What to Ask Your Wedding Stationer

1. May I see a full-size invitation printed in this font before I make my decision?

2. May I see an example of your work?

We have many samples to show you.  They can be found on our website and blog.

3. Have any other brides in this area used this same invitation or color combination?

We can check the files and provide the date and an example of the invitation.

4. What will this cost to mail?

We will will weigh a complete sample and total the cost.

5. May I see a proof before it goes to press?

It is vital to see a proof before the final printing is done. We are happy to share one with you.

6. What is the turnaround time?

We should be able to accommodate any schedule you have in mind.  But, the more time you allow, the more time we have to work with you.

7. Who will handle assembly―that is, take care of ribbons, bows, or other decorations?

If that’s what you want, we take care of it ourselves, but this may involve an extra fee.

8. Who will handle stuffing the invitations?

We do offer to stuff them for you, but this may involve an extra fee. If you choose to have the invitations assembled by us, inspect both a prototype and several finished invitations chosen randomly from the completed pile before they are mailed. As a final precaution, have an invitation sent to your parents. -Invitation- Cherish Paperie -Original Article: "What to Ask Your Wedding Stationer" http://www.realsimple.com/weddings/ask-wedding-stationer-00000000000647/index.html

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• Guest Book Alternatives: Books are beautiful, but you could also pick a poster for partygoers to sign. Download clip art, print it on matte paper and put in a frame for your attendees to autograph.
• Bold Balloons: A wall of large balloons in one color but a variety of shapes makes an easy, impactful photo-booth or dance-floor backdrop. (It’s the monochromatic hue that makes them look so chic!)
• Playing with Paper: It's not just for formal invitations – paper is also great for making fun, festive garlands to serve as ceremony markers or photo backdrops.  Here are some examples: http://www.pinterest.com/cherishpaperie/wedding-ideas/
• 3-D Details: Delight guests with surprising shapes. These origami-inspired, DIY save-the-dates, ceremony programs, and geometric table numbers can be made in five steps or less.  It id also a trend to add lace to invitations.  Here are some examples of lace invitations: http://www.pinterest.com/cherishpaperie/lace-invitations-paper-goods/
• Out-of-the-Box Escort Cards: Seating instructions can double as creative keepsakes, like these clamshells calligraphed with guests' names.  Here are some examples of escort cards and other reception stationary: http://www.pinterest.com/cherishpaperie/programs-placecards-menus-stuff/
• Charming Calligraphy: Calligraphy isn't just for the address label, it can dress up all of your paper goods – whether it's all hand done or you have just your names calligraphed, scanned and printed throughout your paper goods.  Here are some examples of calligraphy: http://www.pinterest.com/cherishpaperie/typeography-and-callligraphy/
• Monogram Motifs: Couples love showing off their new shared initials, whether they're embroidered on napkins at the reception or embossed on the programs. The same design can be used on multiple items to give the event a cohesive look, and you can keep using the motif for the rest of your life.  Here are some ideas of monograms: http://www.pinterest.com/cherishpaperie/crests-logos-and-monograms/
• Totally Technicolor:Neutrals are nice but bright color makes a huge statement wherever it’s used, from flowers to paper goods to bridesmaids’ dresses.
• Unexpected Color: One way to grab guests' attention: use color strategically, in places where no one expects it – like, say, a fuchsia bridal gown that looks like a work of art.  Here are some examples of color: http://www.pinterest.com/cherishpaperie/ombre-water-color/ & http://www.pinterest.com/cherishpaperie/watercolors/
• Creative Crests: A custom crest lends a royal touch to your big day; have it letterpressed on paper, stamped on fabric or even piped onto your cake.

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• Exceptions

• Honorifics may be abbreviated (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., military rank, etc.).
• “St.” or “Sts.” may be used for “Saint” or “Saints”.
• Numerical time should use the abbreviations “a.m.” and “p.m.”.
• “Junior” or “Senior”, when used in a name, are correctly abbreviated “Jr.” or “Sr.”. They should always be separated from the last name by a comma.

• Invitations:

  • Time should be spelled out.
  • Time should never be capitalized.
  • Time, on the hour, should be followed by “o’clock” (Note: lowercase and apostrophe).
  • Do not use “o’clock” if the time is not on the hour.
  • Time, not on the hour, should be hyphenated. EX: “two-thirty” instead of “two thirty” or “two forty-five” instead of “two forty five”.
  • Time should always be followed by “in the morning”, “noon”, “in the afternoon”, “in the evening”, or “midnight”.

• Accessory Cards:

  • Time may be spelled out, following the invitation rules above, or numerals may be used.
  • When numerals are used, they should be followed by “a.m.” or “p.m.” (Note: lowercase and periods)
  • “Immediately” may be used as a substitute for time. The use of “immediately” and a time is redundant. EX: “Reception immediately following ceremony” is correct, whereas “Reception immediately following ceremony at six o’clock in the evening” is incorrect.

• Invitations:

  • Date should be spelled out.
  • Date should be preceded by the day of the week, spelled out.
  • Day of the week and date should be separated by a comma.
  • Year is printed on a separate line and may be omitted, if desired.
  • Month and year should not be separated by a comma.
  • EX: “on Saturday, the fifth of June
    Two thousand and four”

• Accessory Cards:

  • If time is used on the accessory card, be consistent with the date. In other words, when spelling out the time, spell out the date. If you use numerical time, use a numerical date.
  • If time is not used, any of the following formats are acceptable:
    • on Saturday, the fifth of June
    • on Saturday, June 5, 2004
    • on Saturday, June 5th
    • June 5, 2004

• EX: Mr. and Mrs. John Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their children Mary Anne and Richard Allen

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