A wedding is one of the happiest times in life. It’s the start of a new union, an exciting journey, and a lifetime of love. If you’re lucky enough to be celebrating with the happy couple, you’ll likely need to pick out a gift to mark the momentous occasion.

Regardless of your relationship to the couple, you’ll find appropriate wedding gift ideas on this list. From traditional presents for a classic love story to modern options for contemporary couples, there’s something they’re sure to love. 

Plus, we’ve included personalized presents for an added touch and experiential gifts that ensure the couple continues creating happy memories together. Best of all, there’s something for every budget so you can splurge on something special for your bestie or buy something affordable and meaningful.
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It’s never easy when someone you care about passes away. It’s an emotionally trying time and there are several practical matters you need to attend to as well. One of those is sending a funeral service announcement so others can gather and pay their respects.

These announcements don’t just notify friends and family of the person’s passing, they also allow you to honor the individual’s legacy. As a weighty document, it’s important to choose the right words.

In this guide, we’ll offer advice for writing and distributing funeral service announcements. You’ll find information on what to include in the announcement and appropriate wording ideas. We’ll also highlight tips for choosing the necessary channels for distribution and share a few funeral announcements to send out to loved ones.
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The best way to let loved ones know about any event is with a party invitation, but what’s even better than a regular invite? A custom party invitation!

In this guide we’ll share why we think this is the best option for any special moment, along with how to create and send your own online party invitations with Greenvelope.
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Your little one’s very first birthday is coming up, and it’s one of the most exciting moments yet. As you start to plan their birthday celebration, it’s time to consider what you’ll do in terms of first birthday decorations.

If you’re not sure how to style the space and make it ready for this big moment, we’re here to help! Read on for how to choose the best first birthday party decorations, along with our favorite decoration ideas and matching invitations.
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Your special day is fast approaching, and you’re deep in the trenches of wedding planning. You set your sights early on for an elegant affair — black ties, wedding cake tiers, and a live band. There are still plenty of decisions to be made, and deciding on a formal wedding invitation design is at the top of your list.

You’ll need to pick out your stationery, decide what to write, and finalize your invitation wording. And while this is your big day — and therefore you, and only you, make the rules — we have a few suggestions for formalizing all of the above. Below, you’ll find wedding invitation etiquette, selected messages to include, and a few sample designs that make an excellent fit for a formal wedding.
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Saying goodbye is bittersweet, but having a party to send someone off on new adventures can help make the moment more joyful. A farewell party is a great way to show someone how much you’ll miss them and how excited you are for what lies ahead. Plus, it’s the perfect way to get everyone together one last time before they leave. 

Here, we’ll show you how to create farewell party invitations. You’ll learn about important information to include and find design and wording examples to make writing them easier. Plus, we’ll give you tips to make the invitations memorable and offer ways to incorporate the guest of honor’s personality and the event’s theme.
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Brunch is always a good idea. Whether you’re planning a surprise birthday, putting together a casual gathering with friends on the weekend, or hosting a formal fundraiser, a brunch is the perfect way to go. By changing up the decor and food spread, you can easily incorporate any theme and plan brunch events that range from laid-back to elegant.

But before you start party planning, you have to tell your guests about the celebration using printed or digital invitations. Raise a glass to these creative and gorgeous brunch invitations. From shimmering invites that offer a sophisticated atmosphere to silly and fun designs, there’s something for every brunch event.
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According to etiquette, everyone invited to your wedding ceremony should be invited to the reception. However, it’s perfectly okay to have a small ceremony with a select few guests followed by a big party with all of your friends and family. Just make sure that your wedding reception invitations are smartly worded so that guests know which aspects of your big day they are welcome to attend.

Having separate invitations for the ceremony and reception can be a big sigh of relief for couples who don’t like the spotlight or who would rather their ceremony be a private affair. You can also use wedding reception invitations to follow a spur-of-the-moment elopement or destination wedding with a big bash back home. Here, we’ve broken down everything you need to know about reception-only wedding invitations.
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Cash is a wonderful gift idea, especially if the recipient is saving for something exciting, or you want to give them the gift of choice. You don’t just have to hand over dollar bills in an envelope though — there are plenty of great money gift ideas for birthdays that are more creative.

Discover some of our favorite ways to give money as a gift in a fun and unique way. From a scavenger hunt to money origami, there’s a gift idea here for everyone.
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You’ve set the date, and now it’s time to tell the world! If a traditional paper save the date isn’t your style or you’re considering alternatives, why not try a digital save the date?

Let’s explore the world of digital save the dates — including why they’re a great choice, how to create them, and inspiration from some of our favorite invite designs.
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