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Keeping Up the Consistency in Wedding Stationery | As you probably already know, your wedding stationery consists of more than just your invitations. Wedding stationery refers to the invitations, reception cards, response cards, save-the-date cards, thank you cards, wedding programs, and any other printed materials, such as maps, you need for your guests. Because so ...
Save The Date Announcements | One of the newest wedding trends has been the use of save the date announcements. The purpose of these cards is to let your wedding guests know farther in advance about the date of your wedding so they can start making plans to ...
Adding Magnets to Your Save The Date Cards | Save the date announcements are mailed out up to six months prior to the day of your wedding so your guests can get a head start on making the necessary arrangements to attend. While not every wedding requires such cards be sent out, you should definitely use them if ...
Using Place Cards for Wedding Organization | As you’re planning out your wedding stationery, don’t forget to purchase place cards. While place cards are optional, you’ll find they are a huge help as you try to organize seating at your reception and as you keep track of who is going to be attending your ...
Wedding Response Cards | When you order your wedding stationery, you need to order your response (RSVP) cards. These cards are sent with your invitations. They are returned by your guests to let you know if they will be attending – information that is important as you are finalizing the seating ....
Wedding Programs | Wedding programs are an optional part of your wedding stationery package, but it's one that many couples opt to provide, even if they sometimes serve mostly as keepsakes of the special day. Of course, there are some times when a wedding program is almost mandatory and, if you choose to use ...
Wedding Reception Cards | A common question among couples planning their wedding and ordering their wedding stationery is how to let guests know the location of the reception. The good news is that answering this question is fairly simple. If the reception and ceremony are being held at the same location, you don't have to do anything, except perhaps including the words “Reception to follow” at ...
The Importance of Map/Direction Cards to Your Wedding Invitations | Part of being a good host is making things convenient for your guests. When you invite people to your wedding, you are taking on the position of host and should want to do everything possible to make things easy on the people attending, including helping them find the locations. For this reason ...
Using Postcards Instead of Envelopes for RSVP | Wedding etiquette dictates a response card be included with every invitation so guests can let the couple know if they will be attending. Traditionally that response card was mailed back in a pre-addresses, stamped envelope which was also included with the invitation. Although this continues to be the standard, more couples are using ...
Wedding Thank You Cards | After all of the excitement of your wedding day is over, you'll have to sit down and start writing out those wedding thank you cards. Sure, it's a huge task but it's lso a necessary one. And one you should begin planning for months before the big day. Ordering Thank You Cards - Typically, thank you cards are ordered ...
Forecasting Your Wedding Party Activities in the Menu Cards | At many wedding receptions, you’re likely to find menu cards in the center of the table. Traditionally, these cards would simply list what foods were being served that evening. For example, the card may break down the meal into ...
Wedding Seals For Your Invitation Envelopes | When you’re planning a wedding, all of the details are important, especially when it comes to your invitations which make the first impression on your potential guests. You want to pick just the right paper, just the right font, just the right ...
Foil-Lined Envelopes for Wedding Invitations | Foil lined envelopes are sometimes popular with couples choosing their wedding invitations because they look more elegant and expensive than plain paper envelopes. However, you need to use caution when choosing foil lined envelopes for your wedding invitations because ...
Common Mistakes in Wedding Invitations | Like every element of your wedding, you want your wedding invitations to be perfect. Unfortunately, mistakes do happen. The good news is that common wedding invitation mistakes can be prevented, especially if you know what's most likely to occur. Mistake #1 – Not Enough Postage - Wedding invitations are heavy, definitely ...