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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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There are weddings that are beautiful, and then there are weddings that tell a story so meaningful it takes your breath away. Mary and James’ celebration at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park was definitely the latter. When they approached me to design their wedding stationery, I knew we were creating something that would honor […]
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We’re thrilled to share that our custom wedding invitation suite and day of items for Mary and James’s San Diego Zoo Safari Park wedding has been featured in the latest issue of California Wedding Day magazine. The suite beautifully captured the spirit of their meaningful celebration, incorporating a hand-painted zoo landscape and natural motifs that […]
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I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the Canvas Rebel team about the rebrand and how I built Cotton & Bow. Take a look at the following excerpt and scroll down for the link to the full interview: — Jaime, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love […]
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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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I’m thrilled to share a glimpse into a recent wedding where I had the honor of designing luxury invitations and day of details that captured the couple’s elegant and timeless style. When Hannah and CJ approached me to design the stationery for their wedding, I knew we were about to create something truly magical. Set […]
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This article has been updated for 2026! Check out our wedding invitation trends for the upcoming 2026 wedding season. 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 […]
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Planning a wedding is stressful enough without having to make tough decisions about a guest list. As a recent bride, I remember how difficult the choices can be when you’re trying to stick to a certain guest count that’s dictated by your venue or budget. And now several years later, there are still people who […]
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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 […]
