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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

We’re Loving: Wooden Wonder
If you’re dreaming of a rustic, yet chic, wedding day surrounded by nature, the Wooden Wonder invitation suite sets just the right tone. These modern,

Introducing the Trend Collection: Express Yourself with these Modern Invitations
This is the second in our blog series highlighting our three new collections. In this post, we’re focusing on our Trend invitations. Some couples want

How Many Invitations Should You Order?
Sounds like a silly question. 150 guests = 150 invitations, right? Actually, you should order by household, not by headcount. But there are other factors

The Classic Collection – Simple, Sophisticated, & Traditional
This is the first in our blog series highlighting our three new collections. In this post, we’re focusing on our Classic invitations. Classic is the

Fall Head Over Heels: Our New Collections Suit Every Style (and Budget!)
Introducing more than 65 stunning invitation suites thoughtfully curated into three distinct collections. Our retailers are excited and inspired to share these new designs with

We’re Loving: Contemporary Greenery
For couples envisioning a modern yet natural wedding day, there’s no better way to set the tone than with the Contemporary Greenery invitation suite. These

Winter Floral Inspiration
Having a wedding in the winter doesn’t mean you have to use icy blues, white and silver, or red and green. Get inspired by our

How to Budget for Your Wedding
While knowing your overall budget for your wedding may be easy, sometimes figuring out how much of that money should be spent on certain things

An Eco Friendly Wedding
Being environmentally conscious is already a big part of your everyday life and luckily, it’s only getting easier to make choices that will reduce waste,

Blush and Burgundy
We love the color combination of blush and burgundy! This mix of beautiful colors would be absolutely perfect for a wedding any time of the