I believe wording invitations properly, even in this day and age where there are many levels of people supporting the Bride and Groom, and the Bride and Groom rightfully wanting to honor everyone. I wanted to share a simple guide with you. This guide addresses some of the more common situations that couples face.

This chart looks at the invitation line by line and suggests options. Of course, each couple is individual and has individual situations. If you need suggestions for alternative wording, or you have a complicated situation, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Notes:
*I recommend that a separate invitation card be included if the reception is at a different location – especially if it’s at an unfamiliar location. This way, an address can easily be added.

If you are having a cocktail or cake and champagne reception, it should be stated in the invitation; such as, and afterward on the patio for cake and champagne. This way, the guests know that they will not be getting a full meal. I also recommend making the invitation style reflect such. Timing for a cake/champagne or cocktail reception should be such that it is not falling at a meal time.
Registry information never goes on, or with, and invitation. I suggest to our clients that save the dates include a wedding website address, which could contain registry info. Otherwise, registry information should be passed by word of mouth.

Much of this information was obtained from Martha Stewart weddings Wording and Rules Guide.

Happy Planning!

What’s more elegant than Letterpress?

Nada.

So when Arley-Rose and Morgan approached us with their new custom line of invites, we had to jump!  Hooray!  Affordable custom Letterpress invites.

So excited!

Each individual design is handcrafted with love.  Finally!  Say goodbye to the templates and hello to customization.  That’s what we love at Elegant Event Planning and Design.  Customization for you and your wedding.  After all, your wedding is different – why not your invites?

Ladyfingers Letterpress is LGBT owned and operated.  They donate 10% of each sale (in the couple’s name) to the Human Rights Campaign, a non-profit organization that works for equal rights and marriage in America.

What’s better than that?

I love it!

Check out Ladyfingers Letterpress on the web and give them a call!

Happy customizing!

Have you ever wondered what 100% recycled means?  Dealing with clients and their stationary needs – I have.  I wanted to provide a great resource of terms for you – but many seem ambiguous – and frankly, confusing.  In my search I ran into an article that address many of the misconceptions – that I had at least.  It was eye opening!

I thought this article would be great tool for you as well – so you understand what you are getting.  I think it’s important to know so that you can make the right decisions for you and your Eco-friendly wedding.

Knowledge is power!

Take a look

How Well Do you Know Recycled Paper?

It addresses recycled paper misconceptions, gives useful terms and talks a bit about tree-free alternatives.

Happy stationary choosing!

Take a look at the pure elegance and beauty.

Jennifer is so amazing.

Beautiful custom calligraphy courtesy of Calligraphy by Jennifer.

Happy planning!

Happy planning!