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I can't stress enough that you should shop from the bride and groom's wedding registry, if possible. But if there's not much left to choose from or you want to go the extra mile to give a truly special gift, I have an idea for you. Choose a sterling silver (not silver plate) letter tray either from the registry or that you know will fit the couple's tastes. Bring it into a jeweler along with the Read more
Feathers, ribbons, and rope, oh my! I'm loving all the creative ways invitation makers are thinking outside the cardstock with funky accents. The adorned wedding invites and save the dates can be antique-y, glam, or homespun, but they are anything but ho hum. If you're in need of some chic inspiration for your big day's pretty papers, look no further! Source Read more
Unless Someone Like You, who designs and sells wedding poster invites like this one, says, "For my wedding I wanted something really different, so we sent out 11x17 posters in tubes instead of an invitation." She suggests you "frame and mat the poster with no glass, and set it out at the reception for friends and family to sign the mat with their blessings and best wishes." What do you think of Read more
When it came time to print my wedding invitations, which had been designed by a friend, I knew that I had to have letterpress invitations, budget be damned. Letterpress printing is printed with movable type, and the surface of the type is then inked and pressed against a smooth substance, such as a note card or envelope. Letterpress was the go-to source for printed matter for over 500 years, but Read more
You can come to TrèsSugar for firsthand planning advice, etiquette tips, gorgeous new wedding trends, and much, much more to make your big day beautiful and authentic. Now it's your turn to inspire us! Build out your "Wedding Day Inspiration" Pinterest board and show us what you envision for your big day, from the decor details to the dress. We will then select our favorite board and give one Read more
If you're preparing to say "I do" to a fellow nerd, why not play up your geeky status with some playful wedding invitations? For the science-lover who found chemistry with another lab rat or passionate Facebook enthusiast, we've rounded up some clever invitation options that are sure to charm your guests. From "Four Eyes" to QR codes, here are 9 fun, lighthearted invitation picks perfect for Read more
It may feel like the polite thing to do, but the real awkwardness is for the invited ex. Say no, and you fear it will be read into; say yes, and you have to actually go. Oddly, though, British royal etiquette encourages brides and grooms to invite exes. "In the British royal family, which follows rules of etiquette established hundreds of years ago, it’s just fine to invite exes, people who Read more
If you're anything like us upon receiving a wedding invitation, then the first thing that flashes through your mind is "what am I going to wear?" Then comes the most obvious concern: finding a dress that will stun the crowd without upstaging the bride (here's a tip: steer clear of white!). Whether you're heading to one big ceremony this year or have a handful to attend, we're helping you out by Read more
If your unique save the dates make a splash with your guests, then you need to one-up yourself with an amazing wedding invitation. Take this creative example: it's actually a record player wedding invite! Talk about a transformer! Crafted with some paper (obviously), yarn, a needle, a flexidisc record, and some serious ingenuity, this record player invite would be the perfect fit for any Read more
This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! Hey, all. I'm thrilled to be engaged to my guy, and we are getting married in a few months. We presently live an ocean apart. I've got loads of support with planning (thank goodness, as I'm not particularly equipped when it comes to weddings), but my dilemma comes from making sure my guy Read more
