Showing posts with label stationery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stationery. Show all posts
Mr.Boddington's Nephew
I just discovered the new designer for Paperless Post- Mr.Boddington's Nephew- and so excited to share with you. As you know- I absolutely adore all of Mr.Boddington's work. One of my friends who is getting married this summer told me how much the Boddington invitations cost and I almost fell off my chair. In comes Mr.Boddington's Nephew on Paperless post....genius. Let the cocktail parties begin!
How to Write the Perfect Thank You Note
There's nothing better than a hand written note. To be honest- I have zero plan of attack when writing a thank you note- I am sure Emily Post has a whole list of thank you note do's and don'ts...but move over Emily, taking my advice from the blog-o-sphere...Thank You A Typical A for these great ideas!
Although Typical A used the example of her wedding thank you note- this really can apply to any situation:
If you sit down with 100 sheets of blank full-size paper, of course you’re going to be overwhelmed by the task of filling it, so choose pretty stationery that’s appropriately sized. You don’t have to write War & Peace, a short but heartfelt note is perfect.
The first line is fairly obvious: say what you are thanking them for, for example, ‘Thank you for attending our wedding’. If they weren’t able to attend but sent a card or gift then say something like, ‘Thank you for thinking of us on the occasion of our marriage’.
Don’t just say thanks and nothing else, though. Say not just that you love it, but why, such as: ‘The beautiful vase fits in so well with our decor.’ Better yet, add something to describe what benefit it has to your new married life together. This works especially well for gift registries, cash and gift cards, where you are not so much thanking them for their thoughtfulness in choosing a gift, but for what the registered item means to you. For example, ‘Thanks to the power drill we purchased with your gift card, we’ll now be able to tackle the projects we want to do to make our house a home.’ or, ‘The honeymoon you contributed to was the perfect start to our marriage and we have created so many wonderful, lasting memories.’ See how that will make the recipient feel all warm and fuzzy rather than just a signature on a cheque?
There’s no way around it, this is always tricky. I know it’s tempting to say you like the life-size medieval unicorn statue just so that Grandma doesn’t get offended, but never lie. It will only come back to bite you when she decides since you loved it so much she will add to your unicorn figurine collection every birthday from now on. Simply thank them for thinking of you and honouring the special occasion with a gift.
There’s a good chance that many of your guests went above and beyond to celebrate your day with you, so be sure to let them know how much you appreciate their effort. Did they have to travel? Did they have to get the night off work during a busy time at their new job? Has she just had a baby and hasn’t slept or worn anything but stretchy pants in months? Don’t mention the pants, but you get the idea. Same goes for anyone who helped out in some way. I’m not a fan of wedding speeches where the couple thanks everyone down to their cousin for recommending the florist, but your thank you notes are an ideal opportunity to do this. Of course you’ll want to make special thanks to your parents, bridal party, MC, and ushers. But don’t forget your sister-in-law for helping you handmake your centrepieces, your uncle for picking out-of-town guests up from the airport and your friend for providing the bracelet for your ’something borrowed’.
So that the whole thing is not just thankyouthankyouthankyou, it’s nice to mention something about the day, such as ‘It was amazing being surrounded by all of our loved ones,’ ‘I’m so happy that the whole family was in one place for the first time in years,’ or‘The day was everything we imagined’.
You might like to leave it at that, or you can wrap it up in a few days depending on circumstances. For example, we had a number of guests who have since become engaged so we could finish off by saying ‘We can’t wait for your big day!,’ (only do this if you are absolutely sure you are invited!). If they were unable to attend, you can express your hope to see them soon.
Although Typical A used the example of her wedding thank you note- this really can apply to any situation:
Don’t overdo it
If you sit down with 100 sheets of blank full-size paper, of course you’re going to be overwhelmed by the task of filling it, so choose pretty stationery that’s appropriately sized. You don’t have to write War & Peace, a short but heartfelt note is perfect.
State your business
The first line is fairly obvious: say what you are thanking them for, for example, ‘Thank you for attending our wedding’. If they weren’t able to attend but sent a card or gift then say something like, ‘Thank you for thinking of us on the occasion of our marriage’.
Thank them for their gift
Don’t just say thanks and nothing else, though. Say not just that you love it, but why, such as: ‘The beautiful vase fits in so well with our decor.’ Better yet, add something to describe what benefit it has to your new married life together. This works especially well for gift registries, cash and gift cards, where you are not so much thanking them for their thoughtfulness in choosing a gift, but for what the registered item means to you. For example, ‘Thanks to the power drill we purchased with your gift card, we’ll now be able to tackle the projects we want to do to make our house a home.’ or, ‘The honeymoon you contributed to was the perfect start to our marriage and we have created so many wonderful, lasting memories.’ See how that will make the recipient feel all warm and fuzzy rather than just a signature on a cheque?
…even if you don’t like it
There’s no way around it, this is always tricky. I know it’s tempting to say you like the life-size medieval unicorn statue just so that Grandma doesn’t get offended, but never lie. It will only come back to bite you when she decides since you loved it so much she will add to your unicorn figurine collection every birthday from now on. Simply thank them for thinking of you and honouring the special occasion with a gift.
Acknowledge special circumstances
There’s a good chance that many of your guests went above and beyond to celebrate your day with you, so be sure to let them know how much you appreciate their effort. Did they have to travel? Did they have to get the night off work during a busy time at their new job? Has she just had a baby and hasn’t slept or worn anything but stretchy pants in months? Don’t mention the pants, but you get the idea. Same goes for anyone who helped out in some way. I’m not a fan of wedding speeches where the couple thanks everyone down to their cousin for recommending the florist, but your thank you notes are an ideal opportunity to do this. Of course you’ll want to make special thanks to your parents, bridal party, MC, and ushers. But don’t forget your sister-in-law for helping you handmake your centrepieces, your uncle for picking out-of-town guests up from the airport and your friend for providing the bracelet for your ’something borrowed’.
Talk about the day
So that the whole thing is not just thankyouthankyouthankyou, it’s nice to mention something about the day, such as ‘It was amazing being surrounded by all of our loved ones,’ ‘I’m so happy that the whole family was in one place for the first time in years,’ or‘The day was everything we imagined’.
Sign off
You might like to leave it at that, or you can wrap it up in a few days depending on circumstances. For example, we had a number of guests who have since become engaged so we could finish off by saying ‘We can’t wait for your big day!,’ (only do this if you are absolutely sure you are invited!). If they were unable to attend, you can express your hope to see them soon.
yet another resolution...
Write more, type less. As you all know, I am a fanatic about hand written notes...but I think it really comes down to the fact that I just love personalized stationery and have found a new obsession over at Gadabout.
check out these great notes...yes, please!
Naughty Betty
Love, love, love Naughty Betty's line of napkins, cards and mugs. Hilarious and so witty...will be sure to put a smile on your face when dealing with your day. I need to make some orders before Christmas...would be absolutely perfect stocking stuffers.
a good laugh really makes everything better!
Pretty Printing Etsy Shop
You would think that with all my posts about monogramming and stationery that I would have a favorite go-to store for my Christmas order, but with all the new sites out there- completely overwhelmed. Thank god for Etsy...once again...what did we ever do without this amazing site?!
I discovered the Pretty Printing shop on Etsy and am thrilled that I am now going to be able to get all my Christmas gift shopping done in about five minutes on this site...simple, adorable and not going to break the bank...thank you Pretty Printing...wish you didn't live in New York...I think we could become best friends.
I discovered the Pretty Printing shop on Etsy and am thrilled that I am now going to be able to get all my Christmas gift shopping done in about five minutes on this site...simple, adorable and not going to break the bank...thank you Pretty Printing...wish you didn't live in New York...I think we could become best friends.
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Louboutin Shoes...love. |
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| birkan and tote combo...perfection. |
Olive-Route Letterpress
I recently discovered Olive-Route and simply can't get enough of Olivia's work...incredibly talented and her letterpress work is out of this world. Located in Berkeley- Olivia focuses on wedding invitations, announcements, stationery and art prints...fabulous custom work. Take a look at Olive-Route's Etsy shop.
My favorite invitations are those done for a Yosemite wedding...perfection
My favorite invitations are those done for a Yosemite wedding...perfection
thinking Sweet Jennies may need some new business cards from Olivia?!
Online Invitations
If I need to send out a quick invitation or note online...I have always turned to Iomoi or Paperless Post...cheap and adorable. Things are changing over here...I just discovered Cocodot and have fallen in love all over again. There are so many styles and choices...your invitation and note sending options are endless. I love the Lilly Pulitzer collection on Cocodot and love that you have the ability to include pictures in the notes.
Although your first choice should always be a hand written note- sometimes a little e-love is just as good.
Although your first choice should always be a hand written note- sometimes a little e-love is just as good.
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| can't get enough of this change of address note |
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| lilly does everything right |
Mr.Boddington
Stationery is one of my favorite things. It allows you to give your friends a little taste of your personality in a simple card. Everyone loves opening the mail box and receiving a gorgeous, well thought out invitation or note. This is why I adore Mr.Boddington. The line of cards and invitations oozes style, personality...and fun.
Click here for a great interview that Martha Stewart Weddings had with Rebecca Schmidt Ruebensall of Mr.Boddington's Studio. Leave it to Martha.
Click here for a great interview that Martha Stewart Weddings had with Rebecca Schmidt Ruebensall of Mr.Boddington's Studio. Leave it to Martha.
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| personal calling cards...a little forward...but quite hilarious |
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| loving all the colors and design |
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| personalized escort cards...so clever and fun! |
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| spiced up wedding program |
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| love personlized maps. fabulous. Maybe Mr.Boddington will want to do some cards for Sweet Jennies?!! |
Thank You Cookies & Handwritten Notes
I know I am a bit biased... but who doesn't love fresh cookies as a thank you gift? Your friends will be delighted by your thoughtfulness...and the sweet treat...especially if you are needing to thank them for something they did for you.
I try to always combine a handwritten thank you note with my cookies. With email and text messaging these days, we have lost the art of the handwritten note. Your friends will be touched when you take the time to sit down, write a note, and use our old pal- snail mail. Don't forget your writing etiquette too!
These are some of my favorite notes...of course all are fabulous with the cookies:
These are some of my favorite notes...of course all are fabulous with the cookies:
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| Dabney Lee Moderne |
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| Boatman Geller |
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| Kate Spade |
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| love the simplicity of this note Hope you all are having a good week! J |
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