What’s in a name? Well, if you’ve ever shopped for paper, quite a bit of confusion and ambiguity.
Okay, that made me chuckle. But really, paper terms are confusing, right?
We’re taught from a young age that paper is paper. But when it comes to actually buying paper, you’ll hear words you never knew existed, like grain, finish, mill, and weight. It’s no wonder my clients and customers have a hard time choosing the right paper for their needs. There’s a million different options and a million different terms to describe each one.
That’s why I put together this comprehensive list of common paper terms to help you wade through the jargon and choose the right paper for your project.
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Let’s put an end to just tossing your wedding invitation suite in an envelope and calling it a day, yes? There are many, many different ways to display your wedding invitations and enclosure cards, from using ribbon to tie everything together, to displaying them inside a pock fold or simply just tucking everything neatly inside a pouch.
And not all of these options cost a ton of money, either.
Some, like belly bands or vellum wraps were practically made for couples on a small budget.
So, if you’re looking for ways to dress up your invitation suite and knock the socks off your guests, look no further.
Here are six of my favorite ways to display your wedding invites.
(If you’re not sure what cards even go in a wedding invitation suite, this post well help you out.)
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When it comes to making DIY wedding invitations, you really don’t need much more than the bare minimum: a printer, ink, and cardstock. But there are a few tools that will make your life a thousand times easier. As small a business owner, I’m always low on time (and as someone who’s getting married soon, you probably are too), so I have no problem spending a few dollars to save hours in return.
These are the tools that, while technically optional, I still consider must-haves for making DIY wedding invitations a breeze.
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Truth be told, there’s no hard rules governing what pieces go in an invitation suite.
While your invitation gives guests the vital where + when information, it’s the enclosure cards that really make your invitation suite come alive.
Enclosure cards are a great way to flex your creativity, differentiate your invites and make your guests feel special. They are your guests’ first experience with your wedding, after all. And choosing your wedding invitation pieces carefully goes a long way toward wooing your guests and making the entire experience feel special.
That’s why we’re not huge fans of the one-size-fits-all wedding etiquette.
But we do believe in having enough information to make choices that feel right to you and your spouse.
So, here’s a list of the pieces that traditionally go in a wedding invitation suite. At the end we included some great optional pieces that will set your suite apart.
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