Stamps for Wedding Invitations

Wedding Cake Postage Stamp SM Stamps for Wedding InvitationsJust a reminder that your stamps for wedding invitations will now cost a little more with the first class postage increase on January 22.  The rate for a first-class stamp increased $.01 bringing it to $.45.  Also, if your response cards happen to be postcards, that postage stamp increased $.03 bringing it to $.32.

Have you considered spicing up your invitations with custom wedding postage stamps? 

Mailing your invitations with special wedding stamps gives you another opportunity to personalize.  You can choose to create your own stamps with a favorite photo or simply add your names and date to a pre-designed stamp. What a great way to add a special touch to the outside of your wedding invitations, even if it costs a little extra.

Here are some tips on planning your wedding postage budget.

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Posted by Sara Haese | January 23rd, 2012 | Tags: , ,

Pearlized Wedding Invitations

Pearlizing is the process that applies a luminous pearl-like finish to part of an invitation, usually to an embossed design.

Pearlized wedding invitations come in many beautiful designs.  The pearl embellishment can be a border or a design graphic.  Color can even be added to elegantly accent the pearl on the invitation.

Here are just a few examples of pearlized wedding invitations:

Enchanting Pearl Wedding Invitations Pearlized Wedding Invitations Pearl Hearts Invitations Pearlized Wedding Invitations Swirls of Pearl and Gold Invites Pearlized Wedding Invitations

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Posted by Sara Haese | January 16th, 2012 | Tags: ,

Wedding Invitations Samples

Simply White with Floral Design Invitations Wedding Invitations SamplesOrdering wedding invitations samples can be very helpful when shopping online.  With so many styles and designs available, it may take a while to browse through them all and narrow down to just your favorites.

Shopping online is certainly convenient and time-saving but it’s still always good to see and hold an actual sample in your hands before placing your entire wedding invitation order.  Although usually blank, samples still give you a first-hand look at the paper (size, texture, color, etc.) and any pre-printed designs.  There’s usually a small cost involved for each sample purchased (plus postage) but this small step can enusre you order the perfect invitation to fit your wedding.

Of course, you need to allow yourself enough time for online browsing and delivery of your wedding invitations samples order all before placing & receiving your final order since you need to be prepared to mail them at least 4-6 weeks ahead of your wedding.

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Posted by Sara Haese | January 9th, 2012 | Tags: , ,

Vintage Wedding Invitations

What comes to mind when you think of vintage wedding invitations? 

Vintage Gold Wedding InvitationsSM1 Vintage Wedding InvitationsThe word ‘vintage’ when used as an adjective often refers to being classic, retro or dating from the past.  When vintage is used in relation to wedding invitations, it’s typically referring to the printed design featured on the invitation.

Sometimes a vintage wedding invitation design can be applied to a more contemporary layout as pictured above.  Even a modern style like pockets can feature a vintage or retro design.

Vintage Wedding InvitationsSM Vintage Wedding InvitationsA vintage pattern can also be available in several different color choices so you can closely match it to your wedding.

If you enjoy mixing retro with contemporary, you can also find invitations with a vintage design mixed with modern lines, lettering and color combinations.

When shopping around, be sure to take a look at all styles, including vintage wedding invitations, to make sure you find your perfect design.

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Posted by Sara Haese | January 2nd, 2012 | Tags: ,

Save the Date with Photo

Once Upon A Time Save the Date1 Save the Date with PhotoAre you planning a wedding in 2012?  A save the date with photo is a fun way to proudly show pictures of you and your fiancee while also announcing your upcoming wedding date.

Today’s modern styles let you share multiple photos or even reveal details about the three special dates of your relationship – your first meeting, engagement and wedding – as shown above.

One Day Event Save the Date Save the Date with Photo

Your creative options are endless…this save the date with photo will definitely get your guests’ attention.  It reads like an ad for a one day special event – your wedding.

And don’t forget about magnets…there are also many, many great designs that include a photo.  Read all the details about sending your own save the dates.

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Posted by Sara Haese | December 19th, 2011 | Tags: , ,

Return Address on Wedding Invitations

Wrapped in Black Invitations Return Address on Wedding InvitationsThe return address on wedding invitations isn’t something you necessarily wait until mailing time to deal with.  Instead it can be planned for much earlier.

When ordering your invitations, there is usually an option for having a return address printed directly on the back flap of your mailing envelopes.  There is a small fee for this additional printing but it eliminates having to either handwrite it or prepare and stick labels on later.

When professionally printed on the envelopes, the return address normally includes just the two lines of the address…no personal name.

The important thing is to remember to include a return address on your wedding invitations, no matter how that is accomplished, so the Post Office can return any undeliverable envelopes.

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Posted by Sara Haese | November 28th, 2011 | Tags:

Wedding Menu Wording

Magical Menu Card1 Wedding Menu WordingIn this earlier post we talked about wedding menu cards in general but here we are covering wedding menu wording.  

The purpose of these cards is to convey the savory details of the food and/or drink selections to be served at your celebration.  Your reception venue should be able to provide you with the tantalizing details to share with guests.  The style of how you decide to list your menu items, from salad to dessert, is really a personal preference.

You may choose to label the menu into the various courses as shown above.

Vintage Menu Card Wedding Menu Wording

You may choose to be a little less formal and simply list your food selections in the order they will be served without special headings as shown here…

No matter how you list your selections within your wedding menu wording, your chosen design may also give you the option of listing your names and wedding date.

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Posted by Sara Haese | November 21st, 2011 | Tags: ,

Pink and Black Wedding Invitations

Sweet Songs White Pocket Wedding Invitations Pink and Black Wedding InvitationsThe colors pink and black are each classic wedding colors on their own so combining them to create pink and black wedding invitations seems like a natural fit.

Today’s modern styles lend to matching these two colors in stunning ways including the pocket invitation pictured here that sets these colors against the bright white background.

Bold in Black White Invitations Pink and Black Wedding Invitations

Other ways to create this striking combo can include your choice of imprint ink colors or even selecting a colored inner envelope lining as shown here.

No matter your design choice, pink and black wedding invitations are a great way to introduce these colors as part of your wedding theme.

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Posted by Sara Haese | November 14th, 2011 | Tags:

Destination Wedding Wording

Airplane Ride Destination Wedding Invitations1 Destination Wedding WordingDo you need to find destination wedding wording for your invitations?  Your verse will really depend on your specific situation. 

Will you be inviting guests to join you for the ceremony and celebration at your chosen destination?  If that’s the case, your wedding invitation wording will be quite typical.

If you will be having a private ceremony and then holding a post-wedding reception for your guests at a later date closer to home, here are some sample verses you may consider:

BRIDE’S PARENTS
and
GROOM’S PARENTS
celebrate with their children
BRIDE
and GROOM
as they marry in LOCATION
DATE
YEAR
 
Join the Wedding Reception
DATE
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE
 
~~~~~~~
At sunrise in LOCATION
BRIDE
and
GROOM
joined hands in marriage
DATE, YEAR
You’re invited
to the local celebration
on DATE, YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

View even more sample destination wedding wording choices for invitations.

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Posted by Sara Haese | November 7th, 2011 | Tags: ,

Religious Wedding Invitations

Religious Celebration Wedding Invites Religious Wedding InvitationsIf you are having a formal church wedding, you may choose religious wedding invitations. 

Following tradition, these themed invitations are overall white in color with possibly some pearl embossing highlighting a graphic such as an open book symbolizing the Bible or even a cross.

As another great choice, what could be more fitting to a wedding then featuring a favorite ‘love’ Bible verse.

Any of these religious themes can easily be carried throughout your entire wedding celebration.

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Posted by Sara Haese | October 31st, 2011 | Tags:

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