Today is the last day of August. Summer is coming to a quick close. And I would say, despite the ever changing weather here in the Seattle area, it has been quite the spectacular summer! There has been so many weddings, adventures with new and old friends, and celebrations of all kinds. Each happening this summer filled the world with a bit more joy, laughter, and love.

Sometimes in those moments we don't really think about what a blessing they are. When I look back on them I am reminded of how great life is and have a little celebration in my mind for all the good things in my life. Those times should be more celebrated in the moment though as well. And it doesn't have to just be during the summer. I say, make celebrations more grand, and make the normal moments in your life something to celebrate as well. Life is an adventure!

What are some of the moments that you celebrate? 

Just a few days ago I had the pleasure of being in the wedding of a dear friend of mine. I spent the entire week previous to it with her getting all the last minute stuff done and hanging out with one another.This was the first time I had the pleasure of being part of a wedding party, and I had an absolute blast! I cannot think of anything that could have been done differently for us to have had more fun. When the wedding day finally came, it was difficult for all of us girls to contain our excitement. One moment that stands out to me was when another bridesmaid and myself were jumping up and down exclaiming "Carmen's getting married!" over and over again.  

The day they chose was perfect as well. It was an outdoor wedding at a winery in Spokane, WA. Sunny and beautiful blue skies, with enough of a breeze to keep everyone comfortable. The wedding itself had many unique aspects as well: ice cream sundaes instead of cake, "Kiss the Girl" instead of the bridal march, and the groomsmen lifted the bride up and carried her around at the reception. It was a wonderful celebration of love that will never be forgotten.

What are some unique things that you've seen done at your favorite weddings?  

Graduation is a huge milestone in anyone’s life. High Schoolers can’t wait to move on and start a life away from their parents. Whether going to college, or straight into the “real world”, the change in life style and responsibility is typically exhilarating, refreshing, and tackled with excitement and a smile. 

Students who decide to take the college track then have another graduation creep up, about  4 (or sometimes 5 or more) years later. College is a time when, stereotypically, you “find yourself”. This is when decision are made about what you want to do for the rest of your life (theoretically, of course). And when graduation comes around there is once again excitement. 

But for most college students, the “real world” seems a lot scarier for some reason. And it doesn’t usually help when every person you talk to asks the dreaded question: “What are your plans after college?” I speak from experience when I talk about this. I am one of “those students”, graduating college in less than three weeks from now. There is no way I could possibly count how many times people have asked me that question, and many times the same person will ask more than once.  

My suggestion to everyone out there who asks that question: just ask something else instead. There are too many unknown factors for most to actually answer that question well. Yes, some students do have plans, but they are few and far between. Questions like “What are you excited for/about?” or “How was your college experience/What was your favorite part of college?” are much less scary and stressful to to think about. You’ll be doing them a favor, trust me.

The biggest favor you can do for them is to help them celebrate and let them know how proud you are. 

College is hard, to say the least. It is no small feat and should be recognized by friends and family. How would you celebrate an achievement like this?

Life is all about transition. There may be periods in our life when we aren't going through any transition, but the important and memorable parts typically are all about it. Your first day of school, when you learn how to drive, graduating from high school or college, figuring out what to do with your life, new born babies, milestone birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries.

How do you celebrate these transitions? Parties, or even just announcements, are a great way to do so! And we are here for you with 30-35% discounts off retail prices on invitations and announcements for all occasions. Take a few minutes to browse through our selection and I'm sure you'll find something to your liking. 

We would be thrilled to work with you while you get prepared for your special day. Or if you have any friends with an event coming up, feel free to share our site with them as well. 

Don't hesitate to call (877-279-7205) or email (connie@toinvite.com) if you have any questions.

We look forward to helping you make your day a little more memorable :)