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.
So you’re planning a wedding (ooOoh, exciting!) and you need to start thinking about invitations. That means you’ve probably got a few burning questions on your mind, like “how many wedding invitations do I need?” and, if you’re making the invites yourself, “how much paper should I order?”
I’ve gotten lost in the math a time or two myself, so over the years I’ve come up with a simple formula to help you figure out how many invites you need.
Spoiler alter: you don’t need one invitation per guest, so don’t start sweating the budget just yet!
Then once you’ve got that magic number in mind, I’ll help you figure out how much paper to buy so you can DIY them, if you so choose.
You probably thought that printing your wedding invitations was going to be the hard part. But I’ve got some not-so-great news: finding inexpensive + high-quality envelopes is no walk in the park, either. There are so many textures, colors and styles to choose from, if you’re not a pro you might get lost in all the different choices. So, if you’re wondering where to buy invitation envelopes, this post is for you.
I’ve tested just about every envelope on the block, and I’m here to break down my favorite envelope suppliers so you don’t have to do the leg work yourself.
(If you’re wondering how to actually print your envelopes, check out this post.)
Pssst. If you’re wondering where to print wedding invitations online, you’re in the right place. If you’d prefer to print wedding invitations yourself at home, click here.
In the 5 years that I’ve been designing wedding invitations, it wasn’t until recently that I started outsourcing our printing. Printing at home is great (in fact, I have an entire post about the best home printers coming up, in case you’re curious!) but sometimes you just want the process to be simple, even if it means spending a little extra to have someone else do it. If that’s where you’re at, then keep reading. We’ll tell you where to print wedding invitations without sinking your budget.
Hi there, I'm Stephanie and welcome to the Pipkin Paper Co. blog. Here's where our love of wedding stationery and DIYs meet. We'll show you how to plan the wedding of your dreams without breaking the bank.
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