I enjoyed reading Michelle Duggar's blog post about "Why She Chose Modest". It brought back many memories for me as a young Christian believer and the MANY conversations I had (excuses I made) with the Lord about my clothing. It's similar to a salvation experience, trying to reason things in your mind and learning to discern the Holy Spirits voice in your head.
As a child my precious mother always dressed me and my sister in our best Sunday dresses for church services, so church and dresses were synonymous. As a teenage I stopped attending church and didn't attend again faithfully for 4 years. Because we were attending more regularly my Sunday best wasn't always appropriate for the church activities so I began having to buy more causal dresses. Of course, many of those weren't modest either, but when a baby starts walking he's not too good at it.
With a daily diet of God's Word the Holy Spirit began to speak to me about wearing pants and shorts; you know, like when you knew you weren't suppose to do something and did it anyway and your mother would mention it to you? I hated that guilty feeling! As my relationship with my Saviour grew the more I wanted to please Him which made it a pleasure to dress modestly. After all Christ did for me I wanted to live my life to please and honor him. That's when modesty becomes REAL not RULES.
Maybe the one of the reason's we are seeing more Christian ladies dressing immodestly is because we aren't telling our stories. Just as when you were saved, you have a story to tell of the God's kindness and patience, woooing you to Himself you also have a story of His working in your life conforming you to the image of Christ. Let's start telling our modest story.
You can tell your's right now in the comment box below! Then purpose to share it with some you know.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
The 5 Things You Will Need to Register Your Tuxedos
There's nothing more frustrating than getting somewhere and discovering you don't have everything you need to complete the task. By having these 5 things the tux rental registration process will go more smoothly; if only getting the guys in to get measured was this easy!
1. The Ceremony Information
Now this is obviously needed; the date, the time pictures begin and the location. We use this information for more than just knowing what day to get the tuxedos in, but to be prepared for last minute pick ups and those occasional fitting mishaps.
2. Color Swatches
Whether it's a piece of fabric from the bridesmaids dress or a pillow you found, make sure you have something that is the color you want to match vest and ties with.
We offer several shades in each color and when you see how similar they are to one another it can confuse the color you remembered in your head. Cell phone colors typically don't show up accurately enough to select from a picture on your phone.
3. The Names of all Party Members
You will need a complete list of all party members, this goes beyond the groom and groomsmen...include any father's that will be in the pictures. What about stepfather's? They may need something to compliment with the mother's dress. What about grandfather's? Are there any usher's that may just need to rent a suit? And of course, the little guys.
We also like to know if the men are local or out of town so if we need to assist in finding a network location for them to get measurements we can do so.
4. Who's Wearing What
Have you thought about how you want each position distinguished? Your consultant can help advise you with this if you haven't already predetermined who's wear what.
Typically, the groom coordinates with the bride, the groomsmen coordinate with the bridesmaids, fathers, if not included with the groomsmen, wear something complimentary or classic. The usher's would be complimentary or classic and the ring bearer matches the groom. Of course, these are optional, but some form of differentia helps guests identify different positions and importance.
5. An Open Mind
Have some ideas in mind when you go, but keep an open mind for new ideas may present themselves once you get there. A professional consultant may have some creative ideas that would work nicely and create a lasting impression!
You should plan about 45 minutes to an hour to get everything decided and recorded if you have all of this information handy.
Prior to Registering...
Lately we have had customers come in to rent shoes, or vests and ties that the store they chose didn't offer. How crazy is that? Items ordered separately are very costly! Before going to register take time to research the store for the price ranges they offer, the requirements to qualify for a FREE groom's rental and any discounts or group rates offered. Don't forget to ask what they mean by FREE; free doesn't always mean FREE. As well as vest color options and available shoe styles.
For more informed shopping we have prepared a Tuxedo Rental Guide that will answer important questions you should know to shop more knowledgeably.
Happy Planning!!
1. The Ceremony Information
Now this is obviously needed; the date, the time pictures begin and the location. We use this information for more than just knowing what day to get the tuxedos in, but to be prepared for last minute pick ups and those occasional fitting mishaps.
2. Color Swatches
Whether it's a piece of fabric from the bridesmaids dress or a pillow you found, make sure you have something that is the color you want to match vest and ties with.
We offer several shades in each color and when you see how similar they are to one another it can confuse the color you remembered in your head. Cell phone colors typically don't show up accurately enough to select from a picture on your phone.
3. The Names of all Party Members
You will need a complete list of all party members, this goes beyond the groom and groomsmen...include any father's that will be in the pictures. What about stepfather's? They may need something to compliment with the mother's dress. What about grandfather's? Are there any usher's that may just need to rent a suit? And of course, the little guys.
We also like to know if the men are local or out of town so if we need to assist in finding a network location for them to get measurements we can do so.
4. Who's Wearing What
Have you thought about how you want each position distinguished? Your consultant can help advise you with this if you haven't already predetermined who's wear what.
Typically, the groom coordinates with the bride, the groomsmen coordinate with the bridesmaids, fathers, if not included with the groomsmen, wear something complimentary or classic. The usher's would be complimentary or classic and the ring bearer matches the groom. Of course, these are optional, but some form of differentia helps guests identify different positions and importance.
5. An Open Mind
Have some ideas in mind when you go, but keep an open mind for new ideas may present themselves once you get there. A professional consultant may have some creative ideas that would work nicely and create a lasting impression!
You should plan about 45 minutes to an hour to get everything decided and recorded if you have all of this information handy.
Prior to Registering...
Lately we have had customers come in to rent shoes, or vests and ties that the store they chose didn't offer. How crazy is that? Items ordered separately are very costly! Before going to register take time to research the store for the price ranges they offer, the requirements to qualify for a FREE groom's rental and any discounts or group rates offered. Don't forget to ask what they mean by FREE; free doesn't always mean FREE. As well as vest color options and available shoe styles.
For more informed shopping we have prepared a Tuxedo Rental Guide that will answer important questions you should know to shop more knowledgeably.
Happy Planning!!
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