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wedding etiquette

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…

Ladies First: Names on Invitation

One of the most commonly asked questions Persnickety brides have when it comes to wedding invitation wording is actually a simple one. Who is listed first on the wedding invitation? The bride or the groom? The answer is pretty…

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,…

Don’t Be Late! Writing Times on Wedding Invitations

Who would have thought writing the time and date on your wedding invitation could be so tricky? Certain wedding etiquette still stands if you are having a traditional, formal wedding, including how to write the date and time. Persnickety…

Invitations for a Second Marriage

Sometimes love at first sight doesn’t happen the first time around, and the having a second wedding can have its own unique pressures. Wording your wedding invitation for a second marriage can be a little tricky. There are different…

Current Crush: Steampunk

We’re flying back in time with one of this year’s hottest wedding and stationery trends with Persnickety’s current crush . . . steampunk! What is steampunk? Steampunk is both a fashion style and literary genre that dates back to…

A Little Note of Thanks

Now that the holidays are over and the decorations are going back into the attic, do you have a stack of thank you notes to write for all the fabulous gifts from family and friends? Are you putting it…

Favors: Falling In or Out of Favor?

Do I really have to give wedding favors to my guests? This is one of the most frequently asked questions our brides ask when coming in for their appointments. One of the great services we offer here at persnickety…

Current Crush: Pineapple

Say Aloha to Persnickety’s current crush in stationery- the pineapple! This timeless symbol is popular for both 2017 wedding stationery and personal correspondence stationery. The pineapple is the ultimate symbol of hospitality, warmth, and friendship, and this prickly yet…

Ask the Etiquette Masters: Divorced Parents and Wedding Invitations

Traditional etiquette plays an enormous role in how Persnickety words every piece of a bride’s invitation suite. Even brides who opt for more unique or modern wording are interested in the tradition behind their wedding invitation, and there are…