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The Art of the Thank You

You’ve returned from your honeymoon, your gown is tucked away, and your wedding “to do” list is finally finished, right? Not so fast. One detail remains: the notorious thank yous.

December 30, 2009 by Rennie Ackerman in Invitations & Stationery

The Essential Tools

Although traditionally written thank-you notes aren't exactly antiquated, many brides are spicing things up with more creative options.

December 30, 2009 by Rennie Ackerman in Invitations & Stationery

Self-Inking Stamp

Make Your Mark: This personalized self-inking stamp creates a finishing touch for invites and thank-yous, by Three Designing Women, $39, from Tweets & Co. in Summit, 908-273-1348.

December 30, 2009 in Editor's Picks

Message In A Bottle

Message In A Bottle: What better way to set the stage for your wedding at the Shore than with this invite literally packaged in a bottle complete with shells?

January 15, 2009 in Editor's Picks

Jennifer Orsini creates a delightful lollipop place-card table.

Photo by Lorraine Patricia Photography.

Don't Forget the Place-Card Table

Crafting the perfect wedding invitation can be time-consuming, but don’t neglect that other stationery staple—the place-card table.

May 20, 2009 by Mallory Gelert in Invitations & Stationery

Custom Creation Wedding Invitations

Searching for the perfect invite in a standard invitation catalog or album just won’t cut it for the bride planning an original wedding.

May 20, 2009 by Lindsey Aspinall Getz in Invitations & Stationery

Out-of-the-Box Invitations

All brides and grooms want to add their own personal style to their wedding day—and what better way to start than with the invitations?

December 23, 2008 by Linda DiProperzio in Invitations & Stationery

Save the Date Cards

What’s a wedding without friends and family? You’d do anything to make sure they’re all there when you say your “I dos.” Luckily, one little card is pretty much all it takes.

December 23, 2008 by Patricia Koch in Invitations & Stationery

Shower Invitations

Photo by Jeffrey Vock.

Shower Invites

Let’s celebrate the bride’s happiness. Let’s equip her kitchen. Let’s have fun, fun, fun. Looking for new ways to squeeze all this and party essentials onto one tiny invite? We’ve got you covered.

December 23, 2008 by Patricia Koch in Invitations & Stationery

Invitations

Photo by Michael Frost.

Invitations and Stationery Tips

Every couple looks forward to the day they mail out their invitations. But when it comes to wedding stationery, your invites are just the tip of the iceberg.

December 23, 2008 by Linda DiProperzio in Invitations & Stationery

Invitations

Photo by Bill Cramer.

Invitation Innovations

It used to be the easiest decision a couple made when planning their wedding. After flipping through a catalog, they simply chose a design and a color. Sounds pretty straightforward, right?

December 23, 2008 in Invitations & Stationery

Signed, Sealed, and Delivered

Designs by Stephanie, Little Egg Harbor.

Signed, Sealed, and Delivered

Make it elegant. Make it original. Make your invitation a can’t-wait-to-open packet. We’ve gathered three of New Jersey’s most creative wedding stationers to advise you on what’s best to send and what’s new in the area of invitations.

December 31, 2008 by Patricia Koch in Invitations & Stationery

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