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!

Custom invitations are available through EMMA J DESIGN.

Real Wedding : Deanna & Joe at Palmetto Bluff

What a beautiful day this turned out to be! Or should I say, beautiful 3-day event celebrating the marriage of Deanna and Joe. The fabulous event was designed and coordinated by Sebrell Smith Designer Events and photographed by the talented Chia and Hon along with Bryan Stovall. You can also view the video from Savannah Wedding Films here. Here are a few shots from the wedding day and reception. The beautiful calligraphy was hand lettered by Bride Whelan. More details to come for the pre-wedding oyster roast and rehearsal dinner.

Custom engraved wedding invitations on Crane & Co. Ebony paper. Calligraphy by Bride Whelan.

Custom engraved wedding invitations on Crane & Co. Ebony paper. Calligraphy by Bride Whelan.

Photo by Chia and Hon

Photo by Chia and Hon

Photo by Chia and Hon

Photo by Chia and Hon

Photo by Chia and Hon

Photo by Chia and Hon

Photo by Chia and Hon

Photo by Chia and Hon

Photo by Chia and Hon

Photo by Chia and Hon

Real Wedding : Kelley & Kevin : Vintage Country Chic

Loving how my long-time friend, Kelley's, wedding turned out in Rome, Georgia! Kelley and Kevin wanted a vintage country chic wedding and I do believe they pulled it off with flying shades of pink, turquoise and purple! What a pleasure to be a part of their special day and Pam Jones from Paris Mountain Photography did an amazing job with the photos. Check out some of the custom details from emma j design. The bride did a lot of DYI decor and it was all stunning and colorful in person.

The Savannah Collection : Savannah Wedding Invitations {Savannah, Georgia}

By popular demand, emma j design is introducing a Savannah Collection of wedding invitations including some of Savannah's landmarks and signature southern elements. All invitations are available in both flat and luxurious letterpress printing. To place an order for your upcoming lowcountry wedding, please email emily@emmajdesign.com or stop by local retailer, La Paperie on Whitaker Street to take a look at samples and paper choices. The ladies at La Paperie would love to work with you! Don't see the landmark you're looking for? We can create it for you!

Artwork Copyrighted 2011 by emma j design

Artwork Copyrighted 2011 by emma j design

Artwork Copyrighted 2011 by emma j design

Artwork Copyrighted 2011 by emma j design

Artwork Copyrighted 2011 by emma j design

Artwork Copyrighted 2011 by emma j design

Artwork Copyrighted 2011 by emma j design

Spanish Moss Themed Wedding Invitation with Monogram (Savannah, GA)

Check out the latest Spanish Moss Wedding invitations for Amy and Jacob. The couple wanted an invitation that represented the southern elegance of Savannah along with a personalized touch like the monogram of interlocking Bs for their last names. The invitations were letterpressed on 100% cotton Crane Ecru Paper.

Magnolia Wedding Invitations with Monogram (Savannah, Georgia, Ford Plantation)

I've had the pleasure of working with Alysse from MGE in which we have created a beautiful wedding paper wardrobe for Jen and Michael! Their invitations have been signed, sealed and delivered to their lucky guests so I'm happy to share the final product! Jen and Michael wanted a design that was representative of The Ford Plantation as well as the southern accent of magnolia flowers. We created a custom letterpressed folder and completed with 100% cotton Crane 220lb thickness paper for the wedding invitations and response cards. We also designed a special events card to communicate the weekend activities. Jen also wanted a coordinating thank you note card to use for wedding gifts. Enjoy!

Real Wedding: Ford Plantation

I had the pleasure of working with Alysse Sweeney from MGE for this spectacular wedding at Ford Plantation! Beautiful photography by Chia and Hon, stunning cake by Savannah Custom Cakes and custom paper accessories by emma j design. What a beautiful couple, too!

The complete invitation wardrobe with the wedding program.

Wedding Invitation closeup.

The beautiful couple.

Ford Plantation

Embroidered lounge furniture with their custom wedding monogram.

Custom Cups and Napkins with the wedding monogram.

Custom menu cards from emma j design.

The beautiful wedding cake complete with wedding monogram.

Candy Station for Favors.

Sparkler sets with coordinating match boxes.