and get your guests excited about sharing this special day.

If you decide to go this route, you can do it very inexpensively.  One easy idea is to buy a posterboard and print on it in big bold letters – Save the Date for My Bar Mitzvah – followed by the date.  Take a photo of your child holding the sign, get reprints, and send them out.

Is your child creative, or are you?  If so, you can paint, draw, scrapbook just one save the date card.  Then photograph, scan it, or take it to the copy center.  You can print it at home, make color copies at the office supply store or have a local printer run off your creation.  These will really get noticed by your potential guests because they are so original.

Another alternative is photo bar mitzvah save the date cards.  These really stand out and often cost less than save the date cards you would pick out of an invitation book in a store.  Check online for the best deals.  You can even find photo bar mitzvah save the date cards that use multiple photos of your child, so everyone who receives it can see how he or she has grown. Some online companies can tie your child’s theme into the photo cards, so shop around to see what’s available. 

You could also go with photo magnets for save the dates.  The magnets might cost a little more, but if you want to send something your guests will immediately stick on their refrigerators, then this is a good option.  They are not likely to forget a date that they see on their fridge every day. These come in different sizes to fit every budget.

Bar mitzvah save the date cards are not mandatory.  But if you decide to give your guests this extra advance notice, they are sure to appreciate the consideration.  Whether you craft your own cards, order photo bar mitzvah save the date cards or go with magnets, you don’t need to spend a lot of money.  Just get the word out, so that friends and loved ones will mark their calendars and reserve the day for your child’s bar mitzvah.