Planning: Invitations & Programs

Tips for Timely Thank-Yous

Every bride wants to get thank-yous done as quickly as possible. Here’s how

Color of the Year

For 2010, turquoise is the hue of choice for adding a splash of something blue to every wedding detail

What To Do About Wording

Advice about the right - and wrong - ways to let your guests know they're included in your big day

Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells

Ring them all at once with a holiday card that doubles as a wedding save-the-date

Grateful Dread?

There’s no need to fear the thank-yous. Here’s the pain-free way to get the matrimonial missives in the mail

Getting Organized

Suggestions for finding the best book to help you plan your ideal wedding

Simple Tips for Stunning Events

From the day-of venue to the day-after brunch, experts share their secrets for chic, stress-free celebrations

Stationery with a Designer Touch

Take your invites from everyday to extraordinary with the latest designer styles

Internet Invitations

Paper's still the go-to medium for the big event, but for pre-wedding events, the Web seems to work

You’ve Got Mail

Invite your guests with invitations that set the tone for the big day ahead

Ask Carley: Saving on invitations

Q. I'm not big on DIY, but I need to cut a few corners. Any suggestions for ways to save on our invites?

Ask Carley: It's OK to e-mail save-the-dates

Q. We want to eliminate paper waste. Can we send e-mail save-the-date cards?

Eco-Chic Invites

How to reduce waste with recycled paper without reducing style

How to Fashionably Save the Date

Unique ideas that will have your guest not just marking their calendars but anxiously awaiting your big day

Words, Words, Words

Whether they're in Antique Roman or Comic Sans, the words on an invitation have a big job and a small space to do it. Here are some ways to make them work.

Save-the-Dates: The Basics

Newly engaged and want to spread the news? Save-the-date cards are for you!

You've Got Mail

Invite your guests with invitations that set the tone for the big day ahead

To Kid or Not to Kid

Hosting younger guests on your wedding day can be a success if you think like a child

Invitation Etiquette and Issues

Q: How do I assemble my invitations? Q: What are the guidelines for inner-envelope addressing? Q: Do you have to put a return address on the wedding invitations? and other great questions about Invitations!

Invitation Tips

What it costs, Ways to save and much more advice for invitations...

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