What Even Is a Nikkah Card and Do You Actually Need One So Nikkah cards are basically the invitation you send out specifically for the Islamic marriage ceremony part of the wedding. It’s separate from your main wedding reception invite because the Nikkah ceremony itself is often more intimate, sometimes held at a mosque or […]
Figure Out Your Nikkah Invitation Style First Okay so the biggest mistake I see couples make is ordering invitations before they actually know what their Nikkah ceremony is gonna look like. I had this couple back in spring 2023 who ordered 200 elaborate invitations with gold foiling and the whole nine yards, then realized they […]
Okay so Desi wedding invitations are their own beast The first thing you need to know is that these aren’t your typical wedding invitations. Like, I had this client back in summer 2021 who thought she could just order from Minted and call it a day, and I had to basically sit her down and […]
Okay so digital invitation cards are basically where everything’s at now Look, I’m gonna be honest with you – back in spring 2023 I had this bride who insisted she wanted “digital but like, fancy” and I was pulling my hair out because she kept sending me Pinterest screenshots of printed letterpress invites asking if […]
Understanding Walima Invitations vs Regular Wedding Cards Okay so Walima invitations are different from your Nikah cards and honestly this confused one of my clients so badly back in spring 2023 that she ordered 200 of the wrong style and we had to rush-order replacements. The Walima is the reception hosted by the groom’s family, […]
Getting Your Beach Invitations Right Okay so beach wedding invitations are honestly one of my favorite things to work on but they can go wrong SO fast if you don’t think through the practical stuff first. Like, yes, everyone wants those gorgeous watercolor waves and the cute starfish illustrations, but I’ve seen couples spend $800 […]
Getting Started With Red and White Color Schemes So red and white invitations are actually way more versatile than people think. I had this bride back in spring 2023 who was absolutely convinced red and white would look “too Valentine’s Day” and I had to literally pull out like fifteen different samples to show her […]
Getting Real About Writing Your Best Friend’s Wedding Card Okay so your best friend is getting married and you’re staring at this blank card thinking “what the hell do I write that doesn’t sound like every generic wedding card ever” and I get it because I’ve been there SO many times. Like, you want it […]
Okay so 50th anniversary invitations are actually way more complicated than people think So you’re planning a golden anniversary celebration and need invitations that don’t look like every other generic card from the drugstore. I get it. Last spring I had this couple, the Hendersons, who came to me literally three months before their party […]
So You Want Acrylic Invitations Okay so acrylic invitations are literally those clear plastic cards that look super modern and fancy, right? They’re made from perspex or plexiglass and honestly they photograph AMAZING which is why every bride suddenly wants them after scrolling Instagram. I had this client in spring 2023 who showed me like […]