Western Wedding Invitations to suit the cowboy
in you and your future hubby!
Wedding Invitations (Hardcover)
by Jennifer Cegielski
Editorial Reviews
Book
Description
A wedding invitation heralds the good news of two people making
a commitment and also reveals the style and tone of that highly
anticipated day. Gone are the days when a couple's major decision
about their invitations was choosing between white or ecru paper-today's
invitations come in an incredible array of materials, colors,
textures, sizes, and shapes. And the often complex structure
of modern families makes wording invitations a challenge. The
first book to fully address these topics, Wedding Invitations
takes couples from original idea to finished product, no matter
how simple or extravagant their vision.
The book presents both traditional and modern
designs, details the many different types of inks, papers, and
printing methods available, and discusses how to deal with ceremony
cards, response cards, maps, and other enclosures. The text
covers all aspects of invitation etiquette, from acknowledging
various family members in the most appropriate way, to properly
wording inner and outer envelopes. Wedding Invitations offers
advice on desktop publishing, working with a designer or calligrapher,
papermaking, and doing your own letterpress printing. Since
many guests cherish the invitation as a memento long after the
ceremony has passed, this is a must-have for the newly engaged.
AUTHOR BIO: JENNIFER CEGIELSKI is a writer and editor and the
former content director of The Knot. She has covered all aspects
of weddings, from gowns to flowers to cakes. She lives in New
York City with her husband and daughter.
DANA GALLAGHER is a New York City-based photographer
specializing in food, still life, and interiors for clients
such as Martha Stewart Living, House & Garden, and Food
& Wine.
About the Author
JENNIFER CEGIELSKI is a writer and editor and the former content
director of The Knot. She has covered all aspects of weddings,
from gowns to flowers to cakes. She lives in New York City with
her husband and daughter.
Amazon Reviews
A wealth of information--even beyond
the wedding
I have to admit, while planning my wedding I was hesitant at
first to purchase a book that seemed to be on only one wedding
topic. But being into stationery and typography, I'm glad I
took a chance on this one. I wanted our wedding invitation to
be really special (we have been together a long time and already
have a child), and this book helped us achieve that goal. All
the bases are covered, so you really understand what all your
options are in a simple, non-overload way. This book is like
a "master class", and is great for anybody who is
interested in printing, stationery or invitations in general.
Review: A lot of useful information
I'm not sure what the reviewer below was reading because this
book contains everything you could ever hope to know about wedding
invitations. It's definitely visually attractive, but it's the
useful information (even gives you a timeline for you invites
to make sure you're on track which I am often not!) that make
this a must-have item for anyone about to get married.
Review: Very comprehensive and informative
Invitations book!
A must have for the "Bride-to-be" or anyone planning
an event. This creative Invitations book covers everything you'll
need to know when planning a wedding. It is layed out in an
easy to read format w/ stunning visuals of invitations, etc.
in a compact book that can be used for a referrence manual year
after year.
I highly recommend it!
Review: Gorgeous, useful and a time saver!
This will help you through making all sort of invitation decisions
(believe me there are a lot to make, I had no idea before I
started) like paper and ink colors and also tell you all sorts
of stuff about how to word your own invite to suit your wedding
formality level. My invitations are going to be on blue paper
letterpressed with brown ink, very elegant yet modern. I never
would have thought of that combination had I not picked up this
book! I can't wait to get the invitations up from the printer.
Wedding Invitations, Announcements, Place Cards, and
More (Paperback)
Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal
Although engraved invitations have become standard for weddings,
cards printed by hand are always in good taste. Most people
do not have the handwriting skill for hand printing, so they
fake it with a computer script or hire a calligrapher. This
book has classic calligraphy instructions for those who would
like to try it themselves, with a little practice first. Several
types of alphabets are included, with detailed
instructions on strokes and layout. A section on wedding etiquette
has useful information on invitations, thank-you notes, and
place cards, with photographs of many examples. An excellent
book for public libraries. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information,
Inc.
About the Author
Bette Matthews is the author of The Wedding Workbook, Cakes
(For Your Wedding), Wedding Toasts and Vows, and the upcoming
A Wedding for All Seasons. She has worked as an event consultant
and stylist with a New York caterer, and is in the early stages
of a start-up venture designing and producing handmade wedding
invitations. Bette lives in New York City with her husband,
photographer Antonio M. Rosario, and their two cats.
Excerpted from Wedding Invitations, Announcements,
Placecards, and More : A Brides Guide to Simple Calligraphy
by Bette Matthews. Copyright © 2001. Reprinted by permission.
All rights reserved.
The Calligraphic Wedding
“You’ve dreamed about this day your entire life. And as you
move further and further into the planning process of your wedding,
each and every detail seems to grow in importance. Small elements
combine to create a full-bodied effect.
“The written word has great prominence in wedding
festivities. It may be in an obvious capacity, such as invitations,
place cards, or menus. Or it may be something less noticeable,
such as a favor tag, the name on a guest book, or a handwritten
note on a gift basket sent to a guest’s hotel room. The opportunities
for beautiful lettering are vast. Calligraphy can enhance your
writing at its core.
“This book provides a basic introduction to calligraphy
and some of the multitudes of lettering styles—some simple,
others more complex. The instructional opening chapter offers
an overview of tools, materials, and technique. The chapters
that follow are divided into overall styles: Classic, Elegant,
Romantic, Modern, and Artistic. These divisions are purely subjective,
so don’t feel as if you have to confine your imagination. With
a little thought or with minor changes, your alphabet of choice
can be translated to any project in the book. Calligraphy is
versatile and transcends any classifications we impose upon
it.
“The projects in this book incorporate a full
range of wedding concerns, from engagement to post wedding activities.
Invitations, envelopes, and place cards are the most obvious
items with which calligraphy is typically used. There are also
ideas for gift tags, guest books to record good wishes, programs,
and more. The quality of your finished product will be affected
by the quality of your materials, so choose fine papers, ribbons,
and flowers for these projects, and you won’t be disappointed.
“The last section of the book is the gallery.
This is a showcase of professional work from experienced calligraphers
offered to inspire you. Each of these pieces is created by an
artist who learned the craft one step at a time, just as you
are about to do.
“Practice, relax, and enjoy the learning process.
Above all, let your own character, your own vision, and your
own penmanship shine on the page. Don’t strive for perfection;
strive for personality.”
Review: With This Book, You Can Do It
With this book -- and a lot of practice -- I was able to do
the calligraphy for my daughter's wedding.
The book includes a number of romantic alphabets in styles from
Celtic to modern, forms for invitations, many examples of custom
woprk, and step-by-step instructions for projects ranging from
favors to menu cards to guest books. There are also suggestions
for working with a professional calligrapher.
This is a practical book for anyone planning a wedding.
The Artful Bride: Wedding Invitations : A Stylish Bride's
Guide to Simple, Handmade Wedding Correspondence (Artful Bride)
(Paperback)
Book Description
Every couple wants to announce their wedding with style and
aplomb. Savvy, stylish brides are looking for ways to add their
own style and sophistication to their wedding without relying
on tradition-heavy standards. This beautiful guide contains
everything a bride needs to personalize her wedding correspondence
elegantly-but also simply and inexpensively. It includes more
than 20 fashionable and fun-to-make invitation and correspondence
ideas.
About the Author
April L. Paffrath is a freelance editor and writer in Cambridge,
Massachusetts. In addition to book and magazine editing, she
has written architecture profiles, travel pieces, cooking articles,
and craft how-to's, for magazines such as Scientific American
Explorations and Martha Stewart Living. She is coauthor with
Laura McFadden of The Artful Bride: Simple, Handmade Wedding
Projects (Rockport, 2003).
Laura McFadden is a freelance art director living in Somerville,
Massachusetts. She is a former design director for Inc. magazine.
She currently runs her own graphic design studio, called Laura
McFadden Design, Inc., and has contributed to various craft
books and magazines for publishers such as Rockport Publishers,
Martingale & Company, and Handcraft Illustrated. She is
coauthor with April Paffrath of The Artful Bride: Simple, Handmade
Wedding Projects (Rockport, 2003).
Review: Beautiful & Creative Ideas
I've never understood why folks will shell out the big bucks
for what they could more or less do on their home printer --
pretty, but bland. This book has beautiful, personal invitations
ranging from the offbeat to the traditional (my favorite is
the frog idea). Making invitations yourself doesn't mean sacrificing
style or tradition, and this book is an excellent starting point.
Review: I have FINALLY found invitations
I love,
I have been looking at invitations, and haven't found anything
that is quite right. Not to mention everything is very pricey.
I would much rather cut the price of the invitations and spend
the money saved there on other wedding expenses. I have been
looking at kits. I never really found anything that suited us.
They were plain and not very origional. So I have been looking
online for ideas and I saw this book. I love it! It has wonderful
ideas, easy directions, and great pictures. We decided to take
one of the invitations and change it a little to better fit
us and what we are looking for. It really is wonderful because
you don't have to follow the directions exactly, you can change
the color/pattern, or just add your own special touch!
Review: Fun & Beautiful Invitations
The projects in this book range from fun and quirky (like my
favorite - The Bride in a Can) to beautiful and classy. There
are ideas here for weddings on the beach, old fashioned weddings,
nuptials that include travel, and for simple ceremonies too.
A lot of the ides in this book could be converted for use for
other kinds of invitations, I used one of the pretty ones to
make invitations to a party for my mother's birthday. Lots of
color photos inside (nicer than the photo on the cover would
make you think!) There are also illustrations & templates.
I also gave this book as an engagement gift to a friend and
not only did she love the gift, she made her invitations based
on a project in the book.
Review: Innovating wedding invitation
ideas
Innovating wedding invitation ideas to let the real you shine
through. Imaginative ways to help you decide if the non-traditional
route is more your style. Page after page of creative, artful
invitations, announcements, save-the-date cards, and shower
invitations. Directions and material list accompanies each design.
Templates are also supplied. People will remember an invitation
created by you from The Artful Bride: Wedding Invitations.
Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette: Cherished Traditions
and Contemporary Ideas for a Joyous Celebration (4th Edition)
(Hardcover)
Amazon.com
What makes a perfect wedding?
"[The bride] and the groom both look as though there were
sunlight behind their eyes, as though their mouths irresistibly
turned to smiles," wrote Emily Post in 1922's Etiquette.
Great-granddaughter-in-law Peggy Post, author of the fourth edition
of Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette, absolutely agrees with Miss
Emily. To ensure those bright eyes and smiles, she imparts thoughtful
and commonsensical advice on how to plan for not just your wedding,
but for all the social and familial obligations and traditions
that a wedding entails.
Unlike many wedding manuals,
Post includes advice for the "encore" bride as well
as for the new bride. In this day of remarriages and blended families,
tact and strategy are often needed to make sure feelings aren't
hurt and everything runs as smoothly as possible. A chapter on
multicultural and interfaith marriages addresses differing world
traditions and how they can be incorporated into a touching ceremony
that makes both the couple and their families happy. If you are
unsure of who is supposed to do what, Post gives you clear instruction,
often including a flow chart that delineates the responsibilities
of all people involved in the wedding party (bride's parents throw
the engagement party, best man returns the tuxes, flower girl's
family pays for her outfit). Throughout
Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette are sidebars with questions asked
of Post regarding an amazing array of wedding-related conundrums
("My daughter's fiancé wants to follow his family's
tradition of having a money tree at the wedding. I personally
find this distasteful; can I say so?"). This is a great
book to find the answers for all those sticky questions. All
involved in the wedding process should leaf through, get their
bearings, smile, and then forge ahead. --Dana Van Nest
Book Description
Peggy Post, America's etiquette authority, presents an indispensable,
comprehensive guide to planning and personalizing your wedding.
Today's weddings are more complex than ever before, with new
traditions and new family relationships to consider. This thoroughly
revised fourth edition of the classic Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette
addresses countless wedding questions both old and new. With
the famous Post blend of sensitivity and practicality, Peggy
Post shows how to handle the big decisions and the little details
that will make your wedding beautiful to behold and uniquely
yours -- and how to carry it off with minimum stress and maximum
style.
Three new chapters offer advice on the latest
realities of today's weddings, including multicultural ceremonies,
encore weddings, and postwedding duties. Expanded sections give
guidance on financial matters, working smoothly with wedding
consultants and others on your "wedding team," and
planning theme and destination weddings. Dozens of at-a-glance
lists, boxes, and charts on everything from most-asked questions
to creative ideas for personalizing the day are perfect guides
for busy brides and grooms.
With this book in hand, a couple can confidently
blend the best of classic tradition with contemporary style,
making this wondrous event a celebration to be remembered and
treasured by all.
Review: Excellent Purchase!
I am studying to be a Wedding/Event Planner and this book is
a part of my course study. I loved the material and featured
Q&A. The book is very modern yet contemporary at the same
time. An excellent buy for anyone planning their wedding or
joining the wedding industry.
Review: Panic in the wedding aisle!
Yikes! I am newly engaged, and this book scared the bejebbers
out of me! My fiance and I were looking at a simple wedding.
This book intends to scare you into looking at more and more
elaborate proceedings. Finally, you are at the point where you
believe no one but a diety called a "wedding planner"
can actually pull off a wedding.
Perhaps it is where I live and my social-economic
class, but this book view of etiquette is manners that quickly
translates into cash. I literally woke up in the middle of the
night when I considered how much everything would cost and how
far behind the wedding planning was.
My friends who are married knew what sort of wedding
I had in mind and did not hestitate to tell me to send the book
BACK.
Review: This massive guide is all-inclusive
and brilliant
Not just for Etiquette! This book is an impressive wealth of
knowledge and information, and is just loaded with useful information
that I've never found in other wedding books, and I've bought
and browsed my share of them. You need not worry this book will
just repeat information you may already have in other books,
this book will complement your collection and give you lots
of details you probably won't find anywhere else. It's the wedding
Bible. And, although Post is the authority on Etiquette, not
only is this guide the only Etiquette helper you'll ever need,
it also is a huge help in planning and ideas. You won't find
any glossy full color photos in here but this book offers so
much those other more "glossy" books don't have. This
is a MUST for any engaged couple.
Review: Great wedding resource, more than
etiquette.
This is a great book for any bride to be. It includes not only
etiquette, but it also has tips. It was especially useful for
wording on invitations, and also for the envelopes. A classic!
Review: The only wedding book you'll need!
This books takes the place of so many other books out there,
like guides to writing thank yous, guides about religious traditions,
what to wear. This book has it all. You're getting about 15
books for the price of one. Emily Post's Wedding Etuiquette
guides you from announcing your engagement to friends and family
all the way through writing Thank you's and everything in between.
It's an invaluable guide for the bride, the groom, the bridal
party and even the guests at a wedding! Have you ever wondered
how much to give for a wedding? What to wear for a daytime formal
wedding? What order to use for the processional? How do you
write out an invitation for a same sex couple? What is the appropriate
way to write out Thank yous? All of these questions and many
more are answered in this thorough, sensible book. It's a great
read and very well organized so you will be able to find anything
you need. It is a great gift for the bride and groom because
its timelines can also be used as a planner. It's also a great
gift for the bridal party or parents of the bride because it
outlines all of those responsibilities as well. This may very
well be the only wedding book you'll ever need, whether you're
the bride, the groom, the father of the bride, the maid of honor,
or just a guest!
Review: Excellent bridal resource
Read Miss Manners or Emily Post for advice before you throw
any major event and you can't possibly go wrong. In this day
of Bridezillas and tacky "traditions" such as family-hosted
showers, money dances, and registry info in wedding invitations,
the astute bride will consult real experts rather than The Knot
or Dear Prudence!
Review: A fairly good book
This book is marvelous help in preparing for your wedding day,
laying out all the physical aspects of the wedding from A to
Z. Sadly, this book doesn't have much discussion on preparing
your heart for the day. It is said that a woman looks forward
to her wedding day, a man looks forward to the wedding night
- both are important, but men often tend to downplay the day's
events as they focus on the evening.
Review: Invaluable
An invaluable book to avoid potential wedding/social faux pas.
Has guidance from invitations to thank you letters and everything
in between. If you're wanting more value for the money, I would
suggest "Emily Post's Etiquette (16th Edition or latest)"
as it covers wedding (albeit not as detailed), social and business
etiquette areas.
Review: Very helpful and incredibly detailed
I decided to get this book because I was struggling with how
to make wedding decisions that would potentially upset some
people, like not having kids be invited. I was surprised when
the book arrived at how thick it is, there is really a wealth
of information in it. I like that she gives both a traditional
and contemporary view on certain topics, and the sections are
clearly marked so its not as though you have to read it from
beginning to end to find what you are looking for. I think this
book can be helpful even if you're not facing and etiquette
dilemma, it makes you think of things you hadn't even thought
of. Its also really clearly written.
Review: Excellent Single-Source Wedding
Book,
If you only plan on buying *one* wedding guide book, this should
be it.
Peggy Post addresses almost every aspect of wedding etiquette
in this hefty book. Although you can find most of this information
on Internet sites, Peggy Post does a fantastic job of compiling
wedding information in one easy-to-use volume.
Book highlights include:
- Exhaustively Thorough Invitation Section
(Example: Outlines specific language you should use if the bride's
divorced/remarried parents are jointly hosting the wedding.)
- Engagement Outline
(Example: Gives recommendations for who the happy couple should
tell, when, & how.)
- Guest Information
(Example: Discusses gift giving, response cards, etc.)
Peggy Post does an excellent job of conveying
information without sounding preachy. She offers recommendations
instead of barking standards.
In addition to being a great planning tool, this
book is also quite lovely! As such, it would make a beautiful
engagement gift.
Highly recommended.
Weddings By Martha Stewart (Hardcover)
From Publishers Weekly
This is a lavish, oversize album bursting with intelligent nuptial
advice and spectacular color photos, although it is unclear
whether the book is intended for the bridal couple or wedding
professionals. Caterer Stewart (Entertaining, etc.) documents
a rich sampling of weddings at home and club, in farmhouse and
on yacht, for first and second marriages, and offers tips on
organization, invitations, wedding dresses, ceremonies, music
and decoration that will inspire prospective brides and grooms.
But a professional readership is suggested by the inclusion
of instructions (step-by-step and illustrated) for constructing
bridal bouquets and wedding cakes, as well as some 120 eclectic,
festive recipesfor example, smoked turkey on currant scones,
French bread with strawberry butter, wild-rice pancakes with
red-pepper jelly and roast loin of pork with prunes. 100,000
ad/promo; Better Homes and Gardens Book Clubs selection; author
tour.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
Nothing is more thrilling and romantic than a beautiful wedding.
Here, in a simply spectacular book, Martha Stewart takes us
behind the scenes of some of the most lovely weddings ever.
Over 40 weddings and receptions, from small, intimate celebrations
for 18 to lavish parties for 400, are documented in more than
700 full-color photographs. The settings are as varied as an
idyllic country farm in New Jersey, a gracious mansion on eastern
Long Island, an elegant townhouse in New York City, a private
island in New Hampshire, a ranch in Texas, and the oldest and
most beautiful cathedral in Montreal. We see the choices the
brides, grooms, and their families made and how they planned
every detail of their special day.
All the essential elements of a wedding are discussed
in depth in chapters filled with information and ideas: Style,
Organization, Invitations, Wedding Dresses, Bridal Bouquets,
Ceremony, Music, Decoration, and, of course, Wedding Menus and
Cakes. More than 120 recipes are included for varied wedding
receptions, from cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to buffets, sit-down
lunches and dinners, and even barbecues. Twelve different recipes
for traditional as well as nontraditional wedding cakes (including
carrot, lemon, and even a cheesecake) are included along with
step-by-step instructions for assembling and decorating them.
Weddings are back in style, and anyone who is
getting married or is involved in some way with a wedding will
want to read and use this wonderfully inspiring book.
Inside Flap Copy
Nothing is more thrilling and romantic than a beautiful wedding.
Here, in a simply spectacular book, Martha Stewart takes us
behind the scenes of some of the most lovely weddings ever.
Over 40 weddings and receptions, from small, intimate celebrations
for 18 to lavish parties for 400, are documented in more than
700 full-color photographs. The settings are as varied as an
idyllic country farm in New Jersey, a gracious mansion on eastern
Long Island, an elegant townhouse in New York City, a private
island in New Hampshire, a ranch in Texas, and the oldest and
most beautiful cathedral in Montreal. We see the choices the
brides, grooms, and their families made and how they planned
every detail of their special day.
All the essential elements of a wedding are discussed
in depth in chapters filled with information and ideas: Style,
Organization, Invitations, Wedding Dresses, Bridal Bouquets,
Ceremony, Music, Decoration, and, of course, Wedding Menus and
Cakes. More than 120 recipes are included for varied wedding
receptions, from cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to buffets, sit-down
lunches and dinners, and even barbecues. Twelve different recipes
for traditional as well as nontraditional wedding cakes (including
carrot, lemon, and even a cheesecake) are included along with
step-by-step instructions for assembling and decorating them.
Weddings are back in style, and anyone who
is getting married or is involved in some way with a wedding
will want to read and use this wonderfully inspiring book.
Words for the Wedding : Ideas for Choosing and Using
Hundreds of Quotations to Personalize your Vows, Invitations
and more!
Book Description
Nearly 2.5 million couples will walk down the aisle in 2001
and each couple will want to find the perfect words to make
their wedding as eloquent as it is elegant. Fathers and mothers
of brides and grooms, bestmen, maids of honor, friends, and
family will want to find a creative way to express the sentiments
of the day. This book will show them how.
With hundreds of classical and contemporary poems,
quotes, quips, and blessings to choose from, no one involved
in the wedding celebration will be at a loss for words. And,
unlike other guides, Words for the Wedding takes readers beyond
vows and explains (with examples) not only how to make a great
toast but how to use quotes inventively for pre-wedding parties,
invitations, receptions, and more! A must-have guide for anyone
involved with a wedding.
About the Author
Wendy Paris is a freelance writer in New York City. She has
written for Bride's, Modern Bride, The Knot.com, Glamour, Self,
and other publications.
Review: A mixed resource
Lots of quotations in this book -- many too short or of dubious
distinction to include in a wedding ceremony (do you really
want to quote a TV or movie character in your wedding?? I don't).
The material unique to this volume seemed as if it would be
much more useful as humorous or thoughtful snippets to use in
the wedding program or toasts. The poetry and short readings
are largely selections that you can find elsewhere (many of
them the usual suspects), so the real contribution of this book
is in the more popular cultural references mentioned above,
if your sensibility tends that way.
The thematic/contextual organization is strong and fairly comprehensive
-- covering not only the ceremony, but also other kinds of "words"
performed at a wedding, such as toasts. I'd suggest using this
book with a more substantive and original anthology, such as
Into the Garden.
Review: From Romantic to Raucous.
After I read a lot of these type of books in preparation for
my own wedding, I selected this one because of its wide range
of time periods, subjects, and types of quotes and selections.
Words for the Wedding is perfect if you're interested in a good
read with lots of fun, inspiring, or romantic shorter selections
for incorporating into other places such as programs, favors,
personal vows and toasts. I will admit though, that I did not
like many of the longer pieces as much as the shorter ones.
Review: Really useful
This is a great book; packed with a huge variety of quotes,
poems, excerpts. Perhaps my one complaint is that many of the
quotes are too short to be used as readings, if that's what
you're looking for. But overall the book uses a wide range of
creative sources (movies, love letters, poetry, plays, etc.)
and will give you lots of ideas and starting points for elements
of your own wedding.
Wedding Tips from Amazon
Congratulations! You are about to enter one of the most stressful
and exciting times of your life.
My advice: 1)Get as organized as possible. 2)Decide what YOU and
your betrothed want... before everyone starts throwing in their
two-cents.
First, you should get a good wedding planner. Check one out from
the library if you are on a budget. 'Planning
a Wedding to Remember: The Perfect Wedding Planner, Sixth Edition'
is a pretty one that could also serve as a keepsake.
'The
Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner : Worksheets, Checklists, Etiquette,
Calendars, and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions' is well
organized and has a lot of good information.
'Anti-Bride
Guide: Tying the Knot Outside of the Box' is for the non-traditional
or modern bride who could use a little humor.
If you are web-savvy, there are tons of great sites that you can
use for FREE.
I love www.theknot.com You can create your own page with registry
info, look for vendors, and keep track of your guest list and
responses. You can even search for a wedding gown or bridesmaid's
dress.
You will also need a three-ring binder or accordion folder to
keep track of vendor contracts, brochures, fabric swatches, receipts,
etc etc
Some examples: 'Acco–Wilson
Jones(R) Active Use™ Poly Round-Ring Binder, 1 1/2" Ring, Clear'
'Wilson
Jones(R) Colorlife(R) Expanding File With Velcro(R) Gripper(R),
A To Z, Letter Size, Dark Blue'
If you are very detail oriented (like me), you will want to check
out these books for some good ideas...
'The
Best of Martha Stewart Living Weddings (Best of Martha Stewart
Living)' is my favorite wedding book of all time. The photography
is beautiful and there are so many good ideas in there. When I
was planning my wedding, I kept checking it out from the library.
Then my fiancé bought it for me as a keepsake. I found my perfect
bouquet in 'Bouquets
: A Year of Flowers for the Bride'
I made a color copy and had my florist recreate it.
I am recommending 'The
Artful Bride : Simple, Handmade Wedding Projects' because
I recently attended a beautiful wedding. The bride and her family
used many ideas from this book for the bridal shower, ceremony
and reception "tea". It didn’t feel like a “budget wedding” because
of all of the attention to detail. However, I am sure they saved
a lot by doing the work themselves.
Well, I hope this helps. Happy planning!
Wedding Invitation Glossary
Blind Embossing
Blind embossing is a printing method where an image is pressed
into paper resulting in a raised design. The embossing is termed
“blind” because the design is formed without ink or foil. (Debossing
is an image stamped onto paper or a napkin without ink or foil;
it appears “indented.”) Bright White
This shade is the ultimate in white, very crisp, pure and bright!
Card
Invitation cards do not fold, your wording is printed on the
front.
Deckle Edge
An uneven, feathery edge on a piece of paper is called a deckle
edge. This edge is most commonly found on parchment invitations;
however, other papers may also have deckle edges and will be
noted in descriptions.
Die-Cutting
The process of using sharp metal rules to cut shapes and designs
into paper. Die-cutting includes cutout shapes and sculpted
edges.
Double Envelopes
The traditional set of two envelopes is used with formal invitations
and announcements. The outer envelope is addressed to the guest
and may have your (the sender’s) address printed on the back
flap. The inner envelope, with the invitation and enclosures
is enclosed inside the outer envelope. The inner envelope carries
only the guests’ names. The inner envelope is available with
a coordinating liner; it is not gummed and is not sealed.
Ecru
This color is a warm creamy beige.
Embossing
Embossing is like blind embossing above, only this type of printing
uses ink or foil on the raised area to add drama and dimension.
Foil Stamping
This effect is achieved when colored foil is hot-stamped
onto paper (perhaps a Christmas card) or accessory items, such
as napkins.
Folder
Invitation folders are folded once, either to create a top or
side fold. Your wording is printed on the front.
French-Fold
A sheet of paper folded twice to create a four-paneled invitation
is considered French-folded. This fold is most common with parchment
invitations.
Layers
This term indicates layers of paper tied or glued together.
If the top layer is translucent and the lower is decorative
paper, you’ll see a muted version of the lower layer through
the translucent top.
Liners
This term refers to the decorative paper used to line the inside
of an inner envelope or a single envelope.
Panel
A panel is the center section of your invitation “framed” by
a raised area of paper. It also refers to pages facing each
other. For example, a tri-fold invitation when opened fully,
has a left, middle and right panel.
Parchment
This translucent paper is made to look like original parchment.
This distinctive paper adds a softening effect to any invitation.
Pearlize
The process that applies a luminous pearl-like finish to part
of an invitation, usually to an embossed design, is called pearlizing.
Short-Fold
A short-fold is created when a sheet of paper is folded once,
not exactly in half, forming an invitation with a short front
panel and longer back panel.
Thermography
This type of printing is created by adding a resin powder to
wet ink, which when heated, creates a raised surface.
Tri-Fold
A tri-fold is created when a sheet of paper is folded twice
to form a three-paneled invitation. Both outside panels are
folded inward to cover the center panel.
Vellum
Vellum is a paper with a rich, smooth finish paper.
White
This shade is a soft white, like wedding gowns. It is a delicate
hue.
Z-Fold
A z-fold is created when a sheet of paper is folded twice in
accordion fashion to form a three-paneled invitation.
Western Wedding Verses
Courtesy
of Carlson Craft Wedding Invitations
Western Verse 1
“Two-Stepping” our way
into a new life...
the dance will begin
for a husband and wife.
Please join us,
BRIDE and GROOM
when we get married on
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE
Western Verse 2
BRIDE
and
GROOM
are gettin' hitched!
Please join us in this celebration
and witness their vows
on DAY
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE
Western Verse 3
Please join the round-up
of friends and kin
to celebrate the day
our new life will begin!
BRIDE
and
GROOM
invite you to c’mon over
for a big wedding to-do
on DATE
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE
Western Verse 4
The woo'in and the courtin's done
Our life together has begun.
BRIDE
and
GROOM
request the honour of your presence
as they tie the knot
on DAY
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE
Western Verse 5
The trail winds onward through the hills
from here to prairies end;
Will our journey ever last?
As long as you're my love, my friend.
BRIDE
and
GROOM
invite you to share
in the joy of our marriage
on DAY
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE
Western Verse 6
Out of wind and prairie dust,
a cactus flower stands:
a tribute to our love so true
are elements it will withstand.
BRIDE
and
GROOM
invite you to share in the joy
when they exchange marriage vows
on DAY
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE
Western Verse 7
Let's join our hands - form a ring
let's stamp our feet - dance and sing!
With joyful praise to
the Loving One who created us
BRIDE
and
GROOM
invite you to join the circle of celebration
as we unite our hands, hearts, and heritage
on DAY
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE
Western Verse 8
Let us know if you can make it by
DATE
M______________________
__ Yee-ha! We’ll be there with our boots on.
__ Aw, shoot! We can’t make it.
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Convenient
Online Proofing
It's fun to try out different announcements with online proofing.
You can select your custom text and proof your invitation right
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Selecting
a Wedding Theme
Before you choose a wedding invitation don't forget to decide
on what type of theme or tone your wedding will have. Will it
be graciously formal or full of casual fun? With your theme
in mind, selecting just the right invitations will be easier.
Your invitations also graciously let your wedding guests know
what to expect and plan accordingly.
Ordering
Samples
Looking for just the right announcement but not quite sure on
your selection? We love to help! Feel free to order samples
so you can make absolutely sure the invitations you select are
just right for you!
Wedding
Engagement Announcements
You'll want to announce to your family and friends the wonderful
news of your engagement. Whether romantic, traditional or casual
- we are sure you'll find just the perfect engagement announcement.
Bridal
Shower Invitations
Bridesmaids hosting the bridal shower will sure to be pleased
with the variety of invitations we offer for throwing the perfect
memorable bridal shower.
Disney
Wedding Invitations
Always dreamed of the perfect fairy tale wedding? Your prince
charming has arrived, and we want you to celebrate in style.
We offer Disney wedding invitations, Disney bridal shower invitations
and Disney wedding accessories.
Rehearsal
Dinner Invitations
Don't forget the rehearsal dinner invitations.
We are pleased to provide quite a selection to choose from.
We make it a breeze to choose the perfect one for you.
Save
the Date Cards
You'll be sure to want your busy friends to mark their calendars
for your special wedding. A variety of contemporary and traditional
cards will be a beautiful way to remind them of your upcoming
marriage.
Direction
Cards
Everyone appreciates clear easy to follow directions. Our direction
cards for wedding events make sure that all of your guests arrive
stress-free and on time!
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