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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…

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Current Crush: Wax Seals

There’s almost no better way to feel like royalty than receiving a wedding invitation in the mail, flipping it over to open it, and gazing on a gorgeous custom wax seal. The wax seal was once reserved only for…

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…

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Addressing Your Envelopes

Properly addressing the inner and outer envelopes of your invitation can be tricky. With so many etiquette rules and unique relationship situations, it can be confusing when you sit down to actually begin addressing. Having an inner and outer…

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Falling in Love with Foil

Is it possible to have too much of a crush on foil stamped wedding invitations? Nah. Persnickety’s heart belongs to one of this year’s most popular stationery trends: foiling. What is Foiling? Foil stamping is a printing technique used…

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…

Save the Date in Style

Persnickety is so excited for this upcoming wedding season! The little hints we’ve been seeing in paper trends over the last few months from industry insights are gorgeous. Long gone are the days of invitations and Save the Dates only…

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Wedding Horror Story: Ordering Invitations Online

We hear it time and again from our brides. There’s nothing scarier than ordering wedding invitations and stationery online. It can turn into a true horror story. Many of our brides first begin their search for invitations online shortly…

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Stranger Things: Wedding Style

Are things getting a little strange in here? This might be one of our favorite styled shoots we’ve ever designed for. Persnickety is a HUGE fan of the TV show, Stranger Things, and when Rachel Bond Photography reached out…

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…

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Real Weddings: Denise and Joe • Harrisburg, PA

You know how when you first meet people and you know they’re just going to be a blast? That is the exact feeling we had when we first met Denise and Joe when they began their hunt for wedding…

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…

Get With the Program!

A wedding program is one of those little details that make your wedding day even more memorable. Not only can they be kept as a keepsake and as a record of the ceremony, they also help your guests be…

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…

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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…

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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…