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If you swoon over the look of vintage postage stamp sets on wedding invitations, you may be a secret philatelist (aka a lover of stamps.) For the budding philatelist, here’s my guide to using vintage postage for your wedding. Where can I buy postage for my wedding invitations? I always advise clients to buy stamps […]
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One of the most common questions I get for wedding invitations is how much to calculate for postage. And there are a lot of factors that go into my answer. From the shape of the envelope, the weight of the suite, the thickness of the envelope, whether there are any lumps or wax seals, the […]
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Wedding invitation etiquette is one of the first realizations couples have that planning a wedding has a lot more nuance then they once thought. Everything from how you phrase the opening of your invitation, to how you address the envelopes, has significance and implications. And as more and more couples are hosting their own weddings […]
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Looking for the latest in wedding decor trends? Look no further. I am a professional stationery designer and wedding blogger so staying on top of and ahead of the trends is part of my job. I got into stationery design because I loved traditional paper-making techniques, creating unique and personal stationery, and the long lost […]
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As a professional stationery designer, I often hear a lot questions about the timing of sending out your save the dates, when to send wedding invitations, and when to request RSVPs back. There’s a lot of conflicting advice from traditional etiquette mandates and anxiety over delays in the mail or just excitement about knowing your […]
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If you’re working on your day of stationery, you know the pleasure of trying to get all of your guests to RSVP on time, figuring out the seating chart and ordering table numbers, seating charts, or place cards. So when it comes to your own names, do you need a place card? Place cards for […]
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If you’re looking to make your wedding day cohesive with well-designed stationery items from place cards to welcome signage, this is your guide. I went through all of the key items you need to include on your special day for a complete look. And some items that are just fun to have like cocktail napkins […]
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Looking for the latest in wedding invitation trends? Look no further. I am a professional stationery designer and wedding blogger so staying on top of and ahead of the trends in all things paper is part of my job. I got into stationery design because I loved traditional paper-making techniques, creating unique and personal stationery […]
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Planning a beach wedding and not sure what to say? Here’s a crash course on wedding invitation wording that’s specific to your by-the-sea plans. Whether your event is a tropical destination wedding or a low-key affair down by the shore, this advice will help demystify how to word your wedding invitations. How to word wedding […]
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With so many beautiful designs available from companies like Minted or marketplaces like Etsy, it’s natural to question if custom wedding invitations are worth it. Well as a stationery designer I’m here to tell you when it is worth splurging on a custom wedding suite and when you’re better off saving a few dollars. Custom […]
