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Wowowow - 20 years! Congratulations @cottagesandgardens on this wonderful milestone! As a couture stationer, we are all about celebrations. And, so delighted to be featured in your “Out of the Box” article in the company of so many other fabulous shops. ⁠ ⁠ Swipe ⬅️⬅️ to see some recent beauties! 💌🤍⁠xoxo Shari. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #privethouse @stamfordmodern @habitatgreenwich @thetailoredhomect @theglasshouse_newcanaan @eleishvanbreems @georgehomect @habitatgreenwich @thelinenshop @latticehouse⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ @sconsetsquare #luxuryinvitations #ctweddings #nycweddings #celebrate #anniversary #weddinginvitations #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #weddinginspo #weddingideas #bespokedesignscouple #connecticut #stationeryaddict

Should You Use Calligraphy for Your Invitations? Calligraphy (from the Greek word "kallos" meaning beauty) - is an ancient art from as early as 600 BC. It has been a respected and revered art in Asian, European and Western culture for centuries. In a digital and fast-paced world, the art of calligraphy requires time and an extreme attention to detail and that's what makes it so special. We adore calligraphy and hand lettering and use them in as much as we can in all of our creations - wedding invitations, envelopes, escort cards, place cards, menus, programs, table signs. We have the most talented calligraphers and hand letterers who have been refining their skills for years. We can do calligraphy on most any surface - paper (of course), chalkboards, tiles, leaves, shells, agate, wood, acrylic and glass are just some examples! We can also do just about any ink of your choice. To continue read, please visit https://lnkd.in/edcG8hDZ .

The Dos and Don'ts When Creating Your Reply Cards There are so many details to creating the perfect wedding invitation! One very important piece in your wedding suite is the Reply Card. We cannot stress enough the importance of the reply card! This little card will ensure that you are clear as to who is coming and who is not which is information you'll need to share with your venue and caterer. Here are 10 Dos and Don'ts that you should remember when creating your reply card. 1. Do ensure it's the right size. Reply cards are typically 3.5" x 5" and the envelope is a standard A1 3.5" x 4 7/8." This is the smallest size that the post office will mail. You can go bigger of course with your design but you can't go smaller. To continue reading, please visit https://lnkd.in/eqVwW6en .

A Love Story in Vintage Postage Stamps Even at the very first meeting with a wedding couple, I am already thinking about the postage. Why? Because there are so many design possibilities - and stories to tell - with vintage stamps. The decision to use vintage stamps needs to be made at the beginning of the process for a variety of reasons. 1. Whether you do it on your own or with a stamp curator, the sizes of multiple stamps have to be considered with the size, weight and shape of the envelope. We do a physical mock up and take it to the post office (sometimes more than once) to make sure that we are absolutely covered. To continue reading, please visit https://lnkd.in/ezwSCG9G .

How Long Do I Have to Send Thank You Notes? Q: My wedding is going to be this summer and then we are going on a month long honeymoon. My question is, how long do I have to send out thank you notes for gifts received before and after the wedding? A: The answer is ASAP for any event, whether it be your engagement, wedding, a birthday party or any other event where you received guests and/or gifts, but in reality you have up to three months to send a thank you note. To continue reading, please visit https://lnkd.in/e8N9thRV .

Summer Magic Growing up, summers on Cape Cod meant so many things: Lily Pulitzer mini dresses, boat shoes, sailing, swimming on the pond and in the ocean followed by the world’s best ice cream (daily), outdoor showers, huge lacey hydrangea blossoms, summer romances (because everyone is better looking in the summer), my parents mixing gin & tonics (which they were somehow liberal about allowing us to taste as teenagers, although they never let us drink any other time), my mom throwing dinner parties with lobsters and steamers, followed by fresh berry pies and hilarious games of charades (enhanced by the G&Ts). Most of all, summer gave me the sense of limitless possibilities. What memories will you make this summer? Now is the time for you to create those indelible moments for your friends, your family, your kiddos, or maybe just you and your special someone. To continue reading, please visit https://lnkd.in/ewiZRe8P .

10 Do's and Don'ts of Save The Date Cards We receive a lot of questions about Save The Date cards - when to send them, how to create them and what etiquette to follow. We found this great article on The Knot that listed some key points on the "Dos and Don'ts" of Save The Date cards. Here's our quick summary. 1. DO send Save The Date cards. Unless you have a really, really short engagement, it's a must in this day and age. It will allow your guests to clear their calendars, especially if you're planning a destination wedding! To continue reading, please visit https://lnkd.in/ewUgw8UZ .

12 Tips on Writing Thoughtful Thank You Notes Everything today is so digital. We look at our phones all day long. Yet, we still go to our mailbox every day. We are still hoping to receive something positive, something special. Think of that feeling you get when you receive a handwritten thank you note, you are so grateful for the effort, the thought and care that was put into it. You know it took time, time to select the stationery and time to think of the right words to say. Receiving a thank you note is like receiving a "gift of time," that simple gift is just so precious. To continue reading, please visit https://lnkd.in/eGku2Np3 .

We Just Love Wax Seals! We are thrilled that wax seals have seen such a huge resurgence lately! We could easily use them on just about anything- wedding invitations, place cards, programs, favors - the possibilities are endless. The use of wax seals date back to the Middle Ages, when they were typically made of beeswax. Originally, the wax was used in its natural color and then it was colored with red or Vermilion. By the late 1800s, many different colors were used: white, yellow, gold, black, green. Wax seals were used to close documents and prevent tampering as it traveled to its destination. A signet ring might have been used by pressing into the hot wax to show the identity of the sender. To continue reading, please visit https://lnkd.in/eBkPXTmv .

What to Consider When Ordering Your Wedding Invitations When is the best time to send your Save the Date card? Newly engaged brides-to-be always want to know when the best time is to send out their Save the Date cards. We say the same thing to each and every one one of you - ASAP! The sooner you can let your friends and family know, the better. This is especially important if you are planning a destination wedding or inviting people who live out of the area. This will allow them ample time for all their planning - from scheduling vacation time, arranging for pet or child care, to booking travel and hotel arrangements. To continue reading, please visit https://lnkd.in/gRGSgFmt .