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Wax seals add an undeniable touch of luxury and romance to wedding invitations, but placing them on the outer envelope can lead to disappointment and damaged invitations. As a professional stationery designer who’s worked with hundreds of couples, I’ve learned that while wax seals are beautiful, they need to be used strategically to ensure your […]
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Choosing the right postage for your wedding invitations isn’t just about making sure they reach your guests – it’s about creating that perfect first impression when your invitations arrive in the mail. As a professional stationery designer, I’ve helped hundreds of couples navigate the world of wedding postage, and I’m sharing my favorite stamp options […]
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There’s something undeniably special about letterpress wedding invitations. When your guests open that envelope, they’re not just reading words on paper—they’re experiencing a traditional art form that engages multiple senses. The deep, pillowy impressions in the paper create a three-dimensional effect you can feel beneath your fingertips. The way light plays across those impressions adds […]
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Your wedding invitations are the first glimpse your friends and family will get of what’s to come for your wedding day. Why settle for something cookie-cutter when you can commission a custom design that reflects your unique love story? I’m Jaime Coast, a professional stationery designer and watercolor artist, and I’m going to share today […]
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As we head into 2025, I’m thrilled to update my guide to wedding invitation trends and expand on what I see will be trending in stationery for the new year. We’ll see some trends that are sticking around from last year, as well as some new exciting trends for 2025! First, an introduction to me, […]
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As a custom stationery designer who has mailed lots of wedding invitations, I know it can be tricky to get everything right with postage. Sending out beautiful invitations is exciting, but it can turn into a hassle if you’re not careful. From weighing your invites to thinking about special materials and decorations, knowing the rules […]
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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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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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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 […]
