Remember to say Thank You!

Now that we're smack dab in the middle of wedding season, let's take a moment to brush up on some wedding-related etiquette. One item that deserves a little attention are your thank you cards. Here are some tips to keep in mind, as you begin to receive gifts...

1) For gifts received at an engagement party, bridal shower, or in the mail - Be sure to send a thank you note within one month of receiving the gift. You don't want the gift giver to think they've been forgotten, or that their gift has been lost in the mail!

2) Always be sure that your thank you cards are hand written and addressed by hand. No labels! {However, pre-printed return addresses, labels or stamps are perfectly acceptable.}

3) The note should mention the specific gift(s), and address how you plan to use it. {"I can't wait to bake with my new cookie sheets!"....or...."The new comforter will go great with our master bedroom decor."}

4) Was it a cash gift? Let your guest(s) know of any upcoming home projects, items you still need or anything else for which you plan to use the gift. However, be sure not to address it directly as cash - a term such as "generous gift" is much more appropriate.

5) Try to also stick to the one-month rule for thank you cards after your reception. You want your guests to know that their attendance and generous gifts were greatly appreciated. {You just acquired a second set of hands - a.k.a. your husband! - so with him helping out, you'll get them done twice as fast!}

6) A wedding gift should not be used until after a thank you note has been sent.

Note: Buy your thank you cards early, so you have some on hand for those mailed gifts or shower gifts! Need some cute ideas for thank you cards? Be sure to check out our personalized notecards in our Etsy shop or ask us about a custom design...

Colorful Collaboration

We recently paired up with Lori from Boldly Chic Events for a Mother's Day event, & she continues to amaze me with her eye for style! The event was complete with gorgeous yellows, beautiful vintage pieces, and insanely delicious food.

Check out the teaser photos on our Facebook page...

{more recaps coming soon!}

New Designs!

Keep an eye on our Etsy shop this week - we have some new designs we're excited about, and we'll be be rolling those out soon! Included in the line up are rehearsal dinner invitations, favor tags and wedding programs.

Yes, you heard me right, wedding programs! We're now offering custom wedding programs at Interprintations, and will be updating our website & Etsy shop with pricing information.

Check out the new items, & let us know what you think!

It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a........Soccer Ball?

When I'm in the mood for a good chuckle {and heaven knows I always need one about this time every week}, I stroll on over to the Cake Wrecks blog.

And sure enough, their latest World Cup blog post definitely doesn't disappoint! Who knew there were so many ways a bakery could botch a soccer ball...

Check it out....

The DIY Debate

DIY (or "do it yourself") projects are becoming increasingly popular amongst today's brides. And I can relate - I know first-hand how rewarding {and easy on the wallet} some wedding DIY projects can be.

However, there are many things to note when considering a DIY invitation for your wedding:

Time
It takes the average bride approximately 10 minutes to produce one DIY invitation - this is factoring in all of the custom design, cutting, printing and assembling associated with invitations.

Paper Quality
The quality of cardstock available at local craft stores is usually of lower quality {and typically costs more per sheet} than the cardstock used at your local invitation vendor.

Printing
Whether you're considering a printing session at home or sourcing to a local printer, it could cost up to $1.00/sheet to print in color. {When you think about the number of invitations, response cards, and additional inserts needed....this adds up quickly!}

Guarantees
If a mistake is discovered after everything is assembled - there is no contract or guarantee in place that will fix them free-of-charge. {Possibly adding up to even more unforeseen expenses.}

Etiquette
When it comes to wording your invitations and other wedding stationery, you want to ensure that you're going about it the proper way. The last people that you want to offend are your wedding guests. While there are many articles online with etiquette suggestions, your local stationery vendor can provide firsthand expertise on how to properly format, write and address your wedding stationery.


So if you're considering a large DIY project - be sure to weigh all of your pros and cons. While it's a great feeling to be hands-on in your wedding planning, remember it can be less stressful {and even more cost and time effective} to simply leave it in the hands of the professionals. =)