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About Brenda Cascio
Expertise
As founder and CEO of GraciousBridal.com, I am pleased to offer suggestions for those puzzling situations such as wanting to give personal gifts to bridesmaids that have totally different interests, how to show appreciation to guests on a budget, what small things that can be done to make a huge impact for the ceremony and reception.

Experience
At the helm of graciousbridal.com, I am up-to-date on the latest trends. Our products have been featured in the finest wedding and style magazines. I am essentially a consultant to consultants. Because many wedding consultants are a small operation, they don't have access to the vendors, markets and other consultants that we have. Therefore, we use our resources to find those elusive items. Having a party and want to re-create the garden at Tavern-On-The-Green? We provided the marbelized balloons. Are you wanting a garden party with lanterns strung through the trees? We have provided the lanterns with coordinating parasols and hand fans. Want to plan a wedding merging two cultures, I can help navigate you through the potentially sticky situations (now is not the time for a social faux-pas!) It is important to be aware of the various customs in different parts of the country too, and I am more than happy to assist brides, moms and consultants in this.

Education/Credentials
Degree in Fine Arts and years of experience in design and marketing prior to becoming involved in the wedding industry.

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Weddings - Reception-only Invitation

Expert: Brenda Cascio - 10/31/2009

Question
My fiance and I are having a small wedding ceremony (10-15 min with 15 people) immediately preceding the reception. We plan to invite 150 people to the reception only.
1. Is this rude invite friends and family to the reception only?
2. How can we word the invitation? Thanks!

Answer
Hi Sarah,
We were recently invited to a reception following my cousin's private wedding ceremony. We knew that she only wanted a small, private wedding, and were not offended at all. She worded the invitation as such:
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Johnson
request the pleasure of your company
at a reception
following the private wedding ceremony
of their daughter
Katherine Michelle
to ......

I wish you the very best.
Brenda Cascio,
www.GraciousBridal.com

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