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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
A classic 4th of July menu
It’s time to start paging through your favorite recipe book for the upcoming holiday. Here’s a quick menu featuring appetizers, a main course, dessert and
Summer Solstice
I don’t know about you, but as summer gets underway and the days become longer, I’m thrilled with the extra daylight. Awaking at 5:30 a.m.
Seasonal patterns for your wedding invitations
What better way to set the mood or theme for your wedding day than with a patterned invitation? From traditional flowers to modern chevron designs,
Before you say “I do,” learn who pays for what
If you’re in the planning process for your big day, you’re quickly finding out that there are tons of elements that go into planning the
Breaking the Mold
Regardless of the special occasion being celebrated – wedding, 16th birthday, vow renewal, graduation, retirement, etc. – one trend we’re seeing across the board is
The Return of Outdoor Weddings
Warm weather is upon us, flowers are in full bloom, and nature is once again serving up a splendid backdrop for any celebration. The season
Throw the perfect spring party
Spring is in the air! Finally. And with spring comes some stylish seasonal decor, stand-out colors and creative party planning ideas! Here are a few