A Magical COVID Wedding
Beauty in the mist of darkness.
In a time where the focus has been on COVID, it was such a JOY to get a call from a friend who wanted me to create their daughter’s wedding invitations.
The Invitation
Keeping the design clean and elegant, I went with a water color flower in the shades of the brides wedding colors.
The RSVP Card
As the French say, répondez s’il vous plaît or in English, please respond. Maybe one of the most imporant cards a bride looks for in the mail, yet so many overlook.
The knowledge of traditional wedding etiquette has been declining over the years. Mostly in regards to understanding WHO is invited to the wedding. Traditionally, if the envelope is addressed to “Mr. and Mrs.”, this informs the guest that only those 2 people are invited. If it is addressed to “Mr. and Mrs. and family” then everyone living in the house hold is invited including grandparents and children. As time goes on, this knowledge has not been passed and I have seen many brides try to figure out how to let their guests know that someone has RSVPed with more people then where originally planned.
The RSVP Card
As the French say, répondez s’il vous plaît or in English, please respond. Maybe one of the most imporant cards a bride looks for in the mail, yet so many overlook.
The knowledge of traditional wedding etiquette has been declining over the years. Mostly in regards to understanding WHO is invited to the wedding. Traditionally, if the envelope is addressed to “Mr. and Mrs.”, this informs the guest that only those 2 people are invited. If it is addressed to “Mr. and Mrs. and family” then everyone living in the house hold is invited including grandparents and children. As time goes on, this knowledge has not been passed and I have seen many brides try to figure out how to let their guests know that someone has RSVPed with more people then where originally planned.
This is why I started instructing all brides to include the “Seats Reserved for Your Party” section. Now the bride is able to give a definite number, and it is clear for the attendee if children and grandparents are invited.
Another helpful tip I have told brides, put a small number on the back of the RSVP card in the corner. In the guest list, assign this number to your guest. This way, if a RSVP card comes back without a return address or the name filled out you know who it was assigned to and it requires less stress of trying to figure it out.
Informational Card
Many times this card has directions and registration information. Unfortunately, we needed to add tons of information regarding COVID. Not knowing what phase Virginia would be in at the time of the wedding, held a lot of questions for the guests. In order to give guests the most updated information, we referred them to the wedding website.
Change of Plans
Even though Virginia stayed in Phase 3 for Covid… things still changed. We created this card to be sent out to guests that had RSVPed and informed them of the venue change.
Change of Plans
Even though Virginia stayed in Phase 3 for Covid… things still changed. We created this card to be sent out to guests that had RSVPed and informed them of the venue change.
Wedding Day Signs
For the safely and comfort of the guests, the bride and groom had a mask and hand sanitation station. As these items are not very elegant, we created these signs that matched all other wedding stationery to be placed in frames.
Wedding Day Signs
For the safely and comfort of the guests, the bride and groom had a mask and hand sanitation station. As these items are not very elegant, we created these signs that matched all other wedding stationery to be placed in frames.
It has been some time since I have created custom wedding stationery, but this was a very special treat and tons of fun. Congratulations, Mary and Dan on your beautiful day and a wonderful life together.