Weddings are inspiring testaments to the love and bonds people share with each other. They’re also incredibly diverse. Even if the structure is similar, no two weddings are exactly the same. They each have something special—a unique element—that often sticks with us for years.

Whether you’re looking for cultural rituals to include in your ceremony as a tribute to your spouse’s upbringing or want to know how weddings are celebrated worldwide, we made this list of fascinating wedding traditions from around the globe. Each offers a unique way to celebrate cultural differences and learn more about how people say “I do.”
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No matter the occasion, the crowd, or the cuisine, we can all agree that summertime is the perfect time for a BBQ party. To help you plan the ultimate summer BBQ, we’ve compiled some must-do tips so your cookout is a blast, not a bust. Plus, you’ll find matching invitations to ensure guests are counting down the days to your summer BBQ bash.
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Nothing says summer quite like a boat party. Whether you’re an adventure-loving group or prefer to take things easy, heading to open waters for a few hours presents an ideal opportunity to escape everyday life and enjoy the moment.

If you’re planning a boat party, we want to help you host in style with some of our best boat party hosting tips. Plus, find inspiration on how to wow your guests with themed invites, fun activities, and a dazzling party space.
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We know everyone is talking about “back-to-school”, but summer’s not over yet. Here are six fun party themes to throw before the first leaf falls:

1. Camping: for real or just in your own backyard–is a great way to enjoy the warmer nights and starry skies.  Essential activities include roasting marshmallows and making S’Mores, sharing stories (both spooky and sentimental), playing flashlight tag, and snuggling under shared blankets. Surprise your guests with a farewell gift…a bag of homemade trail mix.

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One of the most important steps in planning your wedding is deciding on your wedding colors.  Your wedding colors represent your style and personality and also sets the tone for both the ceremony and reception.  We’ve listed below some of the most popular wedding colors, their vibes, and the seasons they are best suited for.

Gold

As an accent color, gold creates warmth and elegance. When used as the main color, it creates an upscale and old world vibe.
Seasons: Winter and Fall

White

Classic, simple, and pure, the color white embraces both tradition and modernity.
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The big day is coming up! After countless days spent planning your dream wedding with your beautiful spouse, the last thing you would want is to not look up to part! So while the bride is shopping with her girlfriends for the perfect dress, we here at Greenvelope are here to offer you five sure-fire tips to ensure that you look, and feel, your best when tying the knot!

1. Rock a Bowtie!

They say that history always repeats itself, and the fashion world is no different. The timeless bow tie exudes both luxury and class. From James Bond to Bill Nye, nothing announces your presence like a bow tie!

2. It’s the little things!

It’s not everyday that there is a crucial need for men to accessorize, but it’s definitely important to dress to the nines on your wedding day. For example, make sure you have a nice stud set (it’s those little pieces of jewelry that are used in place of buttons). The stud set provided by tuxedo renter’s are usually not especially well done, so we here at Greenvelope encourage to make your own! If you’re looking to add a creative touch, find a stud set that complements your cuff links! read more…

Did you know that we, as a human race, use one million tons of paper everyday? This astonishing statistic is a scary reflection of how we choose to treat our environment. Here at Greenvelope, our very mission is to help make this world more eco-friendly. This following post will dissect 7, everyday “hacks” that we can use to save paper.

1. Pay your bills, do your taxes, etc. online!

Remember when that time of the year came in the household when you were a kid? Stacks of envelopes with bills and taxes to file strewn all over the kitchen table, with your parents hard at work? Not only is that sight depressing, but now it’s also antiquated. Your phone bills can be paid online, turbotax will help you file your taxes, etc. So next time when you have to pay your bills, remember to save paper and pay online!

2. Forget Faxing!

If you asked a child nowadays what “faxing” is, chances are they’ll have no idea. In truth, faxing is just an antiquated form of email. As long as you have internet, you can always attach a file and send it over. Nowadays, there are even programs for creating digital signatures! read more…

The Greenvelope team is a happy bunch and we love to shower our mothers with love.  We asked each team to tell how they celebrate Mother’s Day.

Kyle: We usually have some sort of extended family get together around Mother’s Day, where I’ll see my mom and grandmas. At our house, I do what I can to give my wife and mother of our 3 kids some time off from some of the daily responsibilities of being a mom, but we’re usually coming and going to a family event (or two) so she probably doesn’t get the time off she deserves.

Noni: Back when I lived with my parents, I would take my mom to brunch at the local country club, which was only opened to the public on Mother’s Day.  It would be just the two of us since my brother and father always had soccer tournaments on Sunday.  We’d revisit old memories and gossip about girly stuff, then at the end of brunch I would give her a gift. Since I moved away, I still send her a gift each year and call to wish her a happy Mother’s Day.

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Themed weddings awaken our imagination. It’s like playing dress up except all the smiles, laughter, and tears are real.    This year, 1920’s “Gatsby” themed weddings with art deco decor and pearl necklaces are all the rage. If you are not jumping on that bandwagon, here are our five of our favorite wedding themes.

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Did you know the average wedding costs $28,000! Here are five money saving tips to help you stay under budget:

1. Engraved invitations can cost over $700. Save 85% by sending digital invitations. (See our wedding invitations)

2. Save at least 30% on reception costs by serving lunch or brunch instead of dinner.

3. Save over $1000 by hiring a DJ instead of a band.

4. Save over $700 by making homemade gifts and favors

5. Save over $2000 by serving family-styled meals

Here’s a bonus tip: Dress casual and drive to flower shop in an old car. Florists seem to charge you less when you’re not looking like a million bucks.