It is July and the pandemic is officially coming to an end. We cannot help but take the time to reflect - what have we learned and/or gained from this experience? Especially in terms of wedding planning and invitations (I mean, what else would be on our mind??)
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again! Summer is back and we are thrilled! Not only because it just so happens to be our favorite season, but because Covid Restrictions are freeing up, it’s a summer unlike any before. Now that we are able to start gathering together safely again, it’s time to celebrate with this summer’s hottest events.
Read MoreOver the past year, so much has changed - the way we work, the way we interact, the way we transport...but especially, the way we celebrate. Birthdays, work promotions, graduations, and holiday parties have all drastically changed in the way they are carried out. We turn to Zoom and other online platforms just to “see” each other and we share stories, laughs, and memories. But, let’s be real, it isn’t the same.
Read MoreSpring is officially here and we couldn’t be more excited at Invites Ink! Many of us just celebrated Passover, and for others Easter is quickly approaching. With all the celebration in the air, we can almost taste freedom.
Read MoreAre you one of the thousands (even millions) of people who had to cancel an event due to COVID-19 within the past year? If so, it might feel like your event will never happen. Whether it be a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, graduation, work promotion, or a variety of other events and parties, one thing is true: Everyone has been affected by this virus when it comes to our social gatherings.
Read MoreInvitations are SO much more than just a formal extension of an invite or welcoming. They are the first look for your guests to your upcoming event. It sets the style, tone, time of year, theme, destination, etc.
Read MoreEach year we look forward to the New Year for its promises of change and possibilities. However, 2021 isn’t looking to be as magical as we had hoped. Instead, it appears to be yet again another year of adaptations and flexibilities. Especially in terms of our upcoming plans and scheduled events.
Read MoreHappy December friends! It’s officially crunch time for the holidays. As we get down the decorations, start making our wish lists, and preparing for the upcoming celebrations, we might feel a bit discouraged. We get it, it’s hard to feel joyful when we are still in the middle of a pandemic. Everything seems fake, virtual, and generally impersonal.
Read MoreIt’s November which means we are only a few weeks out from Thanksgiving, and ultimately, the holiday season. It’s easy to feel stressed during this time - there is just so much to plan when you are hosting! The food, the decorations, the time and place...and most importantly, the invitations!
Read MoreFall is one of our absolute favorite seasons to celebrate! With the changing of the seasons, we welcome crisp air, pumpkins and other fresh veggies, beautiful scenery, cozy blankets, and lots of love. Whether it be for an elegant wedding, an exciting bar/bat mitzvah, or even a little, homely get-together, we’ve got everything you need when it comes to invitations.
Read MoreWith the changing of the seasons, it’s time for a change altogether. COVID has us feeling stuck and isolated. Everyday feels like a glorified Groundhog Day, and we just can’t seem to escape it. A lot of us feel bored. We long for human connection again. So, we try to find new hobbies, like dying our hair, or we try to find ways to feel more connected, so we text and Facetime more. Yet, we still feel stuck.
Read MoreLabor Day is quickly approaching, and you may be at a loss on how to have an enjoyable weekend while following mandated COVID-19 procedures. Luckily, we have the answer for you! We have outlined everything you need to know to host your very own Labor Day: Social Distance Style.
Read MoreThis summer, even with limitations and social distancing restrictions, it is time to celebrate good weather and our backyards. Maybe your backyard is overdue for some TLC. So what? Take time with the family to clean it up! Dress it up with cute flowers from your local farmers market and these fun party ideas, backyard edition.
Read MoreAt Invites Ink, we think we know what you need right now... A party! Yep, you heard us right. We think it’s time you throw the [virtual] party of the year. And in order to help you do that we’ve put some different party ideas together for you.
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As graduation season rolls around the corner many parents may be wondering how they can celebrate their new graduates' milestone during the COVID-19 era. What is the protocol on canceling a grad party? What is the best way to send out announcements? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has turned all our lives upside down in different ways. As social gatherings have been put to a halt, it isn’t too surprising that big life events, such as weddings or Mitzvahs are being canceled as well. Unfortunately, there isn’t a handbook on how to reschedule a wedding due to a pandemic. But wherever there is a problem, there is a solution peaking around the corner.
Read MoreThere are many reasons you may not want little kids running around your wedding. You may be on a budget and keeping the kids out is a good cost-cutting option. Maybe there is limited space and a kids’ table won’t fit. Or it could be possible that you just don’t want kids at your wedding. And hey! Who is anyone to tell you what you can or cannot do on your special day? Kids are unpredictable and we think keeping the little ones at home is a fair option to avoid a screaming toddler in the middle of your once-in-a-lifetime ceremony. I mean, we’ve all seen, or rather heard, it happen before.
Read MoreTerri attended Syracuse University, where she earned her BA in Fine Art. Her creativity flourished when she first made her foray into the world of invitations and she learned she loved helping people bring their ideas to life. Terri officially started her invitation company and she’s been helping people ever since.
Read MoreSo you’re getting married. (Congratulations!) And you’ve narrowed down the guest list. (Well done!) Next up: addressing the wedding invitations—and just what is the etiquette of addressing wedding invitations, anyway? Mr. and Mrs. So-and-so? Or Mr. Joe and Mrs. Kelly So-and-so? And just who gets a plus-one and how are they addressed on the invitation?
Read MorePlanning your event is stressful enough, from the guest list to the food– it’s overwhelming! One of the most important parts of planning an event (aside from the food) is the invitations. The invitations themselves have their own checklist, so we’ve broken down a brief guide to event invitations to make your planning process smoother.
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