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(Adapted from Good Housekeeping, by Amanda Garrity, May 21, 2018) Weddings bring out the best and the worst in people. No matter how much planning goes into the big day, there’s always a guest (or two) who try to get in the way. Hint hint: It’s not about the guests, it’s about the wedding itself, so the…
Have you ever received an invitation to a wedding or and not known how to dress? If preferred dress is not stated on the invitation, how do you know what to wear? Whether you realize it or not, the invitation holds TONS of subtle clues: you just have to know what to look for. 1)…
“Did you write your thank notes?” is a Southerner’s good morning. It’s like a mantra, ingrained in many a child’s psyche, from a very early age. Now, I say it to myself. Instead of OM, one wakes up and thinks: Did you write your thank you notes? If the answer is no, the writing of…
The whole object of getting together on Thanksgiving Day is to feel happy you are all gathered together. As a guest you may not have the pressure of basting the turkey or stressing about the perfection of your family recipe for pumpkin pie, passed down for generations. But, you still have a job to do,…
Today a customer stopped by the store and asked if we had any boxed note cards. She wanted to purchase some stationery and send it to her niece and nephew, to remind them of the importance of a hand-written note. What a great idea to pass on the legacy of appreciating the…
First Comes the Invitation The wedding invitation is designed to tell a lot of information about the event. A classic and traditional invitation indicates a more formal wedding. If the invitation has casual fonts and multi-colored inks, the ceremony will be more casual. For those of us who go by old-school verbiage, an invitation features…
A recent article in The Orlando Sentinel made me smile. The gist of the piece was the fact that cursive writing is being added back into the curriculums of schools across the country. Hard to believe there’s a whole generation of students who are familiar only with typing on a keyboard, texting or printing…
While we always love to meet our brides and consult on designing their perfect wedding invitation package, we understand that a lot of women today simply don’t have the time or the budget for designers we typically represent in the store. Our online store is the perfect solution for the modern bride on a budget.…
While we are in full holiday mode here, we are still working on wedding invitations for next year. Clients often ask us if it’s really necessary to include a response card (versus collecting responses via email.) Here are our thoughts: First and foremost, we are traditionalists. When it comes to formal wedding invitations, we are never…
There’s just something about putting pen to paper that conveys a personal touch from the sender and expresses gratitude in a way that is un-matched in today’s digital world. Here a few short and sweet tips I’ve compiled over the years and hope that will be of some help to you! Step 1: Start Early Thank you…
As the holidays are fast approaching, the question was posed : “Are photo Christmas cards still relevant?” The short answer here is, YES!!!! As a woman in my mid-thirties, Maureen asked me to provide my perspective on the topic. While some may see photo family Christmas cards as a trend that just never seemed…
Most everyone is familiar with a monogram (an inscribed set of initials), but have you ever heard of a duogram? Traditionally, formal wedding invitations were sent from the bride’s family, announcing the marriage of their daughter, and often featured a prominent monogram of the bride’s initials. These days, more people are getting married later in…
Click on our Online Store (in the menu bar) where you’ll find all categories of accessories like phone covers, notepads, stickers, ID tags, bookmarks, calling cards and more! You will find different promotional discounts being offered throughout the year! Online Store Exclusively – Please note, we do not carry these styles in our Park…
So excited to share these new beautiful wedding invitation designs on trend from the new William Arthur Wedding Collection! Let us know if you see something that inspires you. We would love to walk you through every step of choosing the perfect invitation for your special day! The only difficulty is deciding between so many…
Dear Lovely Friends and Clients, After weeks and months of new photography, writing, design and layout with my marketing team, we have worked hard to make our website more user-friendly. We hope you like our new look!!! Celebrating over 25 years in business, we believe it is important to stay current in trends in personalized…
Couples often stop by the store and ask questions about proper wedding etiquette. I thought it might be helpful to address some of the most common concerns. 1. Etiquette says that if the invitation is addressed to your friend and a guest, she is free to bring whomever she chooses. However, if you address the…
I recently came across a charming article published in a popular southern magazine. Etiquette expert, Elizabeth Edwards, shres the ABC’s of a well-written thank you note. This is my interpretation of her advice, which I am excited to share with you. It seemed like a great way to illlustrate the basics. A. For notes…
In the past, wedding guests were often overheard discussing the beauty of the bride and groom’s impeccably-tailored wedding attire, the exquisite venue or the table settings at the reception. The wedding quartet softly playing Handel or Pachelbel would set the tone and bring a tear to the eye. Not so nowadays. The wedding…
I am often asked my opinion regarding the issue of a printed wedding invitation vs. an emailed wedding invitation. Please forgive me if I sound like I am on a soapbox, however, on this subject, my thoughts are unwavering. I recently read in the news where Benedict Cumberbatch (say that name three times quickly!) traditionally announced…
Destination weddings are becoming more and more popular. We find so many of our clientshave attended weddings at local hotels and country clubs and are looking for an exotic venue where they can have a more intimate gathering. Below is a beautiful beach glass invitation with an embossed shell motif definitely sets the tone for a…
