Paper and Postcards and Letters

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a great lover of all things paper. Books, Postcards, Letters [yes, I keep all my letters in an old box], bits and scraps of stamps and anything with vintage photos. Paper is a great way to add interest and a vintage flair to any event. Invitations, Menu Cards, Escort Cards, Thank You's and so much more.

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Thank you!

What makes a great thank you note to write to guests for all of those wonderful wedding gifts?

Here are some things to remember when you write those important pieces of paper:

1. Direct your greeting to all of the givers of that particular gift. Event is you know that Uncle Fred didn't choose the gift, if his name is on the card, he receives a mention in the greeting line.

2. Always mention the item by name. Referring to it as simply "the gift," tells the recipient that you don't care or don't know really what was given.

3. State how you plan to use the gift. Your guest really does want to know that their gift is appreciated and useful.

4. If you can, try to mention the special effort that the guest made to come to your event.

5. Last but not least, your thank you's should be sent within 6 weeks of your wedding; 8 weeks at the most!

Here is a great web site with some wording suggestions for your thank you correspondence: http://weddings.about.com/od/bridesandgrooms/a/thankyoucards.htm
Picture credits
http://www.myexpression.com/ArticlesWedding/WeddingThankYouCards.cfm
http://www.ivylain.com/wedding_cards.htm

Happy Valentine's day

Happy Valentine's Day!
What better way to start out the day than a beautiful picture from one of my favorite photographers-Brian Garman. Who wouldn't want to carry something like this? It is beautiful!
Our gift to all of you romantics out there!

Speaking of beautiful, check out these lovely envelopes done by one of my favorite companies, Within The Ribbon. Just the very name evokes romantic and elegant thoughts.

They customize your envelope addressing, making it so easy to hand over your guest list and letting them take care of the rest. Wouldn't you want to receive something like this in the mail?

Here is some information about their company.....
Within the Ribbon can print your guests' names and addresses directly onto the inner and outer envelope of your wedding invitations. You choose the font and the color to fit your style. Most orders can be completed in 48 hours or less.
It's fast, it's simple and much less expensive than hand calligraphy.

The Result? Endless compliments on your good taste from friends and family and a feeling among your guests that THIS is a wedding not to be missed!
Thoughtful details do not have to cost a lot of money, but they show your friends and family that you took the time to make your day really special.

Within the Ribbon isn’t just our business name . . . it’s our philosophy. The term "within the ribbon" stems from a tradition used in some weddings to signify a special area for seating honored guests - the best seats, of course, designated by a ribbon. It is this very notion of treating each of our customers as the most special of guests that we bring to our company. Every client of ours receives dedicated VIP-treatment. Within the Ribbon combines your individual personality with a creative vision to build an overall image for your wedding day that is completely unique and exclusive to you. We offer a full-service, catered approach where each event is given customized creations. What might be a fabulous idea for one client would not be a perfect fit for another.
At Within the Ribbon we strive to go the extra mile to ensure expectations are exceeded and each client feels special, honored, and pampered. Let us show you how it feels to be . . . Within the Ribbon.