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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
You’ll crush on: even MORE free Halloween printables
Didn’t you just love the free Halloween printables we posted not too long ago? Well, guess what…we’re giving you even more! Talk about Halloween craft
We’re loving: trend-setting holiday cards
A couple of days ago we posted about the top trends in holiday cards. Today, we’re highlighting one of our favorite cards this season –
Four top trends for 2015 holiday cards
What’s hot for holiday cards this season? We’re sharing four top holiday card trends so you can make sure your greetings are right in style.
We’re crushing on…DIY gourd décor
It’s fall. Time to yank out those faded summer flowers, put away the brightly colored items and turn over a new leaf in your décor.
We’re loving: holiday cards that shine
It’s only the end of September, so why are we talking about holiday cards already? Well… 1. because we love the season 2. because we
You on Paper: Embossing and Debossing
Adding texture to wedding invitation paper automatically adds elegance and style, too. Find out how embossing and debossing will take your wedding invitation to the