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Things to Consider When Choosing Wedding Napkins

It’s the smallest things in a wedding that guests remember the most. One detail that adds a delightful touch to your wedding reception is personalized napkins. While seemingly small, napkins can help you create a beautiful and cohesive look for your big day. In this month’s blog, we will help you choose the right napkin type, design, color, and even an accessory to go with your wedding napkins.  

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Napkin Theme

Before start exploring your napkin options, have a clear vision of your wedding’s theme. If you have a specific wedding theme, you want to design napkins that reflect that.  For instance, beach treasures napkins could be the perfect choice for a summer-themed wedding. The design should complement your overall theme and serve as a beautiful accent to the table setting, rather than competing with it.

Choosing the Right Napkin Type

When it comes to selecting napkins for your wedding, there are many types to consider. The most common options include linen and paper napkins. Each material offers a different aesthetic and comes with its own set of benefits. Linen napkins, for example, exude an elegant and luxurious feel, while paper napkins are more budget-friendly and convenient for disposal.

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Choosing the Right Color Palette

The color of your wedding napkins can significantly impact the overall look of your reception. Consider your wedding color palette and choose napkin colors that complement or contrast with the other elements. You can match the napkin color to the bridesmaids’ dresses, the floral arrangements, or even the invitations.

Related: Learn more about how to match your wedding invitations to your wedding theme here.

Accessorizing with Coasters

Now that you’ve chosen your napkin design, type, and color, how about getting creative and adding wedding coasters? Just like with napkins, you can personalize coasters to make them uniquely yours. You can incorporate your wedding date, initials, or a special message that holds significance for you and your partner.

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Design your very own wedding invitation by contacting Forever Friends. We have everything from invitation and envelope embellishments to reception and response cards. Let us fulfill your wishes when it comes to creating a unique and beautiful wedding invitation for your special day.

*Please call Forever Friends for an appointment at (516) 721-2635 or email us at hello@foreverfriendsinvitations.com today. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Practical and Meaningful: Top Gift Ideas for the Bride and Groom

When it comes to choosing the perfect gift for a bride and groom, finding something practical yet meaningful can be a challenge. While traditional gifts like kitchen appliances and home decor are always appreciated, why not consider something that is personalized? In this blog post, we will explore top gift ideas that are both practical and meaningful, ensuring that your present will be cherished for years to come.

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1. Travel Bags: A set of high-quality travel bags is a practical and stylish gift for the couple. Whether they’re embarking on their honeymoon or planning future adventures, travel bags will come in handy for storing their belongings and making their trips more convenient.

2. Cosmetic Bags: Help the bride and groom stay organized while traveling with personalized cosmetic bags. These practical gifts will keep their toiletries and beauty essentials neatly stored and easily accessible.

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3. Shot Glasses: Shot glasses engraved with the couple’s names or the wedding date make for a fun and memorable gift. They can use these glasses to toast to special moments and create lasting memories.

4. Custom Luggage Tags: Help the newlyweds make a statement while traveling with custom luggage tags. These personalized tags not only make their luggage easily identifiable but also add a touch of uniqueness to their honeymoon experience.

5. Can Coolers: Perfect for outdoor adventures or backyard gatherings, can coolers keep beverages cold while showcasing the couple’s personal style. Consider getting them customized with their names or a special message to add a personal touch.

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6. Embroidered Pillowcases: Give the couple the gift of cozy and personalized pillowcases. Embroidered with their initials or a sweet message, these pillowcases will make their nights even more special and remind them of their wedding day.

7. Personalized Photo Album or Scrapbook: Collecting and preserving memories is a cherished part of married life, and a beautifully designed photo album allows the couple to relive their special moments. Consider selecting a high-quality album and filling it with photos of the couple’s engagement, wedding, and other meaningful moments. You can even leave some empty pages for them to add their own memories in the future. This gift is not only practical for preserving memories but also thoughtful and sentimental.

8. Custom-made Recipe Book: As the couple embarks on their new life together, cooking and sharing meals will become an important part of their routine. A recipe book filled with their favorite dishes or family recipes is not only practical but also carries a sentimental value. Consider including blank pages for the couple to add their own recipes and create new culinary traditions.

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Design your very own wedding invitation by contacting Forever Friends. We have everything from invitation and envelope embellishments to reception and response cards. Let us fulfill your wishes when it comes to creating a unique and beautiful wedding invitation for your special day.

*Please call Forever Friends for an appointment at (516) 721-2635 or email us at hello@foreverfriendsinvitations.com today. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

From Suit to Vows: A Wedding Checklist for Grooms

Preparing for your wedding day can feel overwhelming, with countless details to consider and tasks to complete. As a groom, it’s crucial to stay organized and ensure everything runs smoothly. That’s why we have created the ultimate wedding checklist for grooms, covering everything from selecting the perfect suit to exchanging heartfelt vows. With this comprehensive guide, you can navigate the planning process with ease and confidence, ensuring that your big day is nothing short of extraordinary.

Organize Your Wedding Planning

Before you think about anything else, the first step is to create and organize a wedding planning checklist with your soon-to-be spouse. This includes the budget, wedding date, guest list, venue, catering, and so on. It’s important to get this started at least 12 months before your wedding to ensure ample time for planning and reservations.

Another important matter to plan is researching and designing your wedding ensembles to ensure that every detail is perfect on your special day. By starting early, you have ample time to explore various design options, choose the perfect color scheme, and select the right paper quality. This allows you to incorporate your personal style and create invitations that truly reflect the theme and ambiance of your wedding. Additionally, planning ahead gives you the opportunity to thoroughly review and proofread the samples, ensuring that all the necessary information is included and there are no errors. This not only enhances the overall aesthetic of your wedding but also shows your attention to detail and care for your guests’ experience.

Related: “Creating a Cohesive Wedding Stationery Suite: Ideas and Inspiration”

Find the Perfect Suit

As a groom on your special day, you deserve the perfect suit to reflect your personal style while also complementing your bride. Whether you opt for a classic black tuxedo or a more contemporary three-piece ensemble, it’s essential to choose a style that is tasteful and matches the overall wedding theme. Schedule your measurements and fittings well in advance to allow for any necessary alterations, ensuring a perfect fit on your special day.

Next on the groom’s checklist is selecting and coordinating the groomsmen’s attire. After consulting with your partner about the desired color scheme and style, coordinate with the groomsmen to ensure they have accurate measurements and are aware of the dress code. Consider renting or purchasing matching accessories such as ties, pocket squares, and cufflinks to create a cohesive look. Remember to communicate all the necessary details to your groomsmen well in advance to avoid any last-minute mishaps.

Write Your Vows

As the wedding day approaches, it’s crucial to focus on the emotional aspects as well. Spend time writing your vows – heartfelt words that will resonate with your partner and make the ceremony truly memorable. Practice reciting them to ensure a smooth and heartfelt delivery. Consider personalizing the vows to reflect your unique relationship and shared journey. This is your opportunity to express your love and commitment, so take the time to craft vows that truly embody your feelings.

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Design your very own wedding invitation by contacting Forever Friends. We have everything from invitation and envelope embellishments to reception and response cards. Let us fulfill your wishes when it comes to creating a unique and beautiful wedding invitation for your special day.

*Please call Forever Friends for an appointment at (516) 721-2635 or email us at hello@foreverfriendsinvitations.com today. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

How to Create the Wedding Card Invitations of Your Dreams

Congratulations on your engagement! Now that the word ‘YES’ has been said, you are probably thinking ahead and want everything to be organized when the big day comes. For it to be a successful event, you have to go through your wedding checklist, including the creation of your wedding invitations. Follow the steps below on how to create beautiful and unique wedding card invitations!

Start With the Guest List

As the bride or the groom, your guests will see you in a clean, white dress or tux while walking down the aisle (just like you’re imagining now). Therefore, you want all your loved ones and friends to share this joyful moment with you. Start by making a list of all the people you would love to invite to your wedding. This list will help you determine how many invitations and postage you need to create and buy.

Choose a Suitable Design

Between the paper types, font, theme, sizing, inserts, and cost, there’s a lot to consider before you make it to the mailbox. Captivating wedding color schemes, the season, and design play a key role in selecting a suitable invitation card and setting the stage for what your guests will expect for your wedding day. There’s a variety of options to choose from, so we highly recommend ordering blank samples to see and feel the quality of the cards.

Related: Learn more about why incorporating your pictures in your invitations is a good idea here.

Classic Blossoms Invitation

Double-Check Your Information

Your wedding stationery is a beautiful work of art, so make sure the information is accurate! You don’t want to send out wedding invitations with spelling errors or incorrect information, so double-check everything. This includes the wedding date, the time of the ceremony, the name of the wedding venue, and your guests’ names. It’s a good idea to have a second opinion or a fresh set of eyes to help check your information. 

Related: Learn more about wedding card invitations mistakes you don’t want to make here

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Design your very own wedding invitation by contacting Forever Friends. We have everything from invitation and envelope embellishments to reception and response cards. Let us fulfill your wishes when it comes to creating a unique and beautiful wedding invitation for your special day.

*Please call Forever Friends for an appointment at (516) 721-2635 or email us at hello@foreverfriendsinvitations.com today. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Tips for Reducing Wedding Planning Stress

It’s no joke that wedding planning can be complex, extensive, and stressful. While it can be a very exciting process, many couples may feel lost and unsure where to start. Everyone wants their wedding day to go perfectly and remember it for the fun of it – not for the stress. Staying organized and planning things early will prove to reduce some of that burden. Here are some stress-saving tips to make the planning process much easier!  

Set a Realistic Budget

Regardless of how big or small your wedding is, it’s best to keep track of a realistic budget. Often times, couples find themselves spending much more than they expect and underestimating the final costs. Always ask for quotes and ballpark figures when contacting vendors and scouting out wedding locations. Another thing to consider is that local weddings versus destination weddings can have a large difference in cost. Try to finalize your wedding location first before deciding on other aspects.

Your budget, location, wedding date, and guest list should be decided at least 9 to 12 months in advance. We have a convenient wedding planning checklist that you can follow along here

Consider Your Stationery and Favors Early

Deciding on a design for your invitations, reception cards, and so on can take a long time – especially if you’re trying to plan around a theme. Remember to request for samples to aide in your decision making. Once you’ve decided on a design, always look out for easy to miss typos and have more than one person double checking for you before finalizing the printing. This will save you the hassle on extra printing costs and time!

Finalize your stationery and party favors early to allow time for production and shipping. Official wedding invitations can be ordered at least 5 to 6 months before the wedding date.

Send Out Invitations at the Right Time

Timing is important and you have to ensure that your guests have ample time to both receive and respond to your invitation. Save the date cards can be ordered 9 to 12 months in advance and sent out around 6 to 8 months before the date. As your wedding day approaches, the official invitations can then be sent out 2 months ahead of time or earlier. If you’re planning a destination wedding, these can also be sent sooner to allow guests to arrange time off from work and settle their affairs.

Rely on Professional Help

You don’t have to struggle alone with the burden of planning everything. At Forever Friends, we offer convenient and streamlined customization help to assist you with creating the perfect invitations, announcement cards, and more! We offer everything from traditional and elegant designs to more colorful and trendy options.

Not sure how to express yourself? We have prewritten verses and our experts can assist you with etiquette tips including word choice, tone, spelling, etc. When you’re stuck making decisions, we can provide the best recommendations and advice to make your wedding planning as smooth as possible.

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Design your very own wedding invitation by contacting Forever Friends. We have everything from invitation and envelope embellishments to reception and response cards. Let us fulfill your wishes when it comes to creating a unique and beautiful wedding invitation for your special day.

*Please call Forever Friends for an appointment at (516) 721-2635 or email us at hello@foreverfriendsinvitations.com today. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

How To Give Your Wedding Invitations Character

Your wedding is the best time to flex your creativity and make everything unique! If you are feeling stuck on how to make your invitations stand out, be sure to finish reading this month’s blog to learn more!

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Your wedding invitation is a great way to set the tone for your wedding. Whether you have a specific theme or a certain vibe you are going for, making this clear from the start is important! If you want to express a laid back and easygoing vibe, you can include a funny comic or cartoon on your invites. Guests will be able to pick up on the over all tone. 

Another way to set the tone is by placing an event timeline on your invitation. A timeline of each event and the time they will take place is a great way to show your guests that you are having a very formal and structured wedding! Your guests will be able to plan accordingly and they will enjoy having a heads up on the day’s festivities. 

If you want to set the tone for a romantic theme, try putting the timeline of your relationship on the invitation! It’s a great way to show the story of your love and will get everyone ready for a day of romance and love. It’s a sweet way to set the tone and everyone will be excited to see you finally say “I do”!

Another way to create an inviting vibe is by doing a list of “who is more likely…” on the invitation! It’s a great way to show that opposites attract but also is a great way for your guests to feel like they really know you. If you are inviting lots of close friends and family, this is a great way for them to know how special it is they were chosen to be there! If you choose to do this on invites to people who you don’t really know all that well, it’s a great way to make them feel like they know you and like they are really part of the celebration!

Conclusion

Your wedding invites should be as unique of your wedding celebration. Whether you are attempting to set the tone of simply have a unique way of inviting those you are closest too, adding character to your initiation has never been easier than when you rely on Forever Friends!

Ways to Make Your Wedding Invitation Design POP!

When it comes to your wedding invitations, you always want them to stand out. Your invitations present you with an opportunity to create something that is unique to you by combining beautiful elements and printing techniques. The last thing you want is for your invitations to look similar or the same to other invitations you have seen. In order to make yours unique and really add that ‘wow’ factor, then you are going to need to take some time and prepare a unique invitation. Read on and find a few ways that will really make yours stand out against the rest.

Use a Beautiful Typeface

A beautiful typeface is a must with any wedding invitation. Some of the options that are a perfect fit include scripts, brush, calligraphy, and handwriting fonts. These are highly recommended because of the limited text on an invitation. Try to pair one of these typefaces with a simpler font like sans serif for contrast. You can use the more elegant type for names and sans serif for the rest to really make them stand out.

Customize a Template

When it comes to a template, if you start with a premade invitation, it can be a great way to get the ball rolling on your custom design. It can give you an idea on what style best fits the couple and move on from there. A good template is one that you can fully customize to suit your unique needs. Change colors, typefaces, pictures, or themes until you create something you truly love.

Photo Keepsake Option

When you create an invitation, the recipient may throw it away after writing down the date in their calendar. In order to make your invitation more of a keepsake, create one that doubles as a beautiful wedding photo. When you use a great image and match it with some simple calligraphy, you can turn it into a design that recipients will want to hold onto.

Print on Quality Paper

Whenever you create something that is printed, nothing says special occasion like quality paper. You will want to opt in for something with adequate weight and texture. A sturdy invitation on good paper will always look better and more official.

When you need your invitations printed perfectly, without imperfections, you need the right wedding print shop. That’s where we come in, here at Forever Friends you can count on us to provide you with beautifully printed invitations.

Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Party

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! While deciding on your wedding invitations and rsvp cards, consider unique ways to ask friends and family if they’d be in your wedding party. Keep reading to learn a few tips on ways to choose your wedding party.

Think Twice Before You Ask

Always think twice before asking friends or relatives to be in your bridal party. Once you ask, there is no turning back. Consider the future and how close you may or may not be with the people you’re thinking of asking. You’ll need to trust your attendants to be there for you during the stresses of planning your wedding.

Newlywed couple surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen.
Newlywed couple surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen.

Honest Expectations

Understand that it’s important to be honest with yourself and the wedding party about what you’ll be expecting of them. Do you want your attendants to help you with addressing invitations or helping you shop for the day of attire? Or would you want to have them leave the details to you? Whether you want an involved wedding party or people to simply support you from afar, it’s important to decide before popping the question to your candidates.

Consider the Size of Your Wedding

Are you expecting to have a large gathering at your wedding? Or something more intimate with only your close friends and family? Determining the size of your wedding could give you a general idea about how many people you want in the wedding party. However, don’t let this be only deciding factor because a large wedding can still have a small wedding party and vice versa.

Newlyweds walking with bridesmaids and groomsmen.
Newlyweds walking with bridesmaids and groomsmen.

Remember There Aren’t Rules

Don’t let the titles of bridesmaid or best man stand in the way of choosing the best person for the role. If your dream choice for your maid of honor is a man, call him the man of honor or if you’d prefer your sister or best girl friend to be your best man, do it. No matter the role you’re looking to fill in your wedding party, remember there are no rules in who you choose.

Thoughts

When you ask your friends and loved ones to stand next to you on your wedding day, keep these tips in mind to feel confident you’re making the right choice. When you’re ready to pop the question to them, Forever Friends has a wide assortment of “Will you be my…” cards and totes to personalize the experience.

Say “Thank You” to Your Wedding Guests

Since childhood, you’ve always been told to say “thank you” after the holidays or a good meal to show how grateful you are. The same holds true for your wedding day and wanting to express gratitude for the people that came to celebrate your big day. Keep reading for some traditional and unique ways to thank your wedding guests. 

"Thank you" in various languages.
“Thank you” in various languages.

Thank You Cards

There’s nothing wrong with sticking to the tried and true method of showing your thankfulness through thank you cards. Get personal with them by including anything from handwritten notes to monograms. From aunts and uncles to cousins and friends, thank you cards are a safe and classic way to express your appreciation for having them celebrate with you.

Mingle and Chat

One little way of saying thanks to your guests that also plays into proper wedding etiquette, is making sure to chat and mingle with them. While you’re not saying “thank you” verbatim, you are taking the time out of your evening to show they matter to you more than being a name on a list. So, not only will you be able to share in the contagious joy of the day, but your guests will feel appreciated and cared for. 

Favors With Meaning

If you want to go the extra mile in showing your guests how happy you are, finding small favors to place on their seats during the reception can be a great way to go. Whether you want to add a DIY flair to your reception or find a general, but still unique favor, the options are limitless. These can include anything from candies, homemade preserves, and even liquor. Whatever you choose, your guests are sure to leave feeling glad to have been there with you.

Succulents as wedding favors.
Succulents as wedding favors.

Conclusion No matter how you choose to share your happiness with guests, you’ll never be left wanting for ways to say “thank you.” Whether you’re more traditional with a unique flair or totally like going outside the status quo, your thank you favors and cards will let your guests share in your happiness. Let the team at Forever Friends help you choose the best cards and gifts for your guests to really tell them how much you appreciate them being there on your special day!

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