Custom Wedding Invitations and Stationery

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Professional tips on wedding stationery, paper, printing, and design.

Template for Wedding Guest List: How to Collect Addresses for Wedding Invitations

Is your wedding guest list making you wish you eloped? Collecting the addresses from your guests can be daunting, but we’ve got a trick that will make it a million times easier! Check out our six tips on how to collect addresses for a wedding. Plus, learn the best way to set up your guest list template that will save you time later.

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Wedding Day Stationery: What Wedding Paper Goods Do You Need on the Big Day?

Unsure where to start with your on-the-day wedding stationery? We’ve got you covered! In this blog, we’ll talk about what day-of wedding stationery pieces you have to choose from (menus, place/escort cards, table numbers, programs, and signage), how each can benefit you, and which ones you truly need. Pick some or all of the options listed here–this is a fun and flexible part of your wedding stationery!

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Everything You Should Know About Custom Wedding Invitation Design

Love the idea of custom-made wedding invitations but not sure how to get started? Then this blog is for you! We’ll debunk some common myths about custom wedding invitation design, teach you how to get started, and give you an idea on timelines and budgets. Everything you need to know about custom-made wedding invitations!

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7 Ways To Make Your Invites Pop: Unique Wedding Invitation Ideas for 2022

How do you make your wedding invitations stand out from the crowd? We’ve got 7 ideas to help you choose a wedding invitation that’s not a cookie-cutter invite. All the best trends for 2022 wedding invitations are here!

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When to Send Wedding Invitations–Timeline to Order & Send Custom-Made Invites

Wedding invitations and save the dates are important parts of communicating your wedding details to your guests. So it’s important to know when to send them! Find out when you should mail both and how soon you should order custom-made wedding invitations!

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Real Weddings: Intimate Wedding in Rustic Courtyard Venue in San Antonio, Texas

Courtyard wedding venues make a great option for small, intimate weddings. Take a closer look at this couple’s take on a rustic, courtyard wedding and how they made the most of a small ceremony during the pandemic.

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Do You Need Inner and Outer Envelopes? 3 Reasons to Use Double Envelopes for Wedding Invitations

Are outer envelopes really necessary? The answer is…maybe. While some couples these days choose to skip the outer envelope, there are three reasons why this may not be a great idea for you. And yes, they may surprise you.

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10 Ideas to Include In Your Spring Garden Wedding Invitations

Need ideas for your garden wedding invitations? Get 10 design tips that will make your spring wedding invitations pop with color, style, and creativity. Not only will these tips make your invitations look amazing, but they’ll make them practical as well!

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What Do Wedding Invitations Cost? Wedding Invitation Paper, Printing, & Accessories

In our first blog post about wedding invitation cost, we talked about the three major factors that contribute to the final dollar total: quantity, quality of production materials, and level of service. Now in part 2, we’ll take a deep dive into how production materials affect the cost. Learn how wedding invitation paper, print processes, and accessory add-ons influence the final cost, why they cost what they do, and how each elevates the quality of your wedding invitations.

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A Real Wedding Invitation Pricing Guide–How Much Wedding Invitations Cost Based on 3 Key Factors

Finally, a wedding invitation pricing guide that breaks down the issue of what you should spend into three deciding factors: quantity, production materials, and most importantly, level of service. You’ve probably read many advice articles that give a blanket cost but never explain what’s included in that cost. This blog won’t tell you what to spend, but rather will explain what you can get for your money, particularly when it comes to level of service.

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Save the Dates vs Wedding Invitations–Are Save the Dates and Invitations the Same?

Just beginning to sort out your wedding invitation needs? Start here! Learn the differences between save the dates and wedding invitations, why both are necessary, and when to mail each. Your guests will thank you!

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When to Send Wedding Invitations for Fall 2021 Weddings – Wedding Invitations and Covid

Feeling stressed about ordering wedding invitations for your fall 2021 wedding? It’s totally normal to want to wait until the last minute to avoid having to un-invite guests. But waiting may actually hurt you in the long run. In this blog, we’ll talk about when to send your wedding invitations, how long they take to produce in a post-Covid world (you may not have as long as you think), and some tips to help you make the best decisions when planning wedding invitations during the pandemic.

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Traditional Southern Wedding at Maison Lafitte, Wedding Venue in Mandeville, LA

Few wedding venues offer the historic elegance of southern Louisiana like Maison Lafitte. Graced with white arches and a spacious interior, Maison Lafitte stands as a wonderful option for a traditional southern wedding. This blog features photos from a 2021 styled shoot at Maison Lafitte.

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Floral Garden Wedding Invitations for Southern Weddings – Camellia's Semi-Custom Invitation Launch

Introducing the Floral Garden Collections, a set of six invitation suites that each feature a different southern flower. Drawn in Camellia Memories’ signature pastel style, the soft floral illustrations make the invitations a great choice for a romantic garden wedding. Learn about the benefits of semi-custom invitation design, how order forms and processes work, and the pricing.

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Mailing Your Wedding Invitations & How to Navigate the Post Office

You’ve invested a lot of time and money into your wedding invitations. Now that you’re ready to mail them, make sure that they arrive safely! In this blog, we’ll cover the basics of postage, the importance of hand-canceling, and how to handle sticking points with the post office.

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How Does Custom Invitation Design Work? What to Expect From Your Stationer

During your wedding planning process, you learn to work with many service professionals for the first time. Hiring a stationer for custom wedding invitations is no different. In this blog, we’ll talk about what to expect from your stationer and what you can do to get the most out of the experience. Plus, get a list of questions to ask potential designers!

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How to Find the Wedding Invitation Designer Who's Right For You

Just like any wedding vendor you hire, choosing the right invitation designer for your custom wedding suite is an important decision. You need to make sure that their style matches yours and that you find them easy to talk to. But there are a few differences when searching for a stationer than other vendors. Learn tips and strategies to help you find the one who’s right for you!

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How to Address Wedding Invitations: 3 Easy Steps

Now that you’ve completed your guest list (yay you!), it’s time to prep the name and addresses for printing on pretty envelopes. But the nuances of addressing guests with special titles and different living situations can be daunting. In this blog, we’ll break this etiquette nightmare into 3 major groups. We’ll then offer addressing options that walk the line between formal and casual. This way, you can make both your grandmother and friends happy without giving yourself a headache!

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What Wedding Invitation Pieces You Really Need–Putting Your Suite Together

Overwhelmed with the steps of creating your wedding stationery? You're not alone. A wedding invitation is likely the most complex set of stationery you will ever need. It announces a large event that has multiple parts, which possibly includes several venues or even multiple days. So how do you organize all this information on a few pieces of paper? How do they even fit together? This blog will explain the jobs of each card and how they work together to layout your wedding details.

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Part 2: Why Save the Dates Lead to a Successful Wedding

Save the dates do more than what their name implies. When planned properly, they save you time and hassle in the few months prior to the wedding. In part two of the save the date series, we’ll discuss whether or not to include a photo, time-saving benefits, and explore why paper versions may be more practical than electronic in the long run.

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