Discover the Beauty of Foil Stamping on Wedding Invitations
For couples looking to make their wedding invitations really stand out, foil stamping is a great option. Foil stamping, also referred to as foil application, is when metallic colored foil is applied to the surface of the invitation through heat. The foil...
Wedding Invitations – Addressing Children
To Invite or Not to Invite The question of whether or not to invite children to a wedding is a very polarizing topic for many guests. Will you allow your guests to bring their children? If so, any and all ages? Or will your event be couples only? To prevent any...
How Soon is Too Soon to Send Save the Date Cards?
Save the date cards are ideal for many couples planning their upcoming nuptials so when should they be sent and when are they critical.
Wedding Invitation Etiquette – Common Mistakes to Avoid
There are many details to attend to when it comes to planning your wedding. Today we are addressing common mistakes to avoid related to wedding invitation etiquette. Choosing a design that doesn't match your wedding - Make sure your invitations properly reflect the...
Affordable Wedding Invitations – Stylish & Budget Friendly
If you are looking for stylish yet affordable wedding invitations, you certainly don't need to give up one for the other with all the unique designs available. Keep in mind that your definition of affordable will most likely depend on your wedding budget. Today we...
Save the Date Magnets for Keeping It Simple
Looking for ways to keep some of your wedding planning simple? How about starting with your save the dates. Sharing photos has become quite trendy with couples when they formally announce their wedding date to family and friends. Choosing to send a save the date...
Unique Sharing of Wedding Photos
Have you thought about how you can share a special memory with family and friends from your wedding celebration after it's over? Giving them your favorite wedding photo as a keepsake could be the perfect solution. Depending on how quickly you want to start writing out...
What Are All ‘n One Wedding Invitations?
All 'n One Wedding Invitations are just one of the many styles available that you may become familiar with in your invitation shopping. This style is a great choice when it comes to stylish and affordable. This convenient style includes the invitation, reception...
Modern Trends of Wedding Invitation Wording
In formal wedding invitation wording, there are certain etiquette guidelines to keep in mind, especially when it comes to spelling and abbreviations. Although, there are now modern twists to some of these traditional rules with some of today's trendy invitation...
How to Pop the Question to Your Wedding Party
So you said 'Yes!' and the wedding planning has begun. Now it's time to ask those closest to you if they will do you the honor of being in your wedding party standing next to you as you say 'I do'. Since recent trends seem to involve more than just verbally asking...
Celebrate Nature with Boho Wedding Invitations
Boho wedding invitations are a natural choice for introducing guests to your bohemian theme. Words like rustic, laid back, vintage, nature, florals, romantic, chic and whimsical may come to mind when describing this style of wedding. This theme has gained popularity...
Getting to Know the Lingo of Wedding Invitations
Did you know there's a lot of terminology when it comes to wedding invitations. In past blog posts, we covered basic invitation terms, more modern day terms and terms related to different invitation printing processes. With new wedding trends popping up all the time,...
Do You Need Rehearsal Dinner Invitations?
In planning your wedding, have you given any thought to rehearsal dinner invitations? They can come in handy when you are looking to share all the details of your rehearsal gathering with those you are inviting to attend - the wedding party and their significant...
Smile for Photo Wedding Invitations
What could be more personal than photo wedding invitations? In today's world, everyone loves sharing selfies but why not share your photos as a couple even if they aren't selfies. Photographs also make your invitation a lasting keepsake for family and friends long...
Stylish Wedding Programs for Your Ceremony
Wedding programs are not only helpful to guests but also add that special touch to your ceremony. It's probably safe to assume that your guests won't know all the people involved in your wedding so programs are a great way to introduce your parents, the wedding...
Set Sail with Nautical Wedding Invitations
Nautical wedding invitations are perfect for introducing your romantic nautical theme to your guests. Whether it's using different color shades inspired by the crystal blue waters or including design elements such as sailing rope, anchors, compasses, etc., you'll...
Wedding Invitation Designs with Color Choices
When it comes to modern wedding invitation designs, you will find more options for customizing them with your choice of colors. It used to be that most designs had their color(s) already determined and you were only allowed to choose the color of ink for the...
Have Some Fun with Response Cards
Response cards play an important role in the final stages of wedding planning so you want to be sure to include them when sending out your wedding invitations. That being said, why not also have a little fun with them which is what this post is all about. For a...
Unique Wedding Invitations – Being Creative on the Outside
Having unique wedding invitations doesn't have to just refer to the invites themselves. Why not start with the outside which is what your family and friends will see first when they arrive in their mailboxes. Here are a few creative ways you can make the outside of...
Stylish & Affordable Sep ‘n Send Wedding Invitations
Are you looking for affordable wedding invitations but without sacrificing style and quality? Sep 'n send wedding invitations could be the perfect solution. Not to be confused with seal 'n send invitations that fold up and seal into their own mailing piece...
Wedding Coasters as Personalized Favors
Presenting guests with personalized wedding coasters is becoming trendy for reception favors. They're fun to look at and are quite practical. Guests can use them during your wedding reception for their drinks and then take them as souvenirs to be used at home as...
How to Assemble Wedding Invitations for Mailing
Chances are you will have to assemble wedding invitations as most printed invites arrive flat and need to be folded or assembled before you begin organizing any extra inserts. If tissue paper happens to be included with your order, place one sheet of it so it lays...
Greenery Wedding Invitations for Natural Beauty
Greenery wedding invitations are predicted to be trendy this year along with greenery being featured in wedding décor, bouquets, floral arrangements, etc. When it comes to invitations, there are many creative ways you can use greenery as part of your design. ...
Bridal Shower Invitations FAQs
With all of today's styles and designs, bridal shower invitations can be as unique and personal as the invitations to the actual wedding. To help with your shower invitation planning, here are answers to questions you may already have and a few questions you may not...
Wedding Invitation Wording–Who’s Inviting the Guests to Your Wedding?
The answer to that question is also usually the answer to this question...Who's hosting the wedding? The name(s) of those who are paying, or helping to pay, for the wedding are typically listed on your wedding invitations just before the line that reads 'invite you to...
The Glam of Gold Wedding Invitations
Are you looking to add a little glitz and glam to your wedding? Why not start with gold wedding invitations. Gold can simply be used as a subtle accent to a design or it can be the main focal point. Featured here are just a sampling of wedding invitations to...
Modern Trends in Save the Dates
Although save the dates come in a wide variety of different designs, there are some notable features to many of the newer, trending styles... Sharing photos has become very popular when announcing your upcoming wedding date. Whether you are sharing 1, 2, 3 or even a...
Be Creative with Two-Sided Modern Wedding Invitations
When it comes to modern wedding invitations, you may become familiar with the phrase 'flip it' which refers to turning over an invitation card so you can view the other side which isn't always blank. Double sided wedding invitations are now becoming a modern trend. ...
Laser Cut Wedding Invitations – Truly Elegant
Laser cut wedding invitations, with their intricate detail, are the perfect example of true elegance. When combined with other design elements, laser-cut designs can complement a wide range of wedding themes. Here are just a few samples of the many different ways to...
The Beauty of Watercolor Wedding Invitations
Watercolor wedding invitations are a refreshing, elegant trend featuring soft washes of color. Often times it may appear as though the color was brushed onto the paper. They are also a versatile design choice that can fit a variety of wedding themes. When it comes...
Inspiring Ideas for Burlap Wedding Accents
The look of burlap has become quite popular due to the recent trend of country, rustic, vintage and even barn wedding themes. Whether it's just the look of a burlap texture or it's the real thing, there are many ways to accent your wedding with burlap. Wedding...
FAQ’s of Wedding Save the Dates
When a couple decides to get married, there's usually no question that they will eventually be sending out wedding invitations. But what about save the dates? Here are answers to some commonly asked questions that should help if you are considering whether or not to...
Wedding Accommodation Card Tips
A wedding accommodation card is an optional insert piece that can be included with your invitation mailing. Their purpose is to inform your guests of the hotel options you have made available for them. Depending on how many out-of-town guests you are expecting to...
Seashell Invitations for Romantic Beach Weddings
Whether you are planning a beach wedding or a tropical destination wedding, seashells are perfect for complimenting your theme. No two shells are alike, just as your love story is truly unique to you and your fiance. Seashell invitations are great for...
The Basics of Wedding Invitation Text
Wedding invitation text can be broken down into answering the questions of who, when and where as they pertain to your wedding celebration details. Your invitation wording will need to answer these specific questions to provide your guests with all the details they...
Burst of Color with Yellow and Gray Wedding Invitations
The color gray is elegant and neutral so it can be paired with many different colors. When it comes to contrasting with shades of grey, yellow is a great choice to add just the right pop of color to the mix. Yellow and gray wedding invitations can actually be...
The Supporting Roles of Wedding Menu Cards
The obvious purpose of wedding menu cards is to creatively display all the tasty details of your wedding reception food. What's often overlooked is how stylish they can be when added to the place settings of your reception tables. There may even be a menu card to...
What’s Trending with Wedding Response Cards
Including response cards with your wedding invitations is highly recommended as they are essential to your planning. Since they will provide you with an accurate guest count for food and seating arrangements, they could actually save you some money. More often than...
Simplify with Save the Date Postcards
While it is a good idea to send out save the date notices to your guests letting them know of your wedding date well in advance, there's no reason not to keep the whole process as simple as possible. Save the date postcards are the ideal way to do that. Here are some...
What’s Your Love Story?
Everyone enjoys a good love story so why not reveal your unique story using your wedding invitations. Many of your friends and family may not know all the special details of your relationship such as... when or how you met your first date your first kiss how long you...
Intro to Various Wedding Invitation Printing Processes
When it comes to invitation shopping, do you know the differences in the processes of wedding invitation printing as they relate to the design and wording? You don't necessarily need to know all the details to know what you like, but isn't it better to be informed...
Be Creative with Stamps for Wedding Invitations
When it comes to your wedding invitations, you'll undoubtedly spend some time shopping and selecting just the right design for your special day. What about when it comes to mailing them to your guests? Have you thought about how you can make even the outside of the...
Charming Wedding Programs for Your Ceremony
Wedding programs add a special touch to your ceremony. Your guests can use them to follow along with the order of the service and be introduced to everyone in your wedding party along with those who are part of the ceremony. Here are some other pieces of...
What’s Trending for Fall Wedding Invitations
For those couples planning a fall wedding, there are several ways you can feature the beauty of the season on wedding invitations as inspired by nature. They may be designed to include the wonderful colors of autumn or they may feature fall foliage as part of the...
Wording Wedding Invitations – How & When to Abbreviate Text
There are certain things to be aware of when it comes to wording wedding invitations, especially the use of abbreviations. These etiquette guidelines are appropriate for both your invitation verse and for addressing the envelopes. Non-professional titles such as Mr....
Wedding Thank You Cards 101
Wedding thank you cards are sent to your guests to let them know just how grateful you are that they could attend your wedding and how appreciative you are of their gift. You may have purchased them at the same time as your wedding invitations, especially if a...
Wedding Napkins with Stylish Messages
It's common for personalized paper napkins to be either beverage or luncheon size and to show the wedding couple's first names, wedding date and possibly a graphic or monogram. They can be solid colored to match the wedding or they could match the exact design of the...
Tips for Mailing Wedding Invitations
When it comes to mailing your wedding invitations, be sure to keep these tips in mind... Be sure you have a return address either printed or handwritten on the outside of your invitation envelope, preferably on the back flap. This will ensure any undeliverable...
Damask Wedding Invitations
A damask design creates an elegant vintage look with its distinguished pattern. As far as weddings, the damask look can be featured on your cake, accessories, favors, accessories and invitations. When it comes to damask wedding invitations, there are many choices to...
Invitation Terms for Today’s Wedding Trends
A while back we covered some of the basic terminology of wedding invitations...terms that always seem to be relevant. This time we are defining techniques and items more related to today's modern trends for invitations. Accommodation Cards: Very handy for guests who...