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| Laser Cut Wedding Invitation |
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| Laser Cut Wedding Invitation |
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| Laser Cut Wedding Invitation |
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| Laser Cut Wedding Invitation |
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| Laser Cut Wedding Invitation |
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| Laser Cut Wedding Invitation |
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
2012 Wedding Invitation Trend - Laser Cut Wedding Invitations
The uniquely crafted Laser Cut Wedding Invitaiton is one of the 2012 Wedding Invitation Trends. The detail of this wedding invitation will leave your guests wondering about the other classy details to come at your wedding and reception. Occasions In Print has a wonderful array of these Laser/Die Cut Wedding Invitations. Here are a few of our favorites.
Monday, June 11, 2012
2012 Wedding Invitation Trend - Embossed Wedding Invitations
Embossed Wedding Invitations have emerged as one of the hottest trends in 2012. These invites are all about texture and add a distinct introduction to your wedding. Occasions In Print has a gorgeous selection of Embossed Wedding Invitations that are sure to fit your theme and color scheme. Here are a few of our favorites.
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| Embossed Wedding Invitation |
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| Embossed Wedding Invitation |
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| Embossed Wedding Invitation |
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| Embossed Wedding Invitation |
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| Embossed Wedding Invitation |
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| Embossed Wedding Invitation |
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| Embossed Wedding Invitation |
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Occasions In Print's Tips for Being a Good Wedding Guest
It may come as a surprise, but sometimes wedding guests don't behave as they should. It isn't just Uncle Bob who visits the open bar to frequently and ends up hitting on all the bridesmaids, but other guests do a bit more subtle things before, during and after a wedding that result in them being labeled a good or bad guest. Below are seven easy things a wedding guest can do to ensure that the bride and the groom remain thankful they sent an invite.
1. Respond Timely. There is nothing worse for the bride and groom who are waiting everyday for a response card to come in the mail. All plans hinge on the number of guests who will actually be attended their wedding. If the budget is tight, it could even be a matter of what entree will be served at the reception or what dress to buy. So, if you know the answer to the question of "Will you be attending," answer quickly and allow the bride and groom a bit of reprieve from the stress of planning their wedding.
2. Select a gift from the registry - do not go rogue. Couples today are typically older and more established than in years past. This means that most will have the basics to cook in the kitchen and operate in the bathroom. What they have selected for their registry are items they really need or may just really want. If a guest goes rogue and selects something believed to be needed/wanted by the bride and groom, the gift may end up being a duplication of something already found in their homes or even worse, could be something they have absolutely no use for.
3. Go to the Ceremony, not just the reception. If the couple is getting married at one location and a few hours later is having the reception at a different location, always make an effort to attend the ceremony and not just the reception. The invitation was for the ceremony and oh by the way, a party to celebrate "The Ceremony" will follow. Skipping the ceremony just because it maybe the less appealing of the two events, is somewhat rude. The bride and groom hold the ceremony portion of their day with understandable revere and all guests invited should do the same.
4. Honor the Invitation. Acknowledging the verbiage used in the invitation is one of the most important items on the list. If it is addressed to just the guest and does not mention that another person can attend then respect their wishes and go solo. Or, if the invitation is just addressed to Mr. and Mrs., do not assume it is a family event and RSVP that the kids will be attending as well. I had a friend who sent out invitations correctly addressed to a couple who then sent back the RSVP with their children's names as well. It was all the talk at the bridesmaids dress fitting appointment. The bride could not believe how rude the couple had been by not respecting her wishes and including kids at her adult only wedding. Ironically, years later, that same friend attended my adult only reception with her 9 month old baby.......
5. Whatever is asked of the guests at the reception, do it with gusto! Part of the fun at a reception is always based on the participation and enthusiasm of the guests. If the bride and groom ask for everyone to take pictures of the reception, make sure the cameras are flashing at every turn. If the Macarena is played, get up and dance like it is the first Macarena ever played at a wedding reception.
6. Send a Thank you note. This might sound odd since it was the bride and groom who got the presents, but the wedding invitations were sent as an invite to a celebration. Typically dinner has been provided and dancing even. (Don't forget the Macarena advice from Tip 5) If the ceremony and party were enjoyed, thank the couple. It will not only be a surprise to them when they receive it, but it will let them know how much all their planning and effort paid off - Their wedding was enjoyed by all!
7. Last but not least, for the love of humanity - Put down those cell phones, IPad's and whatever else wasn't around 20 years ago!
Take these words of advice and the bride and groom will never regret the invitation.
At Occasions In Print, we are all about helping create the first impression with the elegance and distinction that reflects your style and sensibility. Our Wedding Invitations, Birth Announcements and Stationery are of the highest quality and the greatest value. Each can be personalized and previewed. We offer fine stationery store quaility, but with low online prices.
1. Respond Timely. There is nothing worse for the bride and groom who are waiting everyday for a response card to come in the mail. All plans hinge on the number of guests who will actually be attended their wedding. If the budget is tight, it could even be a matter of what entree will be served at the reception or what dress to buy. So, if you know the answer to the question of "Will you be attending," answer quickly and allow the bride and groom a bit of reprieve from the stress of planning their wedding.
2. Select a gift from the registry - do not go rogue. Couples today are typically older and more established than in years past. This means that most will have the basics to cook in the kitchen and operate in the bathroom. What they have selected for their registry are items they really need or may just really want. If a guest goes rogue and selects something believed to be needed/wanted by the bride and groom, the gift may end up being a duplication of something already found in their homes or even worse, could be something they have absolutely no use for.
3. Go to the Ceremony, not just the reception. If the couple is getting married at one location and a few hours later is having the reception at a different location, always make an effort to attend the ceremony and not just the reception. The invitation was for the ceremony and oh by the way, a party to celebrate "The Ceremony" will follow. Skipping the ceremony just because it maybe the less appealing of the two events, is somewhat rude. The bride and groom hold the ceremony portion of their day with understandable revere and all guests invited should do the same.
4. Honor the Invitation. Acknowledging the verbiage used in the invitation is one of the most important items on the list. If it is addressed to just the guest and does not mention that another person can attend then respect their wishes and go solo. Or, if the invitation is just addressed to Mr. and Mrs., do not assume it is a family event and RSVP that the kids will be attending as well. I had a friend who sent out invitations correctly addressed to a couple who then sent back the RSVP with their children's names as well. It was all the talk at the bridesmaids dress fitting appointment. The bride could not believe how rude the couple had been by not respecting her wishes and including kids at her adult only wedding. Ironically, years later, that same friend attended my adult only reception with her 9 month old baby.......
5. Whatever is asked of the guests at the reception, do it with gusto! Part of the fun at a reception is always based on the participation and enthusiasm of the guests. If the bride and groom ask for everyone to take pictures of the reception, make sure the cameras are flashing at every turn. If the Macarena is played, get up and dance like it is the first Macarena ever played at a wedding reception.
6. Send a Thank you note. This might sound odd since it was the bride and groom who got the presents, but the wedding invitations were sent as an invite to a celebration. Typically dinner has been provided and dancing even. (Don't forget the Macarena advice from Tip 5) If the ceremony and party were enjoyed, thank the couple. It will not only be a surprise to them when they receive it, but it will let them know how much all their planning and effort paid off - Their wedding was enjoyed by all!
7. Last but not least, for the love of humanity - Put down those cell phones, IPad's and whatever else wasn't around 20 years ago!
Take these words of advice and the bride and groom will never regret the invitation.
At Occasions In Print, we are all about helping create the first impression with the elegance and distinction that reflects your style and sensibility. Our Wedding Invitations, Birth Announcements and Stationery are of the highest quality and the greatest value. Each can be personalized and previewed. We offer fine stationery store quaility, but with low online prices.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
2012 Wedding Invitation Trend - Color Foil Wedding Invitations
At the recent stationery show, one of the hottest trend designs was colored foiled wedding invitations. Occasions In Print has a beautiful array of wedding invitations with foils. Not only the popular gold and silver, but also gorgeous red and even hot pink and green. These eye catching foils along with our thermographic print will definitely make a great first impression when received by friends and family. Here are just a few of our favorites.
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| Silver Foil Wedding Invitation |
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| Silver Foil Wedding Invitation |
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| Silver Foil Wedding Invitation |
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| Hot Pink Foil Wedding Invitation |
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| Gold Foil Wedding Invitation |
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| Red Foil Wedding Invitation |
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Wedding Colors - Aqua and Black from Occasions In Print
The striking and sophistication of Aqua and Black are perfect for any wedding. Of course, the color theme to your wedding is set when you send out your Wedding Invitations. Occasions In Print has several invitations that will work beautifully with this color scheme. There are also an endless array of options when it comes to the bridesmaids dresses and wedding cakes. These days, a sash of color on the wedding dress is also a great way to tie colors together. And of course, the Wedding Accessories styled in Aqua and Black will be the hit of the party at the reception.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Occasions In Print - 6 Simple Ways to Make Wedding Planning Easier
Everyone keeps an extremely busy schedule these days between work, social, and family commitments. Adding the stress of planning an event that you will play the main role in, can often seem overwhelming and if not handled properly, can end up becoming your worst nightmare instead of a memorable journey to your wedding day. Here are 6 simple ways that if followed, can lead to Wedding Day Bliss!
1. Manage Your Wedding Planning Time – Life does not stop because you are now planning a wedding. You will still find that you need to work to pay for this event as well as spend time with your future husband and keep up with friends and family. As a result, it is extremely important to set aside specific time each day or week to dedicate to wedding planning. Use your calendar to mark out this time and outline what you need to accomplish. This will create wedding planning/life balance that will help you stay sane. Realistically, no bride wants to be Bridezilla!
2. Research, Evaluate and Make the Decision! – In this day and age you will never run out of options for finding information about a particular area of your wedding. Between the internet, magazines and bridal shows, you should gather more than enough information. This can be good, but it can also be extremely overwhelming and may leave you wondering, “What is the right choice?” Remember your theme, colors and budget when researching and evaluating your options. Once you have narrowed the field, make the decision. The clock is always ticking closer towards the big day and the more decisive you are, the less overwhelmed you will feel and more you will accomplish.
3. Know Your Budget and Stick to It! – We have all seen the shows where the princess bride spends without regard and shrugs her shoulders saying, “Oh well, it is what I want and I don’t care how much it costs.” The part of the show they don’t show us is the aftermath- when the big day is over and bride and groom are in debt up to their bottoms, can’t afford a house, and are now living in the basement of his parent’s house trying to figure out how to make ends meet. Save yourself the stress that will surely come if you go overboard and over budget.
4. Don’t be Afraid to Delegate – This burden does not have to be all on you. There are tasks and activities that you can delegate to trusted family or friends or even your fiancé. This is especially true for brides who are getting married in another town and are trying to travel between two cities to plan a wedding. Decide which tasks can realistically be handled by someone other than you. For example, when I got married, I delegated the task of Wedding Programs to my sister. She is creative and responsible, and the end result was fabulous! I never had to worry about it and she was thrilled to help contribute to my day.
5. Be Confident – Something Will Go Wrong! – Every bride believes her wedding will be the one to break with tradition and have absolutely nothing go wrong. My cousin believed this to be true. She bragged for months after her wedding about the fact that every detail she had planned went off without a hitch and she expected others to follow her guidance to achieve the same outcome. I give her kudos for fessing up a year later, after all this bragging, that her marriage license had never been signed by the minister nor filed properly in the state where she was married. Oops! Something will go wrong! It is inevitable. But, how you handle it will dictate how everyone else handles it.
6. Send Out Save The Date Cards – About 90% of couples are now wisely sending out Save the Date Cards. Most families are spread out across the country today and the invention of social networking has given us the ability to connect with old friends as well as keep up with people living practically anywhere. Giving people a heads up six to nine months before your big day will allow for two things: First, it will allow them to mark their calendars and make the appropriate arrangements. Second, it will allow you the opportunity to have a realistic sense of how many people will be attending your wedding. Word of caution – Don’t send out Save the Dates cards before the guest list is finalized! I had a friend who did this and when her dad gave her the final number she could invite, it was less then the number of Save the Date cards she had already sent out. It was extremely awkward for her and feelings got hurt.
At Occasions In Print, we offer the same quality, style and distinction that one can find in the finest stationery stores. Our ability to offer elegant invitations at such a great price is due to our low overhead business model. We pass the savings along to brides with discounts that offer invitations at half the price of stores. Contact us, mention this article and you’ll receive an additional 10% off your Save the Date Cards as well as your Wedding Invitations.
1. Manage Your Wedding Planning Time – Life does not stop because you are now planning a wedding. You will still find that you need to work to pay for this event as well as spend time with your future husband and keep up with friends and family. As a result, it is extremely important to set aside specific time each day or week to dedicate to wedding planning. Use your calendar to mark out this time and outline what you need to accomplish. This will create wedding planning/life balance that will help you stay sane. Realistically, no bride wants to be Bridezilla!
2. Research, Evaluate and Make the Decision! – In this day and age you will never run out of options for finding information about a particular area of your wedding. Between the internet, magazines and bridal shows, you should gather more than enough information. This can be good, but it can also be extremely overwhelming and may leave you wondering, “What is the right choice?” Remember your theme, colors and budget when researching and evaluating your options. Once you have narrowed the field, make the decision. The clock is always ticking closer towards the big day and the more decisive you are, the less overwhelmed you will feel and more you will accomplish.
3. Know Your Budget and Stick to It! – We have all seen the shows where the princess bride spends without regard and shrugs her shoulders saying, “Oh well, it is what I want and I don’t care how much it costs.” The part of the show they don’t show us is the aftermath- when the big day is over and bride and groom are in debt up to their bottoms, can’t afford a house, and are now living in the basement of his parent’s house trying to figure out how to make ends meet. Save yourself the stress that will surely come if you go overboard and over budget.
4. Don’t be Afraid to Delegate – This burden does not have to be all on you. There are tasks and activities that you can delegate to trusted family or friends or even your fiancé. This is especially true for brides who are getting married in another town and are trying to travel between two cities to plan a wedding. Decide which tasks can realistically be handled by someone other than you. For example, when I got married, I delegated the task of Wedding Programs to my sister. She is creative and responsible, and the end result was fabulous! I never had to worry about it and she was thrilled to help contribute to my day.
5. Be Confident – Something Will Go Wrong! – Every bride believes her wedding will be the one to break with tradition and have absolutely nothing go wrong. My cousin believed this to be true. She bragged for months after her wedding about the fact that every detail she had planned went off without a hitch and she expected others to follow her guidance to achieve the same outcome. I give her kudos for fessing up a year later, after all this bragging, that her marriage license had never been signed by the minister nor filed properly in the state where she was married. Oops! Something will go wrong! It is inevitable. But, how you handle it will dictate how everyone else handles it.
6. Send Out Save The Date Cards – About 90% of couples are now wisely sending out Save the Date Cards. Most families are spread out across the country today and the invention of social networking has given us the ability to connect with old friends as well as keep up with people living practically anywhere. Giving people a heads up six to nine months before your big day will allow for two things: First, it will allow them to mark their calendars and make the appropriate arrangements. Second, it will allow you the opportunity to have a realistic sense of how many people will be attending your wedding. Word of caution – Don’t send out Save the Dates cards before the guest list is finalized! I had a friend who did this and when her dad gave her the final number she could invite, it was less then the number of Save the Date cards she had already sent out. It was extremely awkward for her and feelings got hurt.
At Occasions In Print, we offer the same quality, style and distinction that one can find in the finest stationery stores. Our ability to offer elegant invitations at such a great price is due to our low overhead business model. We pass the savings along to brides with discounts that offer invitations at half the price of stores. Contact us, mention this article and you’ll receive an additional 10% off your Save the Date Cards as well as your Wedding Invitations.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Outdoor/Backyard Wedding Inspiration Board - Occasions In Print
Occasions In Print has put together a Outdoor/Backyard Inspiration Board that is sure to heighten the senses. Of course any wedding starts with the Wedding Invitations and we have a beautiful array of invitations that will set the theme of your wedding. We have also found unique and creative ways to celebrate your nuptials. See this Inspiration Board and others!
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| Wedding Invitations |
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| Intimate Weddings |
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| Cake Wrecks |
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| Wedding Invitations |
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| Let the Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore |
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