The Journal

Be inspired by wedding invitation design, letterpress, and other pretty paper goods.

What the heck is a ‘Euro’ flap envelope?

This is part twelve of a series called One a Day in May, where we will review one wedding stationery term every day in May! White ink and color ink on this envelope make the back of the envelope as interesting as the front! The anatomy of an envelope – we know you were dying […]

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How hand canceling envelopes works

This is part eleven of a series called One a Day in May, where we will review one wedding stationery term every day in May! Hand canceling envelopes requires you to stand at the counter while your postal worker stamps each one. We are happy to do this for our clients and help out our […]

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Yes, you can use vintage stamps on your invites!

This is part ten of a series called One a Day in May, where we will review one wedding stationery term every day in May! This collection included vintage stamps from states the bride & groom grew up in, the state they are getting married in, and one with wildflowers because she loves flowers! These […]

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Using a Venue Illustration on your Wedding Invitations

This is part nine of a series called One a Day in May, where we will review one wedding stationery term every day in May! A vantage point of the Grant-Humphreys Mansion that is no longer accessible is a great option for this vintage-style postcard save the date. A line drawing of the Sage Lodge […]

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What is a vellum overlay?

This is part eight of a series called One a Day in May, where we will review one wedding stationery term every day in May! A vellum overlay can be used as the invitation card and adhered to a custom watercolor card with a wax seal. This couple wanted a frosted wintery look for their […]

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What is a vellum wrap?

This is part seven of a series called One a Day in May, where we will review one wedding stationery term every day in May! Our own wedding invitations included a vellum wrap with printed watercolor florals and a wax seal Keep it simple with white translucent vellum and a silk ribbon. Wraps or jackets […]

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What is a belly band used for?

This is part six of a series called One a Day in May, where we will review one wedding stationery term every day in May! Vellum belly bands can be printed in tons of colors to mat your suite. Adding a wax seal to your belly band is another way you can include a fun […]

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Easy ways to track mail-in RSVPs

This is part five of a series called One a Day in May, where we will review one wedding stationery term every day in May! Including a small number in the corner makes it easy to track who has replied. Using invisible ink is a great way to write on darker backgrounds that pencil might […]

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Why do you need a mail-in reply card?

This is part four of a series called One a Day in May, where we will review one wedding stationery term every day in May! Your reply card is an enclosure card that is included with your invitation suite. Usually one of the smaller-sized cards in the envelope, and is paired with an envelope that […]

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