Renew Your Vows like a Celebrity

Have you ever noticed how celebrities seem to renew their vows almost every year? I keep hearing about JLo, Mariah Carey and Heidi Klum announcing their wedding vow renewal ceremonies, and all I can think of is ‘I wonder what their wedding vow renewal invitations look like?’ They are almost certainly printed with letterpress, and I bet they are custom-crafted artisan-style invitation sets.

The beauty of letterpress printing is it is so versatile. It is the perfect printing method to announce important events like weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, graduations and of course, wedding vow renewals.

After a little more searching I was able to find what appears to the actual letterpress wedding vow renewal invitation that Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Muniz sent to their guests. It looks like this celebrity wedding vow invitation is gold foil stamped with some beautifully designed sparkling glitter on the edges. While it is beautiful, and quite possible very expensive, you too can have the quality of letterpress printing at a very affordable price.

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If you are planning on renewing your vows to your partner, consider inviting your guests in style with letterpress wedding vow renewal invitations. No matter what the design, style, colors or paper choice, we will work with you to find a design that you like at a price that you can afford. And your guests will certainly be impressed

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5 Fall Wedding Planning Mishaps

There are so many different things to remember when planning your fall wedding that it can end up taking over your life. Everything from letterpress wedding invitations to the wedding vows, there are a million and one things that you can forget.

To make your fall wedding planning process a little easier, I have created a list of the 5 more common wedding planning mishaps. Avoiding these can save you time, money and a whole lot of heartache:

1) Asking EVERYONE to be in your wedding party

While I know this is your special day and you want everyone that you love to play a part in it, before asking all of your friends to be in your wedding party think about how much this will cost. From bridesmaid’s bouquets, gifts, extra limos, and the added stress of having to direct and coordinate 15+ people, you may want to consider trimming your wedding party down a notch.

2) Procrastinate, Procrastinate, Procrastinate

Fall is right around the corner and if you want your autumn wedding to be as magical as you have dreamed it to be, you should start planning right now. Order your letterpress wedding invitations immediately and start deciding on rest of the details as soon as possible.

3) Don’t DIY your whole invitation set

I have talked to many brides that have spent countless hours and hundreds of dollars on custom supplies and DIY wedding invitation equipment only to realize that they will never be able to make the invitations they have been dreaming of. Letterpress wedding invitation designs will never look as good when done by hand, and trying to get them perfect will cost you more than a couple grey hairs.

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4) Out of season flowers

While lilies of the valley may be your favorite floral selection, bouquets are expensive enough even when the flower selections are in season. Buying out of season or non-native flowers can end up costing a lot more than you originally anticipated or were willing to spend.

5) Buying a dress online

While shopping for wedding invitation designs, flowers, DJs and photographers online can end up saving you a lot of money, I strongly caution every bride against buying their dress online. While this may seem like a money saving idea, you will never know how the dress looks, feels or fits until you actually try it on. Do yourself a favor and buy your dress in person.

Do you have any suggestions on what to avoid and what to remember when planning your wedding?

Written by Nick

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I love letterpress printing. When it comes to wedding invitations, there really is no better way to set the tone and generate authentic excitement from your guests than by choosing letterpress. The texture, the unique designs, the matching envelopes (and sometimes liners) combine in a scrumptious aesthetic that is supreme among invitations.

However, I also understand that many boutique letterpress printers do charge a premium for their services, and in this economy they can become expensive (though they not have to be!).

So what’s a bride to do? If you really love letterpress printing, but cannot afford a full invitation set, consider having your wedding vows printed with letterpress. This way you can frame them and display them for years to come. They can be a constant reminder of the love, commitment and respect you each have for each other, and will look absolutely gorgeous too.

If you and your spouse to be are feeling adventurous, it would be a wonderful treat for your guests to have your wedding vows printed with letterpress and included along with your thank you cards. If the thought of sending your vows to everyone may seem a little much, it is always possible to include them only in the letters to your closest friends and relatives.

This way, you can share your feelings and give your guests something to remember your marriage celebration by, a small, stunning pledge filled with memories and joy.

Written by Nick

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