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It seems like there is a whole new vocabulary you need to learn when planning a wedding! Last month we defined a variety of printing terms for you so this month we thought why not explain some of the other stationery terms that you will, or have, come across in your planning process.
Accommodation Card* - Gives guests information about lodging near the wedding site. If you have arranged for a group rate, let your guests know the name it’s under and the date the rate is good through. It’s also nice to let them know what the rates are and any special amenities that might make their stay more enjoyable.
Announcement- Mailed right after the wedding ceremony (or the next day) to “announce” that your marriage has taken place. These are sent to to anyone that did not get invited to the wedding. Include the date, year and city in which the wedding took place. As a general rule, if you receive an announcement, you are not obliged to buy a gift, but sending a card is a nice acknowledgement.
Calligraphy - Artistic hand-inked lettering that adds an elegant touch to envelopes, escort cards, place cards, table numbers and more.
Deckled-Edged - Ragged borders with a torn look that give paper a handmade appearance.
Direction Card* - Provides directions to the ceremony and reception locations.
Escort Card - Directs guests to their assigned tables and is usually positioned in alphabetical order near the entrance to the reception.
Font - A typeface or lettering style.
Informal - Flat or folded card that is typically used as a thank you note. It comes with an unprinted envelope.
Invitation - We know you all know what this is but remember it should never have your gift registry information on it or in the same envelope!
Menu Card - Gives a course-by-course listing of the food to be served.
Overlay - Paper layered atop another piece of paper that you can see through. Usually vellum or tissue is used as the overlay, over a heavier type of paper.
Pew Card - Designates special seating for honored guests at the ceremony. The card includes the guest’s name and pew number, and can be sent either with their invitation or after you receive their reply card. You do not see these used as often today. Most times your ushers can have a listing of special guests and which pews to seat them in or you can have a number of the front pews “ribbon-ed off” for family and special guests.
Place Card - Directs guests to a specific seat at their assigned table at a very formal wedding.
Rain Card - Tells guests where the alternate (indoor) location is in the event of inclement weather. Not used often unless the new location is in a completely different location from the original site.
Reception Card* - Tells guests where the reception will take place if different from the ceremony location. You can also put this information at the bottom of our invitation if you would prefer.
RSVP/Reply/Response Card - Sent with your invitation, this card is filled out by your guests and mailed back to you, so you know if they will or will not be attending. It is accompanied by an addressed and stamped envelope and is the most common piece to accompany your wedding invitation.
Table Number - Distinguishes tables from one another. Can be numerals or words.
Transportation Card* - Lets guests know that you’re providing some type of transportation (bus, trolley, etc) from Point A to Point B on the wedding day. If you need to know how many guests will be taking advantage of the provided transportation, just add a line to your RSVP card so you can get a head count.
Vellum - Translucent decorative paper, often used as an overlay.
Wedding Program - Outlines the ceremony proceedings. May include songs, readings, special acknowledgements, and list the wedding party.
Within-the-Ribbon Card- Indicates to guests that they are to be seated in this “ribbon-ed off” section during the ceremony. You do not see these used very often today as your ushers can be given a list of the special guests you would like to be seated in this area at the rehearsal.
*These cards can be combined on one larger card if you are looking to cut down on your carbon footprint and/or costs. Try calling it Wedding Details or Wedding Weekend Information.
Are you back from your honeymoon and feeling a little stressed about what to write in all those thank you notes? Or is your wedding just around the corner and lots of gifts have arrived, and you’re feeling the pressure to get some notes out? Just take a deep breath and try this template from Brides.com.
Dear / Darling / Dearest / Hello!
Thank you for the _____________ lovely / amazing / adorable / handsome / stylish / useful / interesting / novel / unusual / funky _______________________ (type of gift). We look forward to ___________________ using it (them) / displaying it (them) / enjoying it (them) _____________________________ for years to come. / at the holidays. / this summer. / everyday.
Can’t wait to __________________ see you / meet you / talk to you / catch up with you / visit you _______________________ at the wedding. / during the holidays. / at the gym. / after the honeymoon. / at the water cooler.
Sincerely, / Warmly, / Love, / Fondly, / Best, / Cheers!
________________________________ (your names)
Life is a celebration and there are many landmarks along the way that warrant festivities. New and Blue’s line of magnets are not exclusive to weddings and can be used for multiple occasions. Sold in multiples of 25, our highly customizable, quality magnets can be used to “Save the Date” for a family reunion, birthday, graduation, Bar/Bat- Mitzvah, anniversary, Christmas party and just about any one of life’s wonderful occasions! With affordable pricing on regular and photo magnets, free proofs, and great customer service- you can’t go wrong!
From Left: Divine Vines Party Magnet, It’s My Party Magnet, Valedictorian Magnet, Tel Aviv Bar/Bat Mitzvah Magnet
Congratulations! This is such an exciting time! People to tell, plans to make, and gifts to give! What do you do? Let New and Blue guide you through some of your first steps. Stock up on varied bridal magazines to view the latest trends. Keep track of your ideas with a note pad like this one from Bonnie’s Style. Throw a party! Check out engagement invitations or opt for these imprintable invites on SALE NOW at New and Blue. Whether you are newly engaged or if your looking for gift ideas for someone else, you can’t go wrong with a wedding planning book. We especially like a Bride’s Year Ahead: The Ultimate Month by Month Wedding Planner which provides all sorts of useful tips like budget and etiquette information as well as a month by month “to do” list to help the bride meet her wedding goals and schedules. Other great gift ideas include an adorable “Just Engaged” tank or a cute diamond ring key-chain. Oh-and don’t forget the card! We especially love this “Congratulations” card by Jenny Sweeney- too cute!!
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We are always on the look out for fun and unique wedding ideas that we can share with you. While flipping through the 2008 Fall/Winter issue of New York Weddings, we came across this super fun idea for rsvp cards. The bride and groom sent out blank cards that read “The favor of a creative response is requested”. In turn, guests sent back their responses with everything from a simple “Love to!” to personalizations like drawings and photographs. The couple then compiled all the cards and displayed them like artwork at the reception (pictured below). This way, all the guests could see what creative ideas everyone came up with. How fun!
When planning your wedding you’ll soon discover that there is a “proper” way to do just about everything. Lately, we’ve been getting a lot of brides coming in the store and asking about the proper way to stuff an invitation envelope. Yes, there is etiquette for this too! So, here is a little “how to” from us to you!
What do you include in your wedding invitation suite? What is a wedding invitation suite? Wait…. you mean, you need more than just the invitation itself? Yes, you do. For the answers…
When planning a wedding, it’s a good idea to break down all of your wedding necessities into categories- flowers, attire, catering, music, venue, invitations, etc. As if all of this isn’t overwhelming enough, there are of course decisions to be made within these categories. Buffet vs. plated catering, live music vs. a DJ…. and the list goes on and on and on. Anyway, you can follow this same process when picking out your invitations. So, the decisions don’t end when you find your perfect invite. I know, more choices! Well, we thought we would help you out and give a quick overview of common terms you may hear when choosing those pieces of paper that set the tone for your entire event.
Here at New and Blue, we are constantly striving to bring you quality products that fit nicely into your wedding vision and your wedding budget. Creative flow along with trends and customer input help us to keep our designs for Save the Magnets, Save the Date Cards, and Wedding Invitations new and fresh! Below are some of the newest magnet designs created by our design team. Each magnet is highly customizable with 100 color options, multiple font choices, and of course your personalized wording and photo (applicable if photo magnet). Check out all of our Save the Date Magnet designs at www.SavetheDateMagnet.com!
From top left: Corner Scroll Magnet, Chandelier Magnet, Harborside Magnet, Fun in the Sun Photo Magnet, Passion Photo Magnet, Ornamental Photo Magnet.
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