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Popular Fall and Winter Invitations
As summer fades into fall and fall into winter, we anticipate bridal couples and customers in general will remain wrapped up in the burlap trend
Leafy invitations for your fall wedding
Fall brides may not have a backdrop filled with blooming flowers, but the changing leaves are just as pretty, if not more unique for an
Channeling Jasmine on your wedding day
Do you remember watching Aladdin as a kid? Or hey, even as an adult? I’m still all about the Disney movies. Of course, my favorite
Host a theme party this summer
Barbecues and picnics are easy, go-to summer party themes. Get out of a hostess rut and wow your guests by turning up the heat this
Tips to host an Americana wedding on Labor Day
A three-day holiday is the perfect time to have your wedding! Some of the benefits of hosting a your nuptials on Labor Day include: Weather
The history of lace
Lace is seen all over the wedding industry, from dresses and wedding invitations to reception decor and bouquet trimmings. But where did this delicate, feminine
2013 Wedding trends: brooches
Brides who want to incorporate something old, something borrowed or something shiny to their wedding day decor are going nuts for brooches. There are several
Introducing the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings stationery
Even at a young age, many future brides dream of growing up to have a wedding just like the ones in the Disney classics. Every
Summer Party Ideas: How to decorate with flowers
It’s that time of year again when friends and families make an extra effort to spend time together and enjoy the beautiful weather! Whether you’re
Let’s Bring Back…
A good friend of mine was married in a lovely evening ceremony at the historic Landmark Building in downtown St. Paul just before Christmas. The
Nature-themed art deco wedding invitations
If you’re a bride with a more contemporary style esthetic, show your whimsical side when designing your wedding invitations. Art deco invites come in a
Bachelorette 101: Accessories to amp up your GNO
If you’re planning or attending a bachelorette party, you know the stakes are high when it comes to putting a great girls night out event together.
Wedding etiquette: How to address your guests names
Sending out wedding invitations can become a time-consuming task. Make sure your envelopes are sealed and addressed in style with these wedding invitation etiquette guidelines:
Envelope icing 101
If you’re preparing to send out your wedding invitations and realize that you have to write about 200 addresses by hand, that might put a damper on
Common printing techniques for your wedding invitations
When you’re in the process of choosing your wedding invitations, you may start to realize that there’s a lot of detail that goes into the
A Unique Look
Following in the footsteps of the brides before them, today’s brides want a wedding that is special – one to make all their dreams come
The basics of wedding invitation etiquette
Wedding invitations not only set the tone of your nuptials, they present your guests with vital information for the big day. And while sending out these
A quick look into the average bride and groom
Over the years, elements like the age of the bride and groom and the length of their engagement have changed immensely. While there is no