“A New Birth of Freedom”

New Birth of Freedom is the 2009 Inaugural theme and commemorates the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth.  Today, President Barack Obama will place his hand on the same Bible that Abraham Lincoln placed his hand on when he took the Oath of Office for President.  What an incredible day it is!

Party today.. work tomorrow!

We truly wish you the best of success President Obama~

Sincerely,

We the American people

Fun Facts:

In 1981, the Inaugural swearing was moved to the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Since then, each president-elect has faced westward where he can see the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial.  And, where two of Lincoln’s speeches are carved into the walls of his Memorial… his second Inaugural Address and the Gettysburg Address.

Are you in the DC area?  Leave a comment please~ and tell us what the energy and excitement is like today…

Photo Source: Joshua Davis

p.s. it’s my 200th post!

The fabulous, fantastic, tres chic and hippest blog… Pink Galoshes has bestowed on us~  the Blog Luv Award!  Thank You! Thank You!

Flattered and honored for the recognition of being a blog of Great Attitude and Gratitude … it is with great pleasure I pass along the same kind of LUV!

A few easy to follow rules before nominees can accept put the award on their blog…

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.

2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show GREAT ATTITUDE and/or GRATITUDE

3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.

4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.

5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received the award.

Here are my top picks for Blogs with Great Attitude and Gratitude

Corinna Hoffman Photography

Notes from the Nest

Cathy & David Photography

BrokeAss Bride

Relentless Bride

Classic Bride

Divas and Weddings

Scarlett Lillian Photography

Welcome to My Life

Elegant and Budget Friendly

Chocolate Sushi Photography

Have fun wording your RSVP Response Cards and still receive all the information you need! Of course~ there are standard essential components that always apply no matter the style of your wedding… formal, casual or somewhere in between.  Keep reading…

RSVP Wording Must Haves:

You need to know who is coming to your wedding~ especially if you’re using a seating chart to seat guests.  Plus, your caterer will need a final head count.  

The 4 essential components:

M —————-

or

Name —————

Accepts line your guest(s) are coming

Decline line your guest(s) are not coming

RSVP on or before date (2-3 weeks before your wedding date)

Depending on the style of your wedding and the tone what you want to convey, experiment with the wording.  Here are a couple options…

—–graciously accepts

—–regretfully declines,

—– Yes! See you Soon

—– Sorry! Love to but can’t

Please reply on or before July 12, 2010

What else can go on your RSVP cards? Meal Choice:

Name —————

—–graciously accepts

—–regretfully declines

—-Chicken  —- Steak —- Seafood

Please reply on or before July 12, 2010

OR a combination thereof…

Name—————–

accepts/declines, meal choice is: Chicken/Beef/Seafood

What else? Favorite song choice

Name —————

—–graciously accepts

—–regretfully declines

—-Chicken  —- Steak —- Seafood

Favorite song ———–

Please reply on or before July 12, 2010

This knowledge will help you choose your playlists for the DJ/Band, etc.

HOW ELSE can you HAVE FUN with your RSVP Cards?

By turning them into keepsakes! Pose a question to your guests… Ask them to write their thoughts on the RSVP Card re: … wedding day advice… honeymoon advice… being married/getting married advice… HAVE FUN and BE CREATIVE!  You’re sure to get a variety of funny, heart-felt and memorable bits of advice from loving family and friends! Fun for them to write and fun for you to receive and have for keepsakes!

Tips: To eliminate the deciphering of bad handwriting, number your guest list and correspond that number to the back of the respective RSVP card.  And, make it easier on your guests by sending stamped, self-addressed RSVP postcards/envelopes.

What will you be including on your RSVPs? Leave a comment! I love LOVE comments!

thanks for reading…

When Bjorn, a Computer Science student was planning how to propose to his lovely Jenny, he decided to go with what he knew best ~ his Mac.  He gave Jenny his password and told her to open his computer to see something he’d been working on.

When the computer booted up, she found a photo of the two of them with instructions to push the F12 button.  When she did, a dashboard widget popped up with a picture of a wedding ring along with the proposal.  Jenny turned to Bjorn who was now down on one knee, confessing his love.

Wow, Bjorn . . . nicely done!

Every marriage proposal is unique ~ tell us about yours in the comments!

Cheryl