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Designer Feature: Shari Margolin

Shari Margolin Designer

We’re delighted to feature Shari Margolin, an endlessly talented designer and world traveler based in Atlanta, Georgia. A skilled graphic artist, Shari specializes in combining typography and imagery. Her stunning invitation collection has inspired couples and party hosts alike—from birthday celebrations and holiday gatherings to intimate weddings and large-scale corporate events. Today, she’s here to share a bit more about her recent year-long journey around the world as well as some designs that were inspired by the trip.

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DIY Essentials for a Colorful Late-Summer Party

DIY Essentials for a Colorful Late-Summer Party

Summer—like all good things—must eventually come to an end. And what better way to celebrate the second half of summer than with a party? Whether you throw a backyard bash or an evening soirée, you can bring your party to life with some colorful DIY crafting. Keep scrolling for festive party essentials perfect for any late-summer gathering.

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How-to Tips for Creating a Wedding Registry

How-to Tips for Building a Wedding Registry

From knives and spoons to date nights and honeymoons, the possibilities are endless when it comes to creating your wedding registry. For many couples, the process is fun! For others, it may be a little daunting. If you’re wondering where to start, we’ve included a few tips to help you through the process.

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Designer Feature: Laura Bolter

Laura Bolter Design

Today, we’re excited to feature Laura Bolter, an incredibly talented designer based in Lenexa, Kansas. She’s best known for incorporating bright colors and different artistic mediums into her designs, but it’s her skills in typography and calligraphy that Laura is most proud of. Whether it’s hand lettering or illustrative drawings, Laura’s original designs have set the stage for large-scale celebrations and intimate gatherings of all kind. Today, she’s joining us to share a bit more about her journey, her design process, and her artistic inspirations.

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Meaningful DIY Bridal Shower Activities

From unique décor and delicious eats, to joyful toasts and festive favors, there are countless details you can incorporate to create a memorable pre-wedding celebration. But what if you’re hoping to add a more meaningful touch? Get all of your guests involved with a group activity that will leave the bride-to-be with a lasting memory to treasure for years to come. Below, we’ve included several ideas to help you plan a meaningful bridal shower activity that’s both special and fun.

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The 5 Most Popular Summer Party Templates

The 6 Most Popular Summer Party Templates

Boats are on the water, the beaches are filling up, and the days are getting longer—it’s almost summer. And what better way to celebrate brighter days than with a party? Whether you’re envisioning a laid-back barbecue by the pool or an elegant midsummer night’s soirée, be sure to kick off your party with a festive invitation. As you begin to brainstorm that perfect design, we’re excited to share what’s trending this season. Keep scrolling to see our five most popular summer entertaining templates!

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Popular Communion Invitation Designs for Every Style

When it comes to planning a celebration of any kind, there seems to be a delicate line between comfort and chaos, whether that stems from wardrobe, from food, from party activities, or from securing day-of assistance. Things can easily become hectic. And, planning a communion celebration is no different.

One way to eliminate some of the stress involved with celebrating such a priceless occasion is to let others help you – and we are here to help. Invitations are the first step in setting your celebration’s tone, but you don’t want to be tracking down RSVPs the day of your special event. With dozens of popular communion invitation designs to choose from, simply find the style you love, add your details, and send. No post office, no stamps, no phone calls, no hassles. 

Keep scrolling to get inspired by the communion invitation styles that are popular right now!
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The Anatomy of a Perfect Wedding Invitation

The Anatomy of a Perfect Wedding Invitation

The invitation is one of the first communications your guests will receive about your wedding day, so a good first impression is key! Your invitations do a lot more than simply convey a theme or wedding style, they also provide critical information for your upcoming nuptials. Details like the who, what, when, and where should be thoughtfully formatted for easy interpretation. We’ve outlined the anatomy of a perfect wedding invitation to help ensure your invite has all of the necessary information your guests are looking for. Keep scrolling—you’ll see what we mean soon enough!

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How to Plan a Nontraditional Baby Shower

baby shower nontraditional planning

Having a baby shower is a great way to celebrate the pending arrival of a new family member. But what happens if you’re not traditional? Maybe you hate the oohs and aahs of gifts being slowly unwrapped, or the anticipation of cheesy, overplayed games. As Ashley Laskowski discovered, it’s possible to have a nontraditional baby shower that’s as much fun as it is meaningful. She and her mother, Jane, pulled off a fabulous mom-to-be bash that was full of colorful décor, margaritas, and good times all around. You’ll see what we mean soon enough—keep scrolling!

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Give Your Dad the Gift of a Father’s Day Barbecue

Give Your Dad the Gift of a Father's Day Barbecue

Is it just us, or is finding a worthwhile Father’s Day gift pretty rough? Your dad can only wear so many ties, right? And maybe he doesn’t require quite as many power tools as those Father’s Day advertisements want you to think. We can do better. This year, celebrate your dad in a special way with the ultimate gift: a gathering of his closest friends and family. We can help! Keep scrolling for tips on how to pull off the perfect Father’s Day party.

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