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Monday, September 17, 2012

Quinceanera Invitations from Occasions In Print

It seems like only yesterday you were bringing your sweet little girl home for the first time, but now it is time to introduce the birthday girl as a young lady. Whether it is a family Quinceanera party or a large festival, Occasions In Print has the perfect Quince Anos Birthday Invitations that are as beautiful and classy as they young woman she is becoming. Here are a few of our favorites.

Quinceanera Invitation

Friday, September 14, 2012

Purple Wedding Inspiration Board from Occasions In Print

Purple, the color of royalty and endless possibilities when you are planning your wedding. There are hundreds of shades of this elegant color, but be careful to settle on one or two shades that compliment each other. The field is so wide, you could get lost while trying to narrow down your colors. Be sure to read "How to Select Your Wedding Colors" prior to getting started. Occasions In Print has put together an inspiration board of Purple Wedding Ideas. We have included all different shades in order to truly inspire and open up the possibilities for everything from flowers to bridesmaids' dresses, cakes, wedding dresses and of course, Wedding Invitations and Save the Date Cards. Here are a few of the favorites from our board.

Save the Date Cards

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Purple Wedding Invitations

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Purple Wedding Invitations

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Purple Wedding Invitations

Thursday, September 13, 2012

How to Order Your Wedding Invitations

So, you've got your venue, reserved the date, considered your colors and theme and of course know the guy. Now it is time to order your wedding invitations. If you have done your homework, you are most likely ordering your invitations online as you have found that you can save sometimes more than 50% in comparison to ordering from a stationery store. But, what do you need to order? And what is a "Respond Card?" All the wedding lingo can be confusing and overwhelming. Below are steps to help you understand the various components of the invitation and understand what you need for your wedding as not all pieces may be warranted.

1. Order the Invitation. The Wedding Invitation itself is the first thing to consider and select when ordering your invitations. This will have all the particulars of the wedding such as the date, time and location. And, it will also contain your personalized verbiage which will indicate who is doing the inviting. For example, if you and your fiance are hosting the wedding then this will be indicated by the verse outlining that you and he request the honor of guest's presence. Wording examples can be found on our site under "Verses." Make sure and order an additional 25 invitations for various reasons such as late additions to the guest list or returned mail.

2. Order the Respond Card. The "Respond Card" is the card that your guest will be returning to you indicating that they will be in attendance or regretfully have to decline. This care can also be utilized to outline the menu choices that are available to guest such as beef, chicken or fish. The guests' indication of their meal preference is also the signal that they will be attending the wedding. Our respond card's come with return envelopes that will automatically have your return address printed at no additional cost on the envelope. Etiquette dictates that you place a stamp on the envelope so that guests can simply drop the card back in the mail to you.

3. Order the Informal Note. The Informal Note Cards are an optional purchase at the time you order your Wedding Invitations. These cards will match your invitations and can be used as Thank You Notes for your wedding gifts or to thank vendors, parents or other friends and family who contributed to the wedding. It is a great idea to order these at the same time. They will not only match your wedding invitations, but you will have them well in advance of your wedding so that you can get a head start on sending out Thank You Notes for all the wedding gifts.

Thank You Notes

4. Order Save the Date Cards. If you haven't already ordered your Save the Date Cards and you are ordering your Wedding Invitations at least six months in advance then it is a great time to place this order as well. Not only will you most likely save on shipping costs, but you can also check another item off your list in one fair swoop. Also, if you are ordering from collections like our Exclusive Collection II, you can order Save the Date Cards that match your Wedding Invitations.

Exclusive Collection II

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Sweet 16 Invitations from Occasions In Print

Sweet 16 Invitations from Occasions In Print are the perfect way to invite family and friends to celebrate the first milestone in a young girl's life. Set the tone of the party with one of these colorful birthday invitations. Each can be customized and previewed. Here are a few of our favorites.

Sweet 16 Birthday Invitations

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Thank You Notes from Occasions In Print

Having Thank You Notes on hand either after your wedding, baby shower or around birthdays and holidays is a great way to stay organized and on top of thanking loved ones for gifts. Occasions In Print has Blank Thank You Notes that allow you to write each message or customize your message at the time of your order and receive your thank you notes ready to be mailed. If you are ordering Wedding Invitations, you can also order matching thank you notes that extend your theme and colors beyond your wedding day. Or, send a picture of you and your new spouse on one of our Photo Thank You Notes. Here are a few of our favorites.

Personalized Thank You Notes

Photo Thank You Notes

Thank You Notes

Photo Thank You Notes

Thank You Note

Monday, September 10, 2012

Personalized Stationery from Occasions In Print

A hand written note will never be old fashioned or go out of style. Taking the time to write out a note to someone is one of the most personal ways to connect with that special person. We have more than just elegant Wedding Invitations. Occasions In Print has a beautiful array of Personalized Stationery that will reflect your thoughts and feelings on fine quality paper. This stationery is also a great gift for someone you know loves to write notes or a unique gift for a great teacher. Here are just a few of our favorites.

Personalized Stationery

Friday, September 7, 2012

Green Wedding Inspiration Board from Occasions In Print

We know the weather is just starting to cool off, but many brides are all ready looking ahead to spring and their wedding days. Spring is a time of renewal in nature and a perfect time to get married. Occasions In Print has found inspiration with spring and the wonderful green lush colors that arrive to greet us all after a hard winter. Our Green Wedding Inspiration Board is the perfect place to visit if you are planning a green springtime wedding. From the flowers to the cakes, the bridesmaid's dresses and of course the wedding invitations, green is a wonderful fresh look for any wedding. Here are a few of our favorites from our board.