Photo Save the Dates have become one of the leading trends in wedding stationery. The key is ensuring that the photo file you send your stationer is capable of producing the best possible printed image quality.
A photograph that looks crisp and clear on your computer monitor may not necessarily print at that same quality. The reason is that most computer screens are low resolution (or, designed to showcase small photo files), while printers are high resolution (or, designed to work with large photo files). If you try to print a photo file created for computer viewing on a good quality printer, chances are you’ll end up with a grainy, blurry photo.
So how can you be confident that the photo you choose for your printed stationery will print with the clear, professional quality you see on your screen? The secret is in the photo’s dpi, or “dots-per-inch” measurement, also known as the “resolution.”
One of the most exciting moments for a bride-to-be is checking the mailbox and receiving the first guest reply card. Despite all prior planning and activity, this is an event that signals the wedding day is right around the corner! But once the responses are counted, rarely does a bride want to recycle these small treasures that often feature funny notes or sweet sentiments from guests. Rather than relegating your reply cards to a box in the attic, get creative with ways to preserve and display these fun tokens that will provide happy memories long after the wedding day is done.
You’ve figured out the complex nuances of wording your wedding invitation, and you’re ready to submit your order (finally!). And then you’re asked something you haven’t considered: What mailing address would you like printed for the invitation’s return address and for the reply card envelope?
Coordinating Return and Reply address for wedding invite
So you figured out the nuances of wording your wedding invitation, and are ready to submit your order (finally!). Then you are asked something you have not considered: What mailing address would you like printed for the invitation’s return address and for the reply card envelope?
Brides call us frequently for help with this question – wondering what is standard and/or appropriate.
We counsel brides (yes, sometimes we feel like counselors!) every day on the best strategies for wedding invitation wording that reflects unique situations. One of the questions we frequently receive surrounds the traditional practice of listing the bride’s parents on the invitation, but not the groom’s.
A wedding invitation is just like an invite to any other party, where the hosts are the ones doing the inviting. Traditionally, even though the happy couple, the groom’s parents, and a cadre of friends and well-meaning aunties may be involved in the planning, the bride’s parents are the ones who foot the bill and, therefore, are considered the “hosts” of the wedding. As hosts, they are the ones listed as “requesting the honour of your presence.” It’s not a slight to the groom’s side, but rather a logical course of action.
Recently, we gave you the basic skinny on the standard protocol for listing (or not listing) parents on the wedding invitation. But as with so many things involving weddings and major life events, “standard” rarely applies in the real world! To help couples navigate the potentially intimidating realm of wording a formal invitation, we’re starting a blog series to address some of the more common – and not so common – questions we get about handling non-standard situations.Read Full Article
Ok, we know the Holidays are over, but we really wanted to share these Winter Inspired invitations! Plus, if you’re recently engaged and planning a wedding for next year’s Holiday Season, these could easily inspire YOU!
Between the Argyle and Mercury glass, we have been happily overwhelmed by the all the current sparkly vintage trends. Melissa and I attended a Holiday party a few weeks back, and I fell in love with these gorgeous hair pieces, and I can’t stop thinking about all the ways they could be used in a wedding!
Think about it… the bride could wear a fabric vintage flower in her hair, and her bridesmaids could wear coordinating flowers attached to ribbon sashes around their wastes. A vintage broce can grace a headband and also a purse.
One of the first things on most wedding planning timelines is choosing wedding stationery, including save-the-dates and invitations – and with good reason! Not only can it take some time to browse the seemingly endless stationery choices, but once you’ve selected your invites, you must then consider the time required for:
Your vendor to customize your design with your specific event details
You to review, correct, and approve your proofs
Printing (especially if your vendor works with an outside print house)
Shipping
And of course, once you’ve finally received the invitations, they must be addressed and mailed, allowing guests plenty of time to respond
If you’re a budget-conscious bride, attempting to compare wedding vendors can be like comparing wedding gowns to tuxedos – nearly impossible! Across the wedding industry, pricing policies are by no means standard and in many cases seem designed to confuse. Wedding stationers are no different. While one invitation may at first seem to be the best deal, once you factor in separate costs for reply cards and envelopes, and extra charges for things like printing a return address, a once “inexpensive” wedding invitation can turn into your priciest option.
When pricing and comparing wedding stationers, determine which stationery suite is truly the “best deal” – first ask whether the following items are included in the invitation price, or if they are priced separately:
Reply cards (for guests to indicate whether or not they plan to attend)
Reply envelopes (for mailing the reply cards back to you)
Accessory cards (for including a map, directions, a weekend itinerary, hotel information, etc.)
Inner envelopes
Other items that may or may not be included in the price of your invitations are:
Your return address printed on the back flap of the outer envelopes
Your name and address printed on the reply envelope (so guests can simply drop the envelope in the mail, without having to address it themselves)
Proofs (so you can ensure the vendor has correctly laid out your information)
Customized colors, fonts, and motifs (do you like the invitation, but want it printed in a different color? Make sure you know if such a change will incur additional charges.)
Manzanita branches, found naturally in the chaparral regions of western North America, are commonly used decoratively because of their beauty, unique shape, and strength when dried. As wedding décor, manzanita branches are hot! I have had many brides come in asking for manzanita branches for their centerpieces. These branches go well in
There’s that word again. Chignon. Do they choose fancy french words just to embarrass us??
Relax. No, its really not all about you… (hahaha…bet cha haven’t heard that one since you started planning your wedding!). The word chignon, pronounced “sheen-yon,” is actually derived from the French phrase “chignon du cou,” which translates to “nape of the
Our exploration of orchids available as cut flowers continues with the more luxurious and extravagant orchids.
Phalaenopsis
phalaenopsis orchid
Phalaneopsis orchids are everywhere in bridal magazines! They are the typical “moth orchid” plant you might see at Trader Joe’s or any other shop selling plants. As cut flowers, they are no longer that Home Depot plant,
Congrats! You just got engaged and now the planning process has begun. Well, when should you book your wedding photographer? Pretty much as soon as you book your venue. The typical recommendation for when you should book your wedding photographer is around 9 months out from your date. However, keep in mind that highly sought [...]
On Mykonos you will find beautiful beaches, chic boutiques and elegant nightclubs. Beneath its sophisticated surface, lies a quite essential Greek island. Hundreds of tiny chapels dot this blue and white-washed island with its beautiful windmills. Perfect for a honeymoon, destination wedding, or anniversary trip.
One of the biggest stresses for a bride-to-be is how she will look in her wedding gown on her wedding day. Will she look fat? Will she look flabby? The issue floats around in her brain for months: all the pictures, the wedding album, the wedding video …she MUST look gorgeous!! All ladies start out [...]
When pricing and comparing wedding stationers, determine which stationery suite is truly the “best deal” – first ask whether the following items are included in the invitation price, or if they are priced separately:
