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I’m Engaged! Now What?

Congratulations! They popped the question, slid the ring on your finger, and you’re officially engaged! Once all the excitement begins to settle, one major question starts to bounce around in your mind… now what? One of the many services…

Abbreviating on Invitations

Q.  Should I abbreviate certain words on my paper suite or do I need to write everything out, such as times, dates, and addresses? A. During a bridal consultation, the invitation specialists at Persnickety focus on answering a bride’s…

The Ins and Outs of Double Envelopes

Brides are often surprised to see two sets of envelopes when they receive their wedding invitations. Why on earth are there two? And what do I do with the second one?! Traditional wedding invitation suites typically come from both…

How Long Do I Have to Write Wedding Thank Yous?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions brides ask when ordering their day-of stationery, and it is also one of the most debated topics in wedding etiquette. While we at Persnickety believe in the writing-them-as-quickly-as-possible method, other…

Invitations 101- Where Do I Start?

It’s no secret that the world of wedding invitations can be overwhelming to brides. It’s a little like stepping into an enormous mega-store of paper, color, and design options; you can literally choose everything and anything! It’s enough to…

Signature Signs by Persnickety

Don’t let your wedding reception bar, dessert table, or gift table go naked! Add a pop of color and personality to your decor with some gorgeous customized signature signs from Persnickety Invitation Studio. They’re the cutest way to totally…

No Kids at the Wedding

Q. How do I indicate kids are not invited to my wedding without making anyone upset? A. Not inviting small children to a bride’s wedding is a topic that needs to be addressed gently yet firmly. After all, it…

Real Weddings: Julia and Charley • Lancaster, PA

What an incredible day. Julia and Charley’s wedding celebration at The Farm at Eagles Ridge in Lancaster, Pennsylvania was nothing short of spectacular. Seriously. We cannot get enough of these photos from their big day captured by Caroline Logan…

Seating Chart Love: Find Your Seat

Seating Chart Love Not into the idea of using escort cards at your wedding reception? A seating chart is the perfect way to help your guests find their assigned seat! Persnickety creates hundreds of seating charts every year. Some…

Do I Need a Reception Card?

Determining what insert cards you need in your wedding invitation set can be overwhelming! You don’t want to bombard guests with so much information that their eyes glaze over. But you don’t want to forget anything important either. One…

gold invitation patterned pocket

Inviting the Plus One

Q. A few individuals on my wedding guest list are single. How do I let these guests know they can bring a guest? A. Before we delve into the question, let’s look at the two types of envelopes that…

woodland wedding place cards

Love, Naturally

Calling all “green” brides! Eco-friendly stationery is sprouting up as a popular option for wedding invitations and favors this wedding season. More and more brides adore the idea of a choosing a beautiful but environmentally-responsible invitation, especially one that can…

Ask the Etiquette Masters: Rehearsal Dinner Invitations

Q. Who should receive an invitation to the rehearsal dinner? A. For this etiquette question, we went straight to the experts at Brides who agree that who receives a rehearsal dinner invitation depends on the formality of your event. Enjoy!…

The Mysterious ‘M’ on the RSVP Card

What’s the ‘M’ stand for? This is one of the most frequently asked questions from brides when they first arrive in our studio. What on earth does that random “M” stand for on the RSVP card? A little invitation…

The Importance of Hand-Cancelling

Anyone who is in the process of wedding planning can attest to the fact that brides today put so much time into the creation of a beautiful wedding stationery set. They pour their heart and soul into choosing the…

Countdown to Christmas: German Advent Calendars

The countdown to the holiday season is officially on! While we begin to decorate and prepare for Christmas, Persnickety loves to focus on the classic simplicity of this beautiful season, especially those tiny details that made the anticipation of…

Real Wedding: Staci and Keith • November 12, 2016 • York, PA

Cheers to the Murphys! Polish tradition meets Irish luck in this gorgeous November wedding celebration for Staci and Keith Murphy in York, Pennsylvania. Persnickety was thrilled to create the entire stationery suite for these two, from the Save the…

Ask the Etiquette Masters: Listing Stepparents

One of the perks of working with an invitation specialist at Persnickety is the guidance they offer when it comes to invitation wording etiquette. We understand that wording information properly on your wedding invitation is of the utmost importance,…