A lot of planning goes into any wedding, but an elegant wedding can be even more stressful and involve much more planning. One of the most important decisions that the bride and groom will need to make is choosing the wedding invitation wording. The wedding invitation wording is what will clue guests in to the fact that the wedding will be a formal occasion. Guests need to be aware of the formality of the wedding so they bring a proper gift and dress appropriately. This is done through the wedding invitation wording. The first thing for the bride and groom... Read More
Choosing the guest list for your wedding can be a task fraught with stress and drama. Who gets final say on numbers? Do you have to invite children? What about long lost relatives we never see? How about just inviting some people for the evening? Will people be offended if they’re not included in the whole day? Are we allowing +1s? There are so many questions and many, many concerns surrounding who to have (and not have) at your wedding. In fact I’m sure a lot of you are now starting to see the benefits of eloping! The short answer... Read More
A wedding invite is a formal announcement of your big day. Mind you, it is not just another invite! So, it's gotta be pretty and special. That said, your wedding invite is the first step to ensuring that your guests turn up at your wedding. Your wedding is the most important event of your life, and keeping it simple only shows disinterest. And if done tastefully, you know your wedding invite can be quite a hit. So how do you go about selecting the perfect one? Do you want to follow a theme or not? How will it convey your... Read More
In the whirl of wedding planning, rules of etiquette can provide comfort and structure for a panicked couple suddenly confronted by words like "vellum" and "chiavari" for the first time in their lives. These customs are a great safety net for a gathering of family, friends, loved ones, acquaintances and your cousin's parole officer (once removed). Everyone knows what's going to happen, what their role is, who pays for what and when the cake will be served. They're often a fantastic link to the cultures and community from which the couples come and provide a tie to all the weddings... Read More
Traditionally, the wedding announcement was sent to all friends, family and acquaintances, all of whom were not necessarily invited to the actual wedding ceremony. In the past, the parents of the bride would send out announcements the day after their daughter was married in order to let all of their friends know that she had changed her name, etc. Formerly, the wedding announcement was sent out after the wedding, where the wedding invitation was sent out prior to the wedding only to individuals who were invited to the ceremony. However, a more cost-effective and inclusive use of the wedding announcement... Read More
Blurry Pictures Recently a bride asked us, "Why are the pictures blurry on my friend's wedding invitation?" Simple Answer The quality of the photos is dependent on two things 1) High Quality Photos (the photographer and or camera) - if you give your wedding invitation provider a cheap photo to work with, there isn't much we can do about that. 2) High Resolution Photos (the size of the photo that you provide) - some people think that if it looks good on the computer screen, it will look good in print. Not true. Print requires a much larger file size than the... Read More
In Utah, January is Bridal Show season. There is no shortage of wonderful bridal shows and expos to attend. It's a busy time of year for us too and you can find us at most of the major shows around the Salt Lake City area. Shows are a lot of fun. There is a lot of energy and tons of free stuff to win. And don't forget, we often offer specials during the shows that you can't find anywhere else! Here is a complete list of the shows you can find us at during January "The Original Bridal Showcase" @... Read More
Last Saturday at the Bridal Extravaganza in Sandy, Utah, we held a drawing for 500 free wedding announcements. As you can imagine, we had A LOT of entries...but only 1 grand prize winner. And without further ado, we are please to announce that the winner of 500 beautiful custom announcements is: TORI MAPU of Kearns, Utah Congratulations Tori, we look forward to working with you. If you didn't win, don't worry, you can still take advantage of our great prices. And remember, we give away 500 free announcements at every single wedding and bridal show we attend. Not to mention... Read More