“Why choose a calligrapher?” you might ask. Your wedding invitation is the first thing your guests will see about your wedding. It sets the tone for your whole day. Many calligraphers can help you achieve the impressive look you desire by writing in a style that can fit in with any theme, from modern to traditional. As the bride, you decide what is the impression you want to make and then you go from there. The calligraphy on the envelope helps set the mood for your wedding. A beautifully addressed envelope or handwritten calligraphy placecards tells your guests “I thought about you today”. They know the extra work went into making a special impression and many keep the artwork as a souvenir of the time they had at your wedding.

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Save the Date Cards are announcements that inform your guests of your future wedding in order to keep your special day free. They are essential in the following situations: if many of your guests are traveling to your wedding, your wedding takes place on or around a holiday, you are planning a faraway destination wedding, or your wedding will take place in a seasonally busy or tourist locale, where the flights and hotels perhaps book up early.

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Monograms in weddings are hot and getting hotter. These days, they're a theme all by themselves. Here's how to make them a part of your wedding.

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Traditionally wedding invitations have required two envelopes - an inner envelope that contains…

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I came across this new service for weddings and I love it! This company, Blue Blanket Productions, creates movie trailer type videos to use as either a Save the Date type of notice to your guests or possibly to announce your wedding.

Apparently, you supply the company with the photos and the information about your wedding and they pull together these awesome video trailers complete with dramatic music, special effects, and a commercial narrative "voice" - you know they one I am talking about - there is something like this man's voice in every movie trailer.

Anyway, check out their web site for a variety of samples - they are HIGHLY entertaining. The cost varies depending on what you want and, although the company is based in the Atlanta area and are a great choice for Atlanta weddings, they can also provide this service nationwide. I love it and definitely would have considered this for my own wedding if it had been available then...

Here's a sample (you might have to click the play arrow twice):

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Announcements are sent to those friends who are not invited to the wedding because of guest list limitations…

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All about The Letter Writer - a wonderful service to help busy brides.

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Pew Cards are small cards with a pew number written on them to indicate to special guests.…

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Response Cards are included with the invitations to indicate whether or not a guest will attend your wedding…

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Save-The-Date cards are a great way to add a unique and personal touch to your wedding.

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It is absolutely necessary that the Bride write a thank-you note for every single present received.…

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Below you will find the traditional wording of wedding invitations for several different situations.…

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When choosing your wedding invitations and stationery, you may run into some terms…

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Some of the following tips may help you save on your invitation costs…

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Shopping for invitations can be difficult if you are not prepared.…

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A list of national vendors with links for Subscribers Only...

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It is very important to proofread your invitations and stationery both when you place the order and when you…

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It seems like choosing invitations might be something simple - but it is not. There are…

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