Okay so newspaper wedding programs are having this huge moment right now Like seriously, I’ve been doing this for almost two decades and the vintage newspaper-style program thing has exploded in the last couple years. Had this bride in spring 2023 who showed me a Pinterest board with literally 87 pins of newspaper programs and […]
Why Postcard Invitations Actually Make Sense Okay so postcard wedding invitations are having a moment and honestly I’m here for it. They’re flat, they’re simple, you don’t need envelopes (well, kinda), and they cost way less than traditional folded invitations. I had this couple back in summer 2021 who were planning a backyard wedding and […]
Starting With Your Invitation Vibe Okay so bridal shower invitations are honestly where most people mess up before they even get started because they jump straight to Pinterest without figuring out what they actually need the card to DO. I learned this the hard way back in spring 2023 when a bride’s aunt ordered these […]
Okay so elopement invitations are actually way more important than people think Right so you’re eloping but you still want like 15-20 people there, or maybe just your parents and siblings, and now you’re wondering what kind of invitation you even send for that. Because it’s weird, right? It’s not a full wedding but it’s […]
Okay so card stock is basically everything when it comes to invitations The weight matters SO much and nobody tells you this until you’ve already ordered 150 invitations that feel like printer paper. I learned this the hard way in summer 2021 when a bride called me literally crying because her invitations arrived and they […]
Okay So Pocket Invitations Are Actually Easier Than You Think Pocket fold invitations are those fancy layered ones where you’ve got like a folded pocket that holds all your inserts and honestly they look way more expensive than they actually are to put together. I had this bride back in spring 2023 who was convinced […]
What Foil Stamping Actually Is Okay so foil stamping is basically when you press metallic foil onto paper using heat and pressure, and it creates this raised, shiny design that catches light in a way that regular printing just can’t match. The foil comes in tons of colors – gold, silver, rose gold, copper, even […]
Okay so anniversary invitations are honestly one of those things that people either overthink or completely underestimate and there’s not much middle ground. I learned this the hard way back in spring 2023 when a couple came to me wanting invitations for their 25th anniversary party and they brought me this formal wedding invitation from […]
Okay So Belly Bands Are Actually Super Useful Belly bands are basically those decorative paper wraps that go around your wedding invitation suite to hold everything together. They’re like a little hug for your cards and I know that sounds cheesy but honestly that’s what they do. Instead of stuffing everything into an inner envelope […]
The Whole Co-Ed Shower Thing Has Really Changed Okay so couples wedding showers are everywhere now and honestly it makes so much sense because like why should only the bride get showered with gifts when they’re both getting married? I had this couple in spring 2023 who were SO relieved when I suggested doing a […]