wedding jewelry & wedding etiquette
I was recently shocked to learn that some people send out save-the-dates and never follow up them up with a proper wedding invitation for certain guests. It was always my understanding that couples ironed out the details of their guest list and budget before issuing save-the-date cards, but apparently, it is not all that uncommon [...]
In general, it is not acceptable to invite people to the wedding ceremony but not the party to follow. Some brides might think that it could be a way to trim reception costs, but it is actually quite insulting to those who do not make the cut for the reception. Think about how you would [...]
Many things about a wedding are a matter of taste, such as your bridal gown, wedding jewelry, centerpieces, and music. Some things, however, are very clearly defined by traditional wedding etiquette, and to deviate from the expected is to risk offending many people. Invitations definitely fall into the category of being ruled by etiquette, but [...]
Many a bride worries that to track down guests who have not responded to a wedding invitation will appear rude or pushy. As long as it is done graciously, however, there is absolutely nothing rude about it at all; actually it is the guest who has blown off their duty who is being ill-mannered. After [...]
Even the most informal wedding is still a special occasion, and the invitations should reflect that. It does not matter if your style is to wear bridal jewelry which is a family heirloom for a grand wedding at “the club” or if your wedding is more like simple handcrafted bridal jewelry worn for a wedding [...]
Can a wedding invitation really manage to be tacky? Sadly, it can! There are many well-meaning couples out there who in trying to be romantic or clever end up designing a wedding invitation that turns the stomach of the guests who receive it. These are the things that make wedding invitations tacky, and how to [...]
The language on your wedding invitations should match the formality of your invitation stationery, which in turn should match the formality and general style of your wedding. Just as you would not send out an e-vite to a black tie affair where the bride is wearing a custom full ballgown with fancy bridal jewelry, nor [...]
A very simple way to keep the costs of your invitations lower is to choose smaller stationery and fewer enclosures. Not only will you save money when you order your invitations, but you will face lower postage rates as well. If your assembled invitation (which remember usually includes the invite, inner and outer envelopes, and [...]
Your wedding stationary says a lot about who you are and what your wedding will be like. There is a lot more to it than just invitations. Some of the elements of a wedding stationary suite include: save-the-date cards, rehearsal dinner invitations, pew cards, place cards, and thank you cards.
The design of your invitation should [...]
