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Holiday gift ideas for newlyweds
Oh, that first holiday together as a married couple – how romantic! You can help make it extra special for them by giving them a
We’re crushing on: quick and easy Thanksgiving place cards
Yep, Thanksgiving is next week. Yep, that’s only about 5 days left to get everything done. Don’t freak out. (Too late?) Well, okay, then here’s
We’re loving: the unexpected
When you want to make a big impression with your wedding invitation, you might think you have to go overboard with the design, the color,
Get inspired by black and gold glam
Move over, “pops” of color. The black and white wedding has gotten all glam with sparkling touches of gold. Metallics are a hot trend for
Holiday card photo DOs and DON’Ts
People love getting all kinds of holiday cards in the mail, but they love getting photo holiday cards the best. They’re personal glimpses into the
We’re loving: gratitude
You’ve probably seen it going around social media – people posting something they’re grateful for every day of November up to Thanksgiving Day. And it’s
Save the Dates: 4 things to remember
You’ve set the date! The first thing on your to-do list? Share the news! And the perfect way to do that is to send save
5 tips for easy thank you note writing
You’ve said “I do” and cut the cake and come home from the honeymoon and put away the gifts. Before you get totally settled into
We’re loving: lace that gets glamorous
Lace is beautiful. Lace is elegant. It’s romantic and soft and pretty and oh-so-very wedding. But glamorous? Yes, and our Lace Gleams Sep ’n Send
We’re loving: traditional engraving with modern flair
Engraving has been THE print process for wedding invitations for…well, forever. It’s traditional. Time-honored. Luxe. “And old-fashioned,” you’re thinking, right? Wrong! There are so many
You on Paper: Engraving
Before digital ink printing, before thermography, there was engraving. The time-honored process is still a favorite with couples with classic style. And with the addition
Destination weddings: the beach
Heading to the beach for your destination wedding? We’re jealous – sun, sea, sand, ahhh! The waves and the scenery and the tropical flowers will
We’re loving: beautiful Quince Años invitations
So much planning goes into throwing a Quince Años party. The gown, the Mass, the court, the venue, the cake, the music – all the
Get inspired by rustic romance
Do you love the rustic wedding look, but long for something romantic to go along with the burlap? Something to soften the barn wood? Something
Don’t make these 5 wedding invitation mistakes
You’re getting married! You’re ordering your wedding invitations! You’re so excited! We understand. It’s easy to get caught up in the dreaminess of the paper,
Hot wedding color: Purple
All jewel tones are big for weddings right now, but purple is taking hold as the biggest. Here are some beautiful ideas to get you
Saw it, tried it…crushed it
We’d been searching everywhere for new creative ideas for fall. There were just none out there. Zero. Everything had been done. We felt doomed. We
We’re loving: foil stamping at affordable prices
Foil stamping is THE look for wedding invitations, and when you see it, you’ll know why. It adds elegance and shine and glamour, and sends