Tag Archives: DIY Guide

Web Wedding Invitation: Online Event Site Design

Getting Your Wedding Website Actually Set Up So the first thing you gotta know is that creating a wedding website is completely different from picking invitation designs in a catalog. I learned this the hard way in spring 2023 when a couple came to me with this gorgeous letterpress suite they’d ordered, and then their […]

Glass Invitations: Transparent Crystal Clear Designs

What You Need to Know About Glass Invitations Okay so glass invitations are having this massive moment right now and honestly they’re either gonna be the most stunning thing your guests have ever received or a logistical nightmare depending on how you handle them. I had this bride in spring 2023 who was absolutely SET […]

Best Man Invitation: Groomsman Proposal Cards

So You Need Groomsman Proposal Cards Okay so groomsman proposal cards are basically a thing now and honestly they’re kinda fun but also you can totally overthink them which I see happen ALL the time. The concept is simple – instead of just texting your buddy “hey wanna be my groomsman” you give them an […]

Marriage Announcement: Post-Wedding Notification Cards

So You Got Married and Now Need to Tell Everyone Okay so post-wedding announcement cards are basically for when you’ve already gotten married—usually a smaller ceremony or elopement—and now you need to let everyone know it happened. I had this client back in spring 2023 who eloped in Iceland and then came back totally panicked […]

Large Wedding Card: Oversized Invitation Designs

Okay So Large Wedding Cards Are Actually A Thing Now Look, oversized wedding invitations are having this massive moment and honestly I get why. They’re dramatic, they make a statement when someone opens their mailbox, and you can fit SO much more design detail on them without everything looking cramped. But also – and this […]

3D Wedding Invitations: Pop-Up Dimensional Designs

So You Want 3D Pop-Up Wedding Invitations Okay so 3D pop-up invitations are having a MAJOR moment right now and honestly they’re not going anywhere. I had this bride in spring 2023 who showed me a pop-up castle design she found on Etsy and was like “I need this but make it a beach house” […]

Vellum Paper Invitations: Translucent Material Designs

Okay So Vellum Paper Invitations Are Actually Pretty Straightforward Vellum invitations are having this huge moment right now and honestly they’re not as complicated as people think but there ARE some things you gotta know before you order like 150 of them. The translucent quality is what makes them special – they’re basically see-through or […]

Vellum Wrapped Wedding Invitations: Translucent Layer

What Actually Is Vellum and Why Everyone Suddenly Wants It Okay so vellum wraps are basically this translucent paper layer that goes over your actual invitation and it’s having like a MAJOR moment right now. I’ve been doing wedding stationery since 2015 and honestly the vellum thing exploded around 2019 and hasn’t stopped. It’s this […]

Wedding Anniversary Invitation Card: Milestone Celebration

Okay So You’re Planning Anniversary Invitations Right so the first thing you gotta figure out is what kind of milestone we’re talking about here. Like are we doing a 25th silver anniversary or a 50th golden one or maybe something in between that still feels special? Because honestly the year matters SO much for the […]

Tri Fold Invitations: Three-Panel Folded Card Design

Okay So Tri Fold Invitations Are Actually Pretty Genius Tri fold invitations are basically these three-panel cards that fold twice, and honestly they’re one of my favorite formats to recommend because you get so much usable space without making the invitation feel bulky or overwhelming. Think of it like a brochure but make it fancy […]