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 […]
So You Want Custom Handcrafted Wedding Stationery Okay so bespoke wedding stationery is basically where you throw the template websites out the window and create something that’s entirely yours. I’m talking custom paper weight, letterpress printing, hand-torn edges, wax seals, the whole deal. It’s not for everyone because honestly it gets pricey and time-consuming but […]
Digital Marriage Invitation Cards Are Actually So Much Easier Than You Think Okay so digital invites have completely changed how I work with couples and honestly back in summer 2021 I had this bride who was SO stressed about printing delays (pandemic shipping nightmares, remember?) and we switched to e-invites like three weeks before her […]
Okay So Gatefold Invitations Are Actually Pretty Straightforward Gatefold invitations are those fancy two-door opening designs where both sides fold inward to meet in the middle, and honestly they’re one of my favorite formats to work with even though they can be kinda finicky with the measurements. The basic concept is you’ve got a flat […]
So You Need Vellum Jackets for 5×7 Invitations Okay so vellum jackets for 5×7 invitations are one of those things that seem super straightforward until you’re actually standing there with your materials and nothing fits right. I learned this the hard way during a spring 2023 wedding where the bride wanted this gorgeous botanical suite […]