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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…

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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…

Real Weddings: Morgan & Peyton • Manchester, PA

We will be crushing on Morgan and Peyton’s wedding day for years to come. This incredible celebration took place at Historic Shady Lane in Manchester, Pa. And it was nothing short of an awesome party! We’re still sad it’s…

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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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Invitation Inserts 101: The Etiquette of Invitation Enclosures

Congratulations! You’ve climbed and conquered the mountain known as wedding invitation wording. Your guests know who is engaged to be married (hopefully they knew this before!), the date, the time, and the location of the ceremony. Great job! Now…

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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…

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Current Crush: Postcard Save the Dates

Save the Dates are an absolute must when it comes wedding stationery. They’re vital in helping guests plan to attend your big day. Save the Dates also give them super important information, like your wedding website where they can…

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Budget Friendly Seal ‘n Send Invitations

Budget Friendly Seal ‘n Sends Persnickety is happy to offer a wide array of unique and gorgeous wedding invitations in our studio, including stunning invitations for the budget conscious bride. You do not need to splurge to have a…

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…

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…

Current Crush: Photo Thank Yous

Thank you notes are an absolute must with your wedding stationery suite. Tradition states you need to express your gratitude to your guests with a handwritten sentiment . . . but no need to be traditional about it! Introducing…