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Destination Wedding Invitations

Photography courtesy Mimmo & Naz.

Photography courtesy Mimmo & Naz.

Does your destination wedding need to have a “destination” theme? Not necessarily. It is really up to you and your personal taste. Don’t feel that if you are having a beach wedding you need to have palm trees or flip flops on the invitations!

Remember your invitations give your guests a peek into what your wedding will be like so showing an element of the place is a great idea. Although I still think it is important that the design still matches your personalities. Read the rest of this entry »

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Personalize Your Invitations

WBNov09_IrishMenuYour invitations don’t have to be dry and stuffy. Remember, they aren’t your mother’s wedding invitations. They can and should reflect the personalities of you and your fiancé and the type of event you want to have. Here are a few examples of my clients who have really added their personal stamp their invitations and their wedding. Read the rest of this entry »

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Wedding Programs

WBNov09_SingleCardIf you decide to have a program for your wedding—there are more options than just the usual booklet. In fact, I’ve never actually done one of those! I have three standard formats. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Last Minute Invitation

Photography courtesy Mimmo & Naz.

Photography courtesy Mimmo & Naz.

I’ve had couples come to me with a last minute request for the wedding invitations for many different reasons; planning their wedding on a short timeline, a friend was supposed to do them, and they just plain forgot!

Whatever the reason you need to get these invitations out two months before the wedding and if that date has already passed, then as soon as possible will have to do! Read the rest of this entry »

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What is a Theme?

Photography courtesy Mimmo & Naz.

Photography courtesy Mimmo & Naz.

Some couples have a specific theme for their wedding—a time period like Art Deco, a flower like the Cherry Blossom, or a season like fall. In this case the venue, invitations, decor, flowers and attire generally fit with the theme, however, a theme doesn’t have to be this specific. Many people come in for our first meeting saying they don’t have a theme and I tell them they do—they just don’t realize it yet. Read the rest of this entry »

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Day of Stationery

Photography courtesy Mimmo Galati of Mimmo & Naz.

Photography courtesy Mimmo Galati of Mimmo & Naz.

Everyone has different needs for their wedding day stationery but there are some items that are essential. Below I have listed the “must have items” and the “would be nice to have items.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Additional Information Cards

WBOct09_MapDirectionsMany people are confused as to whether they have to include a map with their wedding invitations. The short answer is no —however, if you are inviting guests from out of town, the ceremony and reception are at two different locations or are hard to find —then a map would be a good idea. Read the rest of this entry »

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Setting the Tone

A fall wedding invitation.
A fall wedding invitation.

How do you figure out what your invitations will look like? The first questions I ask my clients are Where is the wedding? and How formal will the wedding be? Read the rest of this entry »

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