Small, intimate weddings mean that you can put some extra details into your décor that would be too time-consuming or expensive for a wedding with hundreds of guests. That said, if you’re planning to do special DIY invitations, you’ll get gorgeous, custom results — just be sure to give yourself more time than you think you’ll need so you won’t…
With PaperDirect’s huge selection of invitations for just about every taste imaginable, your do-it-yourself invitations will look imaginative and professional. With our blank invitations, you can create your own invitation based on whatever special event you are hosting, and when you choose one of PaperDirect’s custom invitations, we will print them for you! PaperDirect has inexpensive DIY Wedding Invitations that will…
Sure you know your magical date and where you’ll say “I do”, but do you know the proper announcement order for wedding invitations? Here are a few tips to make sure you don’t miss a thing! Name the Hosts Traditional wedding invitations start by naming the host(s) for the event. Usually, the bride or groom’s family will be named here….
“Will you be my bridesmaid?” is an exciting question to begin with, but you can make it even more intriguing with a few creative ways to ask your wedding party to be part of your humongous day. Check out our lineup of ingenious ideas for popping your big question to bridesmaids, groomsmen and even the flower girl and ring bearer….
There is just no getting around it —weddings are expensive. From the cost of the dress to the cake and flowers, the expenses add up quickly. That is why saving where you can is just so important. If you are planning your wedding, here are some smart ways to save on invitations. Avoid Upgrades Things like envelope liners, bows, multiple…
Weddings are momentous occasions and of course you want them to be beautiful. Beautiful does not have to break the bank though. With a little effort and some savvy wedding planning, you can have the wedding of your dreams. One of the biggest expenses in any wedding is wedding flowers. Even in small weddings, the cost of bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces,…
We are excited to announce a brand new pin to win contest in which the winner will receive $100 to any PaperDirect wedding supplies! Our wedding paper products are versatile, elegant and classic. Most designs have the ability to be printed at home which saves you money and allows for greater DIY creativity. How to Enter: Follow PaperDirect on Pinterest. Create…
While attaching a “Just Married” sign to the bumper of the bride and groom’s car is a classic wedding decoration (the DIY placard has been featured in countless films over the years), you might want to stray from the typical on your big day! If you want to surprise the newlyweds or your guests, you’re going to have to come…
Making the most of your special day is a top priority, and you want every detail to be perfect. It’s likely that many hours of contemplation have been invested in selecting the ideal color scheme for your spring wedding, and your invitations and reception cards should complement those hues and also your own personal style. Couples planning to hold their…
You’ve set the date, picked out your colors, ordered your flowers, and managed to talk your fiance out of reuniting his old Twisted-Sister-meets-the-Backstreet-Boys cover band from high school to play the reception. Crisis averted! Now comes the real challenge: Creating a wedding reception seating plan that works… for everybody. Family dynamics can be — shall we say – a bit…
If you have selected a wedding date around the holiday season of November-early January, you have more than one reason to celebrate on your wedding day. When planning a holiday wedding, you want to incorporate a holiday theme into your wedding without making it be a major focus of the attention. After all, your wedding should be all about you…
Wedding place cards may not seem like an important detail for a wedding reception, but not only are they important, they’re a fun detail because place cards are a great way to accentuate the theme of your wedding. Let’s take a look at some ways you can enhance your wedding theme with place card presentation. Wedding place cards are as…
Brides and grooms (or other family members) planning a do-it-yourself (DIY) wedding can add a special touch to the wedding with custom printed programs. PaperDirect has a large selection of wedding program paper to fit all tastes. Die-cut and embossed designs are simple and elegant. Once you’ve chosen your wedding program paper, you can even design your wedding programs online…
With so many couples marrying with children from previous relationships and with large extended families, you have to think of ways to creatively (and affordably) include family members in your do-it-yourself (DIY) wedding. Wedding accessories for family members are a great way to acknowledge family members’ presence on your special day. Blended family wedding accessories are becoming more popular as…
One of the most fun and rewarding aspects of a do-it-yourself (DIY) wedding is to make and provide your guests creative wedding accessories. Do it yourself wedding favors are a way to say thank you to your guests and a way to for you to collect many items to remind you of your wedding day. Wedding accessories, whether you make…
Save the Date postcards are a great way to send your guests a reminder about an upcoming event such as a party, shower, reunion or wedding. PaperDirect has an extensive line of save the date postcards in a variety of styles and designs, sure to please all different types of tastes. Save the date postcards are standard size (3.5″ X…
Whether you’re having a Do-It-Yourself wedding or are a parent paying for your child’s wedding, there are ways to reduce wedding costs to save you money. With some great ideas from the PaperDirect blog and some research on your own, you will learn how to reduce wedding costs and will be amazed at how much money you can save. Here…
Do-it-yourself weddings can be fun and save you a lot of money. While you will be responsible for making all or most of the decisions about your wedding and reception–which can be stressful–you will know that the wedding will be the dream wedding you have always wanted because you’re in control. If you are getting ready to plan a wedding…
Kids at weddings (as cute as the little guys are) can be a problem. Many brides and grooms decide early on that children are not invited to their wedding and that message is made clear on the invitation (though very politely). If you want to have kids at your wedding, there are ways to keep them entertained, so they don’t…
If you are planning a Do-It-Yourself wedding, you must look at wedding invitation packages and choose one that best fits your motif and overall theme. Before you looking at wedding invitation packages, you know the answer to two questions: how many people are you going to invite and how much can you spend on wedding invitations? Unless you know the…