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What to do about graduation parties!
The fact that 2020 grads aren’t able to finish a traditional school year seeing friends and participating in all that goes on that final year

Wording Ideas for Graduation Cancellations and Postponements
There are many reasons a grad party might need to be canceled or postponed, such as illness, a family emergency, or maybe the grad received

New! Change the Dates
Normal day-to-day life has come to a screeching halt in the last few weeks, and anyone with an event planned within the next two months

How to Postpone a Wedding
We can only imagine how disappointing current events are for all couples getting married in the next two months. The coronavirus has turned so many

Wedding Planning: Addressing the Unexpected
Are you planning a wedding or soon to be married? Recent events regarding the coronavirus are surely influencing your wedding plans, especially if the wedding

Top of class! Enhanced Raised Foil Grad Announcements
Exactly what graduation announcements should look like in the year 2020! Enhanced raised foil is a state-of-the-art, real foil technique that not only applies that

The Ultimate Classic Wedding: Black and White
When you think of a formal wedding, what comes to mind? Chances are you picture a black tie affair and there’s reason for that! Black

We’re Loving: The Glowing Floral Seal ‘n Send
At first glance, the beauty of the Glowing Floral Wedding Invitation is in the watercolor floral design but there is so much more to this

Our 2020 Vision for Wedding Stationery Trends
We’re bringing this year’s top 8 wedding invitation trends into focus, and we’re sharing them here so you know what to keep an eye out

8 “Something Blue” Ideas Worthy of Your Wedding!
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” A fun wedding tradition handed down through the ages! Did you know it dates back to the

Dress Code Deciphered: What You – and Your Guests – Should Wear to Your Wedding
We’ve compiled the recommended attire for popular wedding dress codes. Of course, these are just general guidelines. It’s your day – so the only rules

Our 2020 Vision for Wedding Stationery Trends
We’re bringing this year’s top 8 print trends into focus! Carlson Craft has been a leader in the industry for more than 70 years, which

Classic Blue: Brighten Your Big Day with Pantone’s Color of the Year
Pantone has announced the color of the year for 2020, and it is classic blue! According to the Pantone Color Institute, this enduring hue highlights

In Style and On-Trend: Consider these 3 Chic Colors for Your Wedding Day
Every year, certain colors become fashionable choices for contemporary couples. And 2020 is no different. These three colors are expected to be prime candidates for

Say Happy Holidays with Glittery, Shimmery Custom Photo Cards
If you want your holiday cards to be extra merry and bright, we have two festive options for you: 1. Glitter stock: These unique cards

Now Trending: Geometric
One of the hottest trends in weddings today is using geometric shapes in your theme. And there are many ways to integrate this chic style

10 Tips for Impeccable Invitation Etiquette
Your wedding is your day – so you don’t have to follow any rules. However, if etiquette is important to you, these guidelines will help

Presenting Luxe: Luxury Invitations with Premium Quality
This is the third in our blog series highlighting our three new collections. In this post, we’re focusing on our Luxe invitations. Some couples vow