Invitation Etiquette

Over the years, I have assisted party hostesses, brides and wedding planners with invitation etiquette and wording. In order to spread the word about invitation etiquette, I have created this handy guide to wording, dos and don'ts. Feel free to share, pin or study for your next event!

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Master's Themed Party Invitation

A friend of mine approached me about doing a custom Twist Paper invitation for a party she was throwing celebrating a newly engaged couple. I thought it turned out so cute!

Pink and Green Baby Shower

I had the delight of hosting a baby shower for my friend, Brandy! Along with the help of 2 other hostesses, we were able to pull together quite a fabulous soiree if I have to say so myself! Starting with the invitations, we set the tone with pink and green hues with a vintage feel. For the shower, we used the same palette and threw in a little Lilly Pulitzer with the tablecloth and attire! We completed the event with a Mimosa Station, Sweets Station with the help of Custom Cakes, delicious food and paper accents from emma j design. Enjoy!

The Invitation complete with her Serena and Lilly-inspired bedding pattern on the reverse and custom envelope liner. Calligraphy by yours truly.

Flower arrangements by your truly, flower from B + C Wholesale Florist.

Monogrammed Flower Trio, Brandy is using these for the nursery

Baby Claire Name Garland

The fabulous hostesses and the mommy-to-be, Brandy in green.

I'm so excited for her and the arrival of Baby Claire!

Safari-Themed Baby Shower for Jami

I have the pleasure of having such great friends here in Savannah! One of them is expecting a new little bundle of joy, Baby Liam!!! Now there is one thing I LOVE doing and that's hosting showers! All of us rolled up our sleeves and got to work on this fabulous jungle-themed shower for Jami! Her nursery is Jungle friends from Pottery Barn so we only thought this was appropriate! After a couple of weeks of the hubby's growing  honey-do list, we were able to make some of the decor changes to the house in time!

Here are the details!

The invitation

inspired by her nursery bedding from Pottery Barn:

Food signs adorned the delicious dishes our hostesses prepared:

Loved the Martha Stewart tissue ball kits at Michaels!

Of course we had to serve bellinis! Baby bellinis for the mommy-to-be!

The living room ready for guests!

Monogram utensil bands completed the table along with our always fabulous favors from Two Smart Cookies!

The framed monogram that all of the guests signed. Jami was able to take it home in a frame for the nursery! Also, welcome your guests with a sign on the front door!

The fabulous hostesses with the stylish mommy-to-be!

Monograms and Margaritas Fiesta-Themed Shower

One of my very best friends is getting married in September. What better way to celebrate her new name with a Monograms and Margaritas Fiesta-themed shower!

{ the invitation }

{ colorful plates and napkins }

{ quesadillas, queso and cake }

{ my favorite: the margarita station }

{ the bride-to-be's throne for the day along with attire! }

{ the amazing cake that matched the invitation }

{ colorful frames contained photos of the happy couple }

Cowboy-Themed Baby Shower

One of my very best friends from home (Dallas, Georgia) is preggy with her first after years of trying to we wouldn't be more excited to meet Baby Colton! My friends and I put together a baby shower for her - here are the details!

Dining Room with the Table Setting, Fabulous cake by a local baker!

My friend, Kelley, found these little horses and did a horse and carriage fruit basket. 

We also did a wishing tree where everyone could write little messages!

Paper Products + Cowboy-themed Diaper Cake!

         

 Photo of the fabulous nursery + Me with the Mommy to Be!

The Mommy to Be!

Sign in the Nursery!

 

Favors by Two Smart Cookies, Tags by me!

Invitations by me!