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Jul 1, 2019
2 min

How To Get A Personalized Note From Every Wedding Guest.

Whether you’re a sucker for the sentimental stuff or not, you should definitely consider this unique stationery item. The guestbook page...

May 27, 2019
2 min

What is A Ceremony Program?

If you’re not sure what a ceremony program is, no worries you’re not alone. If you’ve been to a theater performance or a work conference ...

May 20, 2019
1 min

How Many Programs Should I Order?

One of the questions I get asked the most is how many ceremony programs to order and I’m not surprised, because this is one of the hardes...

May 13, 2019
2 min

Do I need Ceremony Programs?

If you’re on the fence about ceremony programs, EmDesign will share why they are important and how they can be a fun addition to your wed...

May 6, 2019
2 min

What To Include In A Wedding Program

Now that you’ve decided that ceremony programs are important to your wedding we’ll look at what your ceremony program should say. If you’...

Apr 1, 2019
2 min

How to Address Your Invitation Envelopes

Wedding addressing etiquette is one thing that has changed quite a bit through the years. It used to be, for a formal occasion there was ...

Mar 18, 2019
1 min

Your Wedding RSVP Can Save You Hundreds.

If you’re asking: “Is it ok to skip the RSVP cards all together?” The answer is a resounding NO. That’s because you’re risking wasting ...

Mar 11, 2019
1 min

When Should Wedding RSVP Cards Be Returned?

It’s time to choose a date to collect your rsvp cards. Find out what factors you need to consider when selecting the reply by date. The w...

Mar 4, 2019
1 min

What Does “M” Stand For On A Wedding RSVP?

Iowa engaged couple’s often ask me this question, find out what it means and get a few helpful tips! The question often comes up with new...

Feb 26, 2019
2 min

Iowa Brides are Asking “When Do I Send Out My Wedding Invitations?”

You’re hosting your first big event and you’re excited to get your invitations in the mail so you can start working on the wedding day pl...

Feb 2, 2019
2 min

How to Limit Wedding Guests With Your Invitation & RSVP Card

The guestlist is too big. The venue only fits ____ people. The In-Laws are inviting everyone they know. There are too many kids. These ar...

Dec 16, 2018
2 min

Managing Your Guest List

The guest list is generally a working document for most of the planning process. If you feel like it's never finalized, your not alone. ...

Dec 7, 2018
2 min

5 Ways To Avoid Errors On Wedding Invitations

How Cedar Rapids, Iowa couples are sending out error free invitations! 5 Ways to Avoid Errors on Wedding Invitations When receiving your ...

Dec 1, 2018
3 min

What Names Should I Use On My Wedding Stationery?

Writing your name is easy right, you do it automatically without even thinking. Throughout the wedding process you might have even though...

Nov 23, 2018
2 min

6 Tips For Selecting Engagement Photos For Save The Date Cards

Depending on your photographer you might have received 5-100 engagement images from your engagement photoshoot! Selecting which ones are ...

Nov 16, 2018
2 min

When Do I Send Wedding Save The Dates?

As a wedding stationery designer I get this question often. When should I send save the date cards. The answer is…. 6 - 12 Months before ...

Nov 9, 2018
2 min

Choosing A Save The Date Style.

There’s lots of great styles for save the dates and the save the date is the wedding stationery piece you should have the most fun with! ...

Nov 2, 2018
2 min

Why Do Cedar Rapids, Iowa Couples Send Wedding Save The Date Cards?

You’re engaged! Yay congrats! Now maybe you’re wondering what are save the date cards, why do couples send them, and When do I send save ...

Oct 22, 2018
3 min

Where To Start - Wedding Invitations & Stationery!

Download the Stationery Starter Checklist Hi I’m Emily the owner of Emdesign Wedding Invitations & Stationery. I’m here today to help you...

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